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

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

Massive warehouse sale thousands of items housewares, crafts, jewelry, toys, tools, clothing, electronics and more. BBQ breakfast and lunch. The sale is a major fundraiser for the Niagara Warehouse of Hope. We have thousands of items for sale that have been collected from donations to our charity. All funds raised go to help us send containers of medical equipment and supplies, clothing, housewares, food and other necessities to countries and communities around the globe. You will find amazing treasures and great deals amongst the thousands of items.

Bring your empty beer, wine, and liquor bottles down and the Knights will take them off your hands! All proceeds go to support local charities.

Bring your old, busted electronics up to Southward Park and the Grimsby Lions will take them off your hands and recycle them for you. Please ensure all personal information is deleted from the devices before donating. 

Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast with the Welland Knights of Columbus. All proceeds support Welland Community Breakfasts.

Our annual Market offers over 120 crafters, vendors, and sweet treat makers. We have food onsite, a kids craft corner, fun zone and a raffle for everyone! Come dressed up if you wish to show off your best costume for Halloween! 

Come howl with us at the Canine Costume Contest & Puppy Parade! Dress up your pup for a chance to win prizes! This family-friendly event is free, but registration is required. Join our puppy parade in historic Downtown Thorold for a tail-wagging good time! PS you can dress up too!

Registration is required in order for us to best plan for the event.  

Event Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

What to expect- rain or shine:

9:45 AM - Check in Begins at the Thorold Public Library (NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR)

10:00 AM -The Puppy Parade Begins (we walk as a group) - we will end at Pet Valu at the Pine Plaza

Special Thanks to our event sponsors: Thorold BIA, Pet Valu (Pine Plaza) and our partner Humane Society.

Parade ends at Pet Valu for participant doggy treat bags and prizes for best costumes!  Don't miss out on this fun event!!

Win over 50 Prizes!
BBQ, Bake Sale, Games and More!
Purrs, Paws & Pumpkins Party!

Join us Saturday, October 24th, to take part in the Hallowe’en Candy Trail! From 11 am to 2 pm. Starting at James St., a candy trail will take place across downtown, with lots of candy, activities, and all kinds of other fun! This is an all-ages event, and the tickets are FREE!

It's back and better than ever! Pop over to Historic Downtown Thorold for our Annual Spooktacular Saturday, on Saturday, October 24th (rain or shine). Don your best costume for treats, prizes and loads of fun. 

Registration is required in order for us to best plan for the event. 

What to expect:

11:15 AM - Check in Begins at the Thorold Library on Ormond Street - make sure to grab your map to visit all of the participating businesses and places.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - Trick or Treating Downtown at participating businesses

12:30 PM - Meet at the Hydro Parkette on Front Street North for a costume contest & prizes!  NEW this year, participating businesses will give out tickets to the children that they think are the best dressed!  Kids, don't forget to bring all your tickets to the Hydro Parkette.  The children with the most votes (tickets) win!

Make sure to stop by the Thorold Centre 50+ (8 Carleton St S) for FREE hot beverages, treats (provided by the Thorold Centre) and temporary tattoos (provided by Selkie) and a colouring contest (prizes provided by Selkie)!  Colouring sheets can be found below or colour in person, the day of our event!

While you are on Front Street North, make sure to stop by the Hydro Parkette for some tunes played by Rusty Jacob and FREE hot chocolate that is provided by Penny's Kitchen.

GrimsBOO returns to Downtown Grimsby on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a fun-filled, family-friendly Halloween celebration in the heart of the community. This much-loved event transforms downtown into a festive fall playground, featuring free activities throughout the core including kids’ trick-or-treating at participating businesses, costume photo opportunities, face painting, pumpkin carving, bouncy castles, large games, and interactive Halloween photo ops. Families can also enjoy special experiences like cookie decorating, character meet-and-greets, and themed activities hosted by local businesses and partners. With sidewalks buzzing, costumes everywhere, and downtown merchants fully activated, GrimsBOO is a highlight of the fall season and a safe, welcoming way to celebrate Halloween in Downtown Grimsby.

Step into the shadows of Jordan's past on an evening of history, folklore, and reflection.

Join the Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre for a guided Haunted Walking Tour through the historic village of Jordan, where centuries of stories come to life beneath the glow of autumn evenings. This unique experience explores the people, places, and legends that have shaped our community, blending documented local history with the folklore that has grown alongside it.

