Festivals & Events
Welland is home to many great community events. Visit this event calendar often for information about upcoming community events and immerse yourself in the wide range of activities across our great city.
To have your event included on the city’s Calendar of Events & Civic Square Lobby Information E-boards please forward event details in a JPG or PDF poster format. Plus a brief description of the event within the email to webmaster@welland.ca. Please note that events must be hosted in Welland and hosted by a non-profit organization. Events will be added to the city’s Calendar of Events & Civic Square Lobby Information E-boards at the full discretion of city staff.
Calendar
March
Canalside Players present Knickers A ’Brief’ Comedy ≫
Sunday, Mar. 26 2023 -1 p.m. - matinee performance in the Theatre at the Welland Community Centre
Mayor Campion’s Wednesday Morning Walk ≫
Wednesday, Mar. 29 2023 -8:00 am every Wednesday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island. Meet at the Merritt Island parking lot.
Canalside Players present Knickers A ’Brief’ Comedy ≫
Friday, Mar. 31 2023 -7 p.m. - performance in the Theatre at the Welland Community Centre
April
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Apr. 1 2023 -Saturday’s (year round) 7:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)
Canalside Players present Knickers A ’Brief’ Comedy ≫
Saturday, Apr. 1 2023 -7 p.m. - performance in the Theatre at the Welland Community Centre
Mayor Campion’s Wednesday Morning Walk ≫
Wednesday, Apr. 5 2023 -8:00 am every Wednesday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island. Meet at the Merritt Island parking lot.
Easter at the Market ≫
Saturday, Apr. 8 2023 -7:00am-12:00pm Join us on Easter Weekend at the Welland Farmer’s Market. Enjoy Easter crafts and treats for children, free Easter Mocktails and vendor specials. Vesna’s Cafe Special: Bunny pancakes (eat-in or takeout)
The Velveteen Rabbit ≫
Saturday, Apr. 8 2023 -presented by the Carousel Players at the Welland Community Centre. More details to come.
Mayor Campion’s Wednesday Morning Walk ≫
Wednesday, Apr. 12 2023 -8:00 am every Wednesday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island. Meet at the Merritt Island parking lot.
Spring Fling Art Show & Sale ≫
Thursday, Apr. 13 2023 -10 A.M.-8 P.M. at Seaway Mall-800 Niagara Street, Welland - Hart Court (Pizza Pizza) entrance
Spring Fling Art Show & Sale ≫
Friday, Apr. 14 2023 -10 A.M.-8 P.M. at Seaway Mall-800 Niagara Street, Welland - Hart Court (Pizza Pizza) entrance
Sport Promotion Banquet ≫
Friday, Apr. 14 2023 -at Casa Dante. More details to come.
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Apr. 15 2023 -Saturday’s (year round) 7:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)
Spring Fling Art Show & Sale ≫
Saturday, Apr. 15 2023 -10 A.M.-5 P.M. at Seaway Mall-800 Niagara Street, Welland - Hart Court (Pizza Pizza) entrance
Spring Fling Art Show & Sale ≫
Sunday, Apr. 16 2023 -11 A.M.-4 P.M. at Seaway Mall-800 Niagara Street, Welland - Hart Court (Pizza Pizza) entrance
Mayor Campion’s Wednesday Morning Walk ≫
Wednesday, Apr. 19 2023 -8:00 am every Wednesday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island. Meet at the Merritt Island parking lot.
Earth Day Extravaganza at the Market ≫
Saturday, Apr. 22 2023 -Saturday’s (year round) 7:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)
Mayor Campion’s Wednesday Morning Walk ≫
Wednesday, Apr. 26 2023 -8:00 am every Wednesday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island. Meet at the Merritt Island parking lot.
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Apr. 29 2023 -Saturday’s (year round) 7:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)
May
Mayor Campion’s Wednesday Morning Walk ≫
Wednesday, May. 3 2023 -8:00 am every Wednesday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island. Meet at the Merritt Island parking lot.
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, May. 6 2023 -Saturday’s (year round) 7:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)
Support Pack 2nd Annual Run for Mental Health ≫
Sunday, May. 7 2023 -Merritt Island Trail, Pavilion & Trail. More details to come.
Annual Welland Sports Wall of Fame ≫
Sunday, May. 7 2023 -Event will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Seaway Mall, Ernie-Allen Court
Mayor Campion’s Wednesday Morning Walk ≫
Wednesday, May. 10 2023 -8:00 am every Wednesday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island. Meet at the Merritt Island parking lot.
