| July 2026 |
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Canada Day at the Grimsby Museum
Join us at the Grimsby Museum on Wednesday, July 1st from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for our annual Canada Day Celebration!
We’ve got a full day of entertainment lined up, including bouncy castles, a photo booth, balloon twisting, stage performances, activities hosted by local community groups, a DJ spinning music all day, delicious food, and much more!
While you’re here, be sure to explore the museum’s exhibits and browse our gift shop. This is one event you won’t want to miss!
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Lincoln Canada Day Festival
Join us for a family friendly celebration including activities, entertainment, food vendors and an amazing fireworks show!
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Fonthill Bandshell Concert Series: Mudmen
Always entertaining and definitely unique, Mudmen are a blast of Celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on and off the stage. First discovered as "The Campbell Brothers", the Brothers signed a record deal with EMI Records changing their name to "Mudmen" in the late 90's. Re established in 1998 Mudmen have performed at festivals, theatres, events & clubs in 8 different countries with over 3000 shows to date and 11 studio albums.
As of 2026 Mudmen have been together for 28 years building a legion of fans from young to old. Mudmen, Sandy Campbell, Robby Campbell, Colin Amey, Andy Gingerich, Alex Showdra and Emmett Glancie believe that nice guys can finish first while enjoying what you do translates to all audiences . It has been said to describe Mudmen in one word one would say "fun"!
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Artistry by the Lake
Discover the work of over 80 talented Niagara artisans during this beautiful celebration of art, nature, and community. Set in the stunning Queen's Royal Park, this event offers the perfect blend of breathtaking lakeside views and incredible local craftsmanship. Stroll through the park, find a unique piece of art to take home, and enjoy picturesque views of Lake Ontario as your backdrop.
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Grimsby Garden Club Garden Tour
Every other year, Grimsby Garden Club hosts an opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful gardens in Grimsby.
Ticket holders are able to wander through a variety of stunning gardens, each with its own unique charm and features.
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Niagara College Car Show
Over 250 vehicles on display including muscle cars, hot rods and more. Enjoy a BBQ, kids activities, and tours of Niagara College’s automotive labs.
Free for spectators | $15 + HST to register a vehicle
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World Music on the Beach
World Music on the Beach is a vibrant two-day Niagara Jazz Festival experience celebrating global music, culture, and community along Niagara’s scenic shoreline. The event begins with a launch night in downtown St. Catharines on July 4, followed by the main beachside festival at Lakeside Park in Port Dalhousie on July 5.
Featuring more than 15 local, GTA and international bands, the festival showcases a rich mix of global sounds—from Afrobeat and Latin to reggae and fusion—creating an energetic, dance-filled atmosphere. Guests can also enjoy a curated selection of food and beverage vendors, artisan markets, and community activations, along with a dedicated kids’ zone that makes the event fun and welcoming for all ages. Set against a backdrop of sun, sand, and waterfront views, it’s a joyful celebration where music and culture come together.
Lots of fun for the whole family!
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Halloween in July: Spooky Summer Market
Halloween comes early this year! Join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 12 PM – 7 PM at the Merritton Community Centre in St. Catharines for a fun-filled summer celebration with spooky vibes, trick-or-treating, kids' activities and entertainment, local shopping, food trucks, costumes, and community spirit!
We are proud to partner with Community Care St. Catharines & Thorold to raise awareness and collect food and monetary donations to support local families in need.
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! Bring your family and friends dressed in your favourite Halloween or cosplay costumes for a chance to win amazing prizes in our Costume Draw!
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Fonthill Bandshell Concert Series: Blackburn Brothers
Blackburn Brothers have graced stages alongside an illustrious lineup of globally renowned icons, from the legendary Mavis Staples and Dr. John and The Nite Trippers to the electrifying talents of Christone "Kingfish" Ingram and Cedric Burnside. Additionally, they've shared the spotlight with esteemed Canadian artists such as Sarah McLachlan, Colin James, The Bros. Landreth, among others. These collaborations highlight their versatility and appeal across different genres and audiences. They have performed at many of the largest blues, jazz, and folk music festivals across North American and in Central America.
Their latest album, SoulFunkn'BLUES (Sep 2023), has received international acclaim, winning the 2024 Blues Blast Award for Soul Blues Album and earning a nomination for Blues Band of the Year. It also garnered a 2024 JUNO Award nomination for Blues Album of the Year and set a new precedent for Canadian bands with three 2024 American Blues Music Awards nominations: Album of the Year, Soul Blues Album of the Year, and Song of the Year. Additionally, the album achieved a record-setting nine nominations at the 2024 Maple Blues Awards, including Entertainer of the Year and Electric Act of the Year.
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Merritton Toys For Tots
Bring a new unwrapped toy or non-perishable food donation, enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch, win raffle prizes, and lots more.
