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Sip, Savour & Sounds at Steel Town Cider Co.

November 1, 2025 12PM -9PM

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Sip, Savour & Sounds at Steel Town Cider Co.

Hamilton
ON, L8P 2B6

Hours: 12PM -9PM

Celebrate Hamilton Day in true Steel Town style — with local food, live music, and plenty of cider and beer flowing all day long! The taproom is open 12–9 PM, but come early to snag your favourite eats before they sell out.

Enjoy “Buck a Shuck” oysters from Maisey’s Pearl Oysters, smashburgers from Galaxy Burger, Birria tacos from Guac & Roll Taco Truck, and sweet treats from Sharper Cravings. Plus, catch performances from a lineup of local singer-songwriters and musicians keeping the vibes high all day.

Come raise a glass to everything that makes Hamilton awesome — local food, local drinks, and local talent.

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AGH Art & Book Fair

November 2, 2025 11AM – 5PM

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AGH Art & Book Fair

123 King Street West, Hamilton
ON, L8P 4S8

Hours: 11AM – 5PM

Sunday, Nov 2nd from 12PM – 5PM. Join us on Hamilton Day at the AGH Art and Book Fair! Explore local arts, enjoy special discounts on posters and artwork, and support community organizations. Free Gallery admission on November 1-2, with the fair on November 2. Fun for all ages—don’t miss it!

gritLIT: Hamilton’s Readers and Writers Festival | Liminal States | Soft Satan | words by tea | Pepper Sherman | Butch Wood Co. | Beyond The DSM | The ACCA | Elinor Brown | DVSA Diploma Student | Birdsong Witchery | whimsikitsch | Hamilton Arts Council | Andjelija Jancic | Tyler VanHolst | Cornelia Peckart

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Hamilton Day Market at Collective Arts

November 1, 2025 11AM -8PM

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Hamilton Day Market at Collective Arts

207 Burlington Street East, Hamilton
ON, L8L 4H2

Hours: 11AM -8PM

Saturday Nov 1st from 11AM – 8PM. Join us at Collective Arts Brewery for the biggest pop up market of the weekend! The brewery will be filled to the brim with local talent, businesses and amazing community vibes! Grab a drink to sip, shop our vendors, enjoy the patio or grab a bite to eat. The perfect stop on your Hamilton Day adventures. Family and pet friendly, accessible venue. See you in the beer garden! Presented by The Side Hustle Events.

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Women-Led Ferguson Station Market

November 1, 2025 10AM – 4PM

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Women-Led Ferguson Station Market

244 King Street East, Hamilton
ON, L8N 1B7

Hours: 10AM – 4PM

Saturday Nov 1st from 10AM – 4PM. Join us for the Women-Led Ferguson Station Pop-Up Market, presented by YWCA Hamilton’s Power Up Program, on November 1 from 10 AM – 4 PM at Ferguson Station as part of Hamilton Day celebrations! This vibrant community market will feature local vendors, live music, and great vibes—celebrating small businesses and bringing the community together. Discover unique local products, enjoy live performances, and support the incredible entrepreneurs who make Hamilton thrive. Presented in partnership with the International Village BIA and supported by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.

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BLK OWNED Hamilton Day Market

November 1, 2025 8AM – 4PM

Bipoc Owned
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BLK OWNED Hamilton Day Market

35 York Boulevard, Hamilton
ON, L8R 3K1

Hours: 8AM – 4PM

Saturday Nov 1st from 8AM – 4PM. Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at the Hamilton Day Market, hosted by BLK Owned. Featuring local Black-owned and POC-owned businesses, music, and great connections! This fun market highlights entrepreneurship in the heart of our beautiful city. Shop, connect, and support all in one unforgettable day!

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Hamilton Farmers Market

November 1, 2025 8AM – 5PM

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Hamilton Farmers Market

35 York Boulevard, Hamilton
ON, L8R 3K1

Hours: 8AM – 5PM

Saturday Nov 1st from 8AM – 5PM. The Hamilton Farmers’ Market was established in 1837 and is overseen by the City of Hamilton. Open year-round with over 50 vendors. Choose from local, national and international foods including produce, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, deli, baked goods, flowers, specialty foods, and artisan handmade products. Located in the heart of downtown Hamilton beside Jackson Square and the Hamilton Public Library (Central Branch).

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Locke Street Farmers Market

November 1, 2025 9AM – 12PM

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Locke Street Farmers Market

260 Locke Street South, Hamilton
ON, L8P 4B9

Hours: 9AM – 12PM

Saturday Nov 1st from 9AM – 12PM. The Locke Street Farmers’ Market was established in 2009 by local farmers committed to supporting the local community with fresh local food. The market happens every Saturday from 9AM to 12PM, rain or shine, from the end of June to the end of October at the corner of Locke and Herkimer. We’re excited to participate in Hamilton Day to showcase the best seasonal fruits and vegetables our farmers may offer as well as delicious barrel-aged saisons, tantalizing plant-based soups and salads, scrumptious micro greens, treats for your sweet pups and more!

