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Whether you’ve already set dates for your visit to Hamilton Halton Brant, or are planning your stay around ‘what’s on’, we’ve got tools to help you get the most out of your trip. Let the local experts help you explore our region with packaged experiences and tours, and browse our travel deals and offers for savings on on accommodations, attractions and more.

While we love welcoming visitors any day of the year, we host an amazing collection of world-class festivals, concerts, cultural celebrations, historical re-enactments and many other special events that you may want to plan your next getaway around. Use our events calendar to start planning your next trip.

Top Events

January 1, 1970 Winter Wonders at RBG

Lights. Nature. Action!

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January 1, 1970 Around the Bay Road Race

January 1, 1970 Paris to Ancaster Bike Race

January 1, 1970 Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek

January 1, 1970 Sound of Music Festival

January 1, 1970 Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow

Feel the heartbeat of First Nations culture.

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January 1, 1970 Winona Peach Festival

January 1, 1970 Supercrawl

A one-of-a-kind three-day music and art festival along James Street North.

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January 1, 1970 The Rockton World’s Fair

Urban and rural meet during this longstanding Thanksgiving tradition.

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January 1, 1970 Pumpkins After Dark

These Jack-O-Lanterns Are Jacked!

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November 29 - January 1

Brantford Lights at Glenhyrst

Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant

20 Ava Road, Brantford, ON, N3T 5G9

Lights are on nightly from 6:00 to 9:00 pm (with the exception of Opening Night,...

November 29 - January 2

Lights from the Rooftop

Joseph Brant Museum

1240 North Shore Boulevard East, Burlington, ON, L7S 1C5

Dates: Nov 29th, Dec 5th & 19th, Jan 2nd Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM

November 29 - January 8

Burlington Festival of Lights 2024

Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, ON

Time: 4:00pm to Midnight daily Free event Pet-Friendly

November 30 - December 1

Christmas Model Train Show

Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology – National Historic Site

900 Woodward Ave., Hamilton, ON

Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Ages: 2+ years Cost: FREE event. Regular museum admission...

November 30

Winter Wonderland and Market

Woodbine Mohawk Park

9430 Guelph Line, Campbellville, ON, L0P 1B0

Time: 3pm to 7pm

November 30

State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine The Nutcracker at BPAC

The Burlington Performing Arts Centre

440 Locust St, Burlington, ON L7S 1T7

Showtimes: 2:00pm & 7:00pm

November 30

Holiday Spectacular with A Cappella Showcase & Harbourtown Sound

McIntyre Performing Arts Centre (Mohawk College), 135 Fennell Avenue West, Hamilton ON

Date & Time: Nov 30th, 1:30pm - 3:45pm Ticket Prices: Adult - $35.00 Youth/Student -...

December 1 - January 12

Light Up the Hills

Date & Time: Dec 1st to Jan 12th - 5:00pm to 11:00pm everyday Join us...

December 5 - January 5

Winter Wonders

Royal Botanical Gardens

680 Plains Road West, Burlington, ON, L7T 4H4

Dates: Dec 5th to Jan 5th (Thursdays to Sundays), December 19 to 23 (Thursday to...

December 6

A Night at Ireland House

Ireland House Museum

2168 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON, L7P 5A8

Date & Times: Dec 6th, 6:00pm & 7:30pm Tickets: $54.00 for Members $57.00 for Non-members...

December 6 - 20

Merry Little Market at Glenhyrst

Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant

20 Ava Road, Brantford, ON, N3T 5G9

Dates: December 6th, 13th and 20th Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

December 6 - 7

Fame JR. The Musical

20 Performing Arts Academy

Sydenham-United Heritage Church, 120 Sydenham St, Brantford

Dates and Times: Friday, Dec 6th - 7:00pm Saturday, Dec 7th - 2:00pm & 7:00pm...

December 6 - 20

A Candlelit Christmas Evening Tour at Whitehern

Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site

41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3

Dates: Dec 6th, 13th & 20th Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Ages: All Cost:...

December 7

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition

Core Entertainment

10 MacNab Street South, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4Y3

Date & Time: Dec 7th - 2:00pm Ticket Prices: $43.00 - $105.00 + Fees &...

December 7 - 8

Brott Music Festival: Musical Magic of Christmas

Date and Time: Dec 7th - 7:00pm, Dec 8th - 2:00pm Ticket Price: Regular -...

December 7 - 8

Brott Music Festival: The Musical Magic of Christmas

Dates and Times: December 7 at 7:00pm & December 8 at at 2:00pm

December 8 - 15

Christmas in the Woods

Westfield Heritage Village

1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton, ON, L0R 1X0

Dates and Times: Sunday, December 8, and Sunday, December 15, from 10 AM to 4...

Now thru December 12

Festival of Trees

The Burlington Performing Arts Centre

440 Locust St, Burlington, ON L7S 1T7

Free Admission. Viewing Times: Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 pm to 4:00pm and one hour prior-to,...

December 18

Brott Music Festival: Handel’s Messiah

440 Locust Street, Burlington, ON

Date and Time: Dec 18th - 7:30pm Ticket Price: Regular - $50, Children (12 and...

December 21 - January 5

Winter Break Activity Centre: Sweetland!

Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology – National Historic Site

900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, ON, L8H 7N2

Dates: December 21, 2024 - January 5, 2025 (Closed Mondays, December 25, December 26, and...

December 21

Milton Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: Winterlude XI

FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton

1010 Main Street East, Milton, ON, L9T 6H7

Time: 7:30pm

Now thru December 23

Christmas Town at Mountsberg

Mountsberg Conservation Area and Discovery Centre

2259 Millborough Line, Campbellville, ON, L0P 1B0

Dates: Tuesdays to Sundays from November 14 to December 23 Times: First wagon ride –...

Now thru December 27

Live Music at the Arlington

Arlington Hotel

106 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M5

Date & Time: Every Friday (Unless otherwise stated), 7:00pm to 10:00pm

December 28

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy

Theatre Aquarius

190 King William Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8R 1A8

Times: 3:00 and 7:30pm

December 29 - February 17

Winterlit at Mountsberg

Mountsberg Conservation Area and Discovery Centre

2259 Millborough Line, Campbellville, ON, L0P 1B0

Winterlit run every evening from December 29, 2024 to January 7, 2025 and Friday through...

Now thru December 31

Music to Our Beers – Live Local Music at Shawn & Ed Brewing Co.

Shawn & Ed Brewing Co.

65 Hatt Street, Dundas, ON, L9H 0C1

Dates & Times: Every Thursday (Unless otherwise stated), 6:30pm - 8:30pm Free! Come in and...

Now thru December 31

Live Tunes in the Taproom at Flux

Flux Brewing Company

185 Oakland Rd, Scotland, ON N0E 1R0

Dates & Times: Every Saturday, 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Now thru January 5

Whitehern: A Christmas for the Ages

Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site

41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3

Closed: Mondays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00...

Now thru January 5

Winter Pastimes at Battlefield Park

Battlefield House Museum & Park – National Historic Site

77 King Street West, Hamilton ON

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Ages: All Cost: Adults: $10.00, Seniors/Youth: $8.50, Children: $6.00,...

Now thru January 5

Victorian Christmas

Dundurn Castle – National Historic Site

610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Ages: All Cost: Regular Museum admission rates apply. Adults:...

Now thru December 21

Team-Building Art Experiences

studio k2

The Cotton Factory, DyeWorks Building, 9 Landsdowne Avenue, Hamilton

Serving Southern Ontario and scheduled to suit your team requirements — in studio, on or...

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