things to do

Michael Kras
18 Jul 2022

Here are 10 shows you’ve gotta catch at the 2022 Hamilton Fringe

One of Hamilton’s biggest, most eclectic festivals for live performance of all kinds is back full-force this summer for its first in-person event since the pandemic began. The Hamilton Fringe Fe...

Michael Kras
10 Jun 2022

Concession Streetfest is happening this weekend in Hamilton

With gorgeous summer weather comes a multitude of outdoor festivals in Hamilton; including Concession Streetfest, which will be taking over Concession Street on the Hamilton Mountain this weekend. On ...

Michael Kras
01 Jun 2022

A pop-up drive-in movie theatre is coming to Hamilton

If you want to enjoy a movie under the stars – totally free of charge – you’ll want to check out the special pop-up drive-in movie theatre that’s coming to Hamilton. For one night only on Frid...

Michael Kras
02 May 2022

Doors Open Hamilton is coming back for 2022

An annual Hamilton event that lets locals take a peek inside of some of the city’s most beautiful and intriguing heritage sites is making a return for 2022. Doors Open Hamilton has announced that it...

Michael Kras
22 Apr 2022

An Earth Day market with food and vendors is happening in Hamilton

Today is Earth Day; and to commemorate a time that’s all about awareness for the sustainability of our planet, a special Earth Day Market is being hosted in Hamilton this weekend with vendors, food,...

Michael Kras
27 Jan 2022

Royal Botanical Gardens turns Cootes Paradise skating area into community hub

One of Hamilton’s most popular seasonal skating spots is undoubtedly the frozen marsh at Cootes Paradise. It’s so popular, in fact, that the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) has taken steps to make a...

Michael Kras
12 Nov 2021

This immersive Van Gogh exhibit is coming to Hamilton

An immersive exhibit that uniquely captures the work of one of history’s most recognizable visual artists is making its way to Hamilton. The experience, called Beyond Van Gogh, thrusts attendees int...

Michael Kras
15 Oct 2021

First-ever Hamilton ‘Book Crawl’ kicks off on Ottawa Street

If James North’s monthly Art Crawl is your name, a similar event with a literary twist is happening in Hamilton this evening that may be right up your alley. Hamilton’s first-ever Book Crawl will ...

Michael Kras
10 Aug 2021

Hamilton is hosting pop-up events at Pier 8 all through August

Looking for some summer fun? You’re in luck: the City of Hamilton is hosting a series of pop-up events at Pier 8 all through the month of August. ‘Pop-Ups at Pier 8’ features a dynamic range of ...

Michael Kras
04 Aug 2021

Free outdoor concerts are happening weekly this summer in Hamilton

If you’ve been missing the unique joys of live music as much as we have, a weekly concert series happening in Hamilton may help fill the void. Best of all? It’s totally free. Hamilton’s recently...