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Ottawa Street Farmers Market

November 1, 2025 8AM – 2PM

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Ottawa Street Farmers Market

3 Britannia Avenue, Hamilton
ON, L8H 1W3

Hours: 8AM – 2PM

Saturday Nov 1st from 8AM – 2PM. Located in the heart of the Ottawa Street Shopping District in Hamilton, we are open every Saturday from 8 am – 2 pm, April to December. All of the vendors at the Ottawa Street Farmers’ Market are located within 100 km of the market, and all are dedicated to bringing you the best and freshest products. With several events throughout the year for families to participate in and enjoy while shopping for healthy, nourishing food, the Ottawa Street Farmers’ Market is a perfect place to stop and shop.

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Rosedale Holiday Market

November 1, 2025 10AM – 4PM

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Rosedale Holiday Market

142 Erindale Avenue, Hamilton
ON, L8K 4R4

Hours: 10AM – 4PM

Saturday Nov 1st from 10AM – 4PM. Welcome to the Rosedale Holiday Market, a uniquely designed market created to highlight talented makers in Hamilton’s Rosedale community. Taking place annually the first Saturday of November, we are entering our fifth year. With 40+ vendors set up outside their homes each year you’re sure to find something for everyone. This walking market is rain or shine, with everything you need – to find that perfect gift for that hard to buy someone. From pottery to jams and jelly’s we have it all. Donations for the Stoney Creek Food Bank can be dropped off at 142 Erindale Ave, where for each person who donates can enter to win a Rosedale Prize Pack.

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KICK-OFF: Georgia Harmer at Bridgeworks

Oct 30 2025 @ 8:00 pm

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KICK-OFF: Georgia Harmer at Bridgeworks

Oct 30 2025 @ 8:00 pm

200 Caroline Street North, Hamilton ON, L8R 0A6

GEORGIA HARMER BRINGS THE EYE OF THE STORM TOUR TO BRIDGEWORKS — WITH GUEST SISTER RAY! Known for her ethereal voice and sincere lyricism, Georgia Harmer has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in Canada’s indie music scene. Rooted in the collaborative spirit of Toronto’s tight-knit musical community, her songs move fluidly across a wide emotional range—shifting from soaring, cathartic anthems to hushed, intimate reflections with ease.

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KICK-OFF: Harm & Ease Halloween Show w/ Lonely Little Kitsch

Oct 31 2025 @ 7:00 pm

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KICK-OFF: Harm & Ease Halloween Show w/ Lonely Little Kitsch

Oct 31 2025 @ 7:00 pm

95 King Street East, Hamilton ON, L8N 1A9

Get ready for Hamilton Day with the ultimate Halloween party: MODO-LIVE & Programme Presents: Harm & Ease Halloween Show w/ Special Guests on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Mills Hardware, Hamilton, ON.

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KICK-OFF: Vag Halen & Fruit Salad

Oct 31 2025 @ 9:00 pm – Nov 1 2025 @ 1:00 am

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KICK-OFF: Vag Halen & Fruit Salad

Oct 31 2025 @ 9:00 pm – Nov 1 2025 @ 1:00 am

200 Caroline Street North, Hamilton ON, L8R 0A6

Get ready for Hamilton Day with the ultimate Halloween dance party on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 200 Caroline St. N. with Vag Halen live, sets by Daddy K and Vee Stun, and all the queer joy, costumes, and vibes you can handle!

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Jack Goes to Therapy: A (Somewhat) Romantic Comedy

Nov 1 2025 @ 7:00 pm

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Jack Goes to Therapy: A (Somewhat) Romantic Comedy

Nov 1 2025 @ 7:00 pm

27 Dundurn Street North, Hamilton ON, L8R 3C9

Zac Williams returns to the Staircase with his hit, one-man show, Jack Goes to Therapy: A (Somewhat) Romantic ComedyJack Goes to Therapy is the loveable story of a Kindergarten teacher in therapy with a broken heart after his boyfriend leaves him for the man they had a threesome with.

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JOURNEY TO JUNOFEST Battle of the Bands

Nov 1 2025 @ 7:00 pm

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JOURNEY TO JUNOFEST Battle of the Bands

Nov 1 2025 @ 7:00 pm

200 Caroline Street North, Hamilton ON, L8R 0A6

JOURNEY TO JUNOFEST! Four bands. One stage. One shot at performing at JUNOFest 2026 in Hamilton. Join us at Bridgeworks on Nov 1st to watch as Lucky Honey, Superstar Crush, Ariana Fig, and NOVIAE battle it out for their chance to perform during Canada’s biggest week in music. This event is FREE to attend — we’ll see you there!

