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

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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
Candlelight Tour of Whitehern Museum - Fri 12th, 6 pm, Fri 19th
Victorian Christmas Evening Tour - Dundurn Castle - Fri 12th - Sun 14th and Fri 19th - Sun 21st, 7 pm
Santa Claus Parade - Binbrook - Sat 13th, 2 pm
Yuletide Spirits: Medium Evening - Obskurah - Sat 13th, 7 pm
Christmas in the Woods - Westfield Village - Sun 14th, 10 am
Polar Express - Puddicombe Farms - Sun 14th, 10 am
Holiday Lights Ride - Cycle Hamilton - Mon 15th, 6 pm
Punk Santa Photos - Ooey Gooeys - Tue 16th, 6 pm
Yuletide Ride Dundas - Freewheel Cycle - Thur 18th, 5.30 pm
Christmas Model Train Show - Museum of Steam & Technology - Sat 20th & Sun 21st, 11 am
Yoga With Goats Holiday Edition - Triple C Farm - Dec 20th & 21st
Winter Solstice - Corktown Park - Dec 21st
๐ช๏ธ Family Multi-Day Experiences ๐
Christmasland Charity Display - Freelton - Nightly 5 -9.30 pm
Victorian Christmas - Dundurn Castle - Daily Tues - Sun, 12 noon to Jan 7th
Winter Pastimes - Battlefield Park Museum - Daily Tues - Sun, 12 noon to Jan 4th
Winter Wonders - RBG - Thur - Sun, 5.30 pm to Jan 4th
RBG Express - RBG - Thur - Sun, from 10.15 am every 15 mins to 3 pm to Jan 4th
Botanical Train Display - RBG - Daily 10 am - 5 pm to Jan 4th
(Excl Dec 25th, 26th & Jan 1st)
Christmas Lights - Decorated Houses Map
Each year, families search for the best houses or streets to see Christmas lights. Active Parents has put together a map to make your search easier.
Be sure you go to Christmasland Charity Display - Freelton - Nightly 5 -9.30 pm - itโs by far the best we have seen.
There are also several happening (or planned) neighbourhood window advent calendars
Ward 3 has in past years - no news on 2025
๐ฅ Food & Drink
Shaken, Stirred & Sleighed Cocktail Class - Hamilton Prop House - Fri 12th, 7 pm
Pyjamas & Pancakes with Santa - Carlisle United Church - Sat 13th, 9 am
Breakfast with Santa - Southcote 53 - Sat 13th & 20th, 10.30 am
Brunch with Santa - African Lion Safari - Sun 14th, 10 am
Charity Cookie Decorating Class - Cotton Factory - Sun 14th, 11 am & 2 pm
Holiday Tea on the Train - Hamilton Prop House - Sun 14th, 3 pm
Breakfast with Santa - Industria Pizzeria - Sun 14th, 9 am
Winter Farmers Market - Shawn & Ed Brewing - Dec 20th
Holiday Bar Crawl - Barton Street - Dec 20th
๐ธ Kids
Storytime, Playtime & Photos with Santa - Pixels Photography - Fri 12th, 9 am onwards
Visit The Grump - Limeridge Mall - Fri 12th, 4 pm
Pyjamas & Pancakes with Santa - Carlisle United Church - Sat 13th, 9 am
Build a Holiday Cocoa Mug - Home Depot - Sat 13th, 10.30 am
Skate with Santa - Gateway Arena - Sat 13th, 2 pm
Charity Cookie Decorating Class - Cotton Factory - Sun 14th, 11 am & 2 pm
Holiday Hoopla - Dundas Valley School of Art - Sun 14th, 1.30 pm
Blossom Musik Jingle Jam Pop Up Event - Preludium Music - Tue 16th, 10.30 am & 12.30 pm
Storytime with Santa - Limeridge Mall - Tue 16th, 11 am
Christmas Model Train Show - Museum of Steam & Technology - Sat 20th & Sun 21st, 11 am
Yoga With Goats Holiday Edition - Triple C Farm - Dec 20th & 21st
A Christmas Carol - Westfield Village - Dec 21st
๐ถ Pets
Pugmas Party - Terra Waterdown - Sat 20th, 12.30 pm
Yoga With Goats Holiday Edition - Triple C Farm - Dec 20th & 21st
๐ญ๏ธ On Stage
Frozen Musical - Theatre Aquarius - Thur 11th - Sat 13th & Wed 17th, 7.30 pm, Sat 13th & Sun 14th, 1.30 pm
The Spirit of Christmas - The Staircase - Fri 12th, 8 pm, Sat 13th, 4 pm
Christmas Interactive Movie & Trivia Party - The Staircase - Sun 14th, 3 pm
