So much to see and do this December in Hamilton! Here is just a sampling:
Christmas in the Pioneer Spirit
Battlefield House Museum and Park
December 11-16, 2018
Experience the warmth of the holiday spirit at Battlefield House Museum and Park. The Gage family home is fully decorated with evergreens and seasonal aroma. Get out for less than $10 at 77 King St. W. in Stoney Creek. Visit hamilton.ca.
Visits with Santa
Royal Botanical Gardens
Select Wednesdays in December
Take a train ride out to meet Santa at the RBG this December. Tell Santa what’s on your wish list after a trip out to the cabin at 680 Plains Rd. W. in Burlington. Visit rbg.ca/santa for times and details.
‘Twas the night Before Christmas
Westfield Heritage Village
December 15, 2018
Get into the spirit of Christmas by candlelight. Enjoy holiday music, food samples, fireworks and a visit from Father Christmas. Visit the gift shop for exclusive presents or the restaurant for light refreshments in the village. This rural venue is a great Sunday drive destination for holiday family fun! Visit westfieldheritage.ca.
Home for the Holidays: The Hockey Sweater
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra
December 15, 2018
The HPO encourages patrons to wear their favourite hockey jersey to the vivid narration of The Hockey Sweater presented at 10 MacNab St. Enjoy the music to this classic Canadian tale just in time for Christmas. Visit hpo.org.
Escarpment Train Exhibit
Royal Botanical Drive
Multiple dates in December
Take a locomotive journey across a whimsical Canadian landscape and learn about railway history in Canada. This general admission event is great for train enthusiasts and takes place in the RBG Rock Garden. Full dates are listed on the website at www.rbg.ca/trains.