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MIDDLE RAGED Sketch Comedy

Nov 1 2025 @ 7:30 pm

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MIDDLE RAGED Sketch Comedy

Nov 1 2025 @ 7:30 pm

1014 King Street West, Hamilton ON, L8S 1L4

Join us for MIDDLE RAGED Sketch Comedy at The Westdale in Hamilton — an uproarious new show from comedy veterans Geri Hall and Gary Pearson that dives head-first into mid-life mayhem: parenting chaos, empty nests, aging parents… and even some “Outlander”-style bedroom role-play! Don’t miss their fresh material and razor-sharp humour — two shows only: Saturday Nov 1 at 7:30 pm and Sunday Nov 2 at 2:00 pm.

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Jack Goes to Therapy: A (Somewhat) Romantic Comedy

Nov 2 2025 @ 2:00 pm

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Jack Goes to Therapy: A (Somewhat) Romantic Comedy

Nov 2 2025 @ 2:00 pm

27 Dundurn Street North, Hamilton ON, L8R 3C9

Zac Williams returns to the Staircase with his hit, one-man show, Jack Goes to Therapy: A (Somewhat) Romantic ComedyJack Goes to Therapy is the loveable story of a Kindergarten teacher in therapy with a broken heart after his boyfriend leaves him for the man they had a threesome with.

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MIDDLE RAGED Sketch Comedy

Nov 2 2025 @ 2:00 pm

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MIDDLE RAGED Sketch Comedy

Nov 2 2025 @ 2:00 pm

1014 King Street West, Hamilton ON, L8S 1L4

Join us for MIDDLE RAGED Sketch Comedy at The Westdale in Hamilton — an uproarious new show from comedy veterans Geri Hall and Gary Pearson that dives head-first into mid-life mayhem: parenting chaos, empty nests, aging parents… and even some “Outlander”-style bedroom role-play! Don’t miss their fresh material and razor-sharp humour — two shows only: Saturday Nov 1 at 7:30 pm and Sunday Nov 2 at 2:00 pm.

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WITH GLOWING HEARTS ft. Valerie Tryon

Nov 2 2025 @ 2:00 pm

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WITH GLOWING HEARTS ft. Valerie Tryon

Nov 2 2025 @ 2:00 pm

357 Wilson Street East, Hamilton ON, L9G 2C1

Sinfonia Ancaster is the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre’s resident symphony orchestra, led by conductor Jeffrey Pollock! Nov. 2nd concert opens the season with four exciting works by four Canadian composers. Then, Ancaster’s very own internationally celebrated concert pianist Valerie Tryon performs Beethoven’s 4th Piano Concerto. Save 20% by purchasing all 4 concerts!

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Melody Groove Minis Storytime & Face Painting

Nov 1 2025 @ 10:30 am – Nov 2 2025 @ 3:00 pm

Bipoc Owned
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Melody Groove Minis Storytime & Face Painting

Nov 1 2025 @ 10:30 am – Nov 2 2025 @ 3:00 pm

539 Barton Street East, Hamilton ON, L8L 2Y9

Join Mel of Melody Groove Minis for a fun-filled day of storytelling and creativity on Saturday of Hamilton Day weekend! Enjoy lively picture book readings of “Don’t Eat Eustace” by Lian Cho at 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM, with face painting between 11:00–12:30 PM and 1:30–3:00 PM. Perfect for families and little ones — come for the stories, stay for the smiles!

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Hamilton Zineposium

Nov 1 2025 @ 11:00 am – Nov 1 2025 @ 4:00 pm

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Hamilton Zineposium

Nov 1 2025 @ 11:00 am – Nov 1 2025 @ 4:00 pm

55 York Boulevard, Hamilton ON, L8N 4E4

Celebrate zines and zine culture in the Hamilton community! Hamilton Zineposium celebrates zines and zine culture in Hamilton. A zine is a do-it-yourself independently published mini magazine that features artwork, writing or a combination of the two. Browse, buy or trade, and print and create with zinesters, artists, illustrators and writers. (11AM- 4PM)

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Two Days of Family Fun at the AGH!

Nov 1 2025 @ 11:00 am – Nov 2 2025 @ 3:00 pm

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Two Days of Family Fun at the AGH!

Nov 1 2025 @ 11:00 am – Nov 2 2025 @ 3:00 pm

123 King Street West, Hamilton ON, L8P 4S8

Join us in the Fischer Gallery for fun, hands-on art-making inspired by our new exhibitions and permanent collection. Space is limited – please grab your ticket in advance to avoid disappointment!

