Victoria day Weekend in Hamilton 2019

Victoria Day Weekend Events & Activities in and around Hamilton: May 17 – 20, 2019.

A list of what’s on this May long weekend in and around Hamilton including free fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.

Things to Do this Weekend in Hamilton

I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend

Victoria Day Fireworks

The Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club and the City of Hamilton are pleased to present Victoria Day Fireworks at the Dundas Driving Park. Details

Sunday, May 19, 2019 | 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Fireworks display | 9:30 PM
Rain date: Monday, May 20, 2019

Dundas Driving Park, 71 Cross Street

Free

Kinderfest 2019

Kinderfest is an intimate multi-arts festival that supports the emotional and intellectual development of children ages 0 – 6 with aesthetically rich performances designed to captivate and stimulate young minds. Details

May 11 – 19, 2019

Various Venues, Hamilton

Varies

Spring Time on the Farm

Celebrate all things SPRING! There is a lot happening on the 1899’s farm and in the farmhouse to get ready for another growing season. Visitors can experience a taste of what life must have been like for the early farming families in this area around the turn of the last century. There will be games, crafts, activities and plenty of hands on demonstrations all about the heritage of early farms. Details

Monday, May 20, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM

Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville

Regular admission

Victoria Day at Westfield

Explore the village and discover what life was like in Victorian Canada. Visit the many historical buildings with volunteers in period clothing and enjoy a hike on the trails. Details

Monday, May 20, 2019 | 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton

Admission is $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors (65+) and $6.50 for Youths ages 6-17. Children 5 and under are admitted free. Family Rate is $32.00 (two adults and two youth). HCA Members receive free admission for two adults and up to four youths.

Disney’s Freaky Friday

When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom’s big wedding. Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a hilarious, contemporary update on an American classic in which a mother and daughter really see what it is to be a family and experience each other’s lives first-hand, if only for a day. Details

April 24 – May 11, 2019

Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William Street, Hamilton

$40 and up

Family Movies

Upcoming Movies
Family Favourites Cineplex: Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. | Saturdays at 11:00 AM

Other Activities

Teen Studio Class: Art & Activism – In this dynamic course, teens 13-18 will learn how to use art and design to bring attention to the things that matter to them. Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2019 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM @ Art Gallery of Hamilton
Children’s Studio Class: Wearable Art – Inspired by the fashion design in the new exhibition Milli: A Celebration of Style, kids will explore what clothing means to them while discovering intersections of art, fibre, and fashion & making hands-on creations such as t-shirt printing, simple woven structures, embroidered patches and more. Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2019 |1:00 PM – 3:30 PM @ Art Gallery of Hamilton
Adult Studio Class: Handbuilding with Clay -Join local ceramicist Alex Borghesan to learn techniques for making a range of functional and decorative ceramic objects. Sundays, May 5, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 23, 2019 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM @ Art Gallery of Hamilton
Adult Studio Class: Combining Paint and Print – Join Cornelia Peckart as she demonstrates the ways that print techniques such as stencils, block printing, and simple screen printing can be incorporated into painted works of art. Sundays, May 5, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 23, 2019 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM @ Art Gallery of Hamilton
There are lots of activities at the Hamilton Public Library this weekend. Don’t forget to check them out!
Sundays at Westfield – Every Sunday and public holiday from March to the end of October you can immerse yourself in Westfield’s unique historic setting. Authentically costumed volunteers will take you back to earlier times and places through fun and educational demonstrations and activities.
Wednesday Wigglers – provides preschool aged children (2 to 4 years) an opportunity to explore the environment through a balance of adult facilitated and child directed activities. Wednesdays | 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM @ Hamilton Children’s Museum
Valens Lake Victoria Day Weekend Camp Out – Reserve your campsite to avoid missing out on this busy weekend! May 17 – 20, 2019 @ Valens Lake Conservation Area

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II. Live Music

Elton Rohn

Canada’s #1 Elton John Tribute. Accompanied by full sound, light and video production – his band is made up of some of Canada’s finest musicians. Every note is played live, no tracks. The band also features a full four part harmony, string section and a beautiful GRAND PIANO. Details

