UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
APR 01 - JUL 04
APR 01 - JUL 04

TCAG's 50/50 Community Programming Fundraiser
Online through the Thorold Community Activities Group
Help the Thorold Community Activities Group supporting community programming in Niagara and make an impact in your community!
Full DetailsMAY 08
MAY 08

CMHA Niagara's Wellness for All Paddle Party Fundraiser
The Ovation Ballroom, 1311 Egerter Road, Thorold
14th Annual Wellness for All Fundraiser & Paddle Party in support of Canadian Mental Health Association, Niagara. Celebrate Mental Health Week on Thursday, May 8 at The Ovation Ball Room, 1311 Egerter Road, Thorold, from 5:30 pm - 9 pm for fun, food, international speaker, psychotherapist, and author Julie Christiansen, followed by a fast-paced "Paddle Party" fundraiser (a cross between an auction and raffle) where a $4 bid per round gets you a chance to win one of over 50 fabulous prize packages. Proceeds help deliver critical mental health and addiction services to Niagara residents. Tickets on sale now, $30 each (includes crudite, dip, rice balls, vegetarian flatbread pizza, dessert station, coffee/tea). Call 905-641-5222 Ext. 2644 for more information.
Full DetailsMAY 09 - MAY 11
MAY 09 - MAY 11

Pelham Art Festival
Meridian Community Centre, Meridian Way, Fonthill, ON, Canada
We are back with a full show and delighted to have you join us in person May 9 - 11, 2025 on Mother’s Day weekend for the 38th Pelham Art Festival In-Person at the Meridian Community Centre in Fonthill, Ontario. A concurrent Online festival will be held May 1 - 31, 2025.
On Opening Night, Friday May 9, 2024, from 7-10pm, over 80 juried artists and juried youth artists will show their work and offer a wide range of beautiful original fine art for you to purchase. The Arena will be transformed into an art gallery for you to wander through, while enjoying live music. Enjoy included hors d’oeuvres and purchase a glass of wine while shopping and meet people in your community while enjoying a special ambience.
On Saturday, May 10 from 10-5pm and Sunday, May 11, from 10am-4:30 pm, artists continue to show and sell their work and will be ready to interact with you. Families enjoy an art-related Scavenger Hunt with their children, introducing them to art. Try your hand at painting a small square for a Community Art Project which should be completed by the end of the show. Enjoy live music and watch artists as they work in their booths. Delicious lunches and snacks are also available for purchase.
Friday May 9 | 7pm to 10pm Opening Night – $15
Saturday May 10 | 10am to 5pm – $7
Sunday May 11 Mother's Day | 10am to 4:30pm – $7
Weekend Pass – $20
***Children 12 and under FREE***
Full DetailsMAY 16
MAY 16

BPW NIAGARA FALLS Designer Bag BINGO
Club Heidelberg, 569 Lake Street, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
The Business & Professional Women of Niagara Falls (BPW Niagara Falls), part of an international non-profit advocating for women's equality, is seeking sponsorships for their upcoming Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser on May 16th, 2025. Sponsorship tiers range from $500 to $5,000, with sponsors receiving prominent exposure through various media and marketing channels.
Proceeds from the event will support Community Crew, a local organization that provides over 16,000 nutritious school lunches monthly to children in need across the Niagara Region. The goal is to ensure no child goes hungry, helping them focus on education and succeed. Last year’s event raised $10,000.
BPW Niagara Falls invites local businesses to help make a lasting impact on the community by supporting children's health and education.
Full DetailsMAY 29 - JUN 01
MAY 29 - JUN 01

Chippawa Lions Carnival
3970 Welland Street, Chippawa Lions Park
Full DetailsMAY 31
MAY 31

Rankins Open Their Stable Doors for Annual Standardbred Horse Farm Open House
Standardbred breeding farm
Beth and Tom Rankin are hosting their annual Open House at their Standardbred breeding farm on Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event, now in its third year, features a behind-the-scenes look at their horses, including 10 broodmares and their new foals. Guests can enjoy watching the foals play, take photos, and learn about the Standardbred breed. The Rankins also sponsor two youth contests through the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance: the Youth Literary Derby (Grades 3-8) and the Youth Art Derby (Grades 3-12). The event will also include a "Name the Foal" contest with a $100 cash prize for the chosen name. The Rankins have been breeding Standardbreds since 1990, and over 500 visitors attended in previous years. To attend, registration is required by May 28. For more details on the contests and event registration, visit the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance website or call Rankin Construction.
Full DetailsJUN 06
JUN 06

The Road Hammers, Ryan Langdon & The Mandevilles at Niagara Ex
Niagara Regional Exhibition - 1100 Niagara Street, Welland ON
Friday night at the Niagara Regional Exhibition. We are going to rock the fairgrounds! Load the trailers and pack the campers. Dry Camping available!
Get Your Tickets Now at: www.niagaraex.com
Full DetailsJUN 07
JUN 07

