Waterdown Museum of Hope

06/02/2026

A great Spotlight article in today’s issue of Flamborough Today highlighting our upcoming Museum opening, Red Friday, exciting new partnerships, and much more! Thank you FlamboroughToday for helping share our story. We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back this week!

06/01/2026

The Waterdown Museum of Hope opens this Thursday with new student-curated displays that bring history to life in a powerful and personal way.

Discover stories shaped by student research, community connections, and local voices.

Join us for Opening Night:
📅 Thursday, June 4
🕓 4:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Waterdown Legion Br. 551

Our students are looking forward to welcoming the community!

06/01/2026

Red Friday Entertainment: Mike Hubley

We’re proud to welcome Mike Hubley , who has been entertaining local audiences for more than a decade, to this year’s Red Friday Celebration!

Mike’s performances feature a unique mix of classic and contemporary country, along with a lively dose of Rock ’n Roll oldies, creating an atmosphere that connects with music lovers of all ages.

You may already know Mike from the popular Waterdown Legion Fish Fry nights, where he brings energy and great music every third Friday of the month.

Join us on Red Friday to enjoy Mike’s live performance as we come together to thank our Veterans, Military Members, and First Responders. 🇨🇦

📍 Waterdown Legion Branch 551
🗓 Friday, June 5 | 4–7 PM
Everyone welcome!

🎧 Learn more about Mike at www.kountryfrydmusic.ca

05/31/2026

Red Friday Entertainment: Ty Baynton

We’re excited to welcome Waterdown’s own Ty Baynton to this year’s Red Friday Celebration!

A true “Canadian Country Boy,” Ty brings powerful, stadium-sized vocals and a sound shaped by influences like country greats and classic rock icons. From picking up his grandfather’s guitar at 14 to performing live shows and sharing the stage with major artists, Ty is no stranger to delivering an unforgettable performance. Learn more about Ty at https://www.tybaynton.com

Join us for an afternoon of live music as we come together to honour our Veterans, Military Members, and First Responders. 🇨🇦

📍 Waterdown Legion Branch 551
🗓 Friday, June 5 | 4–7 PM

Everyone welcome!

05/31/2026

It was a great start to our Museum Summer Series yesterday during . Over 100 visitors came by to view the displays!

Our sincere thanks to these organizations that came out and put together a display for the community:

• Guelph Museums
• Flamborough Archives & Heritage Society
• Hamilton Civic Museums
• Hamilton Police Historical Society & Museum
• Crime Stoppers Hamilton
• The Alliance of Applied Military History Museums

Our next date is Saturday, June 27th!

05/31/2026

Promoting Red Friday at today with the A free event for the community next Friday at the Waterdown Legion from 4-7 pm.

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

Getting ready for Red Friday! Join us June 5 from 4-7 pm for displays, music, kids activities, food and refreshments and more!

05/28/2026

The Waterdown Legion Br. 551 invites the community to a special Red Friday Celebration. A free outdoor event to thank our Veterans, Military Members, and First Responders.

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
⏰ 4:00 – 7:00 pm
📍 79 Hamilton Street N., Waterdown (event takes place in the parking lot)

Everyone is welcome!

Join us for an afternoon of community and appreciation featuring:
• Food and refreshments
• Live entertainment
• Activities for kids
• Exhibits celebrating Canada’s military and community service
• Military and First Responder vehicles on display

🎖️ Ceremonies begin at 5:00 pm

Wear red to show your support and appreciation for those who serve.

Coinciding with RED Friday, the museum will be open to visitors from 4 pm to 8 pm. Student docents from Waterdown District High School will present new exhibits and share powerful stories of remembrance, service, and hope.

05/26/2026

Our Museum Summer Series returns this weekend featuring guest displays from local museums and organizations during Waterdown Farmers' Market from 9 am to 12 pm.

Participating museums and organizations on Saturday include:
• Guelph Museums
• Flamborough Archives & Heritage Society
• Hamilton Civic Museums
• Hamilton Police Historical Society & Museum
• Crimestoppers Hamilton

Come inside for a visit and celebrate community, remembrance, and local history.