2025 Christmas & Holiday Guide
Updated frequently - Your one-stop spot for all your festive plans in Hamilton, Ontario.

Table of Contents
Note: Events may be full, cancelled or have changed times. Be sure to check or reach out to the venue before going. Events marked ๐ are no charge or by PWYC donation. Some other events may be no charge, but did not indicate so.
๐ Experiences
๐ Santa Claus Parade - Hamilton Mountain - Sat 15th, 2 pm
๐ CPKC Holiday Train - Gage Park - Nov 20th
First Day of Christmas - Dundurn Castle - Nov 23rd
Victorian Christmas - Dundurn Castle - Nov 24th - Jan 7th
Winter Wonders - RBG - Nov 27th - Jan 4th
RBG Express - RBG - Nov 27th - Jan 4th
Botanical Train Display - RBG - Nov 27th - Jan 4th
Christmas Open House - Whitehern Museum - Nov 28th
A Christmas For the Ages - Whitehern Museum - Nov 29th - Jan 4th
Christmas Evening Tour - Dundurn Castle - Nov 29th & 30th
Holiday Tree Lighting - Gore Park - Dec 5th
Christmas in the Woods - Westfield Village - Dec 7th & 14th
๐ฅ Food & Drink
Winter in the Country: Christmas Market - Manor Run Farm - Nov 29th
Christmas Market & Bake Sale - Twenty Place - Nov 29th
Santaโs Brunch - RBG - Dec 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th
๐ธ Kids
๐ Santa Claus Parade - Hamilton Mountain - Sat 15th, 2 pm
๐ CPKC Holiday Train - Gage Park - Nov 20th
RBG Express - RBG - Nov 27th - Jan 4th
Build a Teddy Bear Ornament - Home Depot - Nov 29th
Santaโs Brunch - RBG - Dec 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th
Christmas in the Woods - Westfield Village - Dec 7th & 14th
๐ถ Pets
Pet Pics with Father Christmas for Ladybird Animal Sanctuary - Clifford Brewing - Sat 15th & Sun 16th, Noon to 4 pm
Pawesome Artisan Holiday Market - Copetown Community Centre - Sun 16th, 10 am
Dog Day Holiday Market - Grain & Grit - Nov 30th
๐ญ๏ธ On Stage
The Debaters 20th Anniversary Holiday Special Live - McIntyre Performing Arts Centre - Mon 17th, 7.30 pm
A Christmas Story - The Zoetic - Nov 28th
A Christmas Carol - Theatre Ancaster - Dec 5th
๐จ Creative
Fresh Evergreen Wreath Making Workshop - Terra Waterdown - Sat 15th, 10 am
Fresh Evergreen Wreath Making Workshop - Terra Hamilton - Sat 15th, 10 am
Holiday Candle Making Workshop - Millworks Studios - Sat 15th, 10.30 am
Build a Teddy Bear Ornament - Home Depot - Nov 29th
๐๏ธ Bazaars & Markets
Christmas Bazaar & Penny Sale - St Francis Xavier - Fri 14th & Sat 15th, 9 am
Social Space Holiday Art Market - Strathcona MRKTBX - Fri 14th, 6 pm
Christmas Bazaar, Jewellery & Book Sale - St Johnโs Ancaster - Fri 14th 6pm & Sat 15th, 9 am
Ancaster Christmas Village - Ancaster Fairgrounds - Sat 15th & Sun 16th, 9 am
Holiday Market - Players Guild - Sat 15th & Sun 16th, 10 am
Christmas Bazaar - St Michaelโs Anglican - Sat 15th, 10 am
Craft Show - Ancaster Optimist Club - Sat 15th, 10 am
Carnegie Holiday Market - Carnegie Gallery - Sat 15th 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 16th, 12 noon - 4 pm to Dec 31st
Christmas Craft Show - Waterdown Legion - Sat 15th, 10 am
Craft Sale - Flamborough Seniors Centre - Sat 15th, 10 am
Handmade Hamilton Holiday Craft & Show - Theatre Aquarius - Sat 15th & Sun 16th, 11 am
Pawesome Artisan Holiday Market - Copetown Community Centre - Sun 16th, 10 am
Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market - Shawn & Ed Brewing - Sun 16th, 11 am
Frauenverien Christmas Craft Bazaar & Sale - Germania Club - Sun 16th, 11 am
Stuffed: Holiday Market - Westinghouse HQ - Nov 28th & 29th
Winter in the Country: Christmas Market - Manor Run Farm - Nov 29th
Christmas Market & Bake Sale - Twenty Place - Nov 29th
Holiday Market - Fairweather Brewing - Dec 6th & 7th
๐ For Good
Pet Pics with Father Christmas for Ladybird Animal Sanctuary - Clifford Brewing - Sat 15th & Sun 16th, Noon to 4 pm
๐ Christmas Wonderland - Good Shepherd -Dec 14th
๐ธ Live Music & Dancing
โTis the Season - Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra - Dec 13th
Let It Snow- Theatre Ancaster Chorus - Dec 13th
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