Weekend events in Hamilton August 11-12 2018
- Robert
- 10 Aug 2018
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Look no further. We’ve found a wide range of events across the city for all ages and interests to enjoy.
Here’s what’s happening in Hamilton this weekend.
Saturday
Hamilton Children’s Museum: Garage Sale
When a child outgrows their toys and feels ready to let go, the toys are often donated or sold at the family garage sale. This weekend, Hamilton Children’s Museum is letting the kids take control by hosting a garage sale by kids for kids!
Children aged 6 to 12 can register as vendors, setting up a small table with personal items they’ve priced to sell. This event will not only have great deals, but a child’s participation is a fun way to foster financial literacy and work on math skills.
The event runs from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, with the garage sales happening between 10-11 am and 1-2 pm. Adult admission is $0.50 while child admission is $0.25.
Wienerpawlooza
Love Dachshunds and supporting great causes? You can’t miss this year’s Wienerpawlooza.
Wienerpawlooza is an action packed day of games, costume contests, a silent auction and more in support of the Canadian Dachshund Rescue. Whether you and your pooch want to participate in contests or just shop around, there’s plenty for you to do.
Wienerpawlooza takes place at Confederation Park. The event runs from 11 am to 3 pm; no tickets or registration required. This is a free event but make sure to bring your wallet to pick up some goodies!
Hamilton Rib Fest
Do you love barbecue and craft beer? If so, you can’t miss this year’s Hamilton Rib Fest. This yearly festival brings you the absolute best barbecue and craft beer in Canada for one weekend only.
Rib fest is great for all ages and appetites. For the adults, this festival will feature a craft beer market, as well as a wine and spirits area. For the kids, there will be life-size board games and a designated kids’ zone.
The entire family can come together to eat and enjoy the wide variety of food and beverage options.
Rib Fest takes place at Gage Park and runs from 11 am to 11 pm. Admission is free but make sure to bring your wallet!
Photophobia 2018
Photophobia is an annual festival of short-format contemporary media, film, video and moving images presented by the Art Gallery of Hamilton and Hamilton Artists Inc..
This Saturday’s screening includes work from Hamilton, across Canada, the USA, Italy and Ireland.
Photophobia will take place at Hamilton Artists Inc. in the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Courtyard. The screening will take run from 8 – 11 pm. Photophobia is free to attend.
Sunday
Hamilton Rib Fest
Do you love barbecue and craft beer? If so, you can’t miss this year’s Hamilton Rib Fest. This yearly festival brings you the absolute best barbecue and craft beer in Canada for one weekend only.
Rib fest is great for all ages and appetites. For the adults, this festival will feature a craft beer market, as well as a wine and spirits area. For the kids, there will be life-size board games and a designated kids’ zone.
The entire family can come together to eat and enjoy the wide variety of food and beverage options.
Rib Fest takes place at Gage Park and runs from 11 am to 7 pm. Admission is free but make sure to bring your wallet!
Teddy Bear Picnic
Join in on the fun and come on down to this year’s Teddy Bear Picnic!
At the Teddy Bear Picnic, children will enjoy old-fashioned games, a teddy bear parade and a teddy bear hospital. Be sure to bring your own teddy bear!
The Teddy Bear Picnic takes place at Whitehern Historic House. The picnic runs from 12 – 2 pm. Entirely free, this event is open to all ages but recommended for children ages 3 to 7.
Dundurn Castle Historic Garden Tour
Visit Dundurn Castle this weekend to enjoy stories and historic gardening knowledge conveyed by the Castle’s garden staff.
The tour runs from 2 – 3 pm. The tour will teach visitors what it was like for Dundurn’s Kitchen Garden staff to cater to the MacNab family 150 years ago.
This event takes place at Dundurn Castle and is open to all ages. The garden tour is free, but admission rates will apply if you wish to visit the museum.
There’s plenty to do and see this weekend, Hamilton. Get on out there and experience something new!
What will you be going to this weekend? Are you attending any of these events? Let us know in the comments.
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