Festivals & Events

Jun 2, 2023 - Jun 4, 2023 - Visit their website for more information.
This three-day event includes a Monster Truck demo, tractor pulls and a midway. Food vendors and a beer garden will also be onsite.

10am to 1pm at the Empire Sportsplex. A free event for girls ages 6 to 12 where they can try out six different sports lead by Niagara College athletes and coaches. Students in Hairstyling at Niagara College will be onsite to teach girls how to style their hair for sport. There will be DJ playing tunes all day for this fun event. McDonald’s is providing free muffins and donuts for everyone in the morning and coffee or tea for the adults.

A free lunch will be provided by the Niagara College School of Culinary Arts. All the girls will receive a free sports pack with goodies inside and free sports equipment to take home at the end of the day. Adults must remain onsite during the event where they can enjoy the ’Parents Hub’ where representatives from different Welland Sports organizations will be providing information and parents can play a little cornhole.

call/visit the Welland Community Centre to complete your free registration. Registration ends Tuesday, May 30th.

Jun 2, 2023 - Jun 4, 2023 - Visit their website for more information.
This three-day event includes a Monster Truck demo, tractor pulls and a midway. Food vendors and a beer garden will also be onsite.

FREE ADMISSION event for the whole family,

Emergency services will be in attendance with displays and demonstrations

BBQ available for a small cost

Face painting and carnival games for the children

Bicycle and Helmet Raffle to be completed the day of the event

Speedway Race Track. Visit their website for more information

Scuba Diving Demo  ≫

10am-3pm - At the Rotary Park there will be in water diving demos as well as a barbeque.

Jun 2, 2023 - Jun 4, 2023 - Visit their website for more information.
This three-day event includes a Monster Truck demo, tractor pulls and a midway. Food vendors and a beer garden will also be onsite.

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.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Celebrate Seniors Month with a free event at the Welland Community Center. Join us for Senior Citizens flag-raising, community displays and information, a lunch and door prizes.

Saturday’s (year round) 7:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)

WIFC North Course. Dragon boat Festival with races running from 9am-3pm. Concludes with Awards Ceremony. Food Vendors will be on site.

Charity Ride for SPCA  ≫

Bike ride in support of Welland SPCA. BBQ will be onsite.

Speedway Race Track. Visit their website for more information

WIFC North Course and Trail. Visit their website for more information

2-day cycling event between Toronto and Niagara Falls. Participants will cycle for 200km.

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.

Merritt Park. Visit their facebook for more information

Saturday’s (year round) 7:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)

Merritt Park. Visit their facebook for more information

Masters rowing regatta at WIFC north course. Food Vendors will be on site

Unbirthday Party  ≫

12 to 4 pm An inclusive birthday party at Chippawa Park. Anyone is welcome, day will include a bouncy castle and a live radio station.

Speedway Race Track. Visit their website for more information

Lincoln Street Docks. Visit their facebook for more information
Children come out and fish along the canal.

Merritt Park. Visit their facebook for more information

Visit their facebook for more information

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.

5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Rotary Club of Welland Park. Join us for some fun on the water at Rec Rentals @ the Docks. Free for youth ages 13 to 18. Parents must sign a waiver on site for all youth participants

Merritt Park Amphitheater. Visit the Downtown Welland website for more information

A 2-day triathlon event. With the swimming taking place on the WIFC North Course and the running taking part along the Canal Pathway.

at the Welland Community Centre

Speedway Race Track. Visit their website for more information

A 2-day triathlon event. With the swimming taking place on the WIFC North Course and the running taking part along the Canal Pathway.

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.

7:00am-12:00pm. Join us a the Welland Farmer’s Market for fun family activities, crafts and more.

Join us on July 1 for a celebration in Downtown Welland

During the afternoon, join us in Merritt Park for an aerial show by Femme du Feu Creations, rock climbing, lawn games and graffiti artists. On King Street, enjoy Hockey Zone hosted by Welland Minor Hockey and sledge hockey hosted by ParaSport Ontario. Food trucks, community vendors, and a Welland fire truck showcase will also be there.

During the evening, starting at 6:30 p.m., enjoy music on the amphitheatre from JIN, Kia Emmanuel and LMT Connection. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.

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.

Welland Supper Market & Music at the Market  ≫

at the Market Square. More details to come.

Development Regatta for Junior, U23, Senior and Master Rowers on the WIFC South Course

Join the Welland Museum for a fun and exciting day filled with games, vendors, bouncy castles, buskers, and much more. We can guarantee this day will be the bee’s knees

Speedway Race Track. Visit their website for more information

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

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.

