15-05-2025
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
Here's what to do in Hamilton this long weekend
Environment Canada
forecasts a long weekend in the mid-to-high teens, with cloudy conditions.
Saturday calls for a high of 19 C, with a high of 15 C on Sunday.
Here is what you can get up to this Victoria Day weekend:
The City of Hamilton and Rotary Club of Dundas Valley Sunrise will put on a fireworks display on Sunday, May 18 at around 9:30 p.m.
Families, couples, friends and solo-riders should go to Dundas Driving Park at 71 Cross St.
From 4 p.m. to dark, there will be a music and kids fest, an artisan market, food trucks, coffee, snacks and glow sticks available for purchase.
For more information, go to
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Chocolate Tales is running a croissant-making class on Saturday, May 17 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Attendees will learn to make dough from scratch and take home about a dozen unbaked croissants.
Tickets to the class are $85 on
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If you're looking to enjoy the weather and stay active in the process, the Hamilton Community Ride is on Sunday at 10 a.m.
Cyclists will meet at the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Memorial Pavilion in Bayfront Park for a pre-ride coffee and social.
The 30-kilometre ride through East Hamilton will then begin at 11 a.m. until an expected end at around 1:30 p.m.
To end off the event, riders will meet at the park outside of Eastwood Arena at around 2 p.m., where raffle prize winners will be announced.
For ride details and a waiver, go to
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Garden Hamilton will hold its annual plant sale on May 17 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Go to Immanuel Christian Reformed Church at 61 Mohawk Rd. W. to peruse hanging baskets, native plants, annuals, perennials and vegetables. Purchases are cash only.
The The Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society will host Jonathan Vance, a professor of history at the University of Western Ontario, to speak about Jewish soldiers in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in the First World War, with an emphasis on Hamilton's contribution.
The talk will happen at the Coach House at Dundurn Castle on May 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Admission is $5 and includes light refreshments.
For more details and ticket information, go to
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The Weird and Wonderful Extravaganza will happen at Legion Branch 58 at 1180 Barton St. E. on May 17 from 1 to 5 p.m.
The festival will celebrate Hamilton's history with exhibits on subjects like former Beamsville socialite Evelyn Dick, as well as crystals, fossils and dinosaur relics. There will also be guests like author Robin McKee, a magician and balloon sculptor Eric Kenny.
Host Jen Frankel will interview participants and exhibitors throughout the event.
Attendees can enjoy $5 tacos from 905 Tacos and participate in a hot wing-eating contest at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $10 at the door or online at
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The Rockstar Music Spring Showcase is on Sunday, with the first set at 1:30 p.m. and the second at 3:30 p.m.
The event will be held at the Staircase at 27 Dundurn St. N. in Hamilton.
Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.
For more information and tickets, go to
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Redchurch Café at 68 King St. E. in Hamilton will host a collage and sip night on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a drink at the café while doing crafts.
Tickets are about $23 on
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Not this weekend, but looking ahead: Head over to Hamilton Air Force Association at 128 King St. E. between 4:30 and 6 p.m. to pick up your lobster and ribs on June 7.
Tickets are $60 and includes two portions of lobster or ribs and one salad, roll or dessert.
Go to or call
905-627-3355
for more details.
Cheyenne Bholla is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator.
cbholla@
