Community Events

Saturday, February 4th, 2012
Kick off to Winterfest and the 1st Annual Opening of the ice Rink at Pier 8!
Come down for a fun filled afternoon and bring your skates! There will be ice sculptures, fire eaters, free hot dogs and hot chocolate and much, much more! Musical entertainment by The Rock N Ray Michaels Retro Rockers.

Location: Pier 8
Time: 1 - 3:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Website: www.HamiltonWinterfest.ca

Saturday, February 4th, 2012
Winterfest at Gage Park
Friends of Gage Park welcomes you to join them for wagon rides, outdoor events and a BBQ.
Location: Gage Park
Time: Noon - 3:00 pm
Cost: Adults $2, Seniors $1, Children $1 or Family $5
Contact: 905-545-6362

Saturday, February 4th, 2012
Winterfest Family Sled Decorating
Ribbons, bows and supplies galore could make your family sled a winner! Bring a sled and get the family decorating. Decorating supplies provided, a limited number of sleds are available on site.
Location: Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 905-546-2424 ext.4284

Sunday, February 5th, 2012
Pancake Breakfast
What is better on a cold winter morning, then some hot pancakes!
Location: Rosedale Arena
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: Adult $5, Senior $4, Children $3
Contact: 905-522-0388

Sunday, February 5th, 2012
30th Annual Gourley Park Winterfest
Come and enjoy horse and wagon rides, obstacle course, log sawing, toboggan tows, log piling, face painting and crafts. Refreshments available at a minimal cost.
Location: Gourley Park – South end near tennis courts
Time: Noon - 2:00 pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 905-575-1985 / 905-385-5185

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
First Ontario Credit Union Presents Soupfest 10
In support of Living Rock Ministries stirring up support for youth-at-risk.
Location: Convention Centre
Time: 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
Cost: Advance Adult Ticket $10 (Four - 4ounce bowls of soup, plus a FREE ride on HSR). $12 at the door
Contact: 905-528-7225 ext.224
Website: www.livingrock.ca

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Wednesday Wigglers - Valentine's Day Fun
Join us at the Hamilton Children's Museum for activities designed for children (infants to 4yrs). All visits will include songs, story times, sensory play and a craft.
Location: Hamilton Children's Museum
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am and Noon - 1:00 pm
Cost: Regular admission rates apply to the museum
Contact: 905-546-4848
Website: www.hamilton.ca/museums

Friday, February 10th and Saturday, February 11th, 2012
Valentine Love Notes
Theatre Ancaster and The Hamilton All Star Jazz Band. Big band songs from the Great American Songbook in an intimate cabaret setting.
Location: Old Firehall Arts Centre, 334 Wilson St. E.
Time: 8:00 pm
Cost: $20, call for tickets
Contact: 905-304-TUNE (8863)
Website: www.TheatreAncaster.com or www.hamiltonallstarjazz.org

Friday, February 10th, 2012
Seniors Social
Live music, cards, activities and refreshments!
Location: Rosedale Arena
Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cost: Members $3 / Guests $5
Contact: 905-544-6186

Saturday, February 11th, 2012
Lumberjack Games
Join us at North Central Park ( Wentworth Street North ) and the ERRC for horse and wagon rides, lumberjack games, colouring contests and refreshments.
Location: North Central Park
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: Minimal Cost
Contact: 905-529-4073

Sunday, February 12th, 2012
HCA Piano Concert with Valerie Tryon
Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts Piano Concert allows audiences to experience performances from nationally and internationally acclaimed artists in the HCA Recital Hall.
Location: 126 James Street South (at Bold St.)
Time: 2:00 pm
Cost: $27, $22 (Seniors), $15 (Students)
Contact: 905-528-4020
Website: www.hcarts.ca