Best Things to Do in Hamilton This Week – October 26th, 2018 Edition
We’re trying something a little different with our events. We still have our events calendar and we invite you to add your listings. In addition, we will share a list of hand-picked events that we think are worth your time.
October 26th to November 4th, 2018
Hamilton Fall Garden & Mum Show
@Gage Park – Open daily 9 am to 7 pm
If you’re a flower lover, the annual Fall Garden & Mum show is the place to be. Open daily October 26thto November 4th, the Chrysanthemum show in Hamilton was started in 1920. Each year, a new theme is chosen and the flowers are arranged in amazing displays that relate to the theme. This year’s theme: “Once upon a Toy”.
October 27th, 2018
Halloween Block Party
@Dundurn Market – 10am to 11pm
This Kirkendall and Durand neighbourhoods block party, presented by Dundurn Market, celebrates Halloween with a day of kid and family-friendly events plus a spooky dance party for the parents from 7-11pm. There will be prizes for the best costumes plus local cider from West Avenue Cider and Collective Arts Beer on tap.
Concession Fallfest
@Concession Street – 10am to 4pm
Concession Street Fallfest is sure to be fun for the whole family. Kids, head over in costume and join the trick or treating parade beginning at 11am at the Library. Vendors will line the sidewalk, plus there will be prizes and a Pumpkin Contest!
Haunted Halloween / Night Circus
@Westfield Heritage Village – 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Westfield Heritage Village will be lit by lanterns, candles and pumpkins! While this is an all-ages event, two clearly marked areas are for the very brave only. A miniature Night Circus will feature beautifully dressed Edwardian acrobats, carnival games and magic tricks plus much more! Admission $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for Seniors 65+, $6.50 for Youth. Children 5 and under are free.
October 28th, 2018
Halloween Vintage Community Pop-up
@The Spice Factory – 10am to 4pm
40 amazing vintage sellers and vintage-inspired makers from Hamilton and beyond gather together for the second annual Hamilton Vintage Community Popup. Treats from Cherry Birch General will be available and there will be music with DJ Donna Lovejoy. *Free Entry*
Rocky Horror Picture Show at This Ain’t Hollywood
@This Ain’t Hollywood – Doors 7:30PM, Movie 8:30
Members of Hammer City Roller Derby present an interactive viewing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show! Costumes are highly encouraged as is movie role play, shouting, and dancing along with all the amazing music the movie has to offer.
Ages: 19+
Cover: $10 or $8 with costume
October 31st, 2018
Halloween Costume Karaoke with The Eye of Faith
@Sous Bas 10pm to 2:30am
This karaoke night will be full of lots of candy, plus there’s no cover! “Dress up as the singer you want to inhabit for the night, and spend your Halloween living your slightly messy rock star dreams!”
October 31st to November 2nd, 2018
Hamilton Pumpkin House
@86 Glenfern Ave – Open Daily 6pm to 11pm
At this Hamilton home, over 200 pumpkins are carved and lit for Halloween Night. Donations from the event will be accepted online and in person and go towards An Instrument For Every Child (Hamilton Music Collective).
To see more upcoming events visit our events page.
