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)
Fall Fun
Enjoy a variety of fun fall activities including corn maze at:
- Merry Farms
- Brantwood Farms
- Hanes Corn Maze
- Lindley’s Farm
- Clovermead Adventure Farm
- Puddicombe Estate Farms and Winery
Do call the farms to confirm their hours before starting
Pumpkin Hollow
Deep within the recesses of the historic Rock Garden lies Pumpkin Hollow, a drowsy, dreamy, magical place where pumpkins come to life. Stroll amidst the candlelit glow from hundreds of jack-o-lanterns that adorn the gardens’ path while enjoying live entertainment, pumpkin-themed activities, and fall-inspired treats. Be sure not to miss this unique family-friendly event celebrating the wonders of the autumn season. Don’t forget your costume! Details
October 22 – 24, 2021 | Hourly 5 PM – 9 PM
Royal Botanical Gardens – Rock Garden, 1185 York Boulevard, Hamilton
$14 – $20
South Simcoe Railway Scenic Train Tour
Take in a scenic journey through the Beeton Creek Valley, in classic 1920s passenger coaches pulled by one of our historic locomotives. You’ll travel in restored 1920s coaches over the rails of a century-old branch line that once connected Hamilton with Barrie and Collingwood. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the vintage locomotive as you travel through the rolling countryside. Details
October 23-24, 2021
Mill Street west in downtown Tottenham (~90 minutes from downtown Hamilton).
$9 to $15
Twin Valley Zoo
Brant-Brantford Twin Valley Zoo is a 25 acre, family-run, wildlife park home to over 80 species of animals including; Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Birds, Bears, Deer, Alpaca, Primates, and so much more! Details
June 14 – October 31, 2021
Brant-Brantford Twin Valley Zoo, 84 Langford Church Rd, Brantford
$10.50 – $20
II. Live Music
Dizzy
Dizzy: Spill My Guts Tour On their 2018 debut album Baby Teeth, Dizzy offered up a batch of lucidly detailed coming-of-age songs, a real-time reflection on the minor tragedies and major disappointments of post-adolescence. Details
Friday, October 22, 2021 | 9:00 PM EDT
Bridgeworks, 200 Caroline St N, Hamilton
$23.52
TD Brantford International Jazz Festival
The Brantford International Jazz Festival has grown to be one of the largest and musically diverse festivals in the Brantford and Brant County region. The 14th edition of the festival will be a virtual one! Details
October 22 – 24, 2021
Online on Rogers Community TV
III. Theatre/Performing Arts
Opera to Fado
Gary Santucci & Pamela Blackwood Marques Present An evening of Culture, Comedy, and Courage! Opera with a Fado flare and Fado with an Operatic twist! Details
Saturday, October 23, 2021 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Zoetic, 526 Concession Street, Hamilton
$30
Top of the Mountain to You Too/2
Come on down Friday October 22nd and see some of the funniest people around. Headliners include Michael Moses, Monolis Zontanos, Dave Martin, and other comedy gems like Stephen Russel, and AJ Bate! The Zoetic Theatre offers a perfect venue for comedy, serving drinks to loosen you up. Let your host Blair Brown fluff you up and introduce you to some seriously funny people. Details
Friday, October 21, 2021 | 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
526 Concession Street, Hamilton
$20
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
IV. Sports
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats plays against Ottawa REDBLACKS at Tim Hortons Field.
Saturday, October 23, 2021 | 4:00 PM
Tim Hortons Field, 64 Melrose Ave N, Hamilton
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
Yoga with Goats
Goat yoga is the practice of traditional yoga with the playful antics of goats. They will climb on you and lay down to relax on you, they have also been known to fall asleep cuddled in your lap while you’re doing Lotus pose. Details
Various dates until October 31, 2021
Triple C Farm, 500 Carluke Rd W, Ancaster
$30 – $35 + HST
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
Halloween Events and Activities
Halloween in Hamilton
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Fear Farm: The Legendary Haunted Farm Tour on Select dates, September 25 – October 31, 2021
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Downtown Hamilton Ghost Walks on October 2,8,16,22,29, 2021 @ Royal Connaught Courtyard
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Pumpkin Hollow on October 22 – 24, 2021 @ Royal Botanical Gardens – Rock Garden
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Treats R Us on October 16 – 31, 2021 @ Various Toys “R” Us Stores
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Great Big Boo! on October 16 – 31, 2021 @ Various Cineplex Theatres
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Fright Night on October 21 – 23 & 28 – 30, 2021 | 8:00 PM @ Hamilton Mountain
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House of 1000 Corpses & Costume Contest on Saturday, October 23, 2021 | 10:00 PM @ Staircase Cafe Theatre
Hamilton Fall Garden & Mum Show
The Chrysanthemum Show is an amazing floral display created by some of Hamilton’s finest horticulture staff. Chrysanthemums traditionally take stage in the autumn as the sumptuous palette of the season revolves around orange, brown, green, yellow and red, with a hint of pink and purple. Details
October 22 to 31, 2021
Gage Park Greenhouse, 1000 Main St East, Hamilton
Free admission; Timed tickets
Disney Legend/Imagineer Bob Gurr 90th Birthday
Come and celebrate 90 years of genius honoring American icon and design pioneer, Legendary Disney Imagineer Bob Gurr. Set in a backdrop of beautifully restored historical aircrafts, guests at this unforgettable celebration will enjoy an evening of Bob sharing stories of his fascinating life, including his first encounter with Walt Disney to creating a UFO that fooled the world. Details
Thursday, October 21, 2021| 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, 9280 Airport Rd, Mount Hope
$40 – $125
AGH Film Festival
The AGH Film Festival is Hamilton’s largest festival of international, independent, and Canadian film. This year’s festival will present over 100 feature and short films, including films from women-identifying, Indigenous-identifying, and racialized-identifying filmmakers, plus films created in Canada and 22 other countries. Details
October 15 – 24, 2021
Online and In-person Screenings
All-access $250; 10-pack ticket $135
Ontario Culture Days
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of participatory arts and culture events across the country. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities. Details
September 24 – October 24, 2021
Across Ontario
Free
Stories in the Stones: War of 1812 Tour
From fort to cemetery. Learn about the War of 1812 and the Fort at Burlington Heights. Learn about the 1812 defensive fort for the British Military or the spy who is buried in Hamilton Cemetery. This tour is great for children as they can help show how the cemetery was a fort in 1812. Details
Saturday, October 23, 2021 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Hamilton Cemetery, 777 York Boulevard, Hamilton
Across from Dundurn Castle
Downtown Hamilton Ghost Walks
A tour 15 years in the making! Downtown Hamilton has some of its best ghost stories. Details
October 16,22,29, 2021
Royal Connaught Courtyard, Hamilton
$12.39 – $14.16 + tax
AGORA: Path of Light
AGORA is an unusual and magical space inspired by storytellers and cycles of life in nature. As participants walk this circular path, they will encounter a series of interactive lighting installations based on the five elements of air, space, earth, water, and fire. Details
Until October 31, 2021
Blue Mountain Village, 150 Jozo Weider Boulevard, The Blue Mountains
$14 to $29
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
Taste of Burlington Prix-Fixe program
The Taste of Burlington Prix-Fixe program is on October 4-24. With a combination of dine-in, patio and take-out options and a great selection of restaurants and menus. Details
October 4 – 24, 2021
Participating Restaurants across Burlington
Prix Fixe Dining
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
Thursdays, October 7, 14. 21, 28, 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
October 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021
Online via Zoom
$120 – $130; Register
Source: https://www.todocanada.ca/things-weekend-hamilton/