• Fall Displays in Hendrie Park

    Royal Botanical Gardens 680 Plains Rd W, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    Wander through breathtaking fall horticultural displays featuring more than 15,000 pumpkins. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Included with general admission to the RBG or an RBG membership.

    $24
  • The Great Pumpkin Trail

    Royal Botanical Gardens 680 Plains Rd W, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    Step into the magic of the season as you follow a jack-o'-lantern-lined path through the RBG’s Hendrie Valley. Enjoy live entertainment, interactive activities, and festive treats along the way. Costumes are encouraged.

    $27
  • Hamilton Film Festival

    Celebrate 21 years of cinematic storytelling at the Hamilton Film Festival, showcasing the very best in local, Canadian, and international film. As a Screen Award Qualifying Festival for the Directors Guild of Canada, the festival features documentaries, thrillers, comedies, dramas, and more. Most screenings are just $12. On October 17 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, catch ...

    $12
  • Fall Floral Mum Show

    Gage Park 1000 Main St E, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    A cherished Hamilton tradition for more than 100 years, the annual Fall Floral Mum Show showcases the incredible work of the City of Hamilton’s horticulture staff at Gage Park. Explore over 200 varieties of chrysanthemums and more than 100,000 spectacular blooms.

    $10
  • Halloween at Westfield: Witches’ Halloween Party

    Westfield Heritage Village 1049 Kirkwall Rd, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    Get into the Halloween spirit at Westfield Heritage Village’s Halloween Party! Attend the School of Wizardry, have your fortune read, brave a haunted house, experience an Edwardian carnival, enjoy tractor rides, and indulge in plenty of seasonal treats! Costumes are encouraged.

    $25
  • Cemetery Chronicles Tour – Historical Battles

    Hamilton Cemetery 777 York Blvd, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Historical events/tours

    Journey through history on the Historical Battles Tour at Hamilton Cemetery. Presented in collaboration with the Hamilton Military Museum, this guided experience highlights important military conflicts and the courageous individuals connected to them, bringing their stories of heroism and sacrifice to life.

    Free
  • Heritage Workshop Series: Spirit Photography

    Whitehern Historic House & Garden 41 Jackson St W, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Historical events/tours

    Discover the fascinating world of Victorian Spirit Photography at Whitehern Historic House & Garden. Begin with a guided tour exploring the Spiritualist movement and the era's fascination with the supernatural, then head to the historic Stable to experiment with classic trick-photography techniques and create your own ghostly images. Tickets are $40.

    $40
  • Hamilton Day – Halloween Edition

    Festivals

    Hamilton Day is all about celebrating local! Support local shops and restaurants, explore markets, enjoy live entertainment and sporting events, and take part in exciting community activities. Featured events include the Hamilton Road2Hope Marathon and Steeltown's Encoded Dreams art activities at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. Take time to celebrate the city you call home.

    Free
  • Hamilton Hammers vs. Hartford Wolf Pack

    TD Coliseum 101 York Blvd, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Sports events

    Cheer on Hamilton’s very own American Hockey League team, the Hamilton Hammers, as they take on the Hartford Wolf Pack from Connecticut at TD Coliseum. Tickets start at $27.

    $27