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Hamilton Film Festival 2026
Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre · Hamilton, ON
12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. · 5 upcoming dates
$15.00 CAD
Hamilton Film Festival 2026
Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre · Hamilton, ON
12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
$15.00 CAD
Cheryl Fenn Yoga
Dundas Museum & Archives · Dundas, ON
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Cheryl Fenn Yoga is on Oct 20, 2026 at Dundas Museum & Archives. Certified yoga instructor Cheryl Fenn leads a weekly Hatha yoga class at Dundas Museum & Archives, with meditation, breathing and relaxation exercises. Blocks, bolsters, pillows, blankets and straps are available. Contact Cheryl at 905-320-2467 or cherylfenn@outlook. com for fall, spring or full-year session information.
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Artful Moments: Seniors Connect (Session 4)
Art Gallery of Hamilton · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Artful Moments: Seniors Connect (Session 4) is on Oct 20, 2026 at Art Gallery of Hamilton. Category: Wellness Admission: Registration Required Artful Moments empowers participants to make connections with art and each other. Our person-centred approach ensures that we focus on strengths and abilities to offer positive, engaging experiences for everyone. Join us for conversation and hands-on activities designed to…
$50.00 CAD
Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music
Visitor Experience Centre · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music is on Oct 20, 2026 at Visitor Experience Centre. Celebrate Hamilton, City of Music with this new exhibition! The show will highlight local musicians, from Jackie Washington to Boris Brott, Terra Lightfoot and the Arkells, as well as the industry that helps to create and share this music. Explore stories from Hamilton’s many recording studios and learn about the contributions…
Free
Special Exhibition: Money in 10 Questions | Kids Edition
Burlington, ON
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Bank of Canada Museum asked Canadian kids what they wanted to know about money. A whole lot, as it turned out. More than 800 thoughtful, complex and just plain fun questions flooded in from across the country. This exhibition answers 10 of these questions using a series of play-based activity stations. The answers provide a foundation for what kids need to know to help them manage their financial futures. Try…
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Meet Me at the Bandshell
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum · Hamilton, ON
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Meet Me at the Bandshell is on Oct 20, 2026 at Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum in Hamilton. Tapping into the spirit of live music and the power of community, this exhibit celebrates the shared joy of gathering for music. From intimate performances to energetic festivals, Meet me at the Bandshell explores the role of the community in bringing these events to life. This exhibit highlights some of the grassroots…
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Afternoon at the Movies
Central · Burlington, ON
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
All movies are shown in Centennial Hall. Bring a friend or come by yourself for an enjoyable afternoon watching a great film on the big screen. No need to register, but please plan to arrive 15 minutes before showtime. About Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret Eleven-year-old Margaret moves from the city to the suburbs and starts to contemplate everything about life, friendship and adolescence. She relies on her…
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Parkdale Zine Club
Parkdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Share, collaborate and discuss with others who share an interest in zines. Bring your writing materials and explore the art of creating a self-published magaZINE. Zines, pronounced zeens, often explore underrepresented voices and personal experiences, but can be about any topic. They are created using cut and paste collage techniques, then photocopied for distribution.
Free
Conversation Exchange: Español/English
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
English learners and Spanish learners practise their second languages in a facilitated group discussion. Discussion takes place in each language for half an hour. All skill levels are welcome. Drop-in. Presented by the Asociación Fraternidad Hispana.
Free
Knit 'n' Natter
Alton · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bring your own supplies and knit, crochet, or craft in this creative social group for all ages and skill levels. Children must bring an adult. Drop in anytime. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us a few days before your visit at inclusion@bpl.on.ca or 905.639.3611 extension 1211.
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Hamilton Third Age Learning – Fall Lecture Series 2026
The Westdale · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m.
