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Royal Botanical Garden Trees in the Fall

Fall in Hamilton: Your Ultimate Guide to Autumn Adventures

Mix and match these unique-to-Hamilton experiences with our Fall Getaway Guide.

Spectacular Fall Hikes in Hamilton

Plan your hike with our guide to first-rate fall routes (all paired with the perfect spot nearby to fuel up post-hike)

Attendees standing near the main stage at the Because Beer Craft Beer Festival in Hamilton, with a couple in the foreground and stage lights glowing in the background.

Annual Festivals & Events in Hamilton

Hamilton buzzes year-round with festivals celebrating music, food, art, and community, so we’ve rounded up the best annual events by season to help you plan your next visit.

Concert crowd holding up smartphones to record a live performance under bright blue and white stage lights, with the performer blurred in the background. The scene captures the energy and excitement of a large audience at a modern music event.

Hamilton Sounds Good: 10 Things for Music Lovers to Look Forward to in 2026

Hamilton is a city built on music and in 2026, that story hits a high note.

Audience cheering and clapping at a live concert inside a grand venue with colourful stage lighting and musicians performing in the background. The crowd is engaged and lively, creating an energetic atmosphere filled with music and light.

Q&A – Hamilton Music Makers You Should Know

Meet some local music standouts and learn what they love about the city they call home.

Colourful street mural by artist Pete Fowler on the exterior wall next to Dr. Disc in downtown Hamilton, Ontario. The artwork features bold cartoon-style figures with blue and purple faces, holding speakers against a pink and purple mountain-and-ocean backdrop. The playful, surreal design includes stars, waves, and expressive shapes, blending music and nature themes in a vibrant, contemporary style.

For the Love of Vinyl: Exploring Hamilton’s Record Stores

Get into the groove with a deep dive into the city's vinyl scene.

Haunted Hamilton

Delve into Hamilton's spooky history at these haunted sites.

5 Gorgeous Lookouts for Fall Colours

Find inspiration for your next fall outing with these gorgeous fall colour pics

Pick Your Own Farms in Hamilton

Get back to the land in Hamilton this fall at these pick-your-own farms, packed with pumpkin patches, apple orchards, flower fields, and fall treats.