I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Seeing the Invisible
The most ambitious and expansive exhibition of contemporary artworks ever created using augmented reality (AR) technology will make its Canadian premiere at Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) this fall. Details
September 23 – November 6, 2021
Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park, Plains Road West, Burlington
$0 – $24.50 (+ Service Fee)
II. Live Music
LEGACY
Featuring Tom Wilson, Kevin Hearn (Barenaked Ladies) & Josh Finlayson (Skydiggers) of Gord Downie’s Secret Path Band, Logan Staats, Emm Gryner, Philip Davis & the Land Back Unity Jam Band, and more! Details
Friday, November 5, 2021 | 8:00 PM
Online and In-person at Burlington Performing Arts Centre – Main Theatre, 440 Locust Street, Burlington
$10 – $49.50
Five Alarm Funk
Five Alarm Funk is a horn-powered, percussion-fuelled sonic and visual assault. Over 17 years of hard funking, the band has burned up stages on four continents, released six studio albums and received two Juno nominations. And this ride isn’t about to slow down. Details
Saturday, November 6, 2021 | 8:00 PM EDT
Bridgeworks, 200 Caroline St N, Hamilton
$26.40
Golden Feather
Golden Feather is a project started by Steve Kiely(Monster Truck) and Brad Germain (Dinner Belles, Coszmos Quartette), inspired by their love of the Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers Band, and other bands that like to jam and take the listeners on a musical journey. Details
Saturday, November 6, 2021 | 8:00 PM
Mills Hardware, 95 King Street East, Hamilton
$26.40
Canadian Online Jazz Festival
Canadian Online Jazz Festival is a virtual event highlighting the strength of musicians from each jazz festival market in Canada, featuring artists in a digital format for local, national, and international audiences. With two festival presentations each evening, the Canadian Online Jazz Festival (CoJazz) will exhibit the full breadth and depth of Canada’s unique jazz tapestry. Details
November 7 – 14, 2021
Online
Free
III. Theatre/Performing Arts
The Greatest Showman
The Zoetic is bringing back a favourite! The Greatest Showman Sing-Along! This Oscar-nominated, Golden Globe-winning musical is the beautiful, dazzling story of PT Barnum’s circus beginnings with the catchiest music you can imagine, starring Hugh Jackman and Michelle Williams. Details
Saturday, November 6, 2021 | 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM
The Zoetic Theatre, 526 Concession St, Hamilton
$10
Movies
Movies at Landmark Cinemas. Details
Movies at Cineplex. Details
Playhouse Cinema. Details
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
For more ideas see, Drive-In Theatres in Ontario
Various dates
IV. Sports
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats plays against BC Lions at Tim Hortons Field.
Friday, November 5, 2021 | 7:00 PM
Tim Hortons Field, 64 Melrose Ave N, Hamilton
Hamilton Bulldogs
vs. Sudbury Wolves | Saturday, November 6, 2021 | 4:00 PM
vs. Barrie Colts | Sunday, November 7, 2021 | 2:00 PMFirstOntario Centre, Hamilton
$15 & up
Forge FC
vs. Santos de Guápiles Fútbol Club. Details
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 | 8:00 PM
Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton
$28 & up
Run With Coops
2nd annual #RunWithCoops in support of the Cooper Robertson Foundation! Details
November 6 & 7, 2021 | Races can be completed in person or virtually at your convenience
Confederation Beach Park or Virtually, 680 Van Wagners Beach Road, Hamilton
Donations accepted
Yoga at the Gardens
Louise Vien focuses on lengthening the spine, extending and opening the body, and quieting the mind through stretching poses, breathing, and grounding exercises. Details
Tuesdays, September 21 to November 23, 2021
Royal Botanical Gardens, Plains Road West, Burlington
$15; 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:
V. Exhibitions and Other Events
Hamilton Potters Fall Sale
More than 100 potters sell both functional and decorative work during the sale. Details
November 6 and 7, 2021
Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre, 10 Market Street South, Dundas
Free; Pre-book
Christmas in Paris
