WEEKEND PLANNER
Holiday house tour
The Junior League of Hamilton-Burlington is celebrating its 35th annual Holiday House Tour of Distinctive Homes. The weekend tours features three homes — in Burlington, Waterdown and Ancaster — and will also include hands-on classes, decorating ideas, food trucks and contests. The tours continue Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour tickets are $35 at the door. Call 289-337-9526 or see holidayhousetour.ca
Mom 2 mom
A parent bazaar sale has everything you could be looking for. Next-to-new clothes, toys and more for the little ones are on sale Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ancaster Fairgrounds, Jerseyville Road. Admission is $2. theparentbazaar.com
RBG gift market
The Royal Botanical Gardens’ Holiday Gift Market offers the perfect time to take in all the festive sights and sounds that the holiday season has to offer. Looking for the perfect gift? The gift market features many local and unique artisans, one-of-a-kind gifts, holiday decor and fine foods. The show runs Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Rd. W. Admission is $5 to the market. Parking is free.
CraftMart
Hamilton Artists Inc. presents a curated craft show featuring crafters and designers from across the region and beyond. You’ll find jewelry, paper/prints, ceramics, toys, clothing, accessories and housewares. Visit Inc., 155 James St. N. on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.
HPO Remembers
The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra performs at FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Lane, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. In this powerful musical evening, our community comes together to acknowledge Remembrance Day and Hamilton’s history. Arrive early and join the free Inside the Music pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available through Core Entertainment.
Hamilton film
The 12th annual Hamilton Film Festival wraps this weekend. The weekend schedule includes: Saturday — 10 a.m. “Canadian Film Market”/ Sheraton Hamilton Hotel. 3 p.m. “Clearing the Way” / Staircase. 7 p.m. “Scream For Me Sarajevo” and “Prismind” / Zoetic. 7 p.m. “Drama Shorts 1” / Staircase. 7:30 p.m. “Waking the Sleeping Giant” / Elaine Mae. 9 p.m. “Drama Shorts 2” / Staircase (sold-out). 9:30 p.m. “All The Wild Horses” / Elaine Mae Theatre (sold-out). Sunday — 10 a.m. “Canadian Film Market” / Sheraton Hamilton Hotel. 10 a.m. “Kids Can Film” / Zoetic. 1:30 p.m. “Rust and Bone” and author Craig Davidson / Zoetic. 7 p.m. Awards / Staircase Theatre. And, 8 p.m., “Hammer It Home,” local double feature: “Pinebox Fast” at 8 p.m. and “The Lone Paddler” at 10 p.m. / Staircase Theatre. General admission is $10. hamiltonfilmfestival.com
Robotics
The annual STEMley Cup Campionship high school robotics competition is on at St. Mary Catholic school, 200 Whitney Ave., on Saturday. Presented by ArcelorMittal Dofasco, the event involves 30 teams from Ontario, Michigan and New York. Open to the public, qualification matches begin at 8:30 a.m. with elimination matches from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m.
Pitch in
Choose one or both watershed cleanups this weekend. There’s a Red Hill Watershed Cleanup Saturday. Meet at the end of Angus Road (east of Selway Court) off Quigley Road to help clear a section of Davis Creek. A Cootes Watershed Cleanup is on Sunday. Meet at 64 Hatt St., Dundas, in the back parking lot on the left as you face the building. Both cleanups run from 1 to 4 p.m. Terrain to suit all, including water work. Visit www.stewardsofcootes.ca and sign up to pitch in.