Join the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers miniature train club for free train rides for the family on the grounds of the Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology. Rain or shine, no reservations required, no admission charge, donations toward our operating expenses gratefully received, adults must accompany riders under the age of six.

Weekly concert series geared to the musical taste of people of  all ages.
60's-70's Night with Revolver and Friends

Totally transporting you and your party with the era’s best pop and dance hits, Neon Mixtape is bringing the 80’s to you! We’re talking about bitchin’ bands like Wham, Aha, Eurythmics, Duran Duran, Miami Sound Machine, Blondie, Culture Club, Men At Work, bubblegum babes Madonna, Cindy Lauper, Whitney Houston, and beautiful boys including Michael Jackson, Prince, David Bowie, and Lionel Ritchie.

Presented by GIO Rail, the festival offers attractions and activities for the whole family. Join us this Civic Holiday long weekend for a four-day celebration of history and heritage along the Welland Canal! 

The Festival of Friends is an outdoor music, art, and crafts festival in Hamilton, ON. It has been produced annually since 1976. Admission to the Festival has always been – and will always remain – free to everyone. Featuring The Village People, War, The Washboard Union, Crash Test Dummies, and more.

Enjoy live traditional and modern Chinese music, vocalist and dancers are scheduled to appear between 7:45 and 8:30 pm. Be sure to stay for the Great Launch at dusk when all the lanterns will be floated upon the water at once. This event is free to attend, to hear the live entertainment and watch the water lanterns float upon the pond. To guarantee your Enhanced, Wishes on the Water experience, attendees are strongly encouraged to pre-order your Water Lantern Kit on-line now. On-site sales are only until supplies last and are CASH ONLY.