Special occasions bring additional financial strain for families experiencing hardship. Help families gather around the table to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. GBF will be supporting 250 local households with a Thanksgiving dinner, which includes the choice of Turkey, Ham, Vegetarian Option, the fixings, and dessert. A generous donation of $100 will sponsor a family’s Thanksgiving meal. Donations can be made in-store at 40 Elm Street, or online through www.gbfgrimsby.com.

The community is invited to celebrate the life and work of local artist Gordon Rose while supporting the Grimsby Public Art Gallery through the Gordon Rose Memorial Art Auction.

 Organized by Gordon’s son, Phil Rose, the online auction features a special collection of Gordon’s original artwork, with proceeds supporting the Grimsby Public Art Gallery. The collection includes works in watercolour, pastel, acrylic, scratchboard and photography, with many pieces inspired by Gordon’s love of nature, animals and the world around him.

 A longtime Grimsby resident, community volunteer and former President of the Grimsby Lakeside Pump House Artists, Gordon left a lasting legacy through both his community service and his art.

Bidding is now open and closes Friday, November 6, 2026, at 5 p.m

 View the collection and place your bid online: https://app.galabid.com/grimsby-art-gallery/items

The Thanksgiving Festival features all of your fall favourites! Ball’s Falls comes alive with 150+ unique craft and artisan vendors, delicious foods, craft beverages and wines, local farmers, live music, historical demonstrations, and guided nature hikes. Enjoy beautiful fall colours while shopping the handcrafted goods and make new family traditions.

Since 1992, Vineland ARTFest has been a staple school community fundraising event. The event has included vendors and exhibitors from around the province and beyond. Artisans showcase their crafts, fine art, music and foods to attendees over the Thanksgiving weekend. Thousands of visitors would travel from around Ontario to participate in this local event. Funds raised during this event supported students at Twenty Valley Public School.

Hand Crafted Holidays is open every week 11-4:30, Thursday-Sunday until Christmas! Shop from beautiful, handmade Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Easter decor while supporting Pets Alive Niagara!

Special occasions bring additional financial strain for families experiencing hardship. Help families gather around the table to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. GBF will be supporting 250 local households with a Thanksgiving dinner, which includes the choice of Turkey, Ham, Vegetarian Option, the fixings, and dessert. A generous donation of $100 will sponsor a family’s Thanksgiving meal. Donations can be made in-store at 40 Elm Street, or online through www.gbfgrimsby.com.

The community is invited to celebrate the life and work of local artist Gordon Rose while supporting the Grimsby Public Art Gallery through the Gordon Rose Memorial Art Auction.

 Organized by Gordon’s son, Phil Rose, the online auction features a special collection of Gordon’s original artwork, with proceeds supporting the Grimsby Public Art Gallery. The collection includes works in watercolour, pastel, acrylic, scratchboard and photography, with many pieces inspired by Gordon’s love of nature, animals and the world around him.

 A longtime Grimsby resident, community volunteer and former President of the Grimsby Lakeside Pump House Artists, Gordon left a lasting legacy through both his community service and his art.

Bidding is now open and closes Friday, November 6, 2026, at 5 p.m

 View the collection and place your bid online: https://app.galabid.com/grimsby-art-gallery/items

The Thanksgiving Festival features all of your fall favourites! Ball’s Falls comes alive with 150+ unique craft and artisan vendors, delicious foods, craft beverages and wines, local farmers, live music, historical demonstrations, and guided nature hikes. Enjoy beautiful fall colours while shopping the handcrafted goods and make new family traditions.

Since 1992, Vineland ARTFest has been a staple school community fundraising event. The event has included vendors and exhibitors from around the province and beyond. Artisans showcase their crafts, fine art, music and foods to attendees over the Thanksgiving weekend. Thousands of visitors would travel from around Ontario to participate in this local event. Funds raised during this event supported students at Twenty Valley Public School.

Hand Crafted Holidays is open every week 11-4:30, Thursday-Sunday until Christmas! Shop from beautiful, handmade Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Easter decor while supporting Pets Alive Niagara!

The community is invited to celebrate the life and work of local artist Gordon Rose while supporting the Grimsby Public Art Gallery through the Gordon Rose Memorial Art Auction.

 Organized by Gordon’s son, Phil Rose, the online auction features a special collection of Gordon’s original artwork, with proceeds supporting the Grimsby Public Art Gallery. The collection includes works in watercolour, pastel, acrylic, scratchboard and photography, with many pieces inspired by Gordon’s love of nature, animals and the world around him.

