Things to do in Hamilton for Easter long weekend
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As the long weekend starts hopping along, the city is full of events for Easter and some in honour of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr.
Here's the local weather forecast and a list of events set for the next few days.
Environment Canada's weather station at the Hamilton airport says Friday will be somewhat cloudy and feel like - 7 C in the morning with the wind chill before warming up to a high of 7 C. The night will have clear skies and a low of - 2 C.
Saturday will be cloudy with a high of 8 C. At night there will be a 40 per cent chance of showers and low of 2 C.
Easter Sunday will have a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 9 C. The night will be cloudy with a low of 1 C.
Monday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 6 C. The night will be cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers, and a low of 3 C.
The Islamic School of Hamilton is hosting a free Eid Al-Fitr Bazaar on Saturday from 1 p.m. to midnight at its location on Stone Church Road. The bazaar will feature clothing, accessories, decor, dates, arts, and more, in honour of the celebration that marks the end of Ramadan on April 9.
In honour of the Hindu festival, Desi Association Hamilton and Beardboy are throwing a Holi party on Friday at The Underground. The Catharine Street North club will open its doors at 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
YoungeMalang will also host a Holi celebration on Saturday at Club 33 on Bowen Street. The event runs from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets range from $17 to $22.
There are several Easter egg hunts happening throughout the city this weekend.
The Mahoney Minor Baseball association has an egg hunt at Mahoney Park on Barton Street East from 11 a.m., to noon.
Southcote 53 Tap and Grill is hosting an egg hunt and brunch on Saturday morning. The restaurant on Garner Road East says the event runs from 10 to noon. Breakfast for kids includes pancakes or an egg with bacon and toast. It's $19.20 per child, including HST and a tip, but it is free for adults.
The Waterdown District Lions Club is hosting egg hunts for different age groups, starting at 10 a.m, at Memorial Park on Hamilton Street North. They say food donations are also welcome and will go to Food With Grace and the Flamborough Food Bank.
National Service Dogs' will be at Joe Sams Park on Centre Road to host a Friday morning egg hunt. Registration opens at 10 a.m. It costs $25 in advance and $30 on the day. The hunt begins at 11.
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