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Art Gallery of Hamilton Free Admission

Nov 1 2025 @ 11:00 am – Nov 1 2025 @ 5:00 pm

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Art Gallery of Hamilton Free Admission

Nov 1 2025 @ 11:00 am – Nov 1 2025 @ 5:00 pm

123 King Street West, Hamilton ON, L8P 4S8

The AGH is offering FREE admission during the Hamilton Day weekend starting on Saturday, November 1, 2025 until Sunday, November 2, 2025.

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Art & Book Fair

Nov 2 2025 @ 12:00 pm – Nov 2 2025 @ 5:00 pm

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Art & Book Fair

Nov 2 2025 @ 12:00 pm – Nov 2 2025 @ 5:00 pm

123 King Street West, Hamilton ON, L8P 4S8

Join us on Hamilton Day at the AGH Art and Book Fair! Explore local arts, enjoy special discounts on posters and artwork, and support community organizations. Free Gallery admission on November 1-2, with the fair on November 2. Fun for all ages—don’t miss it!

gritLIT: Hamilton’s Readers and Writers Festival | Liminal States | Soft Satan | words by tea | Pepper Sherman | Butch Wood Co. | Beyond The DSM | The ACCA | Elinor Brown | DVSA Diploma Student | Birdsong Witchery | whimsikitsch | Hamilton Arts Council | Andjelija Jancic | Tyler VanHolst | Cornelia Peckart

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Sports

Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope – Kids 1K

Nov 1 2025 @ 9:00 am

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Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope – Kids 1K

Nov 1 2025 @ 9:00 am

680 Waterfront Trail, Hamilton ON, L8E 3L8

Presented in partnership with the Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope. For ages 12 and under. Parents can run with child. Offering free entry to the park for all registered runners and spectators.

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Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope – Mizuno Elite 5K

Nov 1 2025 @ 9:30 am

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Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope – Mizuno Elite 5K

Nov 1 2025 @ 9:30 am

680 Waterfront Trail, Hamilton ON, L8E 3L8

Presented in partnership with the Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope. Offering free entry to the park for all registered runners and spectators. The 5K route is a single loop along the beautiful waterfront trail, and the service road. The route is flat, fast and Certified. Cash Purse of $10,000 with $1000 bonuses.

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Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope – 5K

Nov 1 2025 @ 10:00 am

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Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope – 5K

Nov 1 2025 @ 10:00 am

680 Waterfront Trail, Hamilton ON, L8E 3L8

Presented in partnership with the Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope. Offering free entry to the park for all registered runners and spectators. The 5K route is a single loop along the beautiful waterfront trail, and the service road.

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Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope -10K

Nov 1 2025 @ 11:15 am

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Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope -10K

Nov 1 2025 @ 11:15 am

680 Waterfront Trail, Hamilton ON, L8E 3L8

Presented in Partnership with the Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope. Offering free entry to the park for all registered runners and spectators. The 10k route is an out and back along the waterfront trail. The route is flat and fast!

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Dance Masters of Canada Fall Convention

Nov 2 2025 @ 8:00 am – Nov 2 2025 @ 7:00 pm

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Dance Masters of Canada Fall Convention

Nov 2 2025 @ 8:00 am – Nov 2 2025 @ 7:00 pm

1 Summers Lane, Hamilton ON, L8P 4Y2

Presented in Partnership with Dance Masters of Canada. This is a day focus on dance Education for both students and teachers. Offering master classes in a variety of disciplines, Jr. Membership exclusive classes, Syllabus studies, and teacher only classes to further educate our membership and their students.

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Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope – 1/2 & Full Marathon

Nov 2 2025 @ 8:00 am

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Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope – 1/2 & Full Marathon

Nov 2 2025 @ 8:00 am

680 Waterfront Trail, Hamilton ON, L8E 3L8

Presented in Partnership with the Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope. Offering free entry to the park for all registered runners and spectators. The half marathon will be a single loop course along Hamilton’s beautiful waterfront It will be flat, fast and scenic.

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2025 CPL SEMIFINAL: Forge FC vs. Cavalry FC

Nov 2 2025 @ 4:00 pm

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2025 CPL SEMIFINAL: Forge FC vs. Cavalry FC

Nov 2 2025 @ 4:00 pm

64 Melrose Avenue North, Hamilton ON, L8L 8C1

Get ready for an electric night of soccer as Forge FC takes on longtime rivals Cavalry FC in the 2025 Canadian Premier League Semifinal! Cheer on Hamilton’s hometown heroes at Hamilton Stadium and be part of the city’s incredible game-day energy as Forge fights for a spot in the CPL Final. Don your orange and show your Hamilton pride this Hamilton Day weekend!

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