The event is meant to kick off the weekend in Hamilton a day early and draw people to the city’s core with live music, food and retail deals after they clock off work for the day.
The first Alive After 5 was held in 2015 and the crowds have grown ever since, organizers said.
Each month's Alive After 5 features a theme. Today's is "Once Upon A Time."
There will be a story time and other activities for children, The Lane Libraries bookmobile, a scavenger hunt, costume contest, and lots of specials from downtown Hamilton businesses.
Children’s books to be donated to Highland Elementary School’s #HighlandREADS initiative will also be collected during the event.
So dress as your favorite book character and head downtown — there’s plenty of free parking for Alive After 5.
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