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admission rates and admission hours apply, unless otherwise indicated. Admission rates and
scheduled events are subject to change. Please call to confirm. October | November
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2012: January | February | March
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* NOTE: Unless
the date has been posted, all other dates and locations for 2012 events to be
confirm. These are approximate dates based on previous year. |
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| OCTOBER |
October 1 -2
2011 Dundas Studio Tour
This year we're celebrating our 12th Anniversary. Come celebrate with us! Our 27 artists,
in their creative ways, will explore the them of "Cake!" to mark this milestone.
For more information, go to http://dundasstudiotour.ca. |
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 October
12
Michael Jackson - The Immortal World Tour by Cirque du Soleil
COPPS COLISEUM, 8:00pm
A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in
Michael’s creative world and literally turns his signature moves upside down, Michael
Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour unfolds Michael Jackson’s artistry before the eyes of
the audience. Aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing Michael’s creative
genius for the first time, the show captures the essence, soul and inspiration of the King
of Pop, celebrating a legacy that continues to transcend generations.
THE IMMORTAL World Tour takes place in a fantastical realm where we discover
Michael’s inspirational Giving Tree—the wellspring of his creativity. The
secrets of Michael’s inner world are unlocked—his love of music and dance, fairy
tale and magic, and the fragile beauty of nature.
The underpinnings of THE IMMORTAL World Tour are Michael Jackson’s powerful,
inspirational music and lyrics—the driving force behind the show—brought to life
with extraordinary power and breathless intensity. Through unforgettable performances
Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour underscores Michael’s global messages of
love, peace and unity.
Website: www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/michael-jackson-tour/promo/2010/contest.aspx |
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October 15: 9am - 5pm
October 16: 9am - 4pm
Bump, Baby and Toddler Expo
Hamilton Convention Centre
From pregnancy to preschool, the Hamilton Baby Expo is the place to be for young families,
parents-to-be, grandparents and caregivers of young children. With partial admission
proceeds going to support the Ronald McDonald House in Hamilton, this is an event that
cannot be missed!
Come meet local vendors, receive advice from experts in our variety of seminars, meet some
special guests and let the kids run free in the play area! ‘
Time: Saturday 9am-5pm – Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm
Tickets: $5.00
Underground Parking: $5.00 |
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October 21 at 12pm - 9pm
October 22 at 11am - 9pm
October 23 at 11am - 7pm
Psychic Expo
Convention Centre
$8 tickets available at the door - includes entire weekend (children under 12 free - with
adult)
Sheila Watson has been spiritual seeker her whole life, and wants to help you find the
answers you need in your journey. She is an ordained Spiritualist Minister, a medium and a
clairvoyant. She is also a Certified Metaphysician, a Reiki Master, a medical intuitive,
an animal intuitive and a business psychic |
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October 28, 29
Haunted Halloween
Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton
1-800-883-0104
http://www.westfieldheritage.ca
Bone up on your history and folklore and discover the origins and traditions of
Halloween’s past. Runs from 6:30 p.m. , 9:30 p.m. Parking is free. For more
information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca. |
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 October 29 - 30
Orchid Society Annual Show
RBG Centre
The Annual Show showcases the beauty and diversity of orchids. Judged by the American
Orchid Society, it features orchid displays by societies and growers from across Canada
and the USA. There are also exhibits of flower arrangements, painting, photographs and
plant sales. |
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 October 29
Scarecrow Saturday 2011
Downtown Dundas
- Scarecrow Displays
- Sidewalk Sale
- Horse and Trolley Rides
- Crafts, Treats, Games
- Live Entertainment
Donations of non-perishable food items can be dropped off at any Downtown Dundas
Merchants on Saturday October 30th.
Courtesy of the Merchants of Downtown Dundas www.downtowndundas.ca |
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| NOVEMBER |
 November 3 - 4: 12 noon - 9 pm
November 5 - 6: 12 noon - 5 pm
AGH Fall Art Sale
Art Gallery of Hamilton
The semi-annual AGH Art Sale event is an extension of the Art Rental + Sales Programme, a
revenue generating activity in support of Gallery Programming. Past Art Sales have
successfully helped to raise the profile of AR+S activities and participating artists
alike, featuring a wide selection of local and regional artists in many styles, mediums
and price points. This November, we will celebrate the eighth installment of the AGH Art
Sale with our ever-growing community of collectors and art lovers in Hamilton and beyond. |
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 November 4, 3 pm to 10 pm.
November 5, 10 am to 8 pm.
November 6, noon to 4 pm.
