Hamilton Events

Spring Sundays April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 28, June 4, 11, 25, 12:30 – 4:00 pm Westfield Heritage Village 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton, ON L0R 1X0 Every Sunday and public holiday from March to the end of October you can immerse yourself in Westfield’s unique historic setting. Authentically costumed volunteers will take...

The Victims of Homicide Support Society of Edmonton is pleased to announce the 2017 Western Canadian Conference. This conference will bring together victims' families and allied professionals to explore the needs and issues of those in society who have been 'touched by murder'. Some of the session topics include hope and healing, vicarious trauma and psychological effects on children.

PLUS Art Fair is the first art fair in Canada to showcase the work of current MFA candidates and recent MFA alumni. PLUS AF provides a platform for emerging artists, curators, and educators--who will lead the arts and culture scene in the years to come--to exhibit and sell their work. As an annual event featuring all mediums of visual art, PLUS AF will become the destination for emerging art in Canada. For its much-anticipated first edition, PLUS AF will take place in Hamilton, Ontario’s historic Cotton Factory, an expansive industrial space surrounded by artist studios. From May 18-21, 2017, the fair will welcome a talented selection of current MFA candidates and recent alumni representing multiple Universities across Canada, and feature a VIP Preview and opening party, daily shuttle buses from Toronto to Hamilton, gallery walking tours, and curated talks with artists and cultural leaders. Guests of the opening night will experience a special presentation by Evolved Entertainment as well as curated catering by Trashed and Wasted, a collective that encourages restaurants to create unique dishes from “rescued” food, featuring local Hamilton establishments: Nique, Butcher and the Vegan, and Collective Arts Brewing. Akimbo is PLUS AF’s official media sponsor, and additional partnerships include the Hamilton Arts Council, the Art Gallery of Hamilton, The Cotton Factory, and The Gladstone Hotel. DATES Thurs, May 18 5-7pm (VIP Preview) | 7-10pm (Opening Night Reception) Fri, May 19 11am-8pm Sat, May 20 11am-8pm Sun, May 21 11am-6pm For more information, visit plusartfair.com Facebook Page: facebook.com/plusartfair | Facebook Event: here Instagram: @plusartfair Hashtag: #plusartfair2017

Exploring The Personal and Professional Impact Of Working With Grief & Loss

On Friday, May 19th, 2017, Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice presents a one day workshop Good Grief –  Exploring the Personal and Professional Impact of Working with Grief and Loss with leading experts Dr. Alan Wolfelt and Yvette Perreault from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 – p.m. at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington. Alan Wolfelt is an...

The Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Foundation is pleased to announce that Bailando Por Una Esperanza, Dancing for Hope, hosted by Ana Paret and Laura Milligan is in support of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. The dinner dance will be at Lotos Banquet Hall on Friday May 26th, 2017. Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre is...

Hosted at Mizener's Antiques & Flea Market Come Jump Into Spring with us ! Saturday and Sunday will be filled with all of our Antique Vendors plus Crafters, Artisans and more! Come out and have a truly one of a kind shopping experience filled with fun for the Entire Family! Saturday May 27 @ 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday May 28 @8:00am - 4:00pm 367 Highway 5 West, Dundas, ON

Doggie Bow-Wow Walk-a-Thon May 27th @ 10:00am Meet at the Cherry Hill Gate Parking lot at the Royal Botanical Gardens (off Plains Road West)

Hamilton currently hosts hundreds of sports events, meetings and conferences annually which represent tens of millions of dollars in local economic impact.   Tourism Hamilton works closely with local residents involved in bringing conferences, meetings, and sports events to the city and reaching out to more local ambassadors interested in bringing their event to Hamilton....

OVER THE EDGE – EXPERIENCE HAMILTON FROM A WHOLE NEW ANGLE! Over the Edge is your one and only opportunity to rappel in the heart of Downtown Hamilton. Make your childhood dreams of being a superhero a reality as you rappel 26 storeys down Hamilton’s tallest commercial building — all in support Big Brothers Big Sisters! You can register...

Join The Great Hamilton Scavenger Hunt. Celebrate Canada’s 150, earn points & win prizes! Now – September 12, 2017 www.wesley.ca/scavengerhunt Here’s some info for your e-blast: The Great Hamilton Scavenger Hunt app is your passport to all of the exciting events, festivals, activities and quintessential Hamilton experiences happening throughout the city this summer. Download the Goosechase...