Thursday, May 16, 2019 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

McIntyre Performing Arts Centre -Mohawk College, 135 Fennell Avenue, Hamilton

$32

Home of Sidewalk Sounds

Warm summer evenings, spectacular sunsets off the mountain brow, family friendly community inviting everyone to come out and enjoy FREE live music performances from Hamilton’s music scene! Details

Friday, May 17, 2019 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Various Venues, Hamilton

Free

Leanne Hoffman with Kim Harris

Those east coast female voices! Details

Saturday, May 18, 2019 | 8:00 PM

The Pearl Company, 16 Steven Street, Hamilton

$20; Students/Seniors/Income Challenged $15

III. Theatre/Performing Arts

Eric Johnston

Home Sweet Home. Details

Friday, May 17, 2019 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

The Zoetic, 526 Concession St – at Upper Wentworth, Hamilton

$30 + sc

The Who’s Tommy

Based on the iconic 1969 rock concept album, The Who’s Tommy is an exhilarating story of hope, healing and the human spirit. This five-time Tony Award-winning musical of the pinball-playing, deaf, dumb and blind boy who triumphs over his adversities has inspired, amazed and puzzled audiences for more than 40 years. Details

May 10 – 25, 2019

Hamilton Theatre, 140 MacNab Street North, Hamilton

$22 – $27

Monty Python’s Spamalot

Inspired by Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this hilarious musical comedy tells the tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. Witness the Knights who say Ni, killer rabbits and flatulent Frenchmen as Arthur travels with his knights through a plague-ridden countryside. Throw your history books out the window because everything you need to know about medieval legends is in this show!! Details

May 3-4, 10-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30-31 & June 1-2, 2019

Drury Lane Theatre, 2269 New Street, Burlington

$15 – $28

Whoever You Are, a science-fiction play

Artword Theatre presents Whoever You Are, a play written and directed by Ronald Weihs, based on a 1952 science fiction short story by Judith Merril. Written in 1952, Whoever You Are was Judith Merril’s answer to the “Fortress America” paranoia at the beginning of the cold war, and her protest against the emotional and sexual repression that fueled it. Although the lines today are less sharply drawn, fear of the alien is as prevalent today as it was then. Details

May 12 – 26, 2019

Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton

Tickets $15/ $20. Call 905-543-8512

IV. Sports/Games & Related Events

Hamilton Honey Badgers

vs Saskatchewan Rattlers. Details

Saturday, May 18, 2019 | 5:00 PM

FirstOntario Centre, Hamilton

V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events

Escarpment Train Exhibit

RBG’s newest “G scale” model train experience takes you on a journey through four seasons of whimsical Canadian landscapes while telling the story of how railroads shaped our history. The Escarpment Train Exhibit illustrates three eras of locomotion history including the steam engines of the late 1800s, the streamliners of the 1930s and the powerful modern diesels of the 1960s up to present day. Details

May 18 – 20, 2019 | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Royal Botanical Garden – Rock Garden, 1185 York Blvd, Hamilton

Included in your General Admission or Membership

Hamilton’s Dark History

Hear sinister stories of crime, murder, and public executions on this dark tour, starting in the alley behind Radius. Stories of murderess Evelyn Dick, and the rise and fall of Canada’s own Al Capone, Rocco Perri. Details

Friday, May 17, 2019 | 7:30 PM

The Alley Behind Radius, Near 151 James St. South, Hamilton,

Adults $13.27; Kids 13 & under $6.19; Seniors 60 & over $10.62

Downtown Hamilton Ghost Walk

Tour the streets and dark alleys, with stops outside the Royal Connaught Hotel, Right House, Pigott Building, Whitehern Mansion, and the connection to the world’s most infamous killer in an iconic alley. The ghosts and dark history of downtown Hamilton are featured on a tour steeped in pride, tragedy and violence. Details