Potters Guild Of Hamilton Annual Fall Pottery Sale
The sale takes place at the Dundas Community Centre on the corner of King and Market
Streets in Dundas, Ontario. The Featured Artist is Barbara Murphy.
More than 95 potters sell both functional and decorative clayware during this 3-day event.
Members take in new work daily and there are always numerous potters available to answer
your questions. Upon entry to the Sale, be sure to fill out a ballot to win one of three
wonderful Door Prizes. Your name will also be added to our mailing and you will receive
invitations to our Spring and Fall Sales.
- Admission and parking are always free.
- More than 10,000 pots on 2 floors and 3 rooms of pottery.
- Great quiet shopping from 5-8 pm on Saturdays.
- Wheelchair accessible.
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November 11, 2:00pm
Santa Claus Parade
Downtown Hamilton
www.hamiltonsantaparade.com
From Queen and Main Streets, east on Main to John Street, north on John to King Street,
west on King to Bay Street. |
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November 20, 7:00pm
Buddy Valastro: The Cake Boss
Hamilton Place
In this live interactive event, the baker and star of TLC's “Cake Boss” will share the stories behind his hit TV series and his colourful Italian family, answer audience questions, and give a live demonstration of the techniques that have made him one of the most successful and renowned cake artists in the US. Buddy will even invite audience members to join the fun on stage. The whole family is invited for a night of “bakin’ with the boss” one will not soon forget. |
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November 22, 7:30am - 9:30am
YMCA Peace Medal Breakfast
Convention Centre
You will not want to miss this year's YMCA Peace Medal Breakfast, an inspiring community event that drew over 400 attendees last year. Our 2011 keynote speaker will be Conor Grennan, author of the memoir, Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal -- a captivating story how this young man's 2004 backpacking trip turned into a lifelong mission to help reunite children with their parents--children who had been deceptively taken by child traffickers under the guise of giving them a better life.
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 November 25
Christmas Tree Lighting 2011
Memorial Square
Come and meet Santa at Memorial Square, the corner of King and Sydenham, in Downtown
Dundas.
Join your friends and neighbours for our annual carol-sing and tree-lighting ceremony,
presented in partnership with the Dundas Division of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and
sponsored by the Downtown Dundas BIA, Assante Wealth Management and Dundas Valley
Collision Centre. |
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Saturdays and Sundays starting November 26 through December 18
Dickens of a Christmas 2011
Downtown Dundas
Bring the kids downtown to meet Santa, enjoy a free horse-drawn trolley ride through our
picturesque downtown shopping district and enjoy a free hot cider and gingerbread cookies,
courtesy of the Merchants of Downtown Dundas.
Enjoy Free Parking in Municipal off-street lots from November 26 to December 18, courtesy
of the City of Hamilton! |
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| DECEMBER |
December 3, 10, 11 at 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton
1-800-883-0104
http://www.westfieldheritage.ca
Celebrate Christmas past from Georgian times to the modern era and feel the warmth of the
season through plays, food samples, fireworks, horse and wagon rides and a visit from
Saint Nick. Runs from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
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December 4 - 11
Christmas Table
Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton
1-800-883-0104
http://www.westfieldheritage.ca
Experience an old fashioned Christmas show, bonfire and a four-course historical dinner.
Limited seating. Tickets go on sale first business day in September. For more information,
please call 1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca. |
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December 18 at 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Christmas Open House
Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton
1-800-883-0104
http://www.westfieldheritage.ca
Enjoy an old fashioned Christmas and celebrate the season where traditions of an earlier
time are brought to life. Learn about Santa’s history and meet the man himself! Runs
from 12:00 noon , 4:00 p.m. Admission fees: adults: $11, seniors/disabled: $10, children
6-12 years old: $6.50. Children 5 and under are free. Parking is free. For more
information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca.
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| January |
 January 7 - 8
Annual Hamilton-Halton Spring Wedding Show
Hamilton Convention Centre
Show Hours: 11am-5pm Daily
Fashion Show Times: 1:00pm & 3:30pm Daily
Tickets: $12 at the door
For exhibitor opportunities please call 905-524-3689Hamilton-Halton
Spring Wedding Show has been produced annually since 1969 and is Canada's longest running
bridal showcase. The name of the show was changed from "Prestige Bridal Show" to
the present name in 2004 to better represent the region it serves and the show continues
to be an important stop for couples planning their wedding! Area couples rely each year on
this Wedding Show as one the most important aspects of successfully planning their
weddings. The show helps thousands of brides and grooms-to-be, find, compare and learn
more about all the new products and services that area business have to offer. You'll meet
over 200 top bridal professionals all in one convenient location who will help you to make
important buying decisions for your special day.
