Spring Fun in Hamilton

It’s an action-packed month for Hamilton! Here are some of the events happening around the city.

Monster Jam
FirstOntario Centre
April 13-14

Did you know that Monster Jam is one of the only sports where male and female rivals compete for the same championship on the same track? Don’t miss your opportunity to take in three competitions between Monster Trucks inside the FirstOntario Centre. For tickets visit www.coreentertainment.ca

Good Friday at Westfield
Westfield Heritage Village
April 19

Tour the heritage buildings and take part in all sorts of Easter and spring-themed activities for the whole family. Historically costumed guides play host to your family as you tour the trails and village at this Hamilton Conservation Authority venue. For more details visit westfieldheritage.ca

Plant Faire
Royal Botanical Gardens
April 27

Do-it-yourself gardeners won’t want to miss the RBG’s third annual plant bonanza! Shop, gather and tour at this one-day event happening at 680 Plains Rd, W. in Burlington. Speak with local gardeners, plant experts and more at this fascinating show for green thumbs. For more on event schedule visit www.rbg.ca

A Trail Called Home: Tree Walk Series
Eramosa Karst Conservation Area
April 27

The Hamilton Naturalist Club is offering this free series at various locations across the city. Join Paul O’Hara, local field botanist as he takes trekkers on a guided tour in promotion of his new book, A Trail Called Home: Tree Stories From The Golden Horseshoe. This 1.5 hour long journey sets out from Eramosa Karst Conservation Area at 10 a.m. For more details on the walk visit http://hamiltonnature.org/

Forge FC Home Opener
Tim Hortons Field
April 27

Don’t miss the kick-off to the first ever season of the Canadian Premier Soccer League between Forge FC Hamilton and York FC. The inaugural match for ForgeFC is slated to start at 1 p.m. For more on seats visit forgefc.canpl.ca

For more spring events around the Hammer visit tourismhamilton.com