I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Winter Wonders: Daytime Activities
Join us for the day at the Gardens! RBG opens daily at 10 a.m. Round out your visit with a ride on the RBG Express, lunch at the Greenhouse Café, a walk through historic Rock Garden, a visit to Shop at the Gardens, and more. Details
Daily, November 24, 2021 to January 9, 2022
Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park, Plains Road West, Burlington
Included in Your General Admission or Membership
Free Ferris Wheel Rides in Gore Park
Celebrate the holiday season with Gore Park’s free Ferris Wheel! Details
December 4 – 23, 2021 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Gore Park, 1 Hughson Street South, Hamilton
Free
Other Holiday Events
Christmas Events in Hamilton
- Rusty Griswold’s Christmas Light Display on November 12, 2021 running until January 2, 2022 @ 2176 Devlin Drive, Burlington
- Ride the RBG Express Daily from November 24, 2021 to January 9, 2022 | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM @ Royal Botanical Gardens
- Winter Wonders on Wednesdays to Sundays, November 24 to January 9 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM @ Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park
- Lakeside Festival of Lights on November 26, 2021 to January 8, 2022 | 4:30 PM to midnight @ Spencer Smith Park
- Simcoe Panorama on December 4, 2021– January 2, 2022 @ Wellington Park
- Candlelight Christmas Celebration on Saturdays, December 4, 11 and 18, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ Bell Homestead Visitor Centre
- Brantford Lights at Glenhyrst on December 3, 2021 to January 1, 2022 | 6 PM to 9 PM @ Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant
- Santa’s Polar Progressive Express on Sundays, December 5 & 12, 2021 | 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:30 PM @ Puddicombe Estate
- Christmas Evening Tours at Dundurn on December 4 – 5, 10 – 12, 17 – 19, & 29 – 30, 2021 | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Victorian Christmas on November 25, 2021 to January 2, 2022 @ Dundurn National Historic Site
II. Live Music
You might like:
- Eric Johnston – Home for Christmas on Friday, December 10, 2021 | 8:00 PM — 10:00 PM @ The Zoetic Theatre
- A Christmas Spectacular starring Pete Paquette and Guests on Saturday, December 11, 2021 | 7:00 PM @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre
- A Christmas Spectacular! on Sunday, December 12 2021 | 3:00 PM @ The Burlington Performing Arts Centre
The Redhill Valleys & Friends
Week #1 in a month-long Holiday Residency with country-music phenoms, THE REDHILL VALLEYS. Special guests will be added to each Tuesday event throughout December. Details
Tuesdays, December 7 – 28, 2021
The Casbah, 306 King Street West Hamilton
$10 – $15
Lagwagon
As part of their current North American tour, Lagwagon will be playing Double Plaidinum and Blaze in full on alternating nights. The band’s Bridgeworks stop will see them celebrating Double Plaidinum. Details
Friday, December 10, 2021 | 8:00 PM
Bridgeworks, 200 Caroline St N, Hamilton
$40
III. Theatre/Performing Arts
Home for the Holidays Concert
Come celebrate the season with a holiday concert for the whole family featuring a homegrown, all-star line-up of Hamilton’s most beloved actor-musicians. Home For The Holidays is a rousing kitchen party that captures the joy of reuniting with old friends. This magical experience packed with stories and sounds of the festive season will uplift your hearts and bring light to our shorter days. Details
December 1 – 18, 2021
Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William Street, Hamilton
$26.55 – $90
Drive-in Movies
What better way to spend an enjoyable time with family than to watch a movie under the stars? Check out the Drive-in Theatres in Ontario.
Movies at Starlite Drive-In Stoney Creek. Details
Movies at 5 Drive-In Oakville. Details
Various dates
IV. Sports
Grey Cup Festival
The Canadian Football League (CFL) is inviting football fans from coast-to-coast-to-coast to take part in the festivities during Grey Cup Week in the days leading into the 108th Grey Cup on Sunday, December 12 in Hamilton. Several events will open their doors free of charge as the CFL celebrates the beating heart of the league – its fans. Details
December 7 – 12, 2021
Various Venues in Hamilton
Free and ticketed events
V. Exhibitions and Other Events
Christmas Model Train Show
Join the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers and the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology for a model train show in the 1913 Electric Pumphouse building. Details
Sunday, December 12, 2021 |
12:00 PM– 4:00 PMHamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, 900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton
Free; Register
Concession Street Winter Solstice
Christmas season is upon us – and its time to celebrate, shop, dine and take care of yourself along Concession Street. Details
December 1 – 24, 2021
All along Concession Street
Free
Holiday Historic Cooking Workshop: Victorian Delights
Enjoy an authentic Victorian Christmas cooking experience at Dundurn. Details
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton
$45/person
Winter Wonders: Dinner & Lights
Join us for a 3 course prix-fixe dinner at the Greenhouse Café before or after enjoying an evening of Winter Wonders. Details
Fridays & Saturdays, November 24, 2021 to January 9, 2022
RBG Centre, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington
$42.00 per person + fees
Ride the RBG Express
All aboard! Take a ride on the RBG Express through the winter beauty of Hendrie Park. The train is available for paid rides throughout the garden. Details
Daily, November 24, 2021 to January 9, 2022 | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington
$5 per train car + General admission
Holiday Markets/Craft Fairs
Christmas Markets in Hamilton
- Outdoor Holiday Market on Saturdays, November 6 – December 18, 2021 @ The Handmade House
- Craftadian Christmas Virtual Market on Saturday, December 11, 2021
- Kringle in the Creek on Friday – Saturday, December 3 – 18, 2021 @ King Street East
- Burlington Holiday Market on December 9 – 12, 2021 @ Downton Burlington
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