Friday Night Live - Spring Concert Series ≫
Friday, May. 12 2023 -Join us at the theatre at the Welland Community Centre for our free Spring Fling concert. More details to come.
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, May. 13 2023 -Saturday’s (year round) 7:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)
Mayor Campion’s Wednesday Morning Walk ≫
Wednesday, May. 17 2023 -8:00 am every Wednesday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island. Meet at the Merritt Island parking lot.
Victoria Day at the Market ≫
Saturday, May. 20 2023 -7:00am-12:00pm. Join us a the Welland Farmer’s Market for fun family activities, crafts and more.
Victoria Day Event ≫
Saturday, May. 20 2023 -at the Main arena. More details to come.
Mayor Campion’s Wednesday Morning Walk ≫
Wednesday, May. 24 2023 -8:00 am every Wednesday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island. Meet at the Merritt Island parking lot.
Canadian Tandem Rally ≫
Friday, May. 26 2023 -More details to come.
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, May. 27 2023 -Saturday’s (year round) 7:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)
Canadian Tandem Rally ≫
Saturday, May. 27 2023 -More details to come.
Canadian Tandem Rally ≫
Sunday, May. 28 2023 -More details to come.
Mayor Campion’s Wednesday Morning Walk ≫
Wednesday, May. 31 2023 -8:00 am every Wednesday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island. Meet at the Merritt Island parking lot.
June
Niagara Regional Exhibition ≫
Friday, Jun. 2 2023 -Jun 2, 2023 - Jun 4, 2023 - Midway rides and Amusements. Visit their website for more information
Girls Day ≫
Saturday, Jun. 3 2023 -at Empire Sportsplex. More details to come.
Niagara Regional Exhibition ≫
Saturday, Jun. 3 2023 -Jun 2, 2023 - Jun 4, 2023 - Midway rides and Amusements. Visit their website for more information
Welland County Motorcycle club- Rose Festival - Night at the races ≫
Saturday, Jun. 3 2023 -Speedway Race Track. Visit their website for more information
Niagara Regional Exhibition ≫
Sunday, Jun. 4 2023 -Jun 2, 2023 - Jun 4, 2023 - Midway rides and Amusements. Visit their website for more information
Scuba Diving Demo ≫
Tuesday, Jun. 6 2023 -at the Scuba Park - Rotary Park. More details to come.
SCAC Age Friendly Flag Raising and Lunch ≫
Wednesday, Jun. 7 2023 -at the Welland Community Centre. More details to come.
Friday Night Live - Spring Concert Series ≫
Friday, Jun. 9 2023 -at the Welland Community Centre. More details to come.
Welland Dragon Boat Festival ≫
Saturday, Jun. 10 2023 -WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information
Welland County Motorcycle club- Flat Track Canada National ≫
Saturday, Jun. 10 2023 -Speedway Race Track. Visit their website for more information
Welland Open Water Swim and Run Swim Challenge ≫
Sunday, Jun. 11 2023 -WIFC North Course and Trail. Visit their website for more information
Ride to Conquer Cancer ≫
Sunday, Jun. 11 2023 -More details to come.
Rose Festival Downtown Extravaganza ≫
Friday, Jun. 16 2023 -Merritt Park. Visit their facebook for more information
Rose Festival Downtown Extravaganza ≫
Saturday, Jun. 17 2023 -Merritt Park. Visit their facebook for more information
Tony Biernacki Sr. Memorial Regatta ≫
Saturday, Jun. 17 2023 -WIFC North Course and Trail. Visit their website for more information
Welland County Motorcycle club- Jim Bodner Memorial race ≫
Saturday, Jun. 17 2023 -Speedway Race Track. Visit their website for more information
Rose Festival Downtown Extravaganza ≫
Sunday, Jun. 18 2023 -Merritt Park. Visit their facebook for more information
MYAC Youth Paddle ≫
Friday, Jun. 23 2023 -Rec Rentals @ The Docks. More details to come.
