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Here's what's going on in Niagara over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Until March 16th: The Irish Harp Pub is bringing the 12 Days of Paddy's Giveaway! They've got prizes, like an outdoor smoker, an i...
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Upcoming Events
FEB 24 - MAR 18
FEB 24 - MAR 18

12 DAYS OF ST. PADDY’S GIVEAWAYS
The Irish Harp Pub, King Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada
The Irish Harp Pub is bringing you the 12 Days of Paddy’s Giveaway! We’ve got amazing prizes, like an outdoor smoker, an iPad, power tools, a home renovation voucher from Warren’s Mechanical, a two-night stay in our rooms above the Pub and more. And for the grand finale—a $4,000 trip to Ireland!
How to Enter:
Visit The Irish Harp Pub and enjoy a pint of Guinness, Harp, Smithwick’s, or Kilkenny
With each full pint, you’ll receive a ballot for entry (half pints are not eligible)
We begin drawing 1 name per day starting on March 5th
Submit your ballots until March 16th
The Draw and Event:
On Tuesday, March 18th, these 12 selected individuals will join us for an evening of celebration and live music where we will draw a name for each prize, finishing with the grand prize of the trip to Ireland.
With a 100% chance of winning a prize and a thrilling 1-in-12 shot at the Trip to Ireland, this is an event worthy of staying out a little later on a weeknight.
Why wait? Join us for a Guinness and let the St. Paddy’s Day festivities begin!
Full DetailsMAR 17
MAR 17

Brett Kissel- FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre- 250 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3M2
Full DetailsMAR 14
MAR 14

St. Paddy’s Shenanigans with The Figure Four
Merritton Community Centre
Join us for ST PADDY'S SHENANIGANS w The Figure Four, Jack van Ginger, The Danny Boys and DJ Tanner. Your $20 ticket supports kids in our community via the Niagara Peninsula Foundation for Children and includes your donation, guaranteed admission PLUS automatic entry to win an ULTIMATE IRISH BASKET OF LIQUID FUN!! Doors open at 7pm. Irish-ish music starts at 8ish! Limited tix available! Let the shenanigans commence! Hey brother…you can get them online here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/st-paddys-shenanigans-w-figure-fourjack-van-gingerdanny-boysdj-tanner-tickets-1224346877469
Full DetailsMAR 22
MAR 22

St. Catharines Collegiate Alumni Euchre Tournament Fund Raiser
Merritton Legion Branch # 138 2 Chestnut St. E, St. Catharines
Includes Penny Sale Table & 50/50 Draw
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