Things to Do in Hamilton This Weekend: September 11–13, 2026
Supercrawl weekend is here, Hamilton — live music and art pouring through the downtown core from Friday through Sunday, with monster trucks at TD Coliseum and plenty of new spots to fuel the crawl. Here’s what’s worth locking in for September 11–13.
Wander Supercrawl through the downtown core
Friday–Sunday, September 11–13 · Downtown Hamilton · Free street festival
Hamilton’s iconic arts and music festival takes over the streets again. Expect live music, art installations, and the kind of neighbourhood energy that only happens once a year. Give yourself time to wander — the best finds are usually between the stages.
Catch Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live: Glow-N-Fire
Saturday–Sunday, September 12–13 · TD Coliseum · Tickets required
Need a family-friendly counterpoint to the street festival? Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live: Glow-N-Fire rolls into TD Coliseum for two days of loud, colourful mayhem. It’s the kind of show kids talk about for weeks — and adults secretly enjoy just as much.
Grab a bagel at Bagel N’ Brew Crew on James North
Opens Friday, September 11 · 318 James St. N. (Acapulco Alley) · Café
Perfect pre-crawl fuel: Montreal-style bagels and coffee land on James North just in time for Supercrawl weekend. Swing by for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up between sets — Acapulco Alley is right in the thick of it.
Cheer on Forge FC vs. Atlético Ottawa
Saturday, September 12 at 7:00 PM · Hamilton Stadium · Tickets required
Saturday night belongs to Hamilton’s own. Forge FC hosts Atlético Ottawa at Hamilton Stadium — a night game with local pride on the line. Solid plan if you want a break from the street crowds without leaving the city.
Take a Dundas Ghost Walk after dark
Saturday, September 12 · 8:30–10:00 PM · Dundas · Tickets via listing
When the downtown volume gets high, head west. Dundas Ghost Walks digs into the dark and mysterious side of the Town of Dundas — murder tales, ghosts, and local lore after dark. A spooky, walkable nightcap.
Also Worth Knowing
- Fall Fest is coming: Only In Hamilton is hosting a Fall Fest with Street Eats at Lime Ridge Mall every weekend of October — craft vendors can learn more here.
- Good Nerd on James North: A new art gallery and wine bar at 138 James St. N. launches during Supercrawl with a Lewis Mallard exhibition — goodnerdgallery.com.
- Locke Cycle & Social House is open: Bike repair, café, and hangout at 202 Locke Street South in the former Democracy space — lockecycle.ca.
- Advance Karate grand opening: Advance Combative Theories celebrates its new location Saturday at 1 PM — details on Facebook.
- Coming soon — Side Bar: Coffee by day, cocktails by night planned for 13 Augusta Street — read more on Urbanicity.
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That’s your weekend, Hamilton. Go enjoy it. 🔨