 A longtime Grimsby resident, community volunteer and former President of the Grimsby Lakeside Pump House Artists, Gordon left a lasting legacy through both his community service and his art.

Bidding is now open and closes Friday, November 6, 2026, at 5 p.m

 View the collection and place your bid online: https://app.galabid.com/grimsby-art-gallery/items

Dicsover the art of plowing at the North Niagara Plowing Match! Support the 4H plowers and other community members! Plus a Queen of the Furrow and Princess of the Furrow Competition. Enjoy a refreshment stand on site supporting the North Niagara Plowing Club.

To commemorate the 213th anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights and the death of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, the Friends of Fort George will be offering a commemorative tour of the battlefield at 10 am, followed by a tour of the Landscape of Nations Memorial. 

Hand Crafted Holidays is open every week 11-4:30, Thursday-Sunday until Christmas! Shop from beautiful, handmade Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Easter decor while supporting Pets Alive Niagara!

The community is invited to celebrate the life and work of local artist Gordon Rose while supporting the Grimsby Public Art Gallery through the Gordon Rose Memorial Art Auction.

 Organized by Gordon’s son, Phil Rose, the online auction features a special collection of Gordon’s original artwork, with proceeds supporting the Grimsby Public Art Gallery. The collection includes works in watercolour, pastel, acrylic, scratchboard and photography, with many pieces inspired by Gordon’s love of nature, animals and the world around him.

 A longtime Grimsby resident, community volunteer and former President of the Grimsby Lakeside Pump House Artists, Gordon left a lasting legacy through both his community service and his art.

Bidding is now open and closes Friday, November 6, 2026, at 5 p.m

 View the collection and place your bid online: https://app.galabid.com/grimsby-art-gallery/items

Hand Crafted Holidays is open every week 11-4:30, Thursday-Sunday until Christmas! Shop from beautiful, handmade Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Easter decor while supporting Pets Alive Niagara!

Join the Green Herons, a local youth conservation group, for a hands-on workshop to learn how to save seeds for next year. Weather-pending, help harvest and prepare seeds from the pollinator and vegetable gardens.

Learn about the fascinating life of Admiral Percy Walker Nelles with Jennifer Gamble of the Naval Museum of Halifax!

The community is invited to celebrate the life and work of local artist Gordon Rose while supporting the Grimsby Public Art Gallery through the Gordon Rose Memorial Art Auction.

 Organized by Gordon’s son, Phil Rose, the online auction features a special collection of Gordon’s original artwork, with proceeds supporting the Grimsby Public Art Gallery. The collection includes works in watercolour, pastel, acrylic, scratchboard and photography, with many pieces inspired by Gordon’s love of nature, animals and the world around him.

 A longtime Grimsby resident, community volunteer and former President of the Grimsby Lakeside Pump House Artists, Gordon left a lasting legacy through both his community service and his art.

Bidding is now open and closes Friday, November 6, 2026, at 5 p.m

 View the collection and place your bid online: https://app.galabid.com/grimsby-art-gallery/items

Hand Crafted Holidays is open every week 11-4:30, Thursday-Sunday until Christmas! Shop from beautiful, handmade Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Easter decor while supporting Pets Alive Niagara!

Support local artists, makers, and creatives by shopping for unique one of a kind art, jewelry, clothing, decor, and other hand-crafted objects.

The Other Side: Embracing My Brain Injury by Alissa Orsulak is a heartfelt memoir chronicling her journey of recovery after an acquired brain injury. Through candid and reflective storytelling, Alissa shares the physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges she faced while learning to navigate life anew. From relearning everyday skills to rebuilding relationships and rediscovering her sense of self, her story is one of resilience, patience, and hope. Interwoven with moments of vulnerability and triumph, The Other Side offers an intimate look at the process of healing and the unexpected lessons that emerge from life-altering experiences. This memoir is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity for growth, acceptance, and transformation, inspiring readers to find strength in their own journeys. The Other Side is for anyone facing life’s challenges, seeking inspiration, or navigating recovery from a brain injury. It’s also for caregivers, health professionals, and readers of true, uplifting stories who want an intimate look at resilience, growth, and the strength of the human spirit.

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!

The community is invited to celebrate the life and work of local artist Gordon Rose while supporting the Grimsby Public Art Gallery through the Gordon Rose Memorial Art Auction.

 Organized by Gordon’s son, Phil Rose, the online auction features a special collection of Gordon’s original artwork, with proceeds supporting the Grimsby Public Art Gallery. The collection includes works in watercolour, pastel, acrylic, scratchboard and photography, with many pieces inspired by Gordon’s love of nature, animals and the world around him.