A Christmas Carol Reading in support of Interval House - The Westdale - Sun 14th, 7.30 pm
Sean Cullen Christmas Slag - The Staircase - Mon 15th, 7.30 pm
A Christmas Carol - Westfield Village - Dec 21st
๐จ Creative
Paint Nite: Holiday Barn - Boston Pizza Ancaster - Tue 9th, 6.30 pm
Centrepiece Workshop - Aquanova Brewing - Tue 9th, 7 pm
Festive Paint Night - Boston Pizza Waterdown - Wed 10th, 7 pm
Christmas Garland Sewing Workshop - Collective Arts - Thur 11th, 6.30 pm
Girls Christmas Craft Night - Steel Town Cider - Thur 11th, 7 pm
Holiday Glow Greens Centrepiece - Terra Hamilton - Sat 13th, 10 am
Holiday Glow Greens Centrepiece - Terra Waterdown - Sat 13th, 10 am
Holiday Sip โnโ Create - Una Bella Vita Boutique - Sat 13th, 5.30 pm
Gingerbread Greens Workshop - Terra Hamilton - Sun 14th, 10 am
Gingerbread Greens Workshop - Terra Waterdown - Sun 14th, 10 am
Holiday Hoopla - Dundas Valley School of Art - Sun 14th, 1.30 pm
Holiday Wreath Making Workshop - House of Petals - Sun 14th, 2 pm
Mactini & Melted Candle Making - Mactini Bar - Tue 16th, 6 pm
Paint Nite: Winter Birches on Wine Glasses - Kelseys Upper James - Tue 16th, 7 pm
Paint Nite: Our Big Christmas Tree - Boston Pizza Main West - Wed 17th, 6.30 pm
Sustainable Centrepiece Workshop: Green Venture - Laidlaw Church - Thur 18th, 6.30 pm
๐๏ธ Bazaars & Markets
Santaโs Polar Express - Puddicombe Farm - Sun 14th from 10 am
Merry Market - Aquanova Brewing - Sun 14th, 11 am & Dec 21st
Holiday Market: The Mom Market - Crown & Press - Fri 12th, 6 pm & Sat 13th, 9 am
Kids & Seniors Holiday Shopping Market - Mountain Kidz Club - Fri 12th, 6.30 pm, Sat 13th, 10.30 am
Portrait Pop Up - Last Supper Books - Sat 13th, 1 pm
Ancaster Christmas Craft Show - Ancaster Fairgrounds - Sat 13th, 10 am
Hamilton Handmade Market - McMaster Innovation Park - Sat 13th & Sun 14th, 10 am
Prelude Holiday Market - HPO: First Ontario Concert Hall - Sat 13th, 11 am
Merry & Bright Makers Market - Connon Nurseries - Wed 17th, 5 pm
Christmas Fest Vendor Market - Ancaster Fairgrounds - Dec 21st
๐ For Good
Charity Cookie Decorating Class - Cotton Factory - Sun 14th, 11 am & 2 pm
๐ Christmas Wonderland - Good Shepherd - Sun 14th, 11 am
๐ธ Live Music & Dancing
Holiday Concert: Kaliedescope Singers - Amica Dundas - Wed 10th, 2.30 pm
Christmas Concert - HMSC Star - Wed 10th, 7.30 pm
Holiday Originals: Suzie McNeil & Friends - The Westdale - Thur 11th, 7.30 pm
The Harlequin Singers Christmas Concert - Crown & Press - Thur 11th, 7.30 pm
Winter Voices - The Gasworks - Fri 12th, 7 pm
Jann Arden Christmas Show - Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre - Fri 12th, 7.30 pm
Christmas Jazz Music w/Melody - Mactini Bar - Fri 12th, 7 pm
โTis the Season - Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra - Sat 13th, 7.30 pm
Tartan Terrors Celtic Christmas - The Westdale - Sat 13th, 7.30 pm
Let It Snow- Theatre Ancaster Chorus - Sat 13th, 7.30 pm & Sun 14th, 2 pm
Seiler Trio - Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts - Sun 14th, 2 pm
Christmas Singalong with The Choir - Germania Club - Sun 14th, 2 pm
Christmas Cantata: Reach Out Singers - St James United Church - Sun 14th, 3 pm
Canadian Orpheus Choir Christmas Concert - Melrose Church - Sun 14th, 3 pm
Blossom Musik Jingle Jam Pop Up Event - Preludium Music - Tue 16th, 10.30 am & 12.30 pm
Holiday Open Mic - The Staircase - Wed 17th, 7 pm
Handelโs Messiah - Brott Music - Thur 18th, 7.30 pm
Sounds of the Season - Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre - Sun 21st, 2 pm
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