Festivals & Events

Residents of the City of Welland can pick up their bag of free tulips from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 20 (until quantities last), at the Quaker Road sports complex at 90 Quaker Road. The event will run rain or shine.

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

6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m - Join us for some family fun, music and fireworks as we celebrate Victoria Day at the Welland Main Arena.

Practice

Races start at 7 pm; 603 Netherby Road, Welland

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.

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

Race Night - Clare’s Night of Thunder

Races start at 7 pm; 603 Netherby Road, Welland

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 3, 4 & 5, 2022
Fair Admission $5, ages 5 and under are Free; Parking is Free; All Day Rides Bracelet $35

June 4 - June 5, 2022 at the WIFC North Course

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

June 3, 4 & 5, 2022
Fair Admission $5, ages 5 and under are Free; Parking is Free; All Day Rides Bracelet $35

Race Night - Jim Bodner Memorial

Races start at 7 pm; 603 Netherby Road, Welland

June 4 - June 5, 2022 at the WIFC North Course

June 3, 4 & 5, 2022
Fair Admission $5, ages 5 and under are Free; Parking is Free; All Day Rides Bracelet $35

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.

Celebrate Seniors Month with us at the Welland Community Center. Join us for Senior Citizens flag-raising, the launch of our Let’s Chat benches, community displays and information, a free box lunch and door prizes. This is a mask-friendly event.

Part of the 2022 Friday Night Live Concerts

June 10: Moonlighters

June 10 - June 11, 2022 at the WIFC North Course

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

June 10 - June 11, 2022 at the WIFC North Course

11 AM - 4 PM at the Seaway Mall parking lot (off of Lancaster behind the Swiss Chalet)

Get up close and personal with the different trucks, vehicles and pieces of equipment that help Emergency & Community Services do their day-to-day jobs. Visit the various booths onsite for engaging activities and to learn more about current and upcoming CAA Niagara initiatives. Coffee and gelato will also be made available throughout the event. Vehicles that will be in attendance include CAA Niagara Tow Trucks, fire trucks, EMS ambulance vehicles and more.

In lieu of a registration fee, all guests are kindly asked to bring a food or monetary donation in support of Food4Kids Niagara.

Race Night

Races start at 7 pm; 603 Netherby Road, Welland

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at The Bank Art House - a new arts and culture centre, 22 King St, Welland, ON.

Experience the evolution of experimentation with Femmes du Feu Creations. Join us Saturday, June 11th for a contemporary circus showcase.
This public presentation will be the culmination of a week-long creative residency for circus artists from all across Ontario.
Now in its 6th iteration, Circus Sessions helps circus artists and multidisciplinary artists who intersect with circus tell their unique stories through the hyper local in the hyper now.
The group will work alongside Alex Bulmer (Common Boots Theatre) and Angola Murdoch (LookUp Theatre) in order to explore their artistic limits through the approach of ’de-centralized vision.’

Reserve your tickets at Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/circus-sessions-2022-tickets-288709857957).
Please note there is a suggested donation at door - $10 kids - $20 adults

Kids Helping Kids on Sunday, June 12, 2022

Mountainview LemonAID Day is a fun, family day that gives children and families the opportunity to set up their own stand to sell lemonade and donate all the proceeds to FACS Niagara to send kids to summer camp.

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.

Currently planned events include Days in the Park, the traditional Street Dance, and the Grande Parade

June 17th to the 19th - Join us for this extravagant weekend event

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

at the WIFC North Course

Currently planned events include Days in the Park, the traditional Street Dance, and the Grande Parade

June 17th to the 19th - Join us for this extravagant weekend event

Race Night - FTC National

Races start at 7 pm; 603 Netherby Road, Welland

Currently planned events include Days in the Park, the traditional Street Dance, and the Grande Parade

June 17th to the 19th - Join us for this extravagant weekend event

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.

at the WIFC North Course

at the WIFC North Course

Join us for some fun on the water at Rec Rentals @ the Docks.

The free shows will take place at Merritt Park Amphitheatre (151 King Street) starting at 7 p.m.

This year, the event features a wide variety of musical genres and includes artists from both Welland and the Niagara Region.

Friday, June 24th - Pauly and the Goodfellas with special guests The Repeatles

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

at the WIFC North Course

Celebrate Berry Bonanza at the Welland Farmers’ Market. Enjoy fresh Strawberry Pancakes & Crepes. Make your own ’strawberry-licious’ Craft. Lots of Berry vendor promotions and fresh strawberries for sale

Race Night - Les Washbon Memorial

Races start at 7 pm; 603 Netherby Road, Welland

at the WIFC North Course

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.

The free shows will take place at Merritt Park Amphitheatre (151 King Street) starting at 7 p.m.

This year, the event features a wide variety of musical genres and includes artists from both Welland and the Niagara Region.

Friday, July 1st - Derek Millar with special guests Grace 2: The Tragically Hip Tribute

Race Night

Races start at 7 pm; 603 Netherby Road, Welland

at the WIFC Sourth Course

Sunday July 3rd, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m.
Registration starts at 10 a.m. Floating begins at noon andeveryone starts to exit the water at 7:00 p.m.

Lincoln Street Docks / Rotary Club of Welland Park

The free shows will take place at Merritt Park Amphitheatre (151 King Street) starting at 7 p.m.

This year, the event features a wide variety of musical genres and includes artists from both Welland and the Niagara Region.

Friday, July 8th - The Mandevilles with special guests Sleepy Jean and Chelsea Crites

We welcome the public to join us July 9 to celebrate the grand opening of our Empire Sportplex.

The day will include a ribbon cutting ceremony with honorary speakers from all parties involved. There will be live entertainment, sport demonstrations on the multi-courts by local sport organizations, drop-in sessions, sponsor activations, prizes and much more.

at the WIFC North Course

at the WIFC North Course

Race Night - Rider Autograph Night

Races start at 7 pm; 603 Netherby Road, Welland

The free shows will take place at Merritt Park Amphitheatre (151 King Street) starting at 7 p.m.

This year, the event features a wide variety of musical genres and includes artists from both Welland and the Niagara Region.

Friday, July 22nd - Simply Queen with special guests J.I.N

at the WIFC North Course

at the WIFC North Course

at the WIFC North Course

The free shows will take place at Merritt Park Amphitheatre (151 King Street) starting at 7 p.m.

This year, the event features a wide variety of musical genres and includes artists from both Welland and the Niagara Region.

Friday, July 29th - Drag it to the Canal - an evening presented by Pride Niagara

at the WIFC North Course

Race Night - Vintage/Reunion Night

Races start at 7 pm; 603 Netherby Road, Welland

at the WIFC North Course

The 2022 Canada Summer Games will be hosted in the Niagara Region from August 6 to August 21. With Baseball, Canoe Kayak, Open Water Swim, Soccer, Tennis and Triathlon events taking place across venues within Welland.

The free shows will take place at Merritt Park Amphitheatre (151 King Street) starting at 7 p.m.

This year, the event features a wide variety of musical genres and includes artists from both Welland and the Niagara Region.

Friday, August 12th - Early Elton with special guests Dueling Pianos Niagara

The 2022 Canada Summer Games will be hosted in the Niagara Region from August 6 to August 21. With Baseball, Canoe Kayak, Open Water Swim, Soccer, Tennis and Triathlon events taking place across venues within Welland.

The