All proceeds support Community Care of St. Catharines & Thorold
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Gathering of Makers Indigenous Market Series
Shop from lots of local indigenous artisans and enjoy a day down by the lake.
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Summer Market at the Grimsby Museum
Join us for the second annual Vintage and Creative Summer Market on Saturday July 18th from 11am - 4pm at the Grimsby Museum!
Enjoy a day in the park and explore a wide variety of handmade goods from talented local vendors, including crochet, pottery and ceramics, cards, pins, jewelery, candles, and much more! You’ll also find a curated selection of secondhand and vintage treasures from local vendors.
While you’re here, be sure to stop by the museum to check out our current exhibits, and bring the kids along to enjoy a free crafting station!
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Fonthill Bandshell Concert Series: The Everly Brothers Experience
“Long live the music and long live the history!”
This spirited motto inspired brothers Zach and Dylan Zmed, together with The Bird Dogs Band, to create The Everly Brothers Experience in 2015. Don and Phil Everly’s extraordinary career spanned more than five decades (1951–2005), yielding 21 studio albums, over 60 million records sold worldwide, and more than 30 Billboard Top-100 singles—still the record for the most charting hits by any sibling country/ rock duo. From 1957 to 1962, the Everlys shaped the soundscape of American popular music with classics including Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie, All I Have to Do Is Dream, Love Hurts, Cathy’s Clown, and When Will I Be Loved. Their groundbreaking harmony style influenced generations of artists, among them The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, the Bee Gees, and Crosby, Stills & Nash - an artistic lineage that continues today through Zach and Dylan Zmed.
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Rock on the Lock Concert Series
Please, join us for the 2026 Rock on the Lock Series
Donations are accepted and appreciated to support the Port Dalhousie Beautification & Works Committee. Dancing is encouraged! Washrooms are located in Lakeside Park.
Make a night of it by visiting one, two, or many of our surrounding venues for food, beverages, and merchandise.
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Fonthill Bandshell Concert Series: Duende
Duende bring the passion and emotion of Nuevo Flamenco to new audiences, with a journey through flamenco, Gipsy Kings, timeless classics, and originals by award-winning, renowned Kitchener-Waterloo guitarist, Juneyt.
Duende are a six-person collective of the Canada's top musicians: Juneyt Yetkiner (guitar and vocals), Leo Orlov (guitar and vocals), Adam Kurgatnikov (bass), Aaron "LoveSound" Seunarine (percussion), Aaron Spink (drums), and David Skolnick (accordion, guitar, piano, and vocals).
The band’s name in Spanish means “a feeling of profound awe experienced from a work of art or music”, and this band delivers. This is a performance not to be missed!
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| August 2026 |
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Fonthill Bandshell Concert Series: The Weber Brothers
There are bands for which rock and roll is a lifestyle, and then there are bands for which it is life.
To many, The Weber Brothers are the baddest band in the land. To many others, their story sits like an ancient volume in an old bookstore, dust covered, tucked away behind hundreds of newer, shinier books. Untouched. Waiting to be discovered. Regardless of what side you’re on, there’s an undeniable truth. In the rough and tumble world of rock and roll, The Weber Brothers have been around the block. Ryan and Sam Weber left their Baltimore, MD home one night as teenagers, with the aim of meeting their idol, rockabilly legend Ronnie Hawkins, and ten hours later showed up at his doorstep. “The Hawk”, the elder statesman of rock whose former protégés (Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Richard Manuel, Garth Hudson) went on to reshape music history as “The Band”, was duly impressed by the pair’s immense raw talent, and promptly invited them to audition for his storied backing band, The Hawks. Mere months later, after surviving the intense musical apprenticeship of his fabled “Rock ‘n’ Roll Boot-camp,” they were in: full-blooded Hawks. By the ages of 18 and 21 they had already performed alongside Kris Kristofferson, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Jeff Healey and the Tragically Hip to name a few.
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Fonthill Bandshell Concert Series: Boomerang
Boomerang is a nine-piece band playing tribute to the greatest soul and R&B artists and horn bands of the 60s and 70s. For years Boomerang has energized packed audiences to rave reviews at well-known festivals and music halls across Ontario. Boomerang band members have shared a stage with artists such as Bob Seger, Stevie Wonder, David Clayton Thomas, Ronnie Hawkins, Iggy Pop, Sly and the Family Stone, and the Official Blues Brothers Revue.
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Gathering of Makers Indigenous Market Series
Shop from lots of local indigenous artisans and enjoy a day down by the lake.
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Rock on the Lock Concert Series
Please, join us for the 2026 Rock on the Lock Series
Donations are accepted and appreciated to support the Port Dalhousie Beautification & Works Committee. Dancing is encouraged! Washrooms are located in Lakeside Park.
Make a night of it by visiting one, two, or many of our surrounding venues for food, beverages, and merchandise.
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