Link: http://www.bridalshowstoday.com/ |
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January
Fifth Annual Ice Fishing Derby
Valens Conservation Area and Campground
The 5th Annual Ice Fishing Derby for bluegill and crappie species will take place on
Saturday January 29th. From 8 a.m. till 2 p.m. Lots of prizes to be won for the top number
of catches. For more information, please call Valens at 905-525-2183 or 519-621-6029.
www.conservationhamilton.ca |
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| February |
February
Family Heritage Day
Westfield Heritage Village
Celebrate the Heritage Day and Family Day together. Ontario is a multi-cultural community
and our heritage is a shared experience from countries around the world. Participate in
fun family activities as you visit the heritage buildings, candy store and unique Gift
Shop. |
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| March |
 March 1 - 4
Southwestern
Ontario's #1 Suburban Home & Garden Show
Careport Centre, Longwood Rd South.
The Ideal Home & Garden Show is the premier regional home & garden show in Canada,
setting the standards to which others strive to achieve. It provides the most
comprehensive shopping opportunity for buyers and sellers of renovating, decorating and
landscaping products and produces leading edge and never before seen features in the
Marchketplace.
The show is an anchor event in Southwestern Ontario's largest alternative event facility,
the new Careport Centre and attracts visitors from all over Southwestern Ontario.
Continuum's events are the strongest form of permission Marchketing available today.
905-527-SHOW (7469) or 905-313-SHOW (7469) |
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 March 9 - 12
Home & Garden
Show
Hamilton Convention Centre
The Original 29th Annual Home & Garden Show at the Hamilton Convention Centre
features:
- Ask A Renovator
- Best of Spring Floral Competition
- Headline Presenters
- Reno & Decor Stage
- Show Specials
- Feature Garden
- Garden & Green Living Stage
- Green Living
- KidZone/Family Day
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 March 22-24, 2012 (Registration/Tradeshow)
March 25, 2012 (Race Day)
Around the Bay Road Race 2012
Finish at Copps Coliseum
www.aroundthebayroadrace.com
Hamilton's Around the Bay Road Race is the oldest on the continent, first run in 1894,
three years before the Boston Marathon. Rich in tradition, it has been won by the best
from around the world, including Boston Marathon winners and Olympic gold medallists.
Become part of the continuing tradition by running this challenging course around
Hamilton's natural harbour! |
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| April |
 April
Annual Paris to Ancaster Bicycle Race
www.parisancaster.com
For over a century the roads of northern Europe have been home to the toughest bicycle
races in the world. The most famous of these, Paris to Roubaix, takes place each spring
over brutal cobblestone roads that have been preserved in their historic condition for
over 100 years. Inspired by this classic race, the Fuji Bicycles Paris to Ancaster has
taken place for the past sixteen years over the roughest farm lanes, trails and gravel
roads we can find. Combined with unpredictable spring weather and the largest field of
riders assembled in Canada, it has become a classic race experience for everyone from
average riders to Canadian Olympians. |
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| May |
May 5 - 6
Bump, Baby and Toddler Expo
Convention Centre
From pregnancy to toddler age, the Hamilton Baby Expo is the place to be for your families, parents-to-be, grandparents and caregivers of young children. Check out new products, get more info on future purchases, receive advice from experts, met some special guests and shop, shop, shop!
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm |
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| June |
June TBA
World Conference on Breast Cancer
Hamilton Convention Centre
The World Conference on Breast Cancer Foundation is an incorporated charity, registered in
Canada, and dedicated to international and multi-disciplinary, global action on breast
cancer. Our MISSION is to increase awareness and advance action on breast cancer through
knowledge exchange, capacity building, advocacy and global networking. Our GOAL is to
create equal opportunity in countries and regions in the world less fortunate than ours.
Website: www.wcbcf.ca/conference |
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June TBA
Markers' Market at ArtCrawl
Markers' Market
The Markers' Market has original art, photography and cards, hand made jewellery,
clothing, stationary, unique gifts, crocheted & knitted goods, accessories, fresh
baking, veggies & seasonal plants and local musicians. Made Locally. Grown Locally.
