I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Brantford Holiday Carnival
Start your holiday season off right and join us for the City of Brantford’s Holiday Carnival event on Saturday, November 27th. All activities are free and all COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place. Come down and get your picture taken with Santa, take a ride on the Mini Ferris wheel, meet and greet The Grinch, Cindy Loo Who, the Snow Queen and Snow Princess, enjoy free hot chocolate and carnival treats and much more. Details
Saturday, November 27, 2021 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Harmony Square, Brantford
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
- 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
Holiday Markets/Craft Fairs
- Outdoor Holiday Market on Saturdays, November 6 – December 18, 2021 @ The Handmade House
- STUFFED Marketplace on November 26 – 28, 2021 @ Westinghouse HQ
- Christmas in Ancaster Craft Show on November 27 – 28, 2021 @ Ancaster Fairgrounds
II. Live Music
CANADIAN BRASS Making Spirits Bright!
With an international reputation as one of the most popular brass ensembles today, Grammy-winning and JUNO nominated Canadian Brass has truly earned the distinction of “the world’s most famous brass group”. Details
Friday, November 26, 2021 | 8:00 PM
Online & In-person @ The Burlington Performing Arts Centre – Community Studio Theatre, Locust Street, Burlington
$10 – $39.50
Stage Diner presents: A Newfie Kitchen Party
Stage Diner presents: A Newfie Kitchen Party featuring “Lost in the Fog Boys” A fine evening of great music from Newfoundland. Details
Saturday, November 27, 2021 | 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
The Zoetic Theatre, 526 Concession St, Hamilton
$25
Dueling Pianos
Step out of the ordinary and leave your inhibitions at the door! The Dueling Pianos guarantees a high energy event. Enjoy YOUR requested songs played live by world class entertainers. With crowd participation fueling this exciting show, no two events are ever the same. Details
Saturday, November 27, 2021 | 9:00 PM
The Studio, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton
$49 and up
Lindsay Ell
“I’ve learned to care a little less about what everybody thinks,” says singer-songwriter/guitarist Lindsay Ell. “Following my gut instinct, truly saying what I want to say—that’s the magic, the elements that make you relatable and real. Before, I was worrying about writing for radio, for fans, but now this is what I know, this is my journey. Details
Saturday, November 27, 2021 | 8:00 PM EDT
Bridgeworks, 200 Caroline St N, Hamilton
From $40.73
The Jim Cuddy Band – Countrywide Soul Tour
Jim Cuddy has written many of the songs that have become indelible in the soundtrack of Canadian lives. With the release of his fifth solo album, Countrywide Soul, he continues to contribute to that extraordinary songbook and on this record, Jim continues to find new ways to balance personal reflection and plainspoken storytelling, remaining both intimate and accessible. Details
Saturday, November 27, 2021 | 8:00 PM
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre – Main Theatre, Locust Street, Burlington
$84.50 – $89.50
KEVIN FOX: Songs for Cello & Voice
If you have come in contact with Canadian music at all over the last number of years, chances are you have either seen or heard the work of Halifax native, Kevin Fox. Kevin has toured and recorded with countless artists, from Justin Bieber and Sarah McLachlan to Steven Page and Chantal Kreviazuk. Details
Sunday, November 28, 2021 | 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Online and In-person at Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust Street, Burlington
$34.50 – $39.50
Crown Lands
Crown Lands: The Big Wave Tour “You can spend your entire life chasing hits, but then when you’re your truest self, people really come out to support you,” says Kevin Comeau of the powerhouse Canadian duo Crown Lands . Details
Sunday, November 28, 2021 | 8:00 PM EDT
Bridgeworks, 200 Caroline St N, Hamilton
$31.86
III. Theatre/Performing Arts
Online Playreading Event: We Maybe Saved
The story is about two birds who always have lived in a cage, and never experienced flying outside in nature freely. They have no picture of freedom in their minds. The dramatic points starts where their owner decides to set them free. The birds are not confident enough, feeling so scared to survive alone. One of the birds keep holding on to the past, and just dream about their cage’s life while the other one takes risks and go for new adventures. Details
Friday November 26, 2021 | 7:00 PM
Online
$10
IV. Sports
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats plays against Montréal Alouettes at Tim Hortons Field in the 2021 East Semi-Finals. Big Wreck will take the field at the intermission.
Sunday, November 28, 2021 | 1:00 PM
Tim Hortons Field, 64 Melrose Ave N, Hamilton
Hamilton Bulldogs
vs. Kingston Frontenacs | Saturday, November 27, 2021 | 4:00 PM
FirstOntario Centre, Hamilton
$15 & up
V. Exhibitions and Other Events
Victorian Christmas
Enjoy the beauty of a mid-19th century family Christmas celebration at Dundurn Castle. Details
November 25, 2021 to January 2, 2022
Dundurn National Historic Site,610 York Blvd, Hamilton
$8 – $14
Take-Apart Workshop
Explore how stuff works in this free, self-guided workshop geared to kids ages 6+. We’ll provide the tools for you to take a closer look and discover what’s inside items like toasters, radios, and electronic toys, and to learn how they were made. Thank you to Value Village for their donations to this workshop. Recommended for ages 6 years and older. Details
November 27 – 28, 2021 | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology National Historic Site, 900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton
Free; regular admission rates apply for museum tours .Pre-registration required
Source: https://www.todocanada.ca/city/hamilton/event/winter-wonders/