Thanksgiving weekend events and activities in Hamilton including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, and exhibitions: October 8 to 11, 2021.
The Short Play ‘DISCORd,’ By Jax Smith & Helene Taylor, Part Of “Liminal Spaces: A Digital Play Trilogy
Online
October 8, 2021
$15 Minimum (Pay-What-You-Can)
Where is the line? – Three short plays – MOTHER, MPDG, and DISCORd, will be digitally mounted by alma matters productions and MXL Live Loft.
On The Bay
Bayfront Park, Hamilton
October 8, 2021 To October 9, 2021
Free
Catch some amazing talent, vendors, food trucks and more!
RBG After Dark: Seeing the Invisible
Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park, Plains Road West, Burlington
October 7, 2021 To November 4, 2021
905-527-1158
$20 – $30 (+ HST + Service Fee)
There’s more than meets the eye in RBG’s Hendrie Park on Thursday evenings from October 7 to November!
Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show
Norfolk County Fairgrounds, 172 South Dr, Simcoe
October 5, 2021 To October 11, 2021
519-426-7280
$7 – $14
The Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show returns with much anticipation and excitement for its 181st year, October 5-11 2021.
Taste of Burlington
Participating Restaurants across Burlington
October 4, 2021 To October 24, 2021
Taste of Burlington, Burlington’s Premier Dining Event. The Taste of Burlington Prix-Fixe program is on October 4-24. With a combination of dine-in, patio and take-out options.
Explore the World with a Sustainability Challenge for Kids
Online
October 4, 2021 To November 28, 2021
Free
Children and youth across Canada are invited to take part in an epic, eight-week sustainability-themed challenge – “Around the World in 60 Days” – from Scouts Canada.
Downtown Hamilton Ghost Walks
Royal Connaught Courtyard, Hamilton
October 2, 2021 To October 29, 2021
$12.39 – $14.16 + tax
A tour 15 years in the making! Downtown Hamilton has some of its best ghost stories.
Yoga with GOATS!
Triple C Farm, 500 Carluke Rd W, Ancaster
October 2, 2021 To October 31, 2021
289-237-9526
$30 – $35 plus HST
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India. Yoga itself is very good for physical exercise and mental peace.
The Monsters of Schlock
People Under the Staircase, 27 Dundurn Street North, Hamilton
October 2, 2021 To October 30, 2021
$31.12
The Monsters are spending October in residency at the People Under the Staircase Theatre with TWO completely DIFFERENT shows!
PYO Pumpkins & Corn Maze at Lindley’s Farm
Lindley’s Farm, 900 Fiddler’s Green Road, Ancaster
September 26, 2021 To October 31, 2021
905 648 4212
Corn maze: $10.00 (Includes HST)/person
We have over 50,000 pumpkins to choose from in our fields and at the market. Pick Your Own Pumpkins.
Fall activities at Merry Farms
Merry Farms, 1974 Concession 2 Rd W, Hamilton
September 25, 2021 To October 31, 2021
519-647-2648
$15
Enjoy awesome activities while visiting our PUMPKIN FARM. Corn Maze Kiddie Maze 65’ Long Jumping Pumpkin Pillow (3 ft to jump) Wooden Train Playground 3 Giant Slides Pedal Kart Race and more!
Fear Farm: The Legendary Haunted Farm Tour
936685 Blenheim Rd, Bright
September 25, 2021 To October 31, 2021
(519) – 632 – 7356
Early bird tickets $39.99
Visit Fear Farm during the 2021 season and enjoy the world famous hayride and outdoor haunts and the Hiller House if you choose.
Seeing the Invisible
Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park, Plains Road West, Burlington
September 23, 2021 To November 6, 2021
$0 – $24.50 (+ Service Fee)
The most ambitious and expansive exhibition of contemporary artworks ever created using augmented reality (AR) technology is set to make its Canadian premiere at Royal Botanical Gardens.
Pick Your Own at Carluke Apple Orchard
Carluke Apple Orchard, 2194 Shaver Rd S., Ancaster
September 11, 2021 To October 17, 2021
905-648-2775
Free admission
The Pick Your Own Season runs from early September until Mid October. We have 13 apple varieties available, as well as pick your own pumpkins.