Your journey begins at the Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre before winding through the historic Haines Cemetery, the 1815 Fry House, the One-Room Schoolhouse and the streets and landscapes that have witnessed generations of community life. Along the way, you'll discover the stories of early settlers, mischievous schoolchildren, orchardists, physicians, and the peoples who lived on this land for thousands of years before the village was established.

Bestselling crime writer Linwood Barclay joins us in conversation about his brand-new thriller Not a Word, in which a man’s world is upended after he stumbles upon a grisly crime scene in the family home.

Hosted at beautiful Stonewall Estates, each ticket includes entry, a beverage of your choice (beer, wine, or non-alcoholic option), and a $20 tax receipt. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

The Books on the Bench Author Series is a major fundraiser in support of Lincoln Pelham Public Library. All proceeds support future collections, programs, and services.

Join Margot Stornelli as she discusses her memoir, The Big Red Suitcase.

When Margot Stornelli returns home after her senior year abroad and finds love in Canada, will she relocate and live happily ever after? Margot's memoir starts with the flight across the pond on her high school graduation day, then flashbacks to her childhood where she develops the love of travel. She embraces the European lifestyle in a fairytale far away from the hustle and bustle of city life on a student exchange program. A shock to her system when she returns home to face the reality of continuing her education, embarking on a career, and then a weekend adventure in Canada changes everything; finding love, a permanent international relocation, and a new life.

Root Bissonnette Walker LLP presents Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara’s annual Trivia for Kids’ Sake! Come out for a night of fun, food, laughter and great trivia promised to get your brain working, all in support of youth mentorship in Niagara.

Boo! Join us on Friday October 30 at 4:30pm for the ultimate immersive literary event! With a few of your most adventurous friends, you can become a character in this dramatic whodunnit story, set in Dracula’s Castle. 

Dinner and refreshments are provided. 
Cost is $25 per person (cash only).

Adoptions and More!
Games, Penny Sale, BBQ and More.
Halloween Parking Lot Party !

Join us at Niagara Pen Centre for a frightfully fun day filled with Halloween excitement, sweet treats, shopping, and family fun!

Here’s what’s happening:

Mall-wide Trick-or-Treating with over 75 participating retailers till 1pm. 

Shop local vendors offering unique handmade goodies and more!

Complimentary Face Painting

Kids’ Trick-or-Treat Bags

Halloween Colouring Activity

Fun Photo Booths

Saturday, October 31st

10 AM – 6 PM

Niagara Pen Centre | St. Catharines

Bring the kids, dress up in your favourite costumes, and enjoy a day packed with Halloween fun!

Tens of 1000s LPs, 45s, CDs, Tapes, Swag, and Music related Memorabilia brought to you by vendors from all over Southern Ontario. All in one convenient location for your viewing & purchasing pleasure.$1 Charity tables loaded with donated vinyl, tapes & CDs with proceeds going to Alzheimer's Niagara Region. Remember, Music and Memory go together.

The Rotary Club of Grimsby, in collaboration with the Town of Grimsby, is proud to present the Grimsby Glows Pumpkin Parade! We are inviting the citizens of Grimsby and surrounding West Niagara to walk the path in Coronation Park from Main St. to Elm St. and view 300+ carved jack-o'-lanterns and more. 

Individuals and various groups in the local area are encouraged to drop off their carved and decorated pumpkins (especially the ones that graced your front entrances on Halloween!) between 8AM-4PM on event day, November 1st  in the Elm St. parking lot (Grimsby public pool parking lot). Jack-o'-lanterns can be entered into our carved pumpkin contest or donated to display on the pathway. Volunteers will be on-site to help organize.

The Grimsby Glows Pumpkin Parade is a wonderful way to end off spooky season! Enjoy light refreshments and take selfies at our seasonal photo stations and Halloween displays. Be sure to visit our fortune teller, Madam Erica, for a tarot card reading. Halaloo will be joining us again to tie balloon animals for the kids and Creative Bug will have a booth of creative activities for families to participate in. The Grimsby Public Art Gallery will be on-site again with a family photo station including props. We will have Josh Coulter performing live music as well!

Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast at the Market Square while supporting Gillian's Place. No tickets required, just drop in anytime!

We’re cooking up something special for an even more special cause! Over the years, we’ve helped raise more than $20,000 for Community Care of St. Catharines & Thorold, and we’re not stopping now!