 A longtime Grimsby resident, community volunteer and former President of the Grimsby Lakeside Pump House Artists, Gordon left a lasting legacy through both his community service and his art.

Bidding is now open and closes Friday, November 6, 2026, at 5 p.m

 View the collection and place your bid online: https://app.galabid.com/grimsby-art-gallery/items

An annual art show and sale featuring work from 25 local artists, with pieces on display and available to purchase.

Hand Crafted Holidays is open every week 11-4:30, Thursday-Sunday until Christmas! Shop from beautiful, handmade Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Easter decor while supporting Pets Alive Niagara!

Explore a beautiful 18th century home as you attempt to unravel the murder of Jacob Radcliffe

The community is invited to celebrate the life and work of local artist Gordon Rose while supporting the Grimsby Public Art Gallery through the Gordon Rose Memorial Art Auction.

 Organized by Gordon’s son, Phil Rose, the online auction features a special collection of Gordon’s original artwork, with proceeds supporting the Grimsby Public Art Gallery. The collection includes works in watercolour, pastel, acrylic, scratchboard and photography, with many pieces inspired by Gordon’s love of nature, animals and the world around him.

 A longtime Grimsby resident, community volunteer and former President of the Grimsby Lakeside Pump House Artists, Gordon left a lasting legacy through both his community service and his art.

Bidding is now open and closes Friday, November 6, 2026, at 5 p.m

 View the collection and place your bid online: https://app.galabid.com/grimsby-art-gallery/items

The Town of Lincoln has partnered with the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority to plant a rain garden within the bike loops at Ashby Drive Park, as well as to plant hundreds of trees along the banks of the Bartlett Creek!

Bring your empty beer, wine, and liquor bottles down to support Kiwanis West Lincoln!

Once again, on Saturday October 17, Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake is inviting locals and visitors to discover the many unique sites and businesses Niagara has to offer. Under the banner of Doors Open Ontario and coordinated by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, the public is encouraged to explore one of the most historic communities in Ontario, and visit sites of historical, architectural and cultural significance – including some places rarely open to the public.

An annual art show and sale featuring work from 25 local artists, with pieces on display and available to purchase.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, as we welcome back the community’s most beloved event, Pumpkinville!

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. families are invited to enjoy a day of fun, festivities, and free fall-themed activities against the beautiful backdrop of Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm. 

Enjoy a photobooth, selfie station, various games, a colouring pages station, visits from some beloved characters, and touch-a-truck! 

Join us Saturday, October 17th, 2026, at the Pen Centre for the 20th annual Walk a Mile in HER Shoes supporting Gillian's Place. Walk a Mile in HER Shoes is a symbolic march that gives men and male-identifying allies the opportunity to take a stand against violence against women.

Hand Crafted Holidays is open every week 11-4:30, Thursday-Sunday until Christmas! Shop from beautiful, handmade Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Easter decor while supporting Pets Alive Niagara!

Come celebrate three decades of the library in Vineland. Share memories, enjoy light refreshments, meet the team working on the upcoming expansion, and share feedback on the design. Here’s to the next thirty years, and the next chapter!

Paranormal Investigators Ricco Sweets & Ben McDouhui bring their unconventional style to Welland this afternoon. Join the stars of I Fought The Lore on Spotify and YouTube as they discuss all things supernatural in Niagara and beyond.

A FREE afternoon of wellness activities, food, refreshments & community connection with expert insights to educate and empower women about cancer.

Expert Health Talks & Women’s Cancer Awareness

Interactive Panel & Audience Q&A

Mindfulness & Wellness Activities

Dance for Wellness

Complimentary Food, Mocktails & Refreshments

Exciting Raffles & Giveaways

Local Vendors & Community Connections

Come enjoy an afternoon where health meets wellness, connection and fun. Meet local vendors, connect with other women, enjoy delicious refreshments, take part in wellness activities, and leave feeling informed, inspired and empowered. 

Test your trivia knowledge and take part in a 50/50 raffle and silent auction while supporting the Animal Assistance Society of the Niagara Region

Explore a beautiful 18th century home as you attempt to unravel the murder of Jacob Radcliffe

Join us for a fun-filled Halloween evening at Coronation Park! Browse a variety of spooky Halloween vendors, enjoy free trick-or-treating for the kids, and warm up with hot chocolate courtesy of Canadian Tire (available while quantities last). As the sun sets, settle in for an outdoor screening of Monsters University, starting at dusk around 6:30 pm.

Bring your friends and family, wear your favourite costume, and make some Halloween memories with the community.