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Hamilton Spectator
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
Here's what happening in Hamilton this weekend
Environment Canada forecasts a mix of rain showers and sun in Hamilton this weekend. Saturday will see a high of 17 C and sunny conditions, before moving into Sunday's high of 17 C and a mix of sunny, cloudy and rainy conditions. On Friday, the agency forecasts a high of 13 C and a chance of showers. Despite the prediction, several events will happen rain or shine. Here is what you can get up to this weekend: Craftadian features handmade goods from more than 65 Canadian makers, including art, jewelry, handbags, candles, prints and knitwear. The event is on Saturday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature music from DJ Julie Fazooli. Go to Ron Joyce Centre at 4350 South Service Rd., Burlington. Admission is $5 online at or at the door. The Art Gallery of Burlington will host a spring sale featuring carving and wood arts, paintings, pottery, sculptures and photography from more than 100 artists. The sale runs on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Bill King will host the first free walking tour of its eighth season on Sunday, May 25. This time around, the theme is 19th century 'Golden Age of Stone' in Hamilton. The tour will start at King Street West and John Street at 10 a.m. Watch the Hamilton Cardinals face the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers and enjoy a night of music at Bernie Arbour Memorial Stadium on Friday, May 23 at 7:35 p.m. The stadium is located in Mohawk Sports Complex at 1100 Mohawk Rd. E., Hamilton. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Buy $12 tickets at . The mall is hosting free zumba classes every Friday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Go to 999 Upper Wentworth St. in Hamilton in the mall's upper level centre court to attend. To register for the event, go to . Two local roller derby teams will compete on Saturday, May 24 against Toronto teams. The first game is the HCRD Pier Pressure against Toronto Roller Derby Toxins at 5 p.m. For the second, HCRD Dundurn Hassle will go up against the Toronto Roller Derby at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own chairs to the game at Coronation Arena at 81 Macklin St. N., Hamilton. Tickets are $15. To buy, go to . Pro wrestling comes to the Germania Club of Hamilton at 863 King St. E. on Friday, May 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 on . On Saturday, May 24, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will kick off against the Toronto Argonauts at 7 p.m. in Hamilton Stadium. For tickets, go to . On Saturday, May 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. families can take a tour of city vehicles, including a Burlington transit bus, street sweeper, snowplow, fire truck and Zamboni. There will be a snowplow and backhoe simulator at the event. Forestry staff will also give away a limited number of trees on a first-come, first-served basis. The pop-up is part of the city's 10-year downtown revitalization strategy in an effort to gather insights about community aspirations, unmet needs and future opportunities. The event will happen rain or shine at Mainway Recreation Centre at 4015 Mainway, Burlington. On Friday, May 23 at 2:30 p.m., Royal Botanical Gardens staff will help migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise. The Fishway is at the outlet of the marsh, a short walk from Princess Point accessed along the Desjardins Trail. The operation lasts about 30 minutes. For more details, go to . Sunday, May 25 from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. is the second annual New Music Expo Stage where five bands will compete for a spot on the Gage Park's George R. Robinson Bandshell during the late June, early July festival. Local music and entertainment industry figures will choose the winning band, who will also receive a gift package and a broadcast-ready EP recording session at Hamilton's Boxo Studio. The fundraiser event will happen at Stonewalls Restobar at 339 York Blvd., Hamilton. Advance tickets are $15 or $20 at the door. To buy, go to . Cheyenne Bholla is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. cbholla@
Hamilton Spectator
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Explore local gems at a Burlington craft fair
Discover local creativity at the Craftadian Handmade Market in Burlington, where every item showcases its maker's passion, and each purchase supports a local vendor. The artisan fair at Burlington's Ron Joyce Centre ( 4350 South Service Rd. ) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 24, will feature more than 60 Canadian makers offering one-of-a-kind handmade goods. Beyond shopping, the market has DJ music and gourmet food. According to show director Jacqueline Hunter, there's something for everyone — from body care and apothecary items to art, ceramics, woodwork, artisan jewelry, handcrafted handbags, candles, prints, knitwear, paper stationery, and more. Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased online or at the door. Children under 16 are free. Owner Jacqueline Hunter said the name Craftadian (from craft and Canadian) represents the show's vision of 'small-batch handmade in Canada goods'. Hunter told the Burlington Post that each show is curated to ensure high-quality, unique offerings, including original artwork and gourmet food. Vendors are selected by a jury consisting of the Craftadian team and field experts. The number in each category is limited to ensure a diverse selection. She said her show's focus is local vendors , so many are from southern Ontario including Burlington, Milton, Oakville and Hamilton. She feels supporting local makers and handmade goods is even more crucial now. 'When you're buying from someone local, they reinvest that money in the community, whether it's swimming lessons for their children, sporting events or buying food,' Hunter said. 'Every time we buy from a local maker, we're investing in creativity, passion, and local growth.' Hunter held her first market (Made by Hand Show) with more than 100 makers in 2011. The idea came when exhibiting her own handmade items (mostly cards and scrapbooking) the previous year. The show was rebranded as Craftadian in 2015. Hunter said the name (formed from craft and Canadian) represents the show's vision of 'small-batch handmade in Canada goods.' 'If you can't attend this show, come check us out in fall,' she continued. 'Craftadian is back at Ron Joyce Centre in Burlington on Nov. 1 and 2.' For more information about the handmade market, click here .
