📅 Events in the Niagara Region
+ Post an eventSep 16 Peter Saracino Alzheimer Golf Classic
The Peter Saracino Alzheimer Golf Classic isn’t just a day—it’s a swing for change! Join us at Rockway Vineyards Golf Course on September 16th in supporting the vibrant Niagara Region community, where we champion those living with dementia and their dedicated care partners. Tickets include: 18 holes of golf, including green fees and shared power cart Driving range BBQ Lunch and Buffet Dinner On course activities and contests Pre-dinner drink & wine with dinner Player Gift $50 Tax Receipt The
Sep 17 Speaker Series: Japanese Canadian Farm Labourers
Historian Stephanie Bangarth offers a lens into the challenging history of the forced farm labour of Japanese Canadians during the Second World War in southern Ontario. The Brown Homestead’s Sara Nixon will open the evening with a brief consideration of the Japanese Canadian farm labour experience in Niagara.
Sep 17 Puttin’ on the Show: The Niagara Agricultural Society 1890 – 1927
The final lecture for 2026 at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum brings an overlooked chapter of Niagara’s agricultural history into the spotlight. Puttin’ on the Show: The Niagara Agricultural Society 1890–1927 explores the story of a local organization whose records provide a fascinating window into a community undergoing profound change. In 2018, retired Penn State University English professor Tom Smith began transcribing the Niagara Agricultural Society’s handwritten Minutes. Over the next four
Sep 18 Community Webinar: Uncle Will – The Story of British Home Children
Join historian and genealogist Janet Hodgkins, UE, for a free community webinar exploring the history of British Home Children and the thousands of young people sent from Britain to Canada. Through a personal family story, Hodgkins will bring this important chapter of Canadian history to life and show how genealogy can help uncover the experiences of those who came before us. Friday, September 18, 2026 7–8 p.m. Online via Zoom Hosted by the Niagara Peninsula Branch of Ontario Ancestors and He
Sep 18 Port Colborne Farmers Market
Visit the Port Colborne Farmers Market every Friday from 7am-noon until October 30th. Over 40 vendors including farmers, food vendors, artisans, and crafters.
Sep 18 Jackson-Triggs Summer Concert Series
The Jackson-Triggs Concert Series is celebrating 25 years – and we want you to join in on the fun. Hosted at The Jackson-Triggs Amphitheatre, visitors are invited to enjoy great music and great wine – all proudly Canadian. What’s new this year? Discover anniversary features across the property—seasonal tasting flights, limited-release highlights, and unforgettable nights in our iconic amphitheatre under the Niagara sky. Where: The Jackson-Triggs Estate Amphitheatre | 2145 Niagara Stone Rd., N
Sep 19 Summer Saturdays
Discover our pastoral historic homestead with free family pop-up fun! Play lawn games. Create heritage-inspired crafts. Explore historic buildings. Learn through hands-on heritage demos and activities. Savour summer flavours. Drop-in for a bit, or stay the whole day! Summer Saturdays are open house-style events. Admission by donation. Open to all.