Welland Supper Market & Movies at the Market  ≫

at the Market Square. More details to come.

at Merritt Park

WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information

Ontario Masters Rowing Championships on the WIFC North Course. Food vendors and celebration tent for athletes and spectators.

7 to 8:30 pm Taking place at the Merritt Park Amphitheatre Worship on the Water is an interdenominational outdoor worship service to worship god put on by Wellspring Community Church. There will be music, personal stories, prayer, reading of scripture and the sharing of a sermon. Food donations will be collected and given to the open arms mission.

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.

Dragon Boat Nationals are being hosted July 19-23 at the WIFC North Course. Practise takes place the 19th, then competition on July 20-23rd. There will be food vendors and a celebration tent.

Welland Supper Market & Music at the Market  ≫

at the Market Square. More details to come.

Dragon Boat Nationals are being hosted July 19-23 at the WIFC North Course. Practise takes place the 19th, then competition on July 20-23rd. There will be food vendors and a celebration tent.

Dragon Boat Nationals are being hosted July 19-23 at the WIFC North Course. Practise takes place the 19th, then competition on July 20-23rd. There will be food vendors and a celebration tent.

at Merritt Park

Dragon Boat Nationals are being hosted July 19-23 at the WIFC North Course. Practise takes place the 19th, then competition on July 20-23rd. There will be food vendors and a celebration tent.

Speedway Race Track. Visit their website for more information

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 Nationals are being hosted July 19-23 at the WIFC North Course. Practise takes place the 19th, then competition on July 20-23rd. There will be food vendors and a celebration tent.

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.

Welland Supper Market & Music at the Market  ≫

at the Market Square. More details to come.

July 28 - 30 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information

at Merritt Park

July 28 - 30 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information

July 29th - 30th - 2-Day Regatta at the WIFC South Course. Food Vendors will be onsite.

Speedway Race Track. Visit their website for more information

July 28 - 30 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information

July 29th - 30th - 2-Day Regatta at the WIFC South Course. Food Vendors will be onsite.

July 30 - August 2 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information

July 30 - August 2 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information

July 30 - August 2 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information

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.

July 30 - August 2 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information

Welland Supper Market & Music at the Market  ≫

at the Market Square. More details to come.

at Merritt Park

10 am to 3 pm A canoe, kayak and paddleboard charity event at the WIFC North Course. Funds raised will go towards providing shelter, food and care for residents at Grey Haven Farm Sanctuary.

7 to 9 pm Taking place at the Chippawa Park Pond this celebration is targeted towards the Asian Community. With a focus being put on the anti-Asian Racism that has stemmed from the pandemic, the use of art will be used to draw on dialogue, compassion and understanding.

WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information

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.

Welland Supper Market & Movie at the Market  ≫

at the Market Square. More details to come.

7:00am-12:00pm. Join us a the Welland Farmer’s Market

August 12 - 13 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information

August 12 - 13 - at Merritt Park.
A community festival that will showcase the beauty and diversity of African and Caribbean culture in the Welland Region. We will have performing arts, visual arts, music, fashion, food, and fun for the whole family. The kids will learn to build community ties as they immerse in diverse music and dance at the Kidz Zone.

August 12 - 13 - WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information

August 12 - 13 - at Merritt Park.
A community festival that will showcase the beauty and diversity of African and Caribbean culture in the Welland Region. We will have performing arts, visual arts, music, fashion, food, and fun for the whole family. The kids will learn to build community ties as they immerse in diverse music and dance at the Kidz Zone.

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.

Welland Supper Market & Music at the Market  ≫

at the Market Square. More details to come.

at Merritt Park

August 19 - 20 - 2-Day Ontario Canoe and Kayak Sprint Championship Regatta at the WIFC North Course. Food vendors will be onsite.

August 19 - 20 - 2-Day Ontario Canoe and Kayak Sprint Championship Regatta at the WIFC North Course. Food vendors will be onsite.

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.

Welland Supper Market & Music at the Market  ≫

at the Market Square. More details to come.

at Merritt Park

WIFC North Course. This dragon boat festival was created for Breast Cancer survivors, cancer supporters and ParaSport athletes, however, is open to general teams as well. There will be food and merchandise vendors onsite.

St. George Family Day  ≫

An annual event hosted by the City of Welland and Welland Recreation Project Association. Event takes place from 1-9 and includes entertainment, children’s activities, and fireworks at St. George Park.

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.

Welland Supper Market & Movie at the Market  ≫

at the Market Square. More details to come.

