Things to Do in Welland This Weekend: October 22–25
Our picks first, then everything by day. Free and family-friendly things are marked. Looking further ahead? See the Welland events calendar. Year-round ideas live on Things to Do in Welland.
Quick Picks
- Going out
SLAY & PLAY
An adults-only Halloween comedy, burlesque and cabaret show at The Bank Art House, 22 King St, Friday and Saturday. Doors at 7:30 p.m. $35 general admission. 19+.
- Going out
Sonic Escape
Flute and violin duo Sonic Escape opens the Welland-Port Colborne Concert Association season at Centennial Secondary School, 240 Thorold Rd, Saturday at 7 p.m. $40 adults, $15 students.
See Saturday · Details: Sonic Escape (Welland-Port Colborne Concert Association)
- Going out
Andy Colonico at Bridgewater Brewery
Live music at Bridgewater Brewery, 60 Niagara St, Friday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Daytime
Halloween Workshop
A Halloween craft afternoon at the Welland Museum for kids 6 to 10, Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. $5, registration through the museum.
- Daytime
Pumpkin Decorating
Decorate a pumpkin with the library in Seaway Mall's Centre Court, Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Drop in, while supplies last.
- Daytime
Lights, Frights, and Sights Halloween Tour
A self-guided Halloween display tour of participating Welland homes, shown on a digital map. Displays are lit every evening from October 16 to 31.
See Thursday · Details: Lights, Frights, and Sights Halloween Tour
Thursday October 22 4 events
Outdoor events can be cancelled for weather. Check City Rec's Facebook page before you head out.
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Lights, Frights, and Sights Halloween Tour
A self-guided Halloween display tour of participating Welland homes, shown on a digital map. Displays are lit every evening from October 16 to 31.
Add to calendar: Lights, Frights, and Sights Halloween Tour
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Sharecrow Food Drive
An 11-day food drive with a scarecrow display and a donation bin for non-perishable food.
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to 11:30
Behind the Shelves: Library Tours for Library Week
Celebrate Library Week with a guided tour of your library! Discover hidden spaces, learn how the library works behind the scenes, and find out about services you may not even know we offer.
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Spooky Season Block Party (Lino Print Night)
A beginner-friendly lino print night: design, carve and print your own spooky block with guidance from start to finish. Materials, Halloween treats and a coffee are included. Spots are limited.
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Friday October 23 6 events
Outdoor events can be cancelled for weather. Check City Rec's Facebook page before you head out.
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Lights, Frights, and Sights Halloween Tour
A self-guided Halloween display tour of participating Welland homes, shown on a digital map. Displays are lit every evening from October 16 to 31.
Add to calendar: Lights, Frights, and Sights Halloween Tour
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Sharecrow Food Drive
An 11-day food drive with a scarecrow display and a donation bin for non-perishable food.
Add to calendar: Sharecrow Food Drive
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to 6
Esthers Friday Market
The weekly Friday market at Market Square, with local vendors, makers, food and small businesses.
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Karaoke and Music Trivia at Il Forno
Karaoke plus a round of music trivia on Il Forno's stage, 7 p.m. until late. Reservations are online or by phone.
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SLAY & PLAY
An adults-only Halloween comedy, burlesque and cabaret show presented by All Shapes of Sexy Entertainment & Dance Studio. Doors at 7:30 pm. 19+.
Add to calendar: SLAY & PLAY
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to 10
Andy Colonico at Bridgewater Brewery
Live music from Andy Colonico at the brewery on Friday night.
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Saturday October 24 9 events
Outdoor events can be cancelled for weather. Check City Rec's Facebook page before you head out.
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Lights, Frights, and Sights Halloween Tour
A self-guided Halloween display tour of participating Welland homes, shown on a digital map. Displays are lit every evening from October 16 to 31.
Add to calendar: Lights, Frights, and Sights Halloween Tour
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Sharecrow Food Drive
An 11-day food drive with a scarecrow display and a donation bin for non-perishable food.
Add to calendar: Sharecrow Food Drive
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to 10:30
Knights of Columbus Fundraiser Breakfast
A fundraiser breakfast with proceeds going to Welland Community Breakfasts.
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Belgian Horse-Drawn Hayrides at Warner Ranch
Weekend Belgian horse-drawn hayrides, roughly 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus the corn maze and animal viewing area. Cash or debit only.
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Gratitude Garland DIY
With the Thanksgiving season upon us, what better way to reflect on the past year and share what you are thankful for.
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to 3
Pumpkin Decorating
Use paint and supplied craft materials to transform pumpkins into your favorite characters from books, movies, and/or television.
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to 4
HALLOWEEN WORKSHOP
Halloween activities and a take-home craft for kids ages 6 to 10. Registration is per child through the museum.
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to 9:30
Sonic Escape (Welland-Port Colborne Concert Association)
Flute and violin duo Sonic Escape opens the Welland-Port Colborne Concert Association season, joined by dancers on select pieces. Tickets online or at the door.
