PLAN YOUR WEEKEND
The weekend is here and while the weather looks a little scary, there’s lots to keep you moving Halloween Happenings, Ancaster home show, and even Glen Eden are showing us some winter love.
Heritage and archeology
Spend Saturday learning about the rich history of our area. Heritage and Archaeology Open House and Symposium runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the RBG Centre. Meet archaeologists and hear about their projects, bring in your own artifacts from home and have them attempt to be identified by an expert, and enjoy a series of short talks and presentations about, the landscape, archeology, and cultural heritage focusing on RBG and the surrounding area. Registration is required for this free event. Visit rbg.ca and follow events.
Futures and fortunes
Tarot, palmistry, crystal ball and aura readings, past lives, numerology, astrology and deep-trance channelling are featured at the Hamilton Psychic Expo, Friday, noon to 9 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 150 King St. E. Admission $10. psychicexpos.com
Home show
Get inspired by hundreds of exhibitors at the Ancaster Home Show, Friday, 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd. Regular admission $5 each and parking is free. Visit the website for free admission coupon. jenkinsshow.com
Film Festival
Sunday is the final day for you to enjoy Hamilton's film festival. Single film tickets are $12 for nonmembers, you can pre-purchase in person or online. Don't miss the festival's free Closing Night Party on Saturday, 7 p.m. at the AGH with a night of drag and a screening of the iconic documentary, Paris is
Burning (1990), featuring a fun and interactive presentation on the history of drag culture. aghfilmfest.com
Snow show
The Glen Eden Snow Show features various industry and community partners all looking to get excited for winter. Ski swap, vendors and more. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 5234 Kelso Rd., Milton
Halloween Happenings
• Splashing Pumpkins Fall Festival is Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. at Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club, 45 Ellis Ave. The swimming pool is filled with pumpkins ready to take home and carve. It's free, and participants toss a hula hoop into the pool to snag their pumpkin.
• Fright in the Forest at Dundas Valley Conservation Area is Saturday starting at 4 p.m. Hay-wagon rides, haunted trail, treats and an outdoor screening of the original Ghostbusters film at dusk. Admission is $15 per car for non HCA members.
650 Governor’s Rd., Dundas
• Halloween Howl and Hocus Pocus is Saturday at Fifty Point Conservation Area. Families will enjoy hayride, bouncy castle, treats, games and more from 3 to 6 p.m. 1479 Baseline Rd., Winona
• Ghost Walks: Scottish Rite of Freemasonry tour Sunday, 7 p.m. 4 Queen St. S.
Visit ghostwalks.com for tickets.
• Bizarro’s Factory of Fear runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays now until Halloween with additional shows Oct. 29, 30 and 31. Shows run 7 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10 plus fees for the factory at Mizener’s Antiques and Flea Market, 367 Highway 5, Dundas.
• Mountsberg Conservation Area’s Halloween Spooktacular is open weekends, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., throughout October. 2259 Milburough Line, Cambellville.
• Fright Night at Mountsberg is Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost $25 plus HST for adults. 2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville.
• Halloween Ho-down Weekends at Puddicombe Estate Farms run Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live entertainment and so much more. Pick-your-own pumpkin is also available.
• Dyment’s Pumpkin Patch is open weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 905-628-5270
• It's Pumpkin Sunday from 12:30 to 4 p.m., at Westfield Heritage Village with games, crafts and pumpkin-themed activities. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 seniors, and $6.50 for children 6 to 12. Parking is free. 1049 Kirkwall Rd., Rockton.
• The Halton County Radial Railway's Halloween Spooktacular is Saturday, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Come dressed in costume. Last car departs at 9:20 p.m. Admission is $15. The Halton County Radial Railway is at 13629 Guelph Line, Milton. hcry.org
• Pumkin Prowl on Saturday from 4:30 to 9 p.m., Belview Park, 205 Belmont Ave. Come dressed in a costume, enjoy petting zoo, treats and more.