Concerts on the Canal ≫
Friday, Jun. 23 2023 -Merritt Park Amphitheater. Visit the Downtown Welland website for more information
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market - Berry Bonanza ≫
Saturday, Jun. 24 2023 -Saturday’s (year round) 7:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)
Rose City Triathlon ≫
Saturday, Jun. 24 2023 -WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information
Welland County Motorcycle club- Les Washbon Memorial race ≫
Saturday, Jun. 24 2023 -Speedway Race Track. Visit their website for more information
Rose City Triathlon ≫
Sunday, Jun. 25 2023 -WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information
July
Canada Day at the Market ≫
Saturday, Jul. 1 2023 -7:00am-12:00pm. Join us a the Welland Farmer’s Market for fun family activities, crafts and more.
Canada Day Event and Concert ≫
Saturday, Jul. 1 2023 -at Merritt Park. More details to come.
Welland Supper Market & Music at the Market ≫
Wednesday, Jul. 5 2023 -at the Market Square. More details to come.
CORA Welland Regatta ≫
Saturday, Jul. 8 2023 -WIFC South Course. Visit their website for more information
South Niagara Canoe Club Regatta ≫
Saturday, Jul. 8 2023 -WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information
Roaring 20’s Fun Fair ≫
Saturday, Jul. 8 2023 -at Merritt Park. More details to come.
Welland County Motorcycle club- Autograph Night Race ≫
Saturday, Jul. 8 2023 -Speedway Race Track. Visit their website for more information
Canadian Tire Welland Float Fest ≫
Sunday, Jul. 9 2023 -Registration starts at 10 a.m. Floating begins at noon and everyone starts to exit the water at 7:00 p.m. Lincoln Street Docks / Rotary Club of Welland Park
Welland Supper Market & Movies at the Market ≫
Wednesday, Jul. 12 2023 -at the Market Square. More details to come.
WOD High Performance Regatta ≫
Saturday, Jul. 15 2023 -WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information
Row Ontario Masters Championships ≫
Sunday, Jul. 16 2023 -WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information
Dragon Boat Canada National Championships ≫
Wednesday, Jul. 19 2023 -July 19 - 23 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information
Welland Supper Market & Music at the Market ≫
Wednesday, Jul. 19 2023 -at the Market Square. More details to come.
Dragon Boat Canada National Championships ≫
Thursday, Jul. 20 2023 -July 19 - 23 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information
Dragon Boat Canada National Championships ≫
Friday, Jul. 21 2023 -July 19 - 23 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information
Dragon Boat Canada National Championships ≫
Saturday, Jul. 22 2023 -July 19 - 23 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information
Welland County Motorcycle club- All Classes ≫
Saturday, Jul. 22 2023 -Speedway Race Track. Visit their website for more information
Attention VW and Beatles fans ≫
Sunday, Jul. 23 2023 -Gates open at 8am - 4pm, at Club Richelieu, 565 River Rd. The wait is over, and tickets are now available for Cruise Control’s ’Come Together’ event, supporting the Fonds Foyer Richelieu. Get ready for a day of excitement featuring an impressive VW car show, raffles, a 50/50 draw, a craft show, and a swap meet with unique items. Plus, take a trip down memory lane with The Caverners, a renowned Beatles tribute band
Dragon Boat Canada National Championships ≫
Sunday, Jul. 23 2023 -July 19 - 23 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information
Welland Supper Market & Music at the Market ≫
Wednesday, Jul. 26 2023 -at the Market Square. More details to come.
WOD Trials & Championships ≫
Friday, Jul. 28 2023 -July 28 - 30 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information
WOD Trials & Championships ≫
Saturday, Jul. 29 2023 -July 28 - 30 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information
Row Ontario Provincial Championships ≫
Saturday, Jul. 29 2023 -July 29 - 30 - WIFC South Course. Visit their website for more information
Welland County Motorcycle club- Vintage/Reunion Night ≫
Saturday, Jul. 29 2023 -Speedway Race Track. Visit their website for more information
WOD Trials & Championships ≫
Sunday, Jul. 30 2023 -July 28 - 30 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information
Row Ontario Provincial Championships ≫
Sunday, Jul. 30 2023 -July 29 - 30 - WIFC South Course. Visit their website for more information
WOD Canada Cup ≫
Sunday, Jul. 30 2023 -July 30 - August 2 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information
WOD Canada Cup ≫
Monday, Jul. 31 2023 -July 30 - August 2 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information
August
WOD Canada Cup ≫
Tuesday, Aug. 1 2023 -July 30 - August 2 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information
WOD Canada Cup ≫
Wednesday, Aug. 2 2023 -July 30 - August 2 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information
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