Brantford has a great brewing history, with local breweries operating as early as 1845. Brantford is quickly emerging as a go-to destination along the True Brew Path and is steadily growing with new unique breweries and tour companies opening every year. So, if you like craft beer, grab your friends, nominate a designated driver, and hit the road for a day of touring and tasting at some amazing craft breweries in the City of Brantford. Visit a Brewery Bell City Brewing Co. #9-51 Woodyatt Dr.,...

The Chili Willy Cook-Off is back for their 13th annual battle of the spoons event! Join us in Harmony Square (89 Dalhousie St.) in downtown Brantford on Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as local restaurants vie for the title of ‘Brantford’s Best Bowl of Chili.’ Tickets are $10 per person, which includes a voting pass, spoon and (NEW!) Chili Cook-Off ceramic mug for you to keep as a souvenir. Competing teams so far include Alice’s Mobile Restaurant...

World Nutella Day Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park St. Wednesday, February 5, 2020 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission: FREE Visit us at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre as we join other communities and groups around the world in celebration of World Nutella Day! Visitors can enjoy a ton of free fun family events and entertainment such as PAW PATROL meet and greet,  free pancakes with Nutella®, product giveaways, a free public skate and swim, a draw for a Nutella® gift b...

Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 16 and Monday, February 17 (Family Day) for Brantford’s 11th Annual Frosty Fest! Held each year in Harmony Square in Downtown Brantford over Family Day weekend, this winter carnival has turned into a well-loved tradition by both residents and visitors alike. Presented by Freedom House, the event runs Sunday and Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Frosty Fest is fun for all ages and offers something for everyone in your family to enjoy, ...

To complement the centennial season of Brantford’s treasured Sanderson Centre, the City is excited to announce the launch of our newest microsite – www.sandersoncentre.ca. The site features a streamlined and modern design that aims to make it easier for visitors to find information about upcoming shows and follows the launch of several microsites earlier this year. The site also features responsive web design allowing the fresh content to automatically reformat to fit the devic...

Don’t miss the Beckett Adult Leisure Centre’s special Friday series for $10 lunch and live music! Each month, the Beckett Centre, located at 219 Colborne Street, offers live music by local performers as well as a full lunch, including an entrée, side potato, vegetable, roll, dessert and coffee.  Limited seating is available for each event, so make sure to get your ticket(s) at the Beckett Adult Health Centre before they sell out. The registration deadline is the Wednesday...

On Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. we invite you to join us at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre as we join other communities and groups around the world in celebration of World Nutella® Day!  Visitors can enjoy a ton of free fun family events and entertainment such as PAW PATROL meet and greet, free pancakes with Nutella®, product giveaways, a free public skate and swim, a draw for a Nutella® gift bag, Cupcake Corner sponsored by Sweet Bakery, Nutty photo...