I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Free Ferris Wheel Rides
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
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
Other Holiday Events
Christmas Events in Hamilton
- Santa & Fireworks on Thursday, December 2, 2021 | 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM @ Ancaster Fairgrounds
- 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
- Winter Wonders on Wednesdays to Sundays, November 24 to January 9 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM @ Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park
- 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
- Brantford Lights at Glenhyrst on December 3, 2021 to January 1, 2022 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Christmas Tree of Hope Tree Lighting on Friday, December 3, 2021 | Starts 5:30 PM @ Online and in-person at Gore Park, Hamilton
- Santa’s Holiday Magic Trail on December 4 – 5, 2021 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM @ Throughout Burlington neighbourhoods
- Victorian Christmas Tour & Treats on December 3 – 4, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ Ireland House Museum
- Made in Dundas Holiday Special on Saturday, December 4, 2021 | Timed slots 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM @ Dundas Museum & Archives
- Candlelight Christmas Celebration on Saturdays, December 4, 11 and 18, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ Bell Homestead Visitor Centre
- A Victorian Christmas Afternoon Tea on Sunday, December 5, 2021 | 2.00 PM – 4.00 PM @ 69 Concession 5 Rd E, Waterdown
- Santa’s Polar Progressive Express on Sundays, December 5 & 12, 2021 | 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:30 PM @ Puddicombe Estate
- 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
You might like:
- Handel’s Messiah on November 29 – 30, 2021 | 7:30 PM @ West Highland Church, Hamilton / Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Burlington
- The Franklin Electric on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 | 9:00 PM @ Bridgeworks
- Chantal Kreviazuk – Christmas Is A Way Of Life, My Dear on Sunday, December 5, 2021 | 7:00 PM @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre
- Jacob Moon: Christmas at the Gasworks on Friday, December 3, 2021 | 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM @ Park St Gasworks
- Family of Things & Friends Xmas Special on Saturday, December 4, 2021 | 8:00 PM @ Bridgeworks
- Bach Elgar Presents Handel’s Messiah on December 4 – 5, 2021 @ Central Presbyterian Church
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
Ken Yates + Abigail Lapell
Quiet Talkers is the third release from London, Ontario-born singer/songwriter Ken Yates. Reuniting with Jim Bryson, who produced Yates’s 2016 release Huntsville, Quiet Talkers is a dark, introspective step away from acoustic, guitar-driven, folk songs, yet still maintains Yates’ signature guitar style and lyrics that never waste time getting to the point. Details
Friday, December 3, 2021 | 8:00 PM
Mills Hardware, 95 King Street East, Hamilton
$14.05
Sonic Unyon Xmas feat. Born In The Eighties
Two Musical Icons, One Night: Born In The Eighties 10th Anniversary & Sonic Unyon’s 28th Annual Xmas Party! Details
Friday, December 3, 2021 | 8:00 PM
Bridgeworks, 200 Caroline St N, Hamilton
$19.07
III. Theatre/Performing Arts
THE LOTTERY
Dramatized by Brainerd Duffield Based on Shirley Jackson’s short story of the same name, this play depicts a fictional small town which observes an annual rite known as “the lottery,” in which a member of the community is selected by chance. Details
December 1 – 3, 2021 | 7:30 PM
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre – Community Studio Theatre, Locust Street, Burlington
$25
The Nutcracker
Created by acclaimed choreographer and Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen to Tchaikovsky’s well-loved score, this delightful classic is a favourite that brings magic to the holidays. Details
Saturday, December 4, 2021 | 2:00 PM
FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton
$37 and up
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
IV. Sports
Hamilton Bulldogs
vs. North Bay Battalion | Friday, December 3, 2021 | 2:00 PM
vs. Erie Otters | Sunday, December 5, 2021 | 2:00 PMFirstOntario Centre, Hamilton
$15 & up
Forge FC
2021 Canadian Premier League Finals – Forge FC v Pacific FC on Sunday, December 5, 2021 | 4:30 PM
Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton
$28 & up
Santa Shuffle
The Santa Shuffle is an annual 5km Fun-Run and 1km Elf Walk to fundraise for local Salvation Army initiatives which provide hope and support to those in need across Canada. Details
December 4 – 5, 2021
Boston Pizza, 1563 Main Street West, Hamilton
$20 – $160
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
V. Exhibitions and Other Events
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
Holiday Historic Cooking Workshop: Victorian Delights
Enjoy an authentic Victorian Christmas cooking experience at Dundurn. Details
December 3 & 12, 2021
Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton
$45/person
DIY Wooden Tree Shelf Workshop
This DIY wooden tree shelf is easy to break down and it nests within itself so it’s easy to store away after the season is over. Simply stack each piece on top of each other and add the star for a great way to display some of your favorite holiday décor. Details
Sunday, December 5, 2021 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Art Aggregate, 398 Nash Road Unit #12, Hamilton
$69.98
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
Christmas Markets in Hamilton
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
Barton Street Christmas Market on Friday, December 3, 2021 | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ Canadian Serbian Cultural Centre
Family Fun Christmas Market on Sunday, December 5, 2021 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM @ Ancaster Fairgrounds
Holiday Cheer on Ottawa Street on Saturday, December 4, 2021 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Source: https://www.todocanada.ca/things-weekend-hamilton/