Join us at Ovation Ballroom on Wednesday, November 4th at 6:00 PM for a delicious Gnocchi Night featuring:

Homemade Gnocchi
Meatballs
Fresh Salad
Assorted Buns
Delicious Desserts

All for just $25 per person — available for dine-in or takeout!

Come enjoy a delicious meal, bring your family and friends, and help us continue giving back to our community. 

Join Cayuga Faithkeeper Ken Maracle to explore the history, meaning, and continuing significance of Wampum Belts within Haudenosaunee culture.

In June 1914, a week-long military exercise took place across Niagara, culminating in a mock skirmish involving 3,600 men nearby The Brown Homestead. Return to the place that stood witness to this dramatic event and discover this little-known piece of local military history during this special presentation to commemorate Remembrance Day. 

Join us at the Croatian National Home in Welland, for an evening of friendly competition, food, and community.

Event starts at 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6PM)

Cash Bar Available

Participants are welcome to bring additional snacks.

Ticket includes pizza. 

By registering, you help Niagara Safety Village deliver hands-on safety programs that teach children and families how to stay safe at home, at school, and in our community. 

Gather your team, and join us for a fun night that keeps important safety lessons going across the Niagara region.

International bestselling British writer Lucy Foley joins us in conversation about Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel, the first book in a new series starring Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple.

Hosted at beautiful Vieni Estates, each ticket includes entry, a beverage of your choice (specialty coffee, mimosa, wine, beer, or non-alcoholic option), and a $20 tax receipt.

Books will be available for purchase from Someday Books.

The Books on the Bench Author Series is a major fundraiser in support of Lincoln Pelham Public Library. All proceeds support future collections, programs, and services.

Learn how to cook using heritage methods at the hearth of Nelles Manor!

Grimsby GLaM Gala takes place annually in support of the Grimsby Museum, Art Gallery and Library; all dedicated to fostering and encouraging an appreciation for arts, literature, culture and history in Grimsby!

You request the songs. They play them. Everyone sings along!

A NIGHT OF:

• GREAT MUSIC
• LOTS OF LAUGHS
• AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
• ROCK • COUNTRY • POP * CLASSIC SING ALONGS

Tickets are $40/person

Doors open at 7pm with music starting at 8pm

All tips go towards helping the Rotary Club of Welland support local initiatives that provide meals, opportunities, and spread hope in our community.

Join us to experience the true essence of Día de los Muertos, a vibrant Mexican tradition rooted in Aztec history. This is not a Halloween party or a commercial celebration; it is a sacred, living tradition dedicated to honouring and remembering our loved ones who have passed away.

For more than 200 years, blue-collar workers shaped the city of Welland. From the construction of the Welland Canal to the rise of world-renowned manufacturing companies, generations of skilled workers built not only factories and ships, but a thriving community. This presentation explores Welland's industrial heritage through the stories of the people who laboured in its factories, fought for workers' rights, and experienced the challenges of deindustrialization. Join us as we examine how blue-collar work transformed Welland, the impact of industrial decline, and the enduring legacy these workers have left on our community.

Learn sustainable ways to store seasonal produce with Nancy Lariviere from Ecosphere Permaculture. In these hands-on workshops you’ll learn how to pickle in October, and in November we’ll learn how to ferment. 

Cost is $3 per person (cash only). Non-refundable. 
All supplies provided.

Learn all about the holiday traditions of Niagara's loyalist settlers from the colonial period through the Victorian era and beyond!

The Grimsby Historical Society invites the community to attend the speaker series on Thursday November 12 as they present Sarah Farr - Storyteller/Writer/Researcher as she presents "Evelyn Dick: Did She or Didn't She?".

Sarah's talk is an exploration of the trials of both the murder of Evelyn's husband, John Dick, and the manslaughter conviction in connection with the death of her newborn, Peter David White. Could her claims of gangster involvement be true, or was someone closer connected?

Sarah Farr grew up in East Anglia, UK, and moved to Australia in her twenties. While living in Sydney, she worked for News Corp. After moving to Hamilton, Ontario in 2005, Sarah became avidly engaged in the city's history - in particular the story of Evelyn Dick.  Not satisfied with the story told in previously published works, she set off on a mission to discover the lesser-known tales of Mrs. Evelyn Dick

Come get your Christmas on!

Your one stop Holiday shopping & family event!!

