Silver Lake Market in Port Dover is a weekly farmers’ market that brings local vendors and producers together every Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at 320 St. Patrick Street, beside Silver Lake. The market features a diverse selection of offerings from long-standing and seasonal vendors. Shoppers can find fresh baked goods, meats, eggs, cheese, smoked trout, fruit, vegetables, prepared foods, kettle corn, jams, craft beer and more, all from small local businesses. There’s a cozy spot called Walt’s Place Kitchen where visitors can enjoy a fresh breakfast or lunch along with a hot cup of coffee or tea while browsing the stalls. The market’s mix of quality food and friendly atmosphere makes it a popular Saturday destination for both residents and visitors alike. Free parking is convenient, and the market’s location near Silver Lake adds to the relaxed weekend vibe. It is a place where community and commerce meet, with vendors showcasing products that reflect the region’s agricultural roots and artisanship. Whether stopping in for fresh produce, specialty foods, or a leisurely morning meal, Silver Lake Market offers a welcoming environment for people to connect with local growers and makers.

Every Saturday is Market Day. 8:00am-1:00pm
Port Dover Lions Silver Lake Market, 320 St Patrick St
All our vendors are Local small business’s
Hank Dekoning Limited, meats
Europa for bakery and chicken, pizzas
TnT Treats, baked goods, popcorn
My Pantree Catering by Marianne Pankhurst premade meals
Red Barn Brewery
Fiedler’s Delicatessen
Down to Earth fruit and veg
JD Microgreens
Chanoki Farm and Port Dover Flower Corner, fresh cut flowers etc.
Rob’s No-Spray Veggies and Plants
And more…….
Lions Walt’s Place Kitchen, home of the $5 breakfast sandwich. Until 11:30am

Spring Discovery Days Programming

Saturday, March 14: Hamilton Naturalist Club - Learn about Hamilton's local plants and animals with the Hamilton Naturalists' Club through fun, hands-on activities for all ages. Visit the booth to try the "Would This Help Wildlife?" habitat sorting game, "Design a Pollinator Paradise" to share with your friends and test your knowledge with interactive trivia, all while discovering simple ways to support biodiversity in your own backyard!

Sunday, March 15: Green Venture - Additional details coming soon.

Monday, March 16: Hamilton Water - Children and parents will explore how toilets and sewers work in Hamilton while learning about the 3Ps — pee, poo and toilet paper — the only things that should be flushed! Through a fun, hands-on activity, families will discover how flushing wipes and other garbage can clog pipes, cause sewer backups and harm local waterways.

Tuesday, March 17: Hamilton Waste Management - The Waste Management team will be on site to answer your questions and share educational materials on how to properly sort waste in your household. Stop by to play fun games and win prizes while you learn.
Wednesday, March 18: Hamilton Forestry - Visit the Forestry Edition of Discovery days! Young explorers can dig into the wonders of trees through hands-on activities and outdoor adventures. Participate in a guided tree walk, interactive invasive species game or sensory seed activity. Visitors can even create their own pollinator seed bomb or take home a seedling. Connect with nature while learning how trees grow and thrive.

Thursday, March 19: Hamilton Forestry - Forestry will be teaching the value of trees, proper potting techniques and planting instructions. There will be a crane truck and stumper, the operator will demonstrate crane operation and describe how the stumper grinds stumps, they will also have a log for participants to guess how old the tree is.

Friday, March 20: Hamilton Traffic - Traffic Signal specialists and Roadway Safety representatives will be on site to provide engaging, hands-on educational experiences focused on transportation infrastructure. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about traffic signs, signals, pavement markings and important roadway safety initiatives designed to keep our communities safe and connected.

Saturday, March 21 The Children’s Garden Project - Visit The Children’s Garden Project Canada Activation Centre featuring Let’s Get Growing Series and Paper Botanicals. Families can plant seeds, learn propagation basics and jump into hands-on gardening fun while exploring simple, kid-friendly lessons in environmental stewardship and how tiny seeds grow into thriving gardens.