Saturday, May 18, 2019 | 8:30 PM

King and John St, Hamilton

Adults $13.27; Kids 13 & under $6.19; Seniors 60 & over $10.62

Stories in the Stones: War of 1812 Tour

Learn about the War of 1812 and the Fort at Burlington Heights. From fort to cemetery. Details

Saturday, May 18, 2019 | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Hamilton Cemetery, 777 York Boulevard, Hamilton
Across from Dundurn Castle

Tours are free and hosted by volunteer guides

Discover Hamilton Beer Tour

Explore craft beer and hard cider in Dundas and Hamilton. Visit three fantastic craft breweries and one brilliant cider house. Experience the passion and labour that go into making small batch beer and cider. Includes transportation, snacks, Red Door Cucina lunch, and more. 19+. Details

Sunday, May 19, 2019 | 11:00 AM

Various pickup locations including Oakville GO Station, Grupetto Cafe, Dundas

$119 pp

Workshops/Exhibitions/Other Events

Hamilton Now: Object – Object is a large group exhibition offering fresh experiences of various material and conceptual approaches to the medium. December 08, 2018 to May 20, 2019 @ Art Gallery of Hamilton
Virtual Reality Experience – BBC 1943 Berlin Blitz – The BBC has created this masterfully animated Virtual Reality Experience using Vaughan-Thomas’ original recording, which vividly captures the danger of the bombing raid. This unique cinematic experience transports visitors inside the bomber as the crew endures endless flak and a night fighter attack in their journey to the heart of Nazi-occupied Europe. March 9- August 31, 2019 @ Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Doing It Justice: The Steam Museum in 3-D – Put on a pair of 3-D glasses to see the 1859 Waterworks depicted with startling realism, and to learn about 3-D photography and machine art. January 22 – September 8, 2019 @ Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology National Historic Site
Film Series at Art Gallery of Hamilton – Showcasing the best in Canadian, international, and art house feature films and documentaries. March 14 & 27, April 10 & 24, May 8 & 29, June 20, July 18, 2019 @ Art Gallery of Hamilton
Behind the Scenes Curator-led Tour – Discover this National Historic Site from an entirely different perspective. Roll up your sleeves, put on your hard hat, and join us behind the scenes. Monday, May 13, 2019 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM @ Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology National Historic Site
Friends of Battlefield House Museum Lecture Series – Bill King – Join us as Bill King shares the history of Isaac Buchannan and the building of Canada and his relationship to Hamilton. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 | 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM @ Battlefield House Museum & Park
Milli: A Celebration of Style at the Art Gallery of Hamilton – The exhibition, Milli: A Celebration of Style brings together ensembles that span fashion trailblazer Milli Gould’s first half-century in business. April 13, 2019 -February 9, 2020 @ The Art Gallery of Hamilton
Hamilton Job Fair on Thursday, May 16, 2019 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM @ Hilton Hotel

VI. Food Events & Night Life Events

Comedy Show and a Three-Course Meal

Guests can have fun watching a comedy show and enjoying a three-course Italian, Portuguese, Greek, or Indian and Nepalese dinner. Details

Saturday, May 18, 2019 | 7:00 PM

The LAC Hamilton, 160 King Street East, Hamilton

$9.99 – $69

Hammer Night Live with Matthew Surina

Every month it’s a new variety show featuring live music, comedy and who knows what else. Hosted by Matthew Surina it’s always something………..different. Details

Friday, May 17, 2019 | 8:30 PM – 10:15 PM

The Staircase, 27 Dundurn Street North, Hamilton

Victorian Tea Party

Calling all Tea Lovers and Tea Connoisseurs! Are you making your daily cuppa properly? Would you be able to serve tea to the Queen? Learn how to make and enjoy a proper Victorian Tea! Details

May 18 – 19, 2019 | Timing TBA

Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville

Participation by donation to the Friends of Bronte Creek Park

Victoria Day Long Weekend

It’s the 1st long weekend of the season! Are you ready to party with the one and only Miss Conception! Details

May 17 – 20, 2019

Cedars Campground, 1039 Concession Rd 5W, Hamilton