Somehow, it's August.

It may feel like summer is slipping away but there are still plenty of activities in the city to help you make the most of the season.

Here's some of what's on the go this August long weekend.

Marking Emancipation Day

At Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum, the City of Hamilton will mark Emancipation Day — honouring the abolition of slavery across the British Empire. The event will take place by the Griffin House National Historic Site Friday afternoon.

Festival of Friends

The annual free live music festival Festival of Friends runs Friday through Sunday in Gage Park, rain or shine.

Headliners include Sister Sledge, the group best known for dance anthem U.S. hip hop group Sugarhill Gang, known for their 1979 track, , Juno-winning singer-songwriter Dan Mangan

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