Things to Do in Hamilton This Weekend: September 18–20, 2026
It’s a packed September weekend in Hamilton — burgers filling Gage Park, Comic Con drawing the cosplay crowd, and Binbrook Fair bringing classic fall-fair energy just outside the city. Here’s what’s worth locking in for September 18–20.
Dig into Hamilton Burger Festival at Gage Park
Friday–Sunday, September 18–20 · 11 AM–10 PM · Gage Park · Festival admission per organizers
Three full days of burgers and local food in the heart of the city. Pace yourself, bring friends, and leave room for dessert — Gage Park turns into a patio of patties all weekend.
Spend a day at the Binbrook Fair
Friday–Sunday, September 18–20 · Binbrook · Fair admission per organizers
The 173rd annual fall fair is back with a demolition derby, rodeo, animal shows, farm vendors, a midway, and plenty of family-friendly fun. If you want that classic autumn fair feeling, this is the one.
Dive into Hamilton Comic Con
Saturday–Sunday, September 19–20 · Tickets required
Celebrity guests, artists, cosplay, autograph sessions, movie cars, and more — two days of pop culture for every kind of fan. Great rainy-day (or any-day) plan if street festivals aren’t your thing.
Stroll Locke Street for Sundays Unlocked
Sunday, September 20 · Locke Street Shopping District · Free street event
Vehicle-free Locke Street with live music, local vendors, food, and family-friendly activities. Pop into boutiques, cafés, and restaurants and see what the neighbourhood is serving this week.
Catch Vintage Wheels & Wings at the Warplane Museum
Sunday, September 20 · 9 AM · Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum · Event details via organizers
Hundreds of vintage vehicles and aircraft for car and aviation fans. It’s a unique fall event celebrating all things classic — arrive early if you want a good spot among the chrome and propellers.
Also Worth Knowing
- Fall Fest in October: 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.
- Dirty Soda Girls is open: Handcrafted dirty sodas at 854 King Street West — @dirtysodagirls.
- The Mule Tacos To Go: Quick-service gluten-friendly tacos now at 1050 King Street West in Westdale — themule.ca/tacos-to-go.
- Coming soon — Chuck’s Roadhouse: Slated to open September 24 at 94 Dundas St. E. in Waterdown — chucksroadhouse.com.
- Huntington Park Community Event: September 19–20 at 871 Upper Ottawa St.; admission by donation to Neighbour to Neighbour — Facebook event.
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That’s your weekend, Hamilton. Go enjoy it. 🔨
