13 things to do around Hamilton this last weekend in February

We've got your weekend covered.

There's lots to keep Hamiltonians busy this weekend from free museum entrance, Coldest Night of the Year walk, a spring home show and more.

You can expect the snow to stay on the ground over the weekend with flurries forecast for Saturday and daytime highs just below zero both Saturday and Sunday.

Here are 13 things to do around Hamilton this last weekend in February.

Cops and coffee

Grab a Coffee with a Cop Friday from 12 to 2 p.m. at Afrolicious Restaurant, 46 James St. N. Stop by and speak to recruiters or have a question answered by an officer.

Free Try Lacrosse'

Hamilton Lacrosse Association is running another free Try Lacrosse" event for boys and girls ages three and up on Saturday. HLA alumni will answer parent questions regarding equipment etc., and give new players a tip or two. All participants must have a caged helmet. If you have gloves, bring them along. All participants must be preregistered, visit hamiltonlacrosse.com.

Coldest Night

The 10th annual Coldest Night of the Year family-friendly walks to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness are Saturday.

Walks around the Hamilton area include: Hamilton City Centre, 80 Bay St. N.; Hamilton Barton, 53 Birch Ave. (Powell Park); Waterdown, 200 Hamilton St. N.; Hamilton Mountain, 625 Concession St.; and Burlington, 662 Guelph Line.

Check-in starts at 4 p.m., with the walks beginning at 5 and a light meal served to participants at 6. cnoy.org

Ancaster home show

Get your style on this weekend at the Ancaster Lifestyle Spring Home Show. The show returns for its 41st instalment Friday to Sunday at the Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd. S. Show hours are Friday from 3 to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door and parking is free.

WinterTide

WinterTide continues at the Royal Botanical Gardens Rock Garden this weekend. Groove Quartet is featured Saturday. Tickets are available online. rbg.ca

Jewish Film Festival

The 2023 Hamilton Jewish Film Festival begins Sunday and runs until Tuesday at The Westdale, 1014 King St. W. Thought-provoking feature films and documentaries engage the broadest spectrum of the Jewish community and provide an opportunity for the greater Hamilton community to learn about Jewish culture, Israel and Jewish history.

The festival opens Sunday with a noon-hour reception followed by the 1 p.m. screening of More Than I Deserve" (Israel 2021), nominated for seven Israeli Academy Awards. Visit hamiltonjewishfederation.regfox.com/2023-hamilton-jewish-film-festival.

Jump around

The Ontario Rope Skipping Organization local jump rope open competition is Saturday and Sunday at Saltfleet District High School, 108 Highland Rd. W., Stoney Creek. Competition is open to all ages and skill levels, and will showcase the artistry and athleticism of this timeless playground favourite. Admission is free. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. For more information, contact Shannon Fox at 905-541-3405 or shannon@jumpsations.ca.

Bring Back the Magic

This annual fundraiser for Carol's Cupboard Hamilton Kosher Food Bank is Saturday at the Hamilton Jewish Family Services, 30 King St. E., Dundas. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., tickets start at $25, available at hamiltonjfs.ca. The online auction runs Feb. 20 to 25, and can be accessed at 32auctions.com/hjfs2023.

Book festival

Sharp Words book festival is Saturday at Bridgeworks, 200 Caroline St. N. near Barton Street West. Peruse through the nearly 30 different book vendors from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Don't miss the literary cabaret starting at 7 p.m. for an evening of live music where your favourite local authors will pick up the microphone ... not to read, but to sing. sharpwords.ca.

Chamber Music

Chamber Music Hamilton presents violinist and shoulder cellist Michael Schulte playing duos with Canadian classical guitarist Jeffrey McFadden on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King St. W. They play favourites for the combination by composers like Paganini and Piazzolla. Tickets at ticketscene.ca and at the door.

Hamilton museums free

In honour of Heritage Month, all six Hamilton Civic Museums are free this weekend. Pre-registration is recommended. hamilton.ca

Wavelength

Ellevator and Ombiigizi are feature performers Saturday at Collective Arts Brewing, 207 Burlington St. E. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are free and admission is open to all ages.

Game day

Hamilton Bulldogs have a double game weekend again at FirstOntario Centre. Saturday, 4 p.m., they take on Kingston and then on Sunday at 2 p.m. is Sudbury. hamiltonbulldogs.com

Looking ahead

Soupfest is Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Hamilton Convention Centre By Carmen's, 1 Summers Lane. Ticket are $20 for four bowls. livingrock.ca/soupfest

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