I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
BPAC Festival of Trees
Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees, generously donated by Canadian Tire – Burlington Stores and sponsored by local businesses, will light up BPAC’s Lobby for over 4 weeks – until their silent auction ‘winners’ take them home for the holidays. Details
November 18 – December 19, 2021
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust Street, Burlington
Free
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
The Dirty Nil
Supercrawl Presents The Dirty Nil — Live at Bridgeworks! The band is making not one – but two stops in Hamilton as part of their Ride or Die Tour on December 18 & 19. Details
December 18 – 19, 2021 | 8:00 PM EDT
Bridgeworks, 200 Caroline St N, Hamilton
$33.22
Hometown Holidays
It’s a winter wonderland as Conductor Thomas Le Duc-Moreau leads the HPO in this festive holiday classic! Enjoy the sounds of the season with moving carols and family favourites, including Sleigh Ride and selections from The Nutcracker Suite. Details
Saturday, December 18, 2021 | 7:30 PM
Online and In-person at FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton
In-person $20.00 – $80.00
IV. Sports
Hamilton Bulldogs
vs. Peterborough Petes on Friday, December 17, 2021 | 7:00 PM
FirstOntario Centre, Hamilton
$15 & up
V. Exhibitions and Other Events
EAT LAUGH WIN Comedy Gameshow Night
You get a fancy dinner. You get a professional hilarious comedy show. These top notch comics then team up with willing audience members and compete for glorious prizes. If you’re looking for an event to have a work party? This is it! Details
Friday, December 17th | 7:30 PM
Carmen’s Banquet Centre, 1520 Stone Church Rd E Hamilton
$55
Die Hard
Nothing gets an action-movie lover in the Christmas spirit better than Die Hard. Details
Friday, December 17, 2021 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Zoetic, 526 Concession Street, Hamilton
$10
Elf: The Epic Experience
Kick off the holiday season with a fun twist on a seasonal favourite! Experience the movie Elf like never before, with our signature Quote-Along, Sing-Along, Costume Contest, and Specialty Drinks for young and old. Details
Saturday, December 18, 2021 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
The Zoetic, 526 Concession Street, Hamilton
$10
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
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
- Outdoor Holiday Market on Saturdays, November 6 – December 18, 2021 @ The Handmade House
- Kringle in the Creek on Friday – Saturday, December 3 – 18, 2021 @ King Street East
- Locke St Pop-Up Holiday Market on December 4, 2021 to January 3, 2022
Source: https://www.todocanada.ca/things-weekend-hamilton/