Sep 19 Jackson-Triggs Summer Concert Series
The Jackson-Triggs Concert Series is celebrating 25 years – and we want you to join in on the fun. Hosted at The Jackson-Triggs Amphitheatre, visitors are invited to enjoy great music and great wine – all proudly Canadian. What’s new this year? Discover anniversary features across the property—seasonal tasting flights, limited-release highlights, and unforgettable nights in our iconic amphitheatre under the Niagara sky. Where: The Jackson-Triggs Estate Amphitheatre | 2145 Niagara Stone Rd., N
Sep 20 Craving Change Mindful Eating Workshop Series
Mindful eating workshop for Niagara & online — learn why cravings happen and how to change your eating habits. A 3-week workshop series with a Niagara Registered Dietitian, open online across Ontario. Limited spots available! More info at www.nutritionbites.ca
Sep 20 Mabon Faire
Mabon Faire is a seasonal handmade market celebrating the arrival of autumn and the changing of the seasons. Join Coyote Bones Collective at Market Square in Downtown St. Catharines on Sunday, September 20 from 12–6 PM for an afternoon of shopping, community, and handmade goods. Browse a carefully curated lineup of local makers, artists, and small businesses offering unique handmade products, art, gifts, home goods, accessories, and more. Whether you’re looking for something special, supporting
Sep 21 Dementia Friendly Communities
Join us on World Alzheimer’s Day as we discuss what it means to be a Dementia Friendly Community. Together we’ll explore the common symptoms of dementia, dementia friendly communication/interaction strategies, and supportive environments for people living with dementia. Light refreshments provided Funded through New Horizons Grant Register by calling our office at 905-687-3914 or visit us online at www.alzheimerniagara.ca/publicforums
Sep 22 Crash Test Dummies
With one of the most recognizable voices in Canadian music history, alternative rock band Crash Test Dummies is a three-time Grammy-nominated and JUNO award-winning group that soared to the top of the worldwide charts in the early 1990s with hits “Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm” and “Superman’s Song”. Their cover of “The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead” was a highlight of the soundtrack to the blockbuster film, Dumb and Dumber, while simultaneously reaching #4 on the US Top 100 album charts. All of their release
Sep 24 Discover Rotary — Coffee, Conversation & Community
Curious about Rotary and what we do in our community? Join the Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore for a relaxed evening of coffee, refreshments and conversation. Meet some of the people behind local and international projects and discover the many ways Rotary brings people together to make a difference. Whether you’re interested in volunteering, meeting new people, getting more involved in the community, developing leadership skills, or simply learning more about Rotary, we’d love to meet
Sep 25 The Art of Ideas: Anecdotes from the Theatre
Join The Shaw for a morning of theatrical true stories and tall tales hosted by the legendary theatre critic and historian Anthony Chase of NPR’s Theatre Talk. Featuring special guests! Tickets are $40 per person, $20 for students. To purchase tickets to The Art of Ideas, visit https://tickets.shawfest.com/63069/63073 or call the Shaw Festival box office at 905-468-2172 / 1-800-511-7429.
Sep 25 Birds of Heartland- Indigo Bunting
This is a beautiful, guided workshop in an upcoming six part series of paintings. Starting with the Indigo Bunting, you can explore the different birds that make Heartland Forest their home! A new creative workshop series takes flight celebrating the birds of Heartland Forest and the changing of the seasons through acrylic on canvas. Dates: September 25 Time: 6:30pm start time Cost: $28 Length: 75- 90 minutes Click here to register.
Sep 25 Port Colborne Farmers Market
Visit the Port Colborne Farmers Market every Friday from 7am-noon until October 30th. Over 40 vendors including farmers, food vendors, artisans, and crafters.
Sep 26 Grape & Wine Parade After Party
After party for the Grape and Wine Parade
Sep 26 Niagara Kidney Walk
Kidney Walks are a province-wide movement to raise funds to better the lives of our loved ones affected by kidney disease. It’s a time to celebrate, make connections, remember, and support each other to demonstrate the strength of our kidney community. When you join the Kidney Walk, you’re joining thousands of Canadians who believe that we can make a difference. We hope you will join us at the Niagara Kidney Walk on September 26 and be part of our kidney community. The Kidney Walk raises cruc
Sep 26 Timber Framing Workshop
Join us for a unique, hands-on Timber Framing Workshop at The Brown Homestead c. 1796, where we’re dedicated to preserving and sharing traditional heritage building skills. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, aspiring builder, hobbyist woodworker or curious community member, this full-day introductory workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn the traditional craft of timber framing—and help build a lasting legacy on our historic site.
Sep 26 Nelles Manor Museum Arts Fest
Saturday September 26 is the 5th Annual Arts Fest 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Arts Fest features the Grimsby Lakeside Pumphouse Artists Association show and sale. Musical performance by Tim Wilford at 1:00 p.m. Free admission to the grounds of the museum. Donations welcomed. For more information contact info@nellesmanor.ca or 289-235-7755 Nelles Manor Museum is located at 126 Main Street West in Grimsby.
