📅 Events in the Niagara Region
+ Post an eventSep 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 26 Camp Coyote Bones
Camp Coyote Bones has been postponed from its original July date and is now happening at Heartland Forest Nature Experience in Niagara Falls on Saturday, September 26 from 11 AM to 6 PM. Explore handmade vendors, artists, makers, and food trucks while enjoying a full day of camp-inspired fun. This free, family-friendly event features scavenger hunts, guided nature tours, camp-themed activities, a community raffle fundraiser, camp-themed merchandise, a campfire with s’mores, free parking, and so
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.
Sep 30 Zest, Zing & Oomph! A Scene Study - Shaw Festival Positive Aging Workshop
A scene study is a collaborative and lively activity where participants come together to perform and explore scenes from plays or films. Through this process, everyone works together to understand the characters, emotions and storylines, bringing the scene to life on its feet. This process involves learning lines, understanding the motivations of the characters and engaging in group discussions to fully embody the material. This experience offers a wonderful opportunity to stay mentally active,
Sep 30 Improv for Nimble Minds - Shaw Festival Positive Aging Workshop
A fun class for seniors exploring the art of improvisational theatre. A fantastic way to socialize, laugh and keep the mind sharp! This is an Adults in the Arts drop-in class. Tickets are $10 at the door. No prior booking required. Runs every Wednesday until October 21.
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 2 After the Move to Long-Term Care: Support For Family Care Partners
The journey continues for persons living with dementia and their care partners following the move to long-term care. Families often face a significant period of adjustment as their loved one settles into a care facility. Join us as we celebrate the Alzheimer Society Niagara Region’s receipt of an Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant to support the Long-Term Care Transitional Support Service. This service is designed to support family care partners in their adjustment through individual counselling
Oct 2 Past Tense: A Historical Fiction Panel
St. Catharines Public Library’s LitFest returns to the Performing Arts Centre stage for an immersive panel discussion featuring four talented historical fiction authors. Join the St. Catharines Public Library for Past Tense: A Historical Fiction Panel, where Bryn Turnbull, Jack Wang, Lisa Rochon, and Joanna Goodman will explore the influence of time and place in storytelling and narrative. The panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Bring your book or purchase one at the e
Oct 2 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.
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 3 Niagara Children's Centre Superhero Run
Niagara Children’s Centre is bringing its annual Superhero Run to Niagara Falls for the first time, with more than 400 participants expected at Heartland Forest on Saturday, Oct. 3. The 12th annual event marks the first time the Superhero Run has been hosted outside St. Catharines and the first time Heartland Forest’s trails will be closed for a private event. Participants will take over the forest in superhero costumes while raising funds to support children and youth receiving services at Nia
Oct 3 15th Annual Downtown Port Colborne Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026: 11am-3pm Horse and buggy ride, kids’ areas, musical entertainment, face painting and more.
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 8 Bulbs in Bloom with Darrell Bley
BULBS IN BLOOM — A Hands-On Evening with Darrell Bley! Join the Niagara Falls Horticultural Society for an inspiring and interactive evening exploring the wonderful world of spring bulbs! 🌱 Darrell Bley will lead a hands-on demonstration, inviting three volunteers to help create a beautiful layered bulb planter while sharing simple tips on planting, care, and creative ideas for your own garden. And there’s more… the finished planters will be raffled off at the end of the evening! 🌷🪻 👨🌾 Meet
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.
Oct 28 Planned Legacy Gifts: Fireside Chat
Generosity is a powerful force for good and it can come in all different shapes and sizes. For many charities, Planned Giving is an essential piece to the fund development puzzle but it can often feel like the missing piece, impossible to find. Join us for a lunch and learn, fireside chat as we dive into the missing piece of your fund development plan – the power of Wills and the potential impact gifts in wills can have on your organization. Wednesday, October 28 | 11:30- 2 p.m. Heartland For
Nov 7 Nelles Manor Museum Open Hearth Cooking Class
On Saturday November 7 Nelles Manor Museum will be having an Open Hearth Cooking Class. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. You are invited to the warmth of the Nelles Manor Museum hearth kitchen for a cooking class. Kate Gardiner will show you the techniques used to cook over open flame and hot coals. The tickets are $30 per person and are on sale on www.nellesmanor.ca/events or at Nelles Manor Museum. Space is limited. For more information contact info@nellesmanor.ca or 289-235-7755 Nelles Manor Museum is
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.