Add to calendar: Sonic Escape (Welland-Port Colborne Concert Association)
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SLAY & PLAY
Second night of the adults-only Halloween comedy, burlesque and cabaret show presented by All Shapes of Sexy Entertainment & Dance Studio. Doors at 7:30 pm. 19+.
Add to calendar: SLAY & PLAY
Sunday October 25 5 events
Outdoor events can be cancelled for weather. Check City Rec's Facebook page before you head out.
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Lights, Frights, and Sights Halloween Tour
A self-guided Halloween display tour of participating Welland homes, shown on a digital map. Displays are lit every evening from October 16 to 31.
Add to calendar: Lights, Frights, and Sights Halloween Tour
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Sharecrow Food Drive
An 11-day food drive with a scarecrow display and a donation bin for non-perishable food.
Add to calendar: Sharecrow Food Drive
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Belgian Horse-Drawn Hayrides at Warner Ranch
Weekend Belgian horse-drawn hayrides, roughly 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus the corn maze and animal viewing area. Cash or debit only.
Add to calendar: Belgian Horse-Drawn Hayrides at Warner Ranch
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to 5
Advance Voting, Municipal Election (last day)
Last day of advance voting in the municipal and school board elections. Voting Day is Monday, October 26, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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to 4:30
Public Skating
Sunday afternoon public skate. Children 12 and under need a CSA-approved helmet; loaner helmets with cages are free at the sign-in table.
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Nearby Worth the drive: Niagara Falls, Port Colborne 5 events
Niagara Falls
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3 p.m. to 4
Frightmare in the Falls
A three-day horror convention with celebrity guests, panels, movie cars, cosplay, special effects props and vendors. Friday 3 to 8 pm, Saturday 11 am to 7 pm, Sunday 11 am to 4 pm. Children 6 and under are free.
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10 a.m. to noon
Niagara Parks Community Tree Planting Day 2026
Help Niagara Parks plant trees for a local reforestation project. Bring a shovel and gloves; trees, mulch, extra tools and snacks are provided. Rain or shine, free, pre-registration required and space is limited.
Add to calendar: Niagara Parks Community Tree Planting Day 2026
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8 p.m. to 3
The Wheel of Fortune Live!
The touring stage version of the TV game show, with audience members chosen to spin the wheel and solve puzzles for prizes. Shows October 24 at 8 pm and October 25 at 3 pm.
Add to calendar: The Wheel of Fortune Live!
Port Colborne
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7:30 p.m.
Tapestry, the Carole King Songbook
Suzanne O Davis performs the complete Tapestry album and other Carole King hits in a docu-concert style show.
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7:30 p.m.
Take Me Home: Celebrating John Denver & Glen Campbell
A musical tribute to John Denver and Glen Campbell.
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Going out at night
- Thursday: Spooky Season Block Party lino print night at Black Sheep Coffee Roasters (6 p.m., to 8)
- Friday: Karaoke and Music Trivia at Il Forno (7 p.m.)
- Friday: Andy Colonico at Bridgewater Brewery (8 p.m., to 10)
- Friday: SLAY & PLAY at The Bank Art House (7:30 p.m.)
- Saturday: Sonic Escape at Centennial Secondary School (7 p.m.)
- Saturday: SLAY & PLAY at The Bank Art House (7:30 p.m.)
Free this weekend
- Thursday: Behind the Shelves: Library Tours for Library Week at Welland Public Library Main Branch (10 a.m., to 11:30)
- Friday: Esthers Friday Market at Welland Farmers Market (10 a.m., to 6)
- Saturday: Pumpkin Decorating at Welland Public Library Seaway Mall Branch (1 p.m., to 3)
- Saturday: Gratitude Garland DIY at Welland Public Library Diamond Trail Branch (1 p.m., to 2)
- Sunday: last day of advance voting at the Seaway Mall library branch (10 a.m., to 5)
Family-friendly
- All weekend: Lights, Frights, and Sights Halloween Tour at neighbourhoods across Welland
- Saturday and Sunday: Belgian horse-drawn hayrides at Warner Ranch (10 a.m., to 4)
- Saturday: Pumpkin Decorating at Welland Public Library Seaway Mall Branch (1 p.m., to 3)
- Saturday: HALLOWEEN WORKSHOP at Welland Museum (2 p.m., to 4)
- Sunday: Public Skating at Jack Ballantyne Memorial Youth Arena (2:30 p.m., to 4:30)
Coming up: PD Day: Spooky Creations at Welland Public Library, October 26. PA Day Drop-In at Welland Museum, October 26 at 10:30 a.m. Seaway Mall Farmers Market at Seaway Mall front parking lot, October 26 at noon. Seaway Mall Monster Bash and Trick-or-Treating, October 31 at 1:30 p.m. Devil's Night at The Bank Art House, October 30 at 8 p.m.
Last checked: Thursday, October 22, 2026. Tell us.