Things to do this weekend in Hamilton: March 7 to March 9
Published March 7, 2025 at 9:39 am
Looking for something to do this weekend? Hamilton has a mix of live music, comedy shows, theatre performances and family-friendly movies to keep you entertained!
Here are some events running from March 7 to March 9:
March 7
Spring Tide Bulb Show
Warm up this March Break and get a taste of spring at the annual Spring Tide Bulb Show.
Where: 1000 Main St. E. (Gage Park Greenhouse)
When: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Alex MacKenzie – Happy Camper Comedy Tour
Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Alex MacKenzie on his Happy Camper Comedy Tour.
Where: 1 Summers Ln. (The Studio)
When: 8 p.m.
Cost: $29 and up
The Surprise Party
A surprise party takes an unexpected twist when the guest of honour, Jack, ends up dead—multiple times, in multiple ways. With a tangled web of mishaps and motives, everyone becomes a suspect in this fast-paced farcical murder mystery.
Where: 140 MacNab St. N. (Hamilton Theatre Inc.)
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $15–$34
Greg Staats: Runners Continuum (Feb. 22 – May 18, 2025)
Runners Continuum features fourteen successive photographs alongside new works in photography, video and sculpture. Greg Staats’ practice combines language, memory and the natural world, creating a visual dialogue between trauma, renewal and Indigenous teachings.
Where: 123 King St. W. (Art Gallery of Hamilton – Exhibitions Gallery Level 1)
When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Museum admission applies
March 8
RBG WinterTide
Experience the magic of winter as the Rock Garden at Royal Botanical Gardens transforms into a beautiful indoor and outdoor jazz lounge. Stroll under glowing lights, warm up around a fire pit, or cozy up indoors with live music, delicious bites and signature cocktails.
Where: 1185 York Blvd. (Royal Botanical Gardens)
When: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: $24.86 per person
Family Movies at Hamilton Libraries
Family Movies at Barton Branch
Movie: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) PG
Where: 571 Barton St. E.
Time: 1 p.m.
Family Movies at Turner Park Branch
Movie: Despicable Me 4 (2024) G
Where: 352 Rymal Rd. E.
Time: 2 p.m.
Family Movies at Stoney Creek Branch
Movie: Hitpig! (2024) PG
Where: 777 Highway 8
Time: 2:30 p.m.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
This hilarious and heartfelt musical follows six quirky middle school students as they compete in a high-stakes spelling bee. Guided by three equally eccentric adults, the contestants navigate adolescence, rivalries, and unexpected revelations throughout the competition.
Where: 140 MacNab St. N. (Hamilton Theatre Inc.)
When: 2 p.m.
Cost: $25–$30
Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
Experience the music of ABBA under candlelight.
Where: 1014 King St. W. (The Westdale Theatre)
When: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $31 – $65
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Enjoy the timeless hits of Queen and The Beatles under the warm glow of candlelight.
Where: 1014 King St. W. (The Westdale Theatre)
When: 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $41 – $71.50
Casey and Diana (Feb. 19 to Mar. 8)
A moving and unexpectedly funny portrait of the men at the heart of the AIDS crisis, their caregivers and Princess Diana’s historic visit to Toronto’s Casey House in 1991. Written by Nick Green and directed by Andrew Kushnir, this co-production with The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre tells a powerful story of compassion and hope.
Where: 190 King William St. (Theatre Aquarius- main stage)
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets from $30.51
Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey
A century after the Art Association of Montreal’s 1925 memorial exhibition, the Art Gallery of Hamilton presents the most comprehensive solo exhibition of Helen McNicoll’s work in nearly 100 years.
Where: Art Gallery of Hamilton (123 King St. W.)
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: General admission applies
March Break at Battlefield House Museum (March 8 to March 16)
See the past come to life this March Break with hands-on activities for the whole family.
Where: 77 King St. W. (Battlefield House Museum & Park)
When: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Museum admission applies
March 9
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum (March 8 – March 16)
Explore history and aviation with hands-on experiences and special exhibits.
Where: 9280 Airport Rd. (Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum)
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Adults $14.16, Seniors/Students $12.39, Youth (6–12) $9.73, Free for members and children 5 & under.
Note: The event will be closed on March 10 and March 11
March Break: Whitehern on Canvas (March 8 to March 16)
Explore Whitehern Historic House & Garden through the artwork of Ruby McQuesten.
Where: 41 Jackson St. W. (Whitehern Historic House & Garden)
When: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: Museum admission applies
Maple Syrup Season at Westfield Heritage Village (Feb. 23 to March 23)
Experience the magic of maple syrup season and see how sap is transformed into syrup at this historic village.
Where: 1049 Kirkwall Rd. (Westfield Heritage Village, Rockton)
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $10 – $21