Sep 26 Dog Days of Ontario Culture Days: Niagara-on-the-Lake 2026
Micah Lexier’s Dog Days of Ontario Culture Days is a multi-location conceptual art project exploring the ritual and culture of dogs and their humans. Dog Days of Ontario Culture Days consists of a pair of independent yet thematically linked components: Guess Your Dog’s Age or Weight: A performance in which a “carnival guesser” attempts to accurately guess a dog’s age or weight. In exchange for a donation to a local dog charity, dog owners will receive a custom-minted coin as a memento of having
Sep 28 Tiff in Fort Erie Movie Night- Meadowlarks
TIFF In Fort Erie showcases the best Canadian and International films from the TIFF Film Circuit Library, for residents and visitors to the Niagara Region, in Fort Erie. Join us this month as we screen the film Meadowlarks: an emotional drama that follows four siblings, separated by the Sixties Scoop, as they come together over a week. Tickets are $10 each, cash, at the box office.
Oct 1 Speaker Series: All About Barns
Fan favourite Hugh Fraser returns to the Homestead to get into the nitty gritty of Niagara’s barns and answer all your barn history-related questions! Discover the types of barns historically prevalent to the region, how to date barn structures, how barn building practices have evolved, what was considered when designing a fruit barn compared to a dairy barn, and more! Registration is required for this free event, which takes place at 7:00 PM on October 1st at The Brown Homestead.
Oct 2 Litfest
SCPL LitFest returns to the PAC stage to explore the past on the page. Join St. Catharines Public Library in conversation with a panel of local historical fiction authors for an evening of community and connection.
Oct 3 Autumn Playday at The Homestead
Autumn Playday invites families to experience Niagara’s agricultural heritage through a hands-on day of storytelling, food, and history. Explore the historic John Brown House (c. 1796), create harvest-inspired crafts, discover the journey from flax to linen, uncover local archaeology, and enjoy stories that bring our past into the present. Sit down for a storytime with the St. Catharines Public Library, discover the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum Tiny Museum, watch the short vignette “Brief Encount
Oct 3 Happy Days Sanctuary Adoption Event and Bake Sale
💚 Happy Days Sanctuary Adoption Event & Bake Sale 💚 Join us Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 12:00 PM–4:00 PM at 2960 Burger Road, Stevensville. Come meet our adoptable cats and kittens who are hoping to find their forever families. Browse our homemade bake sale, with proceeds helping support the rescued animals in our care. Looking to adopt before October 3? Adoptions are available by appointment, so you don’t have to wait until event day to meet your future companion. If you’re ready to welc
Oct 3 Nelles Manor Museum Harvest Tea
On Saturday October 3 Nelles Manor Museum will be holding its annual Harvest Tea. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. A wonderful afternoon tea with sweet and savory treats. There will be a fashion show presented by Donna’s Fashions. Tickets are $50 per person and are on sale on www.nellesmanor.ca/events or at Nelles Manor Museum. For more information contact info@nellesmanor.ca or 289-235-7755 Nelles Manor Museum is located at 126 Main Street West in Grimsby.