Christmas in Paris represents the finest in warm hospitality and unique holiday shopping. You will find a fabulous assortment of one-of-a-kind treasures that are hand-made by local talented artisans. Details
November 5 – 7, 2021
Paris Fairgrounds, 139 Silver Street, Paris
Free
Stories in the Stones: The Veterans Tour & Remembrance Event
Honour the men and women from Hamilton, who served from 1776 to the Korean War. The Loss Monument and the Cross of Sacrifice are important monuments and markers dedicated to our Veterans. Details
Saturday, November 6, 2021 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Hamilton Cemetery, 777 York Boulevard, Hamilton
Across from Dundurn CastleFree; Register
Hanes Escape Rooms
Hanes Escape Rooms features two new jail-themed escape rooms in an old west setting. Can you Escape before the Sheriff brings you to the gallows? Details
Hanes Escape Rooms, 1001 Highway 5 West, Hamilton
$20.00 + HST per person
Downtown Hamilton Ghost Walks
A tour 15 years in the making! Downtown Hamilton has some of its best ghost stories. Details
Friday & Saturday, November 5 – 6, 2021
Royal Connaught Courtyard, Hamilton
$12.39 – $14.16 + tax
Enjoy Fall in Hamilton
Whether fall makes you want to cozy up indoors, walk through the city, or explore the changing natural scenery, Hamilton has something for everyone. Details
VI. Food Events, Dinner Theatre & Night Life Events
Ontario Garlic Week
From savoury to sweet and everything in between, 100 chefs, chocolatiers and breweries across the province are celebrating Ontario Garlic Week. Garlic farmers are supplying garlic by the armful, from the hot, spicy Rocambole garlic variety, to the sweet caramel flavour of Purple Stripe garlic.
During Ontario Garlic Week visit an online garlic talk or visit restaurants from Timmins to Toronto serving a garlic-inspired dish via dine-in, patio, takeout or delivery. Details
Until November 7, 2021
Participating Restaurants Across Ontario
A la Carte
RBG Tea Week 2021
Join us in the celebration of tea during RBG’s Tea Week 2021. Whether from home or in-person, explore the world of tea and tisanes through a series of virtual lunch & learns and onsite workshops that will dive into the many ways to enjoy teas and tisanes. Details
November 2 – 7, 2021
Online and In-person at RBG Centre – Royal Botanical Gardens, Plains Road West, Burlington
$10 – $65
RBG After Dark: Seeing the Invisible
There’s more than meets the eye in RBG’s Hendrie Park on Thursday evenings from October 7 to November! Our popular After Dark series returns to transform the garden into the region’s best fall patio. Get an exclusive look at RBG’s newest exhibit Seeing the Invisible, grab a bite to eat, cozy up by the fire and join us for an evening featuring the talent of a different local artist each week. Music, brews, local food trucks, and unique programming set the scene for the perfect night out under the stars of the Autumn nightscape. Details
Thursday, November 4, 2021 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park, Plains Road West, Burlington
$20 – $30 (+ HST + Service Fee)
VIII. Virtual/Physical Distancing Events & Activities
Online Painting Workshops for Teens and Adults
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels and ages 12 and up!! As always students under 16yrs should be supervised by an adult. You can use oil or acrylic paints. Your instructor will be using oil paints. You receive a recommended materials list and the private link to your workshop upon registration. Links can not be shared. These are pre-recorded workshops and are available on demand! Details
On Demand
$10
Virtual Kids Studio Class: Paint, Draw, Print
In this 8 week course for kids ages 8 to 12 years, we will focus on a variety of 2D art-making mediums. We will first learn some traditional approaches including watercolour painting and printmaking, and will then work our way up to some more creative approaches using mixed media techniques. There will be plenty of room for mindfulness, exploration, and imagination all from the comfort of your own home. This class includes an art kit of all of the supplies you’ll need. Details
November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021
Online via Zoom
$120 – $130; Register
https://www.todocanada.ca/things-weekend-hamilton/