I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Winter Wonders
Experience the magic of the holiday season under the stars as historic Hendrie Park transforms into a winter wonderland of nature and light. This unique outdoor experience guides visitors along Hendrie Park’s picturesque pathways adorned with charming festive lights, including 7 magical displays that tell the stories of unique winter wonders! Details
Wednesdays to Sundays, November 24 to January 9 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park, Plains Road West, Burlington
Included in Your General Admission or Membership
Winterlit – An illuminated Walk in the Woods
Stroll the Illuminated Sugar Bush Trail and then make your way over to the Winterlit Trail for an experience with a little extra sparkle. Here’s to a brighter, greener 2022! Details
December 26, 2021 – February 20, 2022
Mountsberg Conservation Area, 2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville
$11 – $17
Skate the ‘Waterdown Loop’
The Waterdown Rotary Memorial Park Skating Loop and the Freelton Park Rink are open for reservations.
All rinks have a limit of 25 skaters at a time
Visit https://rec.hamilton.ca/enterprise/ticketing/browse to book an available spot using a free account with the Recreation Division. If you have registered for classes or have a membership with Recreation, you will already have an account – otherwise you can create one here. Please note children can be added on as a family member to the group account by their group admin (Parent/Guardian). Tickets become available 7 days, 7:00 am in advance.
Lakeside Festival of Lights
Come share your holiday spirits with family and friends while strolling through the 60 magical lighting displays set up at Spencer Smith Park. Details
Friday, November 26, 2021 to Saturday, January 8, 2022 | 4:30 PM to midnight
Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington
Free
III. Exhibitions and Other Events
Guided Winter Walk
Take a guided walk to discover how the forest has changed to survive the coming winter. Details
January 8 – 9, 2022 | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Meet at Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park Tunnel, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington
Included in Your General Admission or Membership
Virtual Guided Hike: Winter Edition
Get out and explore the Anishinaabe Waadiziwin Trail starting at RBG’s Arboretum on this self-guided, virtual nature hike. Join RBG Interpreters from your device to learn about the many natural wonders of Cootes Paradise Sanctuary. Details
December 21 to March 20 | self-guided
Royal Botanical Gardens – Arboretum, 16 Old Guelph Road
$10 each + Service Fee; Pre-Registration Required
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
City parks and green spaces, Provincial parks and conservation reserves, City of Hamilton Trails as well as Hamilton Conservation Authority conservation areas are open for people to enjoy some time with nature.
Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:
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