Meet Santa, bring the kids for free crafts, enter the raffles and win some more great gifts. Stay to enjoy lunch and some of the delicious baked goods or sip on some fresh hot coffee or have a cold drink while you shop.

A Christmas fundraiser featuring meat pies, bake and deli tables, gift baskets, crafts, a penny sale, a $500 gift card raffle, and more. Free admission.

Explore the Fenwick Central Railroad, meet other rail fans, and learn about Niagara's rail history with the Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers!

Enjoy a delicious, all you can eat breakfast every month with the Beamsville Lions Club! 

Carousel Players has assembled a fantastic selection of one-of-a-kind goods, tickets, gift certificates, and unique experiences for families! This November, bid high, bid often, and know that all funds raised through the Caravan Online Auction will directly support bringing professional theatre experiences to schools with limited resources!

Explore the Fenwick Central Railroad, meet other rail fans, and learn about Niagara's rail history with the Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers!

Marcie will introduce everyone to the basics of birdwatching and how to get started enjoying wild birds in our backyards and neighbourhoods. She will also talk about some of the rare and unusual birds that have been in Niagara.

Experience the joy of Christmas with your family and friends by heading to the Grimsby Museum during our event dates to see dozens of decorated seasonal trees, wreaths and prizes. If you’d like to win the displayed items to take home in early-December, you can purchase raffle tickets or bid on our online auction. 

As always admission and entrance to our magical event is FREE. Don’t forget to visit the Museum’s own gift shop while you’re there. 

All the proceeds from the 2025 event go to 10 local registered charities.

Kick off the holidays with the lighting of our Town Tree "Hope". Light refreshments and music inside Town Hall following the lighting.

Get ready for an evening of laughs, surprises, and anything-can-happen theatre! Join us for a night of local improv featuring hilarious performers, outrageous games, audience participation, and plenty of unexpected moments. Come with your friends, enjoy our licenced bar and concessions, and get ready to play along!

Best of all, your ticket helps bring professional live theatre to schools with limited resources through the Carousel Caravan Fund. So come out, have a laugh, and help us make sure more kids get to experience the magic of live theatre. Your night of fun can help put a show in a school!

Back for its second year, Hammer Plunge invites the bold and bighearted to step into the cold for a cause that matters.

Take the plunge into the icy water of Lake Ontario, thaw out in our winter village stacked with hot food and entertainment and get cozy with a community guaranteed to warm you to your bones.

Every plunge supports Hamilton General Hospital, helping ensure patients, families and health care teams have the resources they need when every second counts.

Discover the wonders of nature with a special visit from Heartland Forest! Learn about the local environment, wildlife, and the importance of protecting the natural spaces around us. This engaging and informative program is a great opportunity to connect with nature and discover something new—right here at the library.

Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Annual Deep Roots Fundraising Dinner! Where fine food, Niagara wines, and rich culture come together in support of the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre: Home of the Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty.

This is an evening you won’t want to miss as we celebrate local heritage, connect with community, and help support the preservation of our shared history.

Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and decor.

Assortment of products: personal care, wood, pottery, glass, candles, birdhouses, textiles, baked goods and more!
Features hand-made products by over 20 local artisans
Ornaments & stocking stuffers on Christmas trees
Original art on display available for sale
Holiday helpers to assist shoppers
BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag)
No charge to enter with a food item donation to Newark Neighbours Food Bank

Join us for the 3rd Annual Port Dalhousie Christmas Market — a festive indoor holiday shopping experience filled with local vendors, unique gifts, Christmas treats, handmade finds, and plenty of holiday cheer.

Celebrate the holiday season with the Town of Grimsby at the annual Grimsby Santa Claus Parade!

Enjoy a day at Cherry Lane filled with local vendors, live music, and more benefitting Community Care of West Niagara!

Join us for a magical Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a Deluxe Brunch Buffet with all the fixings, festive fun, and special appearances from Santa and some of his popular friends. Capture the memories with a professional holiday photo, and feel good knowing it’s all for a great cause – proceeds support Community Crew’s Break the Cycle, helping fight food insecurity and feed children across Niagara.

Celebrate the season with our Winter Concert—a cozy afternoon of music set inside the museum’s historic schoolhouse.
Enjoy the warm glow of the holidays and the beautiful voice of beloved local performer Melissa-Marie Shriner, as she fills the room with classic favourites and festive spirit.

Seating is limited — only 36 tickets available for this intimate experience.
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this special holiday event in the heart of Lincoln Village.