WEEKEND PLANNER

Plant Faire

The first Royal Botanical Gardens Plant Faire is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will include vendors featuring unique seeds and plants, RBG Royal Select plants, presentations, displays and children’s activities. The David Braley and Nancy Gordon Rock Garden is located at 1185 York Blvd. rbg.ca

Compost days

The City of Hamilton starts its first Compost and Woodchip Giveaways on Saturday. Residents are asked to bring their own buckets or containers, shovel and elbow grease to the giveaway location starting at 7 a.m. Locations on Saturday include the Ancaster public works yard, 501 Shaver Rd.; Dundas public works yard, 189 King St. E. More giveaway events are planned for May 6 and 13.

What a catch

Drop your line along Port Dover’s pier and riverfront for the 20th annual Port Dover Perch Derby, which begins Saturday at 7 a.m. and ends May 13 at 7 p.m. There are tagged perch worth thousands of dollars in prize money to be caught, daily prize draws. Registration is $20 for adults, $10 for intermediates and $5 for juniors. portdover.ca/tourism/events

Dog Guides open house

Drop in Saturday for the dog guides open house from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The open house features tours of the facilities, demonstrations, a silent auction and program information. The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is located at 152 Wilson St. in Oakville. dogguides.com

Fun day at the gallery

Sunday is Family Fun Day at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. Drop by the gallery’s front desk between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Children can make masterpieces as artist-instructors bring their expertise. $5 per family (up to four children) for nonmembers. artgalleryofhamilton.com

Beep, beep

More than 400 vendors will be gathering at the Road Runners Car Club’s 33rd annual Swap Meet and Car Show at the Ancaster Fairgrounds Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $8, children under 12 get in for free. roadrunnerscarclub.com

Zacada Circus

Zacada Circus School artists will amaze and inspire with feats of skill and grace. “All Aboard!” performances are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $28 plus tax for adults, $22 plus tax for seniors and $17 plus tax for children. zacadacircus.com

Paris to Ancaster

The Paris to Ancaster Bike Race is a Ride for Research, with all funds raised supporting St. Joseph’s Hospital. Whether you’re looking for a family ride or are new to cycling, there’s something for everyone. On Sunday, join the ride and support the health of our community. Register to ride and fundraise at stjoesfoundation.ca/P2A