Oct 3 Rotary PetFest Niagara
Calling all pet lovers! Rotary PetFest Niagara is coming to Niagara Falls on Saturday, October 3. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise, this free, pet-friendly event will feature vendors, lots of fun and a chance to bring your friends, family and furry pals along. Saturday, October 3 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Jukebox Diner, 5181 Drummond Road, Niagara Falls Free entrance and parking. Pets welcome! The event supports local and international community projects through Rotary’s Service Above
Oct 3 SIP Niagara
SIP Niagara returns for a6th year October 3–4 at Charles Daley Park in Jordan Station. SIP is Ontario’s premier food and drink festival featuring Global and Local SIPS and Bites, Live Bands, DJs and the best views of Lake Ontario anywhere! Home of the World’s Largest Caesar Bar — 211+ gourmet ingredients, including Stuffed Tater Kegs, a WingsUp Wing Bar and more Canadian-inspired Caesar creations than you can shake a celery stalk at. Among over 60 food and drink vendors explore our Signature S
Oct 4 Niagara Game Con
Sunday, October 4, 11am – 5pm (VIP 10am – $15) 7 Park Ave. St. Catharines ON L2P 1P9, Merritton Community Centre $10 Admission, Children 10 & under are FREE Like and Share on Facebook for a chance to win free admission, winners announced September 28. Contact for Vendor Tables https://niagaragamecon.com/ Special Guests (TBA) Gaming FREE PLAY area Cosplay Prizes Large vendor market, find vintage video games, modern games, consoles, pokemon, fan art, toys and collectibles. FREE parking on-site W
Oct 4 Contemplation in Nature: Solo Exhibition by Sherry Park
On view October 1 – 25 in the Joyner Gallery. Primarily a figurative painter, artist Sherry Park has recently explored landscape as a way to express her sense of connection with nature. Her painting process is calm and meditative, transforming moments of observation into thoughtful and evocative works on canvas. All are welcome to the opening reception on Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM to meet the artist and experience her work firsthand. Remarks will be delivered at 2:30 pm. Mor
Oct 5 Financial Literacy for the Arts
A proud supporter of arts & culture, FirstOntario will present this free financial literacy series for artists, creatives and arts workers, created to lighten the administrative load of a creative career. Join us for four distinct workshops designed to strengthen financial knowledge and build the infrastructure all creatives need to grow and sustain a life of creative work.
Oct 9 Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival
Join us at the 52nd Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival featuring 150+ unique craft and artisan vendors, delicious foods, craft beverages and wines, a farmers’ market, live music on the main stage and children’s entertainment, historical demonstrations, heritage tours, guided nature hikes, and so much more. Enjoy the beauty of the fall season along the Niagara Escarpment as you take in the sights, sounds and delicious scents of the Thanksgiving Festival and explore the colourful forested trails.
Oct 14 Making Waves: The Inspiring story of Admiral Nelles and the Rise of the Royal Canadian Navy
Speaker Jennifer Gamble, Curator, Naval Museum of Halifax Wednesday October 14 7:00 p.m. From a young boy attending Lakefield Preparatory School to a starry-eyed cadet in the newly formed Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), Percy Walker Nelles would grow up to become one of the most pivotal figures in Canadian naval history and a key contributor to the Allied victory in the Second World War. A visionary commander, Admiral Nelles orchestrated the remarkable expansion of the RCN from a min
Oct 15 Speaker Series: A Farmer's Perspective
Hear directly from farmers in Niagara about how farming in the region has evolved over their years of working the land, current issues facing the agricultural sector, and innovations for the future. Come with your questions, and learn from first-hand experience! Registration is required for this free event.
Oct 16 Mayhem and Murder at the Manor
For the last three years at Radcliffe Manor, they have been recovering after the murder of Colonel Radcliffe. You have been invited to a party at the Manor. You arrive to another scream. Your host has been murdered! The Law is hours away – you are the detective and must catch the murderer. With the Radcliffe family, guests and staff all having motives – good luck! A One Act Murder Mystery Script by Jennifer Toews Directed by Lori Bruni Come and discover who done it! Friday October 16 & 23
Oct 18 Oliver Manning - Classical Guitar Concert
An afternoon with Welsh guitarist Oliver Manning.
Oct 26 Tiff in Fort Erie Movie Night- You Had To Be There
TIFF In Fort Erie showcases the best Canadian and International films from the TIFF Film Circuit Library, for residents and visitors to the Niagara Region, in Fort Erie. Join us this month as we screen the film: You Had To Be There, How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution, Spread Love & Overalls, and Created a Community That Changed the World (In a Canadian Kind of Way). Tickets are $10 each, cash, at the box office.
Nov 27 Flavius Wagner - Classical Guitar Concert
An evening of classical guitar with German guitarist Flavius Wagner.
Nov 30 Tiff in Fort Erie Movie Night- Dancing on the Elephant
TIFF In Fort Erie showcases the best Canadian and International films from the TIFF Film Circuit Library, for residents and visitors to the Niagara Region, in Fort Erie. Join us for Dancing on the Elephant: Funny, tender, and deeply moving, this is a celebration of friendship, aging, and embracing life’s possibilities at any age. Tickets are $10 each, cash at the box office.