On Friday, July 10 come out to the HWM picnic tables, in your favourite sports jersey or team colours, to celebrate the World Cup. Enjoy free food, drinks, music, trivia, prizes, and soccer-themed decor!
On the second Friday of every month, from May to October, James Street North becomes accessible only to pedestrians after 5 pm between Murray Street and York Boulevard to allow art, music, vendors, and food stalls to fill the space! Restaurants, stores, art studios, and bars all keep their doors open late into the night!
From 9am to 4pm on Saturday, July 11, join all local romance readers for the Hamilton Public Library's second annual Steel Town Love festival. Head to the 4th floor of the Central Library for author talks, swoon-worthy signings, and a romance book market! The event is free but you must register in advance.
At 10:00am on Sunday July 12, head to the Hamilton Cemetery for a free tour that dives into the military history evident throughout the cemetery including key battles and the gravestones of pivotal soldiers.
Every Tuesday evening in June, July, and August come out to Pier 8 and enjoy free Salsa dancing as the sun sets! Receive a beginner Latin dance tutorial then dance the night away to a live DJ. No partner required. Beginners welcome!
A 12-day performing arts festival from July 15 to 26 across 15+ city venues, showcasing over 50 performance companies and 400 performances! Have your pick of genres and visual formats from comedy, theatre, film, music, dance, tragedy, visual arts, family-fare, and more. After purchasing a $5 Fringe Benefits Button, single tickets are $14 each. Multi-show passes are also available. Select ...
Visitors learn to load and fire the 4" guns on the HMCS Haida, modelling their use during the Second World War and Korean War. Meanwhile, Parks Canada staff share technical and historical context during this exclusive program. Experience offered at 5:15 or 6:15 pm. Adult ticket: $151.80 Seniors ticket: $151.28 Youth ticket: $146.60
Every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30pm bring a launch chair to the Waterfront Stage at Pier 8 and enjoy free Jazz and Blues performances organized by the City of Hamilton. On July 16, come out and see the group Solstice.
At 6:30pm on Thursday, July 16, head to the Royal Botanical Gardens' Rock Garden for their RBG After-Dark series and enter the Enchanted Academy where apprentices wander a world of magic. Live music, mystical lighting, and curious activities like petal pressing, garden games, and moonlight melodies create a dreamlike atmosphere. Tickets start at $25. Must be 19 years or older.
Hamilton's CPL (Canadian Premier League) soccer team, Forge FC, plays regularly at the Hamilton Stadium. On Thursday July 16th, come out in orange to cheer on Forge FC as they take on Pacific FC from Greater Victoria, BC. Game starts at 7pm. Tickets start at $26.20.
