SUGAR SHACK IS CALLING

You might need extra time to get out and about Saturday morning, but don’t let the winter storm stop you from checking out these things to do around Hamilton over the weekend.

Kidz Klub open house

Hamilton Mountain Kidz Klub is celebrating 24 years of community service with an open house on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. The free event will include a book sale and refreshments. Visit at Eastmount Community Centre, 115 East 26th St.

Trail Mix Museum

Stretch those gams this weekend with 30 minutes of easy hiking in Hamilton along the Pipeline Trail between London and Strathearne streets. Along the way, you’ll be treated to artwork presented by Red Tree Collective. Imagery presented along the trail establishes connections to the industrial and ecological history of the six-kilometre pipeline that has carried clean water to the City of Hamilton underneath the trail since 1859. redtreecollective.org/trail-mixmuseum-2

Dreaming of the ’80s

Acclaimed pianist, composer and multi-instrumentalist with Barenaked Ladies, Kevin Hearn, and Juno Award nominated violinist Hugh Marsh, look back fondly on the decade of decadence with their latest work, “Dreaming of the ’80s.” The show is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. burlingtonpac.ca

Choirs

■ Chorus Hamilton is rocking Queen, the Beatles, Styx and more on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The 50-member choir presents an evening of ’70s and ’80s classics at St. Paul’s United Church, 79 Park St. W., Dundas. Tickets are $25. chorushamilton.ca

■ Bach Elgar Choir explores the roots of music traditions in Duruflé Requiem/Spirituals on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Central Presbyterian Church, 165 Charlton Ave. W. Tickets start at $17.31. bachelgar.ca

Getting sappy

Snow or no snow, the days are getting longer and that means sap is running. Maple syrup events start this weekend. Be sure to register early.

■ At Westfield Heritage Village, at 1049 Kirkwall Rd. in Rockton, Maple Syrup Season programming runs March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, as well as Wednesday, March 15 and Thursday, March 16; and Good Friday on April 7. Two demonstration sites are open, including the modern sugar shack. Follow the maple trivia trail and get some pancakes from the St. George Lions in Ironwood Hall. Visitors can buy maple treats from the general store and gift shop. Volunteer historical interpreters will be out. Dress for the weather so you can stay warm for your two-hour visit. Advance reservations are required at westfieldheritage.ca.

■ At Crawford Lake Conservation Area, Sweet Water Season runs March 4 to April 9 on weekends, holidays and March break from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Included in your visit: Longhouse

Village exploration; First Harvest: Celebrating Sweet Water Exhibit; Maple Syrup Tastings at 12 and 2 p.m.; Maple Taffy on Snow at 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (additional fee applies); Sweet Water Demonstrations at 11 a.m., 1, and 3 p.m. Admission is $10.50 plus HST for adults. An extra $1.50 added when purchasing at gate. conservationhalton.ca

■ At Mountsberg Conservation Area, Maple Town runs March 4 to April 9 on weekends, holidays and March break from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Included in your visit: Wagon rides; Raptor Centre, Cameron Barn, Candy Cabin, Sugar Shack demos and more. Admission is $12 plus HST for adults. Pancake Pavillion is extra. conservationhalton.ca

■ Maple Syrup Gathering at Chiefswood Park, 1037 Brant County Hwy. 54, Ohsweken, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Advance tickets only.

■ Richardson’s Family Maple Experience is March 19 or 26. Pre-book your time slots.

Seed library

The Royal Botanical Gardens seed library is open. “Borrow, grow and return!” is dedicated to connecting people to plants. The RBG provides seeds that you borrow, grow, and then return. If you are new to gardening, interested in growing a greater diversity of plants, or invested in supporting a community of growers, the seed library will help meet those goals. Seeds are generally available only in the spring and selection will dwindle as the seeds are lent out. So get your requests in and start growing. rbg.ca

Chorus Hamilton is rocking Queen, the Beatles, Styx and more on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church in Dundas

Game day

■ Lacrosse is a hot ticket Saturday as the Rock hit the floor at FirstOntario Centre for Indigenous Heritage Night sporting a jersey reveal against their Rochester rivals. Opening draw is 7 p.m. torontorock.com

■ Your Bulldogs are in town Sunday with a puck drop at 2 p.m. with the Erie Otters. hamiltonbulldogs.com