Hamilton’s Business Improvement Areas are ringing in the holiday season with events, family fun, and celebrations for all.
With the holiday season returning, the Economic Development team is encouraging Hamilton’s residents to consider the amazing array of shopping and entertainment opportunities available within the city’s eleven business improvement areas.
Each year, the independently owned businesses that make up all of Hamilton’s BIAs make a little extra effort to celebrate the holiday season with lights, public art, entertainment, and gourmet dining that brings the cultures of the world to our own backyard.
All of the BIAs are offering two hours of free on-street parking between November 24th and December 24th, with the Dundas BIA supporting free parking in all City of Hamilton-owned parking lots from December 1st to December 31st. There has never been a better time to explore and find the perfect gifts for friends and loved ones.
Event highlights
Locke Street
Locke St Late Night – December 5th, 12th, and 19th, until 8pm
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Stoney Creek
Light Up the Creek, an autism sensory-friendly light display running from – December 1st to 31st
Light Up the Creek Opening Night featuring the Coca-Cola Caravan – December 6th
Light Up the Creek Events – December 13th and 20th from 5 pm to 8 pm
Breakfast with Santa and Santa Parade – December 7th, breakfast at 10 am and 11 am, parade at 2 pm
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Westdale Village
Winter Wander – November 29th to December 1st
The Coca-Cola Caravan – November 29th
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Waterdown Village
Winterdown Lights – November 29th, 4 pm to 8 pm
30th Anniversary of the Flamborough Santa Claus Parade – 6:30 pm
Winterdown Kids Day – December 7th 11 am to 2 pm
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Downtown Dundas
Tree Lighting Ceremony – November 29th, 6:30pm to 8pm
Weekends from November 30th to December 22nd (Saturday 11 am to 3 pm, Sunday noon to 3 pm)
– Free Horse and Buggy Rides
– Free Apple Cider and Gingerbread Cookies
– Strolling Santa
– Family Friendly Entertainment
– Carolers and Live Music
– Superheroes, Princesses and Elves
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Downtown Hamilton
Christmas Tree of Hope Lighting at Gore Park – December 6th 5 pm to 7 pm
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International Village
Night in the Village – A Shopping Event for the Holidays – December 6th
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Ancaster Village
Holly Jolly Sidewalk Parade – November 23rd from 10 am to 12 pm
A Village Christmas and Tree Lighting – December 5th, 6 pm to 8 pm
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Ottawa Street
Holiday Cheer – December 7th 10 am to 4 pm
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