Harvest Festival Weekends at Puddicombe Farms
Puddicombe Estate Farms and Winery, 1468 Highway #8, Grimsby
September 11, 2021 To October 31, 2021
Book your visit
Enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful scenery, while creating wonderful everlasting memories with family and friends! September: PYO Apples & Sunflowers October: PYO Pumpkins Live music, more.
U-Pick Apples: Apple Picking at Luna Farms
Luna Farms, 8th Road, Stoney Creek
August 28, 2021 To October 31, 2021
6472372321
Free
Located in picturesque Niagara Escarpment, Luna Farms offers apple picking right off the tree. Choose from over 25 varieties of your favourite, locally grown apples.
Hanes Corn Maze
Hanes Corn Maze, Dundas
August 27, 2021 To October 31, 2021
$11 – $17
The Hanes Corn Maze is a human size puzzle, carved into 20 acres of 12′ tall walls of cornstalks. Find check points, solve the puzzle and spin the wheel.
Apple Picking at Myers Apple Farm
Myers Apple Farm, Hamilton Regional Road 52, Copetown
August 27, 2021 To October 17, 2021
Enjoy u-pick apples! Myers Apple Farm will be offering pre-picked and U-pick apples only this season and will not be carrying our typical assortment of other fruits.
Family Fun at The Apple Orchard
The Apple Orchard Inc., 1668 Ontario 6, Hamilton
August 19, 2021 To October 31, 2021
647-500-4769 (GROW)
$6.20 – $7.09 + HST
Pick your own Apples & Pears, Sunflowers/Pumpkins/Squash Patch and so much more! Enjoy the wagon ride through all of the pumpkins, squash, gourd and watermelon fields.
Hamilton Waterfront Trolley Tour
Pier 8, Hamilton
June 30, 2021 To October 10, 2021
905-523-4498
$6 – $8
Eagle Eye Archery
Kelso Conservation Area, Kelso Road, Milton
June 19, 2021 To October 17, 2021
$15/person + HST and gate admission
Our outdoor archery range provides archers of all abilities the chance to learn, develop and perfect their skills with a bow and arrow.
Kelso Challenge Course
Kelso Conservation Area, Kelso Road, Milton
June 19, 2021 To October 17, 2021
$30/person + HST and gate admission
Climb to new heights and hang out with us on our Escarpment Walk Aerial Course and the Vultures View Climbing Tower.
Visit the Twin Valley Zoo
Brantford Twin Valley Zoo, 84 Langford Church Rd, Brantford
June 14, 2021 To October 31, 2021
519-752-0607
$10.50 – $20
Brant-Brantford Twin Valley Zoo is a 25 acre, family run, wildlife park.
African Lion Safari
African Lion Safari, 1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton
June 11, 2021 To October 11, 2021
519-622-8144
$18.95 – $29.95
Canada’s Original Safari Adventure has re-opened! Guests can enjoy the drive through Game Reserves in the comfort of their own vehicle.
Clovermead Adventure Farm & Pumpkin Festival
Clovermead Honey Shop & Adventure Farm, 11302 Imperial Road, Aylmer
June 11, 2021 To October 30, 2021
519-773-5503
$11.99 – $22.99
The Clovermead Adventure Farm has over 50 attractions so your children can burn energy in a healthy and naturally interactive way!
Visit the Whistling Gardens
Whistling Gardens Ltd., 698 Concession 3, Wilsonville
June 2, 2021 To October 11, 2021
519.443.5773
$6.50 – $13.75
If you haven’t been to the Whistling Gardens before, plan a trip and see why Whistling Gardens is voted as one of Canada’s Best Botanical Gardens.
Visit Dundas Peak, Tew & Webster Falls
Dundas Peak, Tew & Webster Falls
May 1, 2021 To November 30, 2021
$5 – $10.50
Thinking of coming to explore DundasPeak, TewFalls or WebsterFalls? You must make a reservation in advance.
Online Painting Workshops for Teens and Adults
Online
January 1, 2021 To December 31, 2021
289 339 4047
10
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels and ages 12 and up!! As always students under 16yrs should be supervised by an adult.