Saturday, March 21: Hamilton Dundurn - Budding Scientists, Grow Your Own Berry Bush! Dive into the science of Spring while bringing dormant branches to life! Participants will explore buds and baby leaves with a variety of sprouting fruit trees and bushes from Dundurn’s Historic Kitchen Garden. Learn about how to create a whole new berry patch from just a little piece of wood. Participants will take home a red currant cutting to root up and care for.

Sunday, March 22: Hamilton Civic Museums - Explore children's pastimes of yesteryear and make connections between the past and present with fun and educational hands-on activities! Learn about old tools used on the farm and in the home for the past 200 years, then get creative at our crafting table.

Shop local vendors with fantastic handmade gifts. Enjoy door prizes and free parking and admission! The Easter Bunny will make an appearance from 12 to 1! 

The Hamilton Craft Market – Saturday, March 21st! - 10 AM – 3 PM at Hungarian Hall-521 West 5th St., Hamilton (South of Mohawk Rd)

Join us for a day full of creativity, community spirit, and local talent at the Hamilton Craft Market! This is a cash-only event, so get ready to discover something special. FREE admission & door prize ballot — A Penny Sale, Door Prizes and so much more!
Give Back to the Community - We’re proud to be hosting a food drive in support of the Neighbour 2 Neighbour Food Bank. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate — collection bins will be available at the front entrance. Your contribution will help local families in need.
Shop Local & Handmade - Explore more than 30 amazing vendors, offering a beautiful selection of handmade and artisan goods, including: Home Decor, Sweet treats & baked goodies, Woodwork & ceramics, All-natural soaps & candles, Original artworks and Timeless handcrafted jewelry. Every item is made with heart by local creators — perfect for a thoughtful gift or treat for yourself. Come out, shop small, enjoy the atmosphere, and help us spread kindness across the Hamilton community. We can’t wait to share our talents with you!

Spring Fling Craft Show 
Celebrate the season with a fun, feel-good day of shopping local and welcoming spring!

 Saturday, March 21
 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
 479 Upper Paradise Road, Hamilton

 25 local artisans featuring handmade, spring- and Easter-inspired goods
 Free admission
 Free parking

Come browse, shop small, and enjoy a lovely spring day out with the community.
We can’t wait to see you there! 

This free drop-in program is open to all skaters, general arena rules apply. Wearing a CSA-approved helmet is strongly recommended. For safety reasons please skate with the flow of other skaters. The use of skating aids is not permitted for this program. No registration required.

Join the Cayuga Legion for Card Bingo every Saturday! $20 for the full session. 

The Hamilton Police Service is inviting you to the COOLEST fundraising event of the year! Put on your best team outfit / team costume, plunge into the icy waters, show off your bravery, and help raise crucial funds for an amazing cause - Special Olympics Ontario! Dive in with your friends, challenge your coworkers, or even organize a company-wide team to make giant splash! 

This year we are expanding our prize packages for Best Costume and for Most Funds Raised!!

The C.Y.O is hosting our event at their beautiful and renowned Marydale Park. The C.Y.O is a non-profit in Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe that has empowered youth through sports, summer camps, and outdoor programs for nearly 70 years, ensuring all children - including those with special needs and financial hardships - can play. The fully wheelchair accessible 35-acre park has been made available for our event for the second year in a row!
This year, we hope to CRUSH our goal of $25,000! Don't forget, every dollar you raise will benefit more than 23,000 participants of Special Olympics across the province of Ontario, and many in the great City of Hamilton!! 

Located on the private 35-acre park will be: changing rooms, fully accessible washrooms, warming stations, large pavilion, warm drinks and food, vendors, and prizes!!

Our message this year remains the same: The City of Hamilton Supports Special Olympics!

Let's come together and show our community that we support them. First responders and community members, we challenge YOU!!