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Events and things to do in the Hamilton area this weekend

Events and things to do in the Hamilton area this weekend

If you’re hoping May Day weekend will bring sunshine and flowers, you’re in luck, but take a rain coat Sunday.

Environment Canada is calling for weekend daily highs around 14 degrees, but rain is expected to move into the Hamilton area Sunday.

Here are a handful of ways to keep busy this spring weekend in Hamilton.

Ghost walk

Ghost walks are back in downtown Hamilton. Friday night, meet at the Royal Connaught courtyard (King and John streets) for 80 minutes of mystery, history and ghost stories. Buy tickets online, $14.16 for adults, $12.39 for kids. ghostwalks.com/downtown-hamilton/

Art sale

Art Gallery of Hamilton is kicking off its art sale with an opening reception Thursday night, which runs through to Sunday afternoon. Admission is free with virtual access available for those attending remotely. New artwork by regional artists will be presented. Sale hours are: Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. aghartsales.com

Spring pottery sale

Back to tradition with the 2022 Pottery Guild spring sale on Friday to Sunday at the Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre, 10 Market St. S., Dundas. Sale hours are Friday, 1 to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feature artist is Monique Mulder-Wallace. hamiltonpotters.ca

Live theatre

If you’re hankering for an emotional stage journey check out “Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers,” which runs until May 7. Makambe K. Simamba’s one-person play tells the story of Trayvon Martin, which Spectator columnist Gary Smith called “a powerful experience. It is without doubt theatre designed to disturb.”

“The Hours That Remain,” written by Métis playwright Keith Barker, is on until May 7. Haunting visions, a five-year missing person cold case and unfaltering hope.

Proof of vaccination is required for Theatre Aquarius shows, as well as mask-wearing throughout the performance.

Live music

Bridgeworks

Featured this weekend at Bridgeworks, 200 Caroline St. N., is Plants and Animals on Friday at 7 p.m., and Shad on Saturday, 7 p.m. Tickets are available at bridgeworks.ca.

Kevin Lau piano trio

Under a Veil of Stars” premiere is Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton, 170 Dundurn St. S., under the aegis of Mercer’s 5 at the First Chamber Music Series with cellist Rachel Mercer, pianist Angela Park and violinist Scott St. John in an all-Kevin Lau program appropriately titled, “Music of Kevin Lau.” Tickets start at $21.59. universe.com/musicofkevinlau

Postcards from Buenos Aires

The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra’s long-delayed “Postcards from Buenos Aires” concert is Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in FirstOntario Concert Hall. Guest conductor Daniel Black, resident conductor of The Florida Orchestra, returns to lead the HPO. Tickets start at $20. Call 905-526-7756 or visit hpo.org. Masking is required.

RBG seeds

Borrow, grow, and return seeds with the Royal Botanical Gardens’ seed library. This program offers a unique connection of people to plants. Seeds are generally available only in the spring. Selection will dwindle as the seeds are lent out. Get your requests in by visiting rbg.ca/plants-conservation/science/library-archives/seed-library.

Freeman train station

“Freeman Station” in Burlington reopens on Saturday. The station at 1285 Fairview St., Burlington, is open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Donations accepted. freemanstation.ca

Celebrate Dos De Mayo

Ancaster’s Pub Fiction is hosting a tequila tasting event to celebrate Dos De Mayo on Monday. The event begins at 7 p.m. and will feature five food pairings with a variety of cocktails. Doors open at 6 p.m., $75 per person at 1242 Garner Rd. W.

Game day

Hamilton Kilty B’s press on with playoff Game 7 with Fort Erie on Friday at Dave Andreychuk Mountain Arena. Puck drop is 7 p.m.

Hamilton Bulldogs Game 5 with Peterborough is Saturday, 7 p.m., at FirstOntario Centre.

Rock lacrosse is in Buffalo Saturday to wrap up the regular season. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at the KeyBank Centre in Buffalo. You can watch on TSN. torontorock.com

Hamilton Bengals Jr. B lacrosse is back at The Dave (Mountain Arena) on Thursday, May 3, 8 p.m.

Looking ahead

Hamilton cemetery tours start again next weekend but you have to be preregistered to join the 90-minute walk. Registration deadline is noon the Friday of the tour so send your registration email now to cemeteries@hamilton.ca and include the tour date and names of people attending. Tours are limited to 25 people. Your host Robin McKee starts the season May 7 and 8, 11 a.m., with Stories in the Stones: The Hamilton Women’s Tour. Women have played an important part in the history of Hamilton.

Doors Open Hamilton starts May 7. doorsopenontario.on.ca/hamilton

Food collection bags will be distributed to Kirkendall residences from April 29 to May 4 for the annual Fill a Bus, Feed a Family food drive. Collection day is May 7.

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  • Mountain Kidz Klub’s annual egg hunt is at Mountain Drive Park at Upper Gage and Concession streets. Registration is required for hunts at 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. $2 donation is requested. Preregister a time and how many children by calling 905-574-4190 or visit Mountain Kidz Klub Facebook page. An accompanying adult is required and dress for rain or shine.

