A dozen things to do around Hamilton this weekend

September weekends are for football, family and fall events.

You still need sunscreen - Environment Canada is calling for mostly sunny skies, with daytime highs just over 25 C.

Wrap yourself around a dozen things to do around Hamilton.

Jacob Moon concert

Pop and folk singer-songwriter Jacob Moon is live on stage Friday at St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Charlton Ave. W. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. concert. Tickets are $25 at the door.

Fall fairs

Get all your fall feels at one or all three fairs and festivals this weekend.

Fergus Fall Fair - fair hours are Friday from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fairgrounds are at Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave., Fergus. fergusfallfair.ca

Binbrook Fall Fair - demolition derby runs Friday at 7 p.m. The 169th Binbrook Fall Fair hours are Friday from 4 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $15 on Friday and Saturday, $10 on Sunday for family and agriculture day. Parking is free at the fairgrounds located at 2600 Regional Rd. 56, Binbrook, but walk-ins are encouraged. binbrookagriculturalsociety.org

St. George Apple Festival - the apple festival includes bake sales and showcases of over 120 vendors, local farmers, a street dance, local artisans, and unique shops on Main Street. St. George is located on Highway 5, west of Flamborough. stgeorgeapplefest.com

Pick your own

PYO apples. Be sure to check out Jeremy Kemeny's article Glory days of pick your own at Hamilton-area farms and orchards for hours and produce ripe for the picking.

Oktoberfest

Hamilton's Germania Club is hosting their annual Steel City Oktoberfest Saturday from 3 p.m. to midnight. Tapping of the Keg is scheduled around 6 p.m. Family friendly activities run from 3 to 6 p.m. German food, Miss Oktoberfest Contest and live music. Enjoy Munich in Hamilton at the Germania Club, 863 King St. E. germaniaclub.ca

Eclectic Local

This free music series continues Saturday on The Gasworks Outdoor Stage, 141 Park St. N., from 5 to 6 p.m. Featured this Saturday is Duo Gelato - award-winning multi-instrumentalists from Quartetto Gelato featuring dazzling artistry and irresistible humour.

Auchmar tours

Residents can tour Hamilton's Auchmar Estate on Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1 and 15. Hamilton Civic Museums is offering this rare opportunity to join a guided tour of what is considered to be the last surviving country estate on Hamilton Mountain, 88 Fennell Ave. W. Built for the Honourable Isaac Buchanan, a local Scotsman, entrepreneur, politician and civic leader in 19th century Canada.

• Pre-registration is required. Admission is by donation, with proceeds going to the United Way of Hamilton. Book your visit now at hamilton.ca/museumevents.

BPL 150

The Burlington Public Library sesquicentennial bash is at Central Library, 2331 New St., on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Come for the live music, games, treats and more. Formal remarks at 11 a.m.

Charity/awareness events

Our hearts burst every September with multiple charity fundraisers, walks and awareness events. Here are a few this weekend.

Strides for the General, Saturday, 8 a.m., at Bayfront Park, 200 Harbour Front Dr. A 5K run/walk in support of Hamilton General Hospital Foundation. More information at hamiltonhealth.ca.

The 42nd annual community Terry Fox Runs are back in person on Sunday. Go early to register if you haven't already, and remember there is no cost to participate with donations accepted online and at the events. See all 10 Hamilton area events on thespec.com.

Street fests

Hamilton's communities offer fun and festive street events, including these ones you won't want to miss this weekend.

• AppleFest along King Street in downtown Stoney Creek is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Sundays Unlocked featuring on-street entertainment and Workshop Zone on Hamilton's Locke Street is Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Locke Street is closed to traffic from Hunter to Herkimer between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

• Westdale LIVE continues weekends until Oct. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Walking tours

Hamilton's Stories in the Stones, a free two-hour walking tour at Hamilton Cemetery, 777 York Blvd., runs most Saturdays. Join Robin McKee at 11 a.m. at the gatehouse. This week is Disasters Tour. hamiltonhistory.ca.

Join Bill King Sunday for a free 90-minute walking tour of downtown Hamilton. This weekend, Hamilton's Castles is featured. Meet at King and John streets at 10 a.m.

Poutine Feast

The family friendly Welland Poutine Feast runs daily until Sunday and admission is free. It's all about the curds, says the world's largest touring poutine festival. If you don't get your fill this weekend, you can enjoy Canada's trademark dish in Hamilton Oct. 13 and 14. Welland's feast is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., but only until 6 on Sunday. poutinefeast.com

Game day

Saturday is game day for your Ticats. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are in town for a 4 p.m. kickoff at Tim Hortons Field. ticats.ca

Need to know

The RBG Pumpkin Trail member presale starts Thursday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. This event - Oct. 21 to 23 and 28 to 31 - fills up fast so don't delay. Current members need their member code to access registration. rbg.ca

Jennifer Moore is an editorial assistant at The Spectator. jmoore@thespec.com