February 27
Frost Bites Festival Feb 27th-March 8th
Frost Bites, Hamilton’s biggest winter theatre festival, is back February 27-March 8 with indoor and outdoor programming at Theatre Aquarius, Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, and The Staircase Theatre + Lounge. hftco.ca/frost-bites
February 28
Concession BIA - Coldest Night of the Year Feb 28th
Saturday Feb 28th, 4pm. Join Concession BIA and walk for the Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser. Check in at Sacred Heart Church. End at St. Stephens on the Mount for light refreshments. www.concessionstreet.ca/
Live Country Music And Dancing Every Friday Afternoon
Friday Afternoons - R.C.L. Branch 58. Come Join Us For Live Country Music And Dancing Every Friday Afternoon That You Won't See Anywhere Else.
www.branch58royalcanadianlegion.ca
April 12
132nd Around the Bay Road Race, Sunday April 12th
Sunday, April 12, 2026. 9am-1:30pm New start & finish line near the Hamilton Harbour. Routes, race details & registration at BayRace.com. Register by March 22. Raising funds for St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton: stjoesfoundation.ca
February 22
First Communion Fashion Show & Vendor Marketplace Feb. 22nd
Sunday, Feb. 22nd, 11am-4pm. La Rondine Occasions first Communion Fashion Show & Vendor Marketplace with everything you need for your child’s special upcoming day. Admission is a donation to Keatons House. Ancaster Old Town Hall.
February 24
Big Brothers Big Sister Bowl for Kids Returns
Bowl for Kids returns winter 2026. Raise funds to support Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs in Halton, Hamilton & Grand Erie. For more info:
haltonhamilton.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/event/
September 12
19th Annual BRIGHT Run on Saturday, September 12, 2026
Saturday, Sept. 12th. BRIGHT Run is a family friendly 1KM/5KM walk or run at Christie Lake Conservation Area, benefitting local breast cancer research at Juravinski Cancer Centre & McMaster University. Get info & register at brightrun.ca
R.C.L. Branch 163 Volunteers Needed for events
R.C.L. Branch 163 is looking for volunteers to help with special events. Please contact Danielle Durocher at 289-440-4584
February 20
Only in Canada, Eh? Friday, Feb 20th
Friday, Feb 20th. Karen Richardson speaks on Only in Canada, Eh? Things Invented & Made in Canada. Doors open 7pm, talk at 7:30pm. Coach House at Dundurn Castle. Members free, guests $5. www.headofthelake.ca/schedule.html
February 19
HPL Author Series - Antonio Michael Downing Feb 19th
Thursday, Feb 19th. 6:30pm-7:30pm Join award-winning writer and broadcaster Antonio Michael Downing for a live reading and conversation about his debut novel Black Cherokee. At Central Library. events.hpl.ca/event/15154785
April 3
Ancaster Lions Club - student volunteer search
Ancaster Lions Club is looking for high school student volunteers on Good Friday & Easter Saturday for face painting, Easter Bunny costume. Hours: 10am-12pm. Would receive volunteer hours credit. Contact: ancasterlionsraffle@gmail.com
February 17
St. John's Pancake Dinner Feb. 17th
Feb. 17th 5-7pm. St. John's Anglican Church Pancake Dinner. $15.00 Adult, $10 Child (age 10 & under), $45.00 Family (parents & school age children), pay at the door,.
272 Wilson St. E. Anc. Register at 905-648-2353. Walk-ins Welcome.
Hamilton Charity Catch The Ace tickets
Catch The Ace ticket sales. Supporting 3 Hamilton Charities: Shriners' Club, Moose Lodge and Rotary Club all in Hamilton. Draw is every Saturday 3pm at The Shriners' Club 82 Melvin Ave. www.catchtheace.org
R.C.L. 100th Celebration: Join for Free Branch 163
2026 is the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion and during our Centenary Year all first-time members can join for FREE! For more information call: 905-385-3733
Saturday Afternoon Meat Draw - Royal Canadian Legion BR.163
Saturday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at 435 Limeridge Rd East. Open to the public. Call: 905-385-3733 for information.
Fish Fry every Friday Night - R.C.L. Branch 163
Every Friday night from 4:00 to 6:30 pm at 435 Limeridge Rd. E. Meal prices from $12.00 to $16.00 coleslaw and taxes included. For more information call: 905-385-3733
Friday Nights Karaoke At The R.C.L. Branch 163
Branch 163 Legion is happy to announce Karaoke is back on Friday nights with Gord after fish fry, from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm at 435 Limeridge Rd. E. Call: 905-387-4515 for more details.
Learn to Play the Bagpipes or Drums
Mondays 6-8:30pm. Branch 58 R.C.L. Pipe Band invites new members of all ages to learn to play the bagpipes or drums. We welcome younger teenagers. All instruction is free. Phone 905-664-4086 or email doug@tullochbagpipes.com
Hall Rentals - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 163
435 Limeridge Rd. East. Please call Krysten at: 905-385-3733 for more details on Hall Rentals. For weekly activities check our Facebook page.
HALL RENTAL - Hamilton Horseshoe Club
You can rent our facility for Birthday Parties, Stag & Does, Parties, etc. For a reasonable rate. Our capacity is 99 people. For more information call: 905-561-4344
Saturday Nights Cornhole At The Hamilton Horseshoe Club
Saturday nights at 7:00 pm. Drop-ins welcome. Cost is $10, Plus Airmail, 50/50, and Pile it On. To register go through Scoreholio or Contact Bonnieat at: 905-962-2373. Great friendly competition.
Progressive Euchre at Hamilton Horseshoe Club
Held every second Friday at 7:00 pm at 170 Brockley Dr. Cost is $7.00 with prizes for Ladies High, Low and Lone Hands, plus 50/50. For more information call: 905-561-4344
The Clubroom At The R.C.L. Branch 163
We are happy to announce that the clubroom will be open Wednesdays from 12-4 pm and 6-10:30 pm. in addition to our regular weekly hours. 435 Limeridge Rd E. For more details: 905-385-3733