Happy Father’s Day Weekend!
Do you have something special planned for this Father’s Day weekend? The city has many family fun activities and events happening.
Here’s what you can do this weekend…
Strawberry Folk Fest
When: June 18th @ 11 AM – 5 PM
Where: King Street East from Lake Ave to New Mountain, Stoney Creek
This popular family-friendly event will feature live music, artisan vendors, family fun, and strawberries. Details
Seeing the Invisible
When: June 2 to August 31 @ 10 AM – 8 PM
Where: Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie PArk, Plains Road West, Burlington
Encounter incredible augmented reality art throughout the beautiful Hendrie Park landscape! Details
Get your tickets:
- Fireworks from the Rooftop (19+) on Friday, July 1, 2022 | 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Arts After Hours on Select dates, June 15 to August 26, 2022 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Something Else Fest
When: June 16th – 19th
Where: Various Venues in Hamilton
Something Else! boasts powerful, energetic performances by acclaimed international ensembles in unique settings. In addition to showcasing established projects, the festival continues its longstanding tradition of curating one-of-a-kind improvised encounters that produce conversations between artists from various generations, geographical locations, musical backgrounds, and levels of visibility. Details
Sound of Music Festival
When: June 12th – 19th
Where: Spencer Smith Park
Grande Festival Parade: June 18th @ 11 AM
Canada’s largest FREE outdoor music festival is back and better than ever! Taking place in the heart of downtown Burlington over the Father’s Day weekend, this year features 3 stages with live music all weekend, Streetfest & Family Zone along Brant St., a Midway, Food Trucks, Retail & Craft Vendors and more! Details
FrancoFEST Hamilton
When: June 17th – 18th
Where: Gage Park Bandshell, Cumberland Avenue and Gage Ave S, Hamilton
FrancoFEST is the largest celebration of francophone art and culture in the Niagara peninsula. The festival will feature some of Canada’s top Francophone entertainment, as well as a host of free workshops and activities for the whole family. Details
Family Fun Day: Birds and Blooms
When: June 118th @ 2 PM – 4PM
Where: Royal Botanical Gardens, 1185 York BLVD
Take a walk through the woods with your family and learn about our feathered friends. Through a combination of nature hikes and activities, the nature guide will help you identify birds by sight and song. Bring your own binoculars to discover the variety of birds returning to RBG. Learn about different plants that can attract birds, and what birds YOU can expect in your own backyard. Details
Year of the Garen Event in St. George
When: June 18th @ 12 PM – 3 PM
Where: South Dumfries Community Centre, 7 Gaukel Drive, St. George
Join the County of Brant, and partners to celebrate the Year of the Garden on Saturday, June 18, 2022 which marks National Garden Day. The County of Brant, and partners will provide a number of family-friendly activities to participate in, in addition to providing promotional information on the great garden groups, and initiatives within Brant. Details
Hamilton Arts Week
When: June 9th – 17th
Where: Various Locations, Hamilton
Hamilton Arts Week returns with signature events featuring inspiring performances, programming and art showcases, celebrating the city’s unstoppable creativity and resilience. Details
Wake Up The Wild
When: June 4th – September 25th
Where: African Lion Safari, 1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton
Get EVEN closer with unrivalled access during a privately guided tour with a Game Warden to witness a pride of lions at their most active time of day and as they devour their morning meal on African Lion Safari’s Wake Up The Wild! Details
What will you be doing this weekend? Let us know by tagging us on social media @teamsmulders