Things to Do in Welland This Weekend: October 15–18
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
Karaoke and Music Trivia at Il Forno
Karaoke and Music Trivia at Il Forno, 7 p.m., 128 East Main St
- Going out
DO NOT DISTURB: Afro and Dancehall
DO NOT DISTURB: Afro and Dancehall at The Bank Art House, doors 10 p.m., 22 King St, 19+
- Daytime
Library Book Sale
Library Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Branch, 50 The Boardwalk
- Daytime
Insights Into Our Past: I Fought the Lore
Insights Into Our Past: I Fought the Lore, 2 p.m., Welland Museum, 140 King St, free, registration required (the City calendar lists 2:30 p.m., so confirm on the library site)
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- Going out
Street Survivors
Street Survivors (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute) at The Bank Art House, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., 22 King St
- Daytime
Welland Canadians vs. Cambridge Redhawks
Welland Canadians vs. Cambridge, 7 p.m., Welland Main Arena, 501 King St
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Thursday October 15 2 events
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to 10:30
Yoga for Older Adults
A drop-in yoga class designed for older adults, with poses and stretches at an easy pace.
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to 3
Scrabble and More!
A relaxed drop-in afternoon of Scrabble or card games for adults. Bring your own game if you like.
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Friday October 16 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.
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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. Reservations are online or by phone.
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to 10
Troy Harmer at Bridgewater Brewery
Live music with Troy Harmer in the taproom.
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DO NOT DISTURB: AFRO & DANCEHALL
An Afro and Dancehall dance party at The Bank Art House. Doors at 10 p.m. 19+.
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Saturday October 17 8 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.
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to 4
Book Sale
A one-day book sale at the Main Branch. Bring a grocery tote or small box and fill it for $5, or fill a WPL bag for $1 with a non-perishable food donation. Proceeds support library collections and programs.
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to 7
Witches and Warlocks Paddle
A costumed group paddle on the recreational canal, with a sunset paddle around 5:30 p.m. Bring your own kayak or paddleboard, a PFD, cold-water clothing and lights, and arrive at 1 p.m. for the safety briefing.
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to 3:30
Insights Into Our Past: I Fought the Lore
Paranormal investigators Ricco Sweets and Ben McDouhui, hosts of the I Fought the Lore podcast, talk about the supernatural in Niagara and beyond. Presented with the Welland Public Library. Free, but registration is required and closes at 2 p.m. Saturday.
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to 3:30
Understanding the Paranormal: "I Fought The Lore"
Paranormal Investigators Ricco Sweets & Ben McDouhui bring their unconventional style to Welland this afternoon.
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to 8:30
Public Skating
Saturday night public skating. Helmets are required for children 12 and under, and skate aids can be borrowed for free.
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Claralux Live at Il Forno
A live performance by Claralux on Il Forno's stage. Reservations are online or by phone.
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STREET SURVIVORS
A Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute night. Doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm. All ages.
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Sunday October 18 3 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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Public Skating
Sunday afternoon public skating. Helmets are required for children 12 and under.
Add to calendar: Public Skating
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Welland Canadians vs. Cambridge Redhawks
Junior hockey, with the Canadians hosting the Cambridge Redhawks.
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Nearby Worth the drive: Fenwick, Fonthill, Pelham, Port Colborne 6 events
Fenwick
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5 p.m. to 7
Spaghetti Dinner at Pelham Fire Station #2
A community spaghetti dinner at the fire station. Eat in or take out.
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Fonthill
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10 a.m. to 4
Fonthill Kinsmen Craft Show and Fall Market
A two-day craft show and fall market with almost 100 vendors, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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9:30 p.m.
Orangeman at My Place Bar and Grill
Live music with Orangeman.
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2 p.m. to 4:30
Jimmy's Juke Joint at Iggy's Pub and Grub
A Sunday afternoon of live music with Jim Casson and guests.
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Pelham
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6:30 p.m. to 9
Fonthill Cemetery Historical Guided Tours
Evening guided tours of Fonthill Cemetery presented by the Town of Pelham, exploring the history of the people buried there. Tours leave every 15 minutes from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., with an optional tavern reception for $20 more. Rain date October 17.
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Port Colborne
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5:30 p.m. to 8:30
The Ultimate Family Night at Vale
A monthly family night run by the City of Port Colborne and the YMCA of Niagara. October has a movie (Super Mario Galaxy) at 6 pm, skating from 7 pm and swimming from 7:15 pm.
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Going out at night
- Friday: Karaoke and Music Trivia at Il Forno (7 p.m.)
- Friday: Troy Harmer at Bridgewater Brewery (7 p.m., to 10)
- Friday: DO NOT DISTURB: Afro and Dancehall at The Bank Art House (doors 10 p.m., 19+)
- Saturday: Claralux Live at Il Forno (7 p.m.)
- Saturday: Street Survivors at The Bank Art House (8 p.m.)
Free this weekend
- Thursday: Yoga for Older Adults at Welland Public Library Seaway Mall Branch (9:30 a.m., to 10:30)
- Thursday: Scrabble and More! at Welland Public Library Seaway Mall Branch (1 p.m., to 3)
- Friday: Esthers Friday Market at Welland Farmers Market (10 a.m., to 6)
- Saturday: Witches and Warlocks Paddle at Welland International Flatwater Centre (2 p.m., to 7)
- Saturday: Insights Into Our Past: I Fought the Lore at Welland Museum (2 p.m., to 3:30, registration required)
Family-friendly
- Friday to Sunday: Lights, Frights, and Sights Halloween Tour at neighbourhoods across Welland
- Saturday: Book Sale at Welland Public Library Main Branch (9 a.m., to 4)
- Saturday: Public Skating at Jack Ballantyne Memorial Youth Arena (6:30 p.m., to 8:30)
- Sunday: Public Skating at Jack Ballantyne Memorial Youth Arena (2:30 p.m.)
- Sunday: Welland Canadians vs. Cambridge Redhawks at Welland Main Arena (7 p.m.)
Live music and nightlife
- Friday: Troy Harmer at Bridgewater Brewery (7 p.m., to 10)
- Friday: DO NOT DISTURB: Afro and Dancehall at The Bank Art House (doors 10 p.m.)
- Saturday: Claralux Live at Il Forno (7 p.m.)
- Saturday: Street Survivors at The Bank Art House (8 p.m.)
Coming up: Behind the Shelves: Library Tours for Library Week at Welland Public Library Main Branch, October 19 at 10 a.m. Teen Scene: Pumpkin Painting at Welland Public Library Main Branch, October 21 at 6:30 p.m. SLAY & PLAY at The Bank Art House, October 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. Halloween Workshop at Welland Museum, October 24 at 2 p.m.
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