Can you believe it’s already May? Time flies! The Spring market is in full swing, we’ve had our share of rain, and now the trees & flowers are starting to bloom. It’s time to get out and explore Burlington & Hamilton.

Here’s a list, by city, of what’s happening this month. Any other fun things going on? Please share in the comments so we can all enjoy!

Burlington Events

Burlington Made Craft Market @ Ron Joyce Centre
Sat, May 4th ~ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sakura Festival @ Art Gallery of Burlington
Sat, May 4th ~ 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Canada Netherlands Friendship Day 2019 @ Burlington City Hall
Sat, May 4th ~ 11:00 a.m.

Public Art Walk with Mayor Meed Ward & Play Campaign Launch @
City Hall – Civic Square
Mon, May 6th ~ 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Tea Meditation @ Royal Botanical Gardens
Wed, May 8th – Wed, June 26th (Registration required)

Lace Up for Love @ Spencer Smith Park
Sun, May 12th ~ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Mother’s Day Brunch @ Burlington Convention Centre
Sun, May 12th ~ 11:30 a.m.

Victorian Tea Party @ Bronte Creek Provincial Park
Sat, May 18th & Sun, May 19th

Escarpment Train Exhibit @ Royal Botanical Garden (Rock Garden)
Sat, May 18th – Mon, May 20th ~ 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Rotary Club of Burlington 48th Annual Lobsterfest @ Central Arena
Sat, May 25th ~ 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Hamilton Events

AGH Free Fridays @ Art Gallery of Hamilton
Fri, May 3rd ~ 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sew Hungry Restaurant & Food Truck Rally @ Ottawa St. (Hamilton)
Sat, May 4th ~ 11:00 a.m. – 8:00m p.m.

Veggie Fest Hamilton @ Ancaster Fairgrounds
Sat, May 4th ~ 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Downtown Hamilton Ghost Walk @ Royal Connaught Courtyard
Sat, May 4th ~ 8:30 p.m.

Risky Business 80s Night @ Casbah Lounge
Sat, May 4th ~ Doors open at 10:00 p.m.

Doors Open Ontario – Hamilton @ 54 sites throughout Hamilton
Sat, May 4th & Sun, May 5th ~ 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

All Hands on Deck @ HMSC Haida National Historic Site
Sat, May 4th & Sun, May 5th ~ 2:00 p.m.

A Motherlode of Mom-umental Shopping @ Canadian Serbian Community Centre
Sun, May 5th ~ 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Mothers Day Market @ Vine Street Market
Sat, May 11th ~ 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Hammer City Roller Derby @ Dave Andreychuk Arena
Sat, May 11th ~ 5:00 p.m.