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  • Stoney Creek Lions Club’s 10th annual Easter Egg Hunt starts at 10 a.m. Activities run until 11:30 a.m. at the Lions Clubhouse, 14 Sherwood Park Rd., next to Saltfleet Arena. The event is open to children newborn to age 12. Donations will be collected for cancer research. Pre-registration is not required. Coffee, tea and pizza will be available.

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  • Bunny Hop Shop colouring contest at the Concession Street BIA from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get a contest entry on the website ahead of time. concessionstreet.ca

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  • You and I Paint is hosting an Easter family painting party, 11:30 a.m., at Westinghouse HQ, 286 Sanford Ave. N. Tickets start around $160 for a parent and child. Preorder a brunch box or child’s candy box. eventbrite.ca

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  • Easter Hop & Shop Market, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Free registration at eventbrite.ca

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  • Toys R Us locations in the area are hosting a Disney Princess-themed egg hunt and Easter-themed arts activity for kids with events at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. toysrus.ca

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  • Celebrate Easter with a free cooked meal and a care package courtesy of Restoration House Hamilton’s Food Bank. Register here to receive a meal and a care package. RHH We Care: An Easter Meal & Care Package, offered from 2 to 6 p.m. restorationhouse.ca/easter-outreach

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  • It’s an Easter Eggstravaganza down at Brantwood Farms, 251 Powerline Rd., Brantford on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Timed entries are at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Stay as long as you like featuring wagon rides, egg hunt, bonfire, live bunnies, and more. Cost is $9 for those two-years and up.

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  • Search for the wooden Easter eggs hidden in the forest when you come to Treewalk Village this weekend. Included in admission at Treetop Trekking in Binbrook Conservation Area, 5050 Harrison Rd. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. treetoptrekking.com/park/hamilton

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Thumper, a pet therapy rabbit from the SPCA of Hamilton/Burlington settles in as the Easter Bunny. Easter events and activities are hopping around Hamilton this weekend.

Hoppy Easter!

Hopping for a bright Easter?

Here’s a list of events and activities hidden around Hamilton.

Friday

  • Dundas Lions Easter Egg Hunt starts at 8 a.m. sharp in Dundas Driving Park. Admission is $1 per child or $5 per family, plus a non-perishable food bank donation item. After the hunt, visit the Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre, 10 Market St. S., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Lions annual craft and used book sale, with up to 40 vendors, enjoy lunch at Lion’s Café. Show admission is $2, with children under 12 admitted for free.
  • Waterdown Lions Club’s mask friendly egg hunt is in Waterdown Memorial Park from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Separate egg hunt times for children. Two-year-olds start at 10:15 a.m. sharp, ages three to six follow, with ages seven to 12 after that.
  • Binbrook Easter Egg Hunt is at the Binbrook Agricultural Society Fairgrounds. Staggered hunts run as followed: Preschool (0-3) at 10 a.m., JK/SK at 10:30 a.m., Grade 1/2 at 11 a.m., grades 3/4 at 11:30 a.m., grades 5/6 at 12 p.m., and grades 7 and older 12:30 p.m. Parking is very limited. binbrookegghunt.com

  • Mountain Kidz Klub’s annual egg hunt is at Mountain Drive Park at Upper Gage and Concession streets. Registration is required for hunts at 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. $2 donation is requested. Preregister a time and how many children by calling 905-574-4190 or visit Mountain Kidz Klub Facebook page. An accompanying adult is required and dress for rain or shine.

Saturday

  • Stoney Creek Lions Club’s 10th annual Easter Egg Hunt starts at 10 a.m. Activities run until 11:30 a.m. at the Lions Clubhouse, 14 Sherwood Park Rd., next to Saltfleet Arena. The event is open to children newborn to age 12. Donations will be collected for cancer research. Pre-registration is not required. Coffee, tea and pizza will be available.
  • Bunny Hop Shop colouring contest at the Concession Street BIA from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get a contest entry on the website ahead of time. concessionstreet.ca
  • You and I Paint is hosting an Easter family painting party, 11:30 a.m., at Westinghouse HQ, 286 Sanford Ave. N. Tickets start around $160 for a parent and child. Preorder a brunch box or child’s candy box. eventbrite.ca
  • Easter Hop & Shop Market, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Free registration at eventbrite.ca
  • Toys R Us locations in the area are hosting a Disney Princess-themed egg hunt and Easter-themed arts activity for kids with events at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. toysrus.ca
  • Celebrate Easter with a free cooked meal and a care package courtesy of Restoration House Hamilton’s Food Bank. Register here to receive a meal and a care package. RHH We Care: An Easter Meal & Care Package, offered from 2 to 6 p.m. restorationhouse.ca/easter-outreach

Weekend

  • It’s an Easter Eggstravaganza down at Brantwood Farms, 251 Powerline Rd., Brantford on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Timed entries are at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Stay as long as you like featuring wagon rides, egg hunt, bonfire, live bunnies, and more. Cost is $9 for those two-years and up.

  • Search for the wooden Easter eggs hidden in the forest when you come to Treewalk Village this weekend. Included in admission at Treetop Trekking in Binbrook Conservation Area, 5050 Harrison Rd. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. treetoptrekking.com/park/hamilton

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