Hamilton Third Age Learning – Fall Lecture Series 2026 is on Oct 21, 2026 at The Westdale. Registration for In Person is sold out. Registration for video recordings only is now available. Hamilton Third Age Learning (HTAL) is thrilled to present its Fall 2026 lecture series. HTAL offers affordable learning opportunities to older adults in Hamilton and the surrounding region. This fascinating lecture series, with…
$55.00 CAD
Momenti Creativi (Artful Moments in Italian)
Hamilton Italian Centre - SDI Hamilton · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Momenti Creativi (Artful Moments in Italian) is on Oct 21, 2026 at Hamilton Italian Centre - SDI Hamilton. Category: Wellness Admission: Registration Required Artful Moments (Momenti Creativi): connessioni con la comunità Un programma artistico per persone con problemi di memoria o demenza, in lingua italiana. Conversazioni creative e attività pratiche ispirate al Museo delle Belle Arti di Hamilton, pensate per…
Free
Para Ayer/Due Yesterday
CUPE/SCFP Gallery · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Para Ayer/Due Yesterday is on Oct 21, 2026 at CUPE/SCFP Gallery in Hamilton
Free
Special Exhibition: Money in 10 Questions | Kids Edition
Burlington, ON
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Bank of Canada Museum asked Canadian kids what they wanted to know about money. A whole lot, as it turned out. More than 800 thoughtful, complex and just plain fun questions flooded in from across the country. This exhibition answers 10 of these questions using a series of play-based activity stations. The answers provide a foundation for what kids need to know to help them manage their financial futures. Try…
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Work In Progress: Survival and Dignity
OPSEU/SEFPO Gallery · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Work In Progress: Survival and Dignity is on Oct 21, 2026 at OPSEU/SEFPO Gallery in Hamilton. How do working people obtain the necessities of life while doing work essential to the functioning of society? These labour and activist histories capture how workers have organized to create dignified lives in their communities. They include building thriving working-class neighbourhoods, sex workers nurturing community…
Free
Toddler Days at Joseph Brant Museum
Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Toddler Days is a hands-on, interactive, parented program designed for children ages 2 – 4 years old. The program takes place at Joseph Brant Museum on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. The cost is $12.00/child (includes tax), accompanying adults are complimentary. Pre-registration is required, as capacity is limited. Each week features a different theme, see below for specific dates and to register. Fall…
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Conversation Commons
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Join us for lively and engaging discussions about current affairs. At this meeting we discuss: Consumerism and our Throw-Away Society.
Free
Current Events Meetup
Central · Burlington, ON
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Join us for a weekly meetup to discuss headlines and current events. We provide a few conversation starters, and you take it from there. No background knowledge required. This meetup is all about exploring what’s happening in the world alongside neighbours and friends. Meet new people, join a conversation, and feel more connected to your community. BPL meetups are casual, unstaffed activities that take place in the…
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Knit 'n' Natter
Aldershot · Burlington, ON
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Bring your own supplies and knit, crochet, or craft in this creative social group for all ages and skill levels. Children must bring an adult. Drop in anytime. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us a few days before your visit at inclusion@bpl.on.ca or 905.639.3611 extension 1211.
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Knit 'n' Natter
Brant Hills · Burlington, ON
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Bring your own supplies and knit, crochet, or craft in this creative social group for all ages and skill levels. Children must bring an adult. Drop in anytime. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us a few days before your visit at inclusion@bpl.on.ca or 905.639.3611 extension 1211.
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Letter-Writing Club
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Letter-Writing Club invites you to slow down, connect and create thoughtful letters, notes, holiday cards or postcards for friends, pen pals, family, or friends you haven't met yet. We’ll provide everything you need: writing paper, envelopes, cards postcards, pens, stamps, stickers and more, to craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces to mail.
Free
French Conversation Circle
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Practice your conversational French by speaking with a group of friendly fellow French learners at beginner or intermediate levels. Drop-in. Presented and led by Centre francophone Hamilton.
Free
Explore Art at HPL - Horror and Identity
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This drop-in art session invites participants to investigate duality, distortion and identity through eerie, symbolic and surreal visual expression. From horror literature and folklore to modern media, mirrors and reflections often represent the parts of ourselves we don’t fully know, or fear to face. This program provides a low-pressure, highly creative space to explore the duality of self, inner fears and personal…
Free