Come Try Rowing Day at South Niagara Rowing Club
270 Colborne Street, Welland ON
Come try rowing for free on June 7th. 3 sessions to choose from. Ages 11 to adult. Visit http://www.rowsnrc.ca to register
Full DetailsJUN 14
JUN 14

Vince Neil & Stephen Pearcy
OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
Full DetailsMAY 08
MAY 08

McHappy Day at Brock McDonalds
McDonald's, John Macdonell Street, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Full DetailsMAY 08
MAY 08

Every Bowl Full
These funds will help support CCWN's emergency hunger relief and housing stability programs for the clients we serve in Lincoln.
Full DetailsMAY 08
MAY 08

Live Incorporated Presents Chilliwack
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Saint Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Rising out of the ashes of psychedelia in 1969, Canada’s legendary Chilliwack released 12 albums over a 15 year period producing numerous Canadian and international hits including “Lonesome Mary”, “Fly At Night”, & “California Girl” in the 70’s; and “My Girl (gone gone gone)”, “Whatcha Gonna Do” in the 80’s. All this work led to fifteen gold and platinum certifications, a host of awards, high profile TV appearances and coliseum concert tours. Chilliwack’s reputation for consistently powerful shows continue, and with the live CD THERE AND BACK still winning over new fans and delighting long time ones, Bill Henderson and the band are rocking like never before. Hearing the revitalized Chilliwack of today is like hearing those songs for the first time… all over again.
Tickets Starting at $69
Full DetailsMAY 10
MAY 10

Niagara Walk & Roll for Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Lakeside Park, Lakeport Road, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
More than a fundraiser, it is a fully accessible community event and a change to come together to support the neuromuscular community, and help provide critical funds for Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s life-changing programs and services.
Full DetailsMAY 10
MAY 10

Niagara Dog Rescue Mother's Day BBQ Bake Sale &Penny Sale& Adoption Event
Zehrs Geneva, 285 Geneva St, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
A big thank you to Zehrs Fairview Mall Geneva St St Catharines for Hosting this event again. Please come out and support our Rescue and our Dogs! Celebrate our 10 years and come meet some doggies have lunch and come by and say hi.
Full DetailsMAY 17
MAY 17

Victoria Day Celebrations
Welland Sports Complex, Quaker Road, Welland, ON, Canada
Victoria Day at the Pond presented by the North Welland BIA. Join the Welland Jackfish, North Welland BIA, and the City of Welland for some Victoria Day fun! Fun begins at 4pm with Live music, Food vendors, Activities include mini golf, axe throwing, pitching tunnel, and balloon twisting. Post-game Fireworks can be viewed from Diamond C1 at the Welland Sports Complex following the game. Fireworks presented by the City of Welland.
Full DetailsMAY 24
MAY 24

Niagara 'Bike to Beat Myeloma' Ride
Meridian Community Centre, Meridian Way, Fonthill, ON, Canada
This cycling event supports Myeloma Canada and its ability to support patients with this incurable blood cancer. The ride is a short 30km. or a longer 70 km. ride through the short hills in Pelham. The ride begins and ends at the Meridian Centre in Fonthill with a raffle table and pizza lunch. ncurable blood cancer and their caregivers with advocacy , awareness , and programs.
Full DetailsJUN 01
JUN 01

Dire Straits Legacy at Avalon Theatre at Fallsview Casino
Avalon Theatre at Fallsview Casino
Full DetailsJUN 03 - JUN 08
JUN 03 - JUN 08

Birchway Book Riot
Gale Centre Arena, 5152 Thorold Stone Rd, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
Canada’s best and biggest used book sale returns to the Gale Centre June 3-8! Choose from thousands of fiction and non-fiction titles, puzzles, games, vintage books, children's books, music, rare books and more! Most titles are only $3!!! All proceeds support the life-changing services of Birchway Niagara and will light the way to a safer future for members of your community impacted by abuse. For more information (including our daily specials), visit our event page at http://www.birchway.ca/bookriot.
Full DetailsJUN 07
JUN 07

Kid's Ultimate Challenge 2025
Burgoyne Woods, Edgedale Road, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Join us on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Burgoyne Woods for the 13th edition of the Niagara Health Foundation's Kids Ultimate Challenge supporting the Children's Health Unit at Niagara Health. Bring your family and be part of a thrilling experience alongside hundreds of others. Modelled after the widely-loved mud run races, this event is tailored for children aged 4 to 12. It promises to challenge their endurance, stamina, strength, and agility, all while fostering teamwork and community spirit! With 12 obstacles to conquer, participants will get their heart rate up and adrenaline pumping as they climb over "Hay Mountain", crawl under netting and swing over mud pits to complete this exciting and fun filled obstacle course. Finally, the challengers will finish the course by running through a blast of cold water! Parents, grandparents, friends and family are invited to come along and cheer on their little challengers. The event will also feature a Fun Zone with games and activities, food, vendors and our famous "Teddy Bear Clinic" where their favourite stuffy can get a check up from the Children's Health Unit team at Niagara Health- there is fun for the whole family!
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