Buy Locally.
www.makersmarket.ca |
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 June TBA
Open Streets Hamilton
James Street North, from Cannon to Burlington, will be closed to automobiles, and open to
a festival of people walking, cycling, rollerblading, watching demonstrations, trying a
new activity, listening to music and bands, or shopping in the various shops and
restaurants along the street. For more information please visit the website.
http://cms1.smartcommute.ca/hamilton/openstreets
At various locations along the route, visitors can join in free events such as:
- Yoga – Yoga with Ona
- Zumba & Boot Camp - YWCA
- Giant Puppet making – Many Hands Art
- Chalk Drawing – Bryce Kambara with You Me Gallery
- Yellow Fish Road – BARC
There are even things for your bike to do:
- Bicycle repairs and maintenance – Downtown Bike Hounds
- Helmet Fitting – Bikes, Blades & Boards with Public Health
Information stations will be set up along the route and visitors will receive an Open
Streets Passport to fill out throughout the day to guide you to all the events and for a
chance to win some great prizes! |
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June TBA from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Father’s Day Steam and Machine Show
Westfield Heritage Village
Featured are steam engines, antique machinery, railway displays and demonstrations. Enjoy
steam traction engine rides and tour over thirty historic buildings. Brought to you in
part by the Rockton Antique Agricultural Hobby Club. |
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June TBA
Bass/Fishing Season Opens
Christie Lake Conservation Area
Come to Christie Lake/Valens and Fifty Point to enjoy a day of family fun!
www.conservationhamilton.ca |
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| July |
July TBA
Family Fishing Week
Christie Lake Conservation Area
Canadian residents can enjoy the fun of fishing in Ontario without a licence during the
annual Ontario Family Fishing Weekend! Taking place at Christie Lake, Fifty Point and
Valens.
www.conservationhamilton.ca |
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| AUGUST |
 August TBA
Hamilton Harbour Fishing Derby
Presented By: Hamilton Waterfront Trust
Adults and kids fishing derby - catch and release fish caught anywhere in the harbour.
Prizes available! A day of activities, prizes, educational programs, and lots of fishing!
www.hamiltonwaterfront.com |
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August TBA
Mobility Cup 2012
Burlington Sailing and Boating Club and The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club
The Mobility Cup is a truly international event, with competitors from across Canada and
the United States; from Europe and as far away as New Zealand taking part every year. It
is also a truly inclusive event, open to anyone with a significant disability, regardless
of his or her sailing experience. The Mobility Cup is recognized as Canada's international
regatta for sailors with disabilities. Through the use of innovative technology, Canada
has become a leader in making sailing accessible to people living with severe
disabilities. |
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| SEPTEMBER |
September TBA
Canadian Country Music Week and 2012 CCMA Awards
Copps Coliseum
Canadian Country Music Week and the Canadian Country Music Awards make up a four day
conference and celebration culminating in the nationally broadcast CCMA Awards. Country
Music Week is one of the largest music events in Canada each year with a combination of
activities for both community and industry attendees including a song writers café, CCMA
board meetings, kick off party, new artist showcases, industry brunch, educational seminar
sessions, open mic, Fanfest, a gala dinner, all star band awards, the great guitar pull
and the CCMA awards. The Fanfest delivers Canada's stars to the community!
www.countrymusichamilton.com |
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Annual Hamilton-Halton Fall Wedding Show
The Careport Centre, 270 Longwood Road, Hamilton (In Innovation Park)
Show Times: 12noon-5pm daily
Fashion Shows:1:30pm & 3:30pm daily
You need time to properly plan a wedding. Get a jump-start by being one of the hundreds of
engaged couples, their family members, and friends attend the show each year to make
important buying decisions for their special day. They also come to watch our spectacular
fashion show and to try their luck at winning one of the many fantastic door prizes and
draws, plus much more...
You'll meet over 120 top bridal professionals all in one convenient location who will help
you to make important buying decisions for your special day. |
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September TBA
Autumn Leaves Pottery Studio Tour
Every fall the artists of the Autumn Leaves Studio Tour invite the public into their homes
and studios. This year on October 3, 4 and 5 explore and discuss the diversity of each
artist’s creative expression and process. The range of mediums include; watercolours,
acrylics and oils, fiber art, wood, glass, pottery, gourds, preserves, print and metal.
Over 56 artists will participate in the 2008 Autumn Leaves Studio Tour at 23 studio
locations. Bring some friends, enjoy and be inspired by the experience of the country
roads that connect this amazing network of artists. As you travel through the heart of
Grey County you will find that perfect piece to take home. Please also visit the lodging,
shops, eateries and other community supporters that advertise with the Autumn Leaves
Studio Tour.
The Autumn Leaves Studio Tour is just two hours north west of Toronto, one hour north of
Guelph & 30 minutes from Owen Sound and Collingwood.
For
more information, go to http://www.autumnleavesstudiotour.ca. |
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