Get in the spirit! Things to do in Hamilton
There’s lots to do in Hamilton to enjoy some holiday cheer! Fri., Dec. 7 @5 pm ChristmasTree of Hope Lighting & Concert Enjoy this annual tree lighting ceremony. Fri. Dec. 7 to Sun., Dec. 9 The Christmas Market in Gore Park Get a jumpstart on your Christmas shopping with unique vendors right in Gore Park. Hotdogs, hot chocolate, cider and mulled wine served along with samples by Collective Arts. Fri., Dec. 7 @7:30 p.m. & Sat., Dec. 8 @2p.m. & 7:30 p.m. The Nutcracker McIntyre Performing Arts Centre Fri., Dec. 7 @4 – 9 p.m. Barton Street Christmas Market Finish shopping in one night and enjoy a beautiful dinner at this market. Wednesdays until Dec. 19 @5 – 8 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 7 @1 – 4 p.m. Visits with Santa Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG)
Train rides out to Santa’s cabin available, as well. Sat. Dec. 8 & 9 @11a.m. – 5 p.m. Handmade Hamilton The Staircase Café Theatre
This market showcases creative makers, local community and good food. Sat., Dec. 8 @noon - 5 p.m. or 6 - 11 p.m. I Heart Beer Festival Hamilton Convention Centre
Enjoy Ontario beer, cider, spirits, mac and cheese, cupcakes, Christmas party mashups, a little mistletoe and a jolly epic time. Sat. Dec. 8, 15, 22 @5 – 8 p.m. ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Westfield Heritage Village
Enjoy Westfield by candlelight and feel the warmth of the season through music, food samples, fireworks and a visit from Father Christmas December weekends @7 – 9 p.m. Christmas Evening Tours Dundurn National Historic Site
Enjoy a unique opportunity to see Dundurn Castle decorated for Christmas. Tue., Dec. 11 to Sun., Dec. 16 & Tues., Dec. 18 to Sun., Dec. 23@noon - 4 pm Christmas in the Pioneer Spirit Battlefield House Museum & Park Gather your family together, take a break from holiday shopping and step back in time. Tues., Dec. 11 to Sun., Dec. 16 & Tues., Dec. 18 to Sun., Dec 23 @noon - 4 pm The McQuesten Family Christmas Whitehern Historic House & Garden Visit Whitehern to see the home in all its Christmas finery. Tue., Dec. 11 to Sun., Dec. 16 & Tues., Dec. 18 to Sun., Dec 23 @noon - 4 pm Victorian Christmas Dundurn National Historic Site
Enjoy the beauty of a mid-19th century family Christmas celebration at Dundurn Castle. Wed., Dec. 12 @ 7:30 p.m. The Second City: It’s aWild, Rowdy,Wonderful Life RBG Centre
A hilariously happy holiday revue. Fri., Dec. 14 @7 p.m. The Big Sing! Ancaster Old Town Hall
Embrace the holiday spirit at the historic Ancaster Old Town Hall and enjoy live music with hot cider & treats. Sat, Dec. 15 @7:30 p.m. Home for the Holidays:The Hockey Sweater FirstOntario Concert Hall Sun., Dec. 16 @noon to 4 p.m. Reid’s Dundurn Ale Beer Sampling Dundurn National Historic Site Celebrate a new Hamilton beer made from the hops and history of Dundurn Castle.