Catch a ride on a miniature train, operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers! Various model engines will be running on the miniature railroad track at the museum. Make sure to head to the Pumphouse to learn about Hamilton’s steam-powered Waterworks, built in 1859. 

FREE event. Museum admission by donation. Donations can be made by cash or credit card at the museum admission desk. 

Witness the re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek June 6, 1813, a significant turning point in the War of 1812. Bring the whole family for period games, food, demonstrations, historical music and fireworks. Visit the merchants and military encampment and discover traditional pastimes. The event features Indigenous programming including a narrated ‘Great Peace Game’ of Haudenosaunee Lacrosse on the Battlefield prior to each Battle Re-enactment on Saturday, June 3. After the game, the young men will be joined by Haudenosaunee singers and dancers who will share Gada:tro (Standing Quiver Dance), and the Smoke Dance with audience participation. Free admission.

Battle Re-enactments:

• Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 3:30 & 8:30 pm
• Sunday,  June 8, 2025 - 2 pm

Fireworks (weather permitting) will take place after the Saturday evening battle

For more information about the annual Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek, visit https://www.hamilton.ca/things-do/hamilton-civic-museums/battlefield-house-museum-park-national-historic-site/re-enactment

Witness the re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek June 6, 1813, a significant turning point in the War of 1812. Bring the whole family for period games, food, demonstrations, historical music and fireworks. Visit the merchants and military encampment and discover traditional pastimes. The event features Indigenous programming including a narrated ‘Great Peace Game’ of Haudenosaunee Lacrosse on the Battlefield prior to each Battle Re-enactment on Saturday, June 3. After the game, the young men will be joined by Haudenosaunee singers and dancers who will share Gada:tro (Standing Quiver Dance), and the Smoke Dance with audience participation. Free admission.

Battle Re-enactments:

• Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 3:30 & 8:30 pm
• Sunday,  June 8, 2025 - 2 pm

Fireworks (weather permitting) will take place after the Saturday evening battle

For more information about the annual Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek, visit https://www.hamilton.ca/things-do/hamilton-civic-museums/battlefield-house-museum-park-national-historic-site/re-enactment

Visit Dundurn Park for a fantastic fun-filled afternoon that promises enjoyment for all ages! Step into the history of Decoration Day which began in 1890 as a day to honour veterans and join us to commemorate this annual tradition with free family-friendly activities. Get up close to authentic military vehicles, meet soldiers dressed in period uniforms, explore captivating displays, partake in hands-on activities and enjoy historic presentations. Don't miss out on this afternoon of laughter, learning, and unforgettable experiences with a perfect blend of history and family fun!

Free event & admission to The Hamilton Military Museum. 

Regular admission rates apply to Dundurn Castle.

Catch a ride on a miniature train, operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers! Various model engines will be running on the miniature railroad track at the museum. Make sure to head to the Pumphouse to learn about Hamilton’s steam-powered Waterworks, built in 1859. 

FREE event. Museum admission by donation. Donations can be made by cash or credit card at the museum admission desk. 

The Steam Museum is pleased to welcome the Canadian Society for Contemporary Iron Arts (CSCIA) for a public Iron Pour! Artists will be on site forging pieces in a live furnace and demonstrating how to use scratch blocks to create works of art from cast iron. Visitors will be able to speak with artists, watch demonstrations, and purchase a scratch block to make their own iron designs on site (limited quantities available).

Enjoy this free event and free admission to the museum to view the amazing iron work of the 1859 Pumphouse engines and miniature train rides operated by volunteers from the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers club.

Furnace will be ready to pour iron at 2 pm. 

Train Rides will be running from 11am to 3pm.