Join Dr. Andrew Bennett, Canada’s first and only Ambassador for Religious Freedom, as he shares his thoughts and engages with Christian education alumni on the need for faith-based education institutions to shape Christian public voices for the common good.

Calling all superheroes! Join the festivities on Saturday, June 3, 2017, as McMaster Children’s Hospital Foundation hosts the 6th annual MacKids Walk & Wheel for Miracles! We’re pleased to have Mercedes-Benz Burlington return as the presenting partner for this family-friendly event. We invite you to bring your family, friends, colleagues and sidekicks to help raise $200,000 in support of McMaster Children’s Hospital. Saturday, June 3, 2017 Pier 4 Park (64 Leander Drive, Hamilton) In partnership with the Hamilton Police Service and Hamilton Public Health, the event includes: • Lil’ Tikes on Trikes Bike Ride for ages two to five; • Wonders on Wheels Bike Ride for ages six to 10; • Trailblazers five-kilometre walk for all ages Every registrant will also receive FREE access to Miraclefest, featuring a BBQ lunch, inflatable bouncers, photo booth, Teddy Bear Hospital and many more family-friendly attractions. 9:00 a.m. – Check-in/Registration Opens 9:45 a.m. – Announcements 10:00 a.m. – Lil’ Tikes on Trikes Bike Ride 10:30 a.m. – Wonders on Wheels Bike Ride 11:00 a.m. – Trailblazers 5 Km Walk 11:00 a.m. – Miraclefest Begins/Teddy Bear Hospital Opens 12:30 p.m. – Prize and Trophy Awards 2:00 p.m. – Event Ends

Join in for a fun, family event and erase the pain of arthritis! Whether you choose to stroll in the park for 1k or enjoy some great exercise in the 5k, there’s something for everyone! Don’t miss our Kids Fun Zone, fabulous face painting, free Panago pizza, and lots of prizes to be won!  Pets...

On June 4, families, friends and organizations across Canada united in a Walk to Fight Arthritis in support of the over 4.6 million Canadians who live with arthritis every day. Participants from age 2-85 years old joined in the walk, held at the Dundurn National Historic Site. Fundraising for the Walk permits The Arthritis Society to keep providing vital programs and services that enable people with arthritis to live well at home, work and play. Children living with arthritis participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Despite the weather, last year’s event had a great turnout of over 400 people and raised over $61,000. This year’s goal is $69,000.

Sir Winston Churchill High School is celebrating it's 50th Anniversary & Reunion on June 9th & 10th. Go to the website www.swc50th.ca for registration and information

What better way than to start your summer than a day at Wild Waterworks?! Splash around and enjoy a day filled with fun in the sun! Enter to win one of 2 Family of Four Season Passes for 2017 season.

Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these “makers” to show hobbies, experiments, projects. We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth — a family-friendly showcase...

Let’s Talk! About the Bayfront Industrial Area Strategy The City is hosting a meeting to launch the Bayfront Industrial Area Strategy and we are looking for your thoughts and ideas! At this meeting, you will have the opportunity to: -learn about the project -discuss issues, opportunities and constraints for the area -participate in workstation activities...

DATE: Thursday, June 15, 2017 TIME: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. LOCATION: Ancaster Marquis Gardens, 1365 Sandhill Drive, Ancaster This will be an evening to remember. All attending the event will enjoy culinary delights from the best Ancaster and area restaurants and sample a variety of superb brews and wines. The festive mood will feature...

Cool off and celebrate a day with dad and the whole family at Wild Waterworks! Lots of contests and giveaways! Dad gets in free with 2 children day admission purchases, not applicable for sundown rates.

Come out and learn about all of the amazing community services available in Hamilton, at the Hamilton Community Expo! PATH Employment Services in partnership with My Free Hamilton and the Eva Rothwell Resource Centre are hosting a Hamilton Community Expo on Thursday June 22nd, 2017 from 11am-7pm. Located at the Eva Rothwell Resource Centre (formerly...

The City of Hamilton is growing and the population is projected to increase to 660,000 by 2031. While the City has made efforts to grow within it’s current urban boundary, an urban boundary expansion is required to accommodate future population growth. The City invites you to attend a Community Meeting and Workshop for the Elfrida...