Provincial Triathlon championships taking place at the WIFC North Course. Will include youth (14-15-year-old), Junior (16-19 years old) and Elite 20+ years old divisions. As well as a mixed relay event.

Dain City Family Day & Fireworks  ≫

A family day event for the residents of Dain City at Glenwood Park. Featuring a parade in the early afternoon. Carnival Games for the children, food, a talent shows bouncy house, live bands and a fireworks display to finish the night.

Dog Paddle  ≫

at the Rosie Smith Pool. More details to come.

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.

Speedway Race Track. Visit their website for more information

WIFC North Course. Visit their website for more information

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.

Thursday 11:00am - 9:00pm at the Welland Fairgrounds - 1100 Niagara St, Welland - The Welland Poutine Feast is a unique and exciting event that brings poutine enthusiasts from far and wide together for an unforgettable experience. This year’s festival promises to be even bigger and better than before, with a fantastic lineup of poutine vendors, live music, and family-friendly entertainment.
No matter what your taste buds desire, the Welland Poutine Feast has a poutine for everyone. From classic poutine with crispy fries, fresh cheese curds, and savory gravy to inventive variations like buffalo chicken poutine or loaded baked potato poutine, the festival offers a range of mouth-watering options.

Friday 11:00am - 9:00pm at the Welland Fairgrounds - 1100 Niagara St, Welland - The Welland Poutine Feast is a unique and exciting event that brings poutine enthusiasts from far and wide together for an unforgettable experience. This year’s festival promises to be even bigger and better than before, with a fantastic lineup of poutine vendors, live music, and family-friendly entertainment.
No matter what your taste buds desire, the Welland Poutine Feast has a poutine for everyone. From classic poutine with crispy fries, fresh cheese curds, and savory gravy to inventive variations like buffalo chicken poutine or loaded baked potato poutine, the festival offers a range of mouth-watering options.

Mayor’s Charity Event  ≫

at the Civic Square Plaza. More details to come.

September 16-17 - A 2-Day triathlon event, on the 16th pre-triathlon activities take place, then the race day is on the 17th. The swimming portion will take place at the WIFC North Course.

Saturday 11:00am - 9:00pm at the Welland Fairgrounds - 1100 Niagara St, Welland - The Welland Poutine Feast is a unique and exciting event that brings poutine enthusiasts from far and wide together for an unforgettable experience. This year’s festival promises to be even bigger and better than before, with a fantastic lineup of poutine vendors, live music, and family-friendly entertainment.
No matter what your taste buds desire, the Welland Poutine Feast has a poutine for everyone. From classic poutine with crispy fries, fresh cheese curds, and savory gravy to inventive variations like buffalo chicken poutine or loaded baked potato poutine, the festival offers a range of mouth-watering options.

CARNEGIE 100 years later. Do you love the 1920s? Well, here is your chance to have a night that will rewind time. ’The Centennial Soiree’ on September 16th, 2023 from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm will have live entertainment, a photo booth, and much more. Dress in your best 1920s attire and don’t let the fuzz find you sneaking into our speakeasy. Tickets are on sale now. Please note, this is a 19+ event.

September 16-17 - A 2-Day triathlon event, on the 16th pre-triathlon activities take place, then the race day is on the 17th. The swimming portion will take place at the WIFC North Course.

Sunday 11:00am - 6:00pm at the Welland Fairgrounds - 1100 Niagara St, Welland - The Welland Poutine Feast is a unique and exciting event that brings poutine enthusiasts from far and wide together for an unforgettable experience. This year’s festival promises to be even bigger and better than before, with a fantastic lineup of poutine vendors, live music, and family-friendly entertainment.
No matter what your taste buds desire, the Welland Poutine Feast has a poutine for everyone. From classic poutine with crispy fries, fresh cheese curds, and savory gravy to inventive variations like buffalo chicken poutine or loaded baked potato poutine, the festival offers a range of mouth-watering options.

Battle of Britain Ceremony  ≫

at the Chippawa Park Cenotaph. More details to come.

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.

WIFC Northern Reach and North Course. Visit the WIFC website for more information

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.

Culture Days  ≫

at the Welland Community Centre. More details to come.

Truth and Reconciliation Walk  ≫

More details to come.

Culture Days  ≫

at the Welland Community Centre. More details to come.

Sept. 30th and Oct. 1st, 2023 - back on Merritt Island - Visit their website for more information

Sept. 30th and Oct. 1st, 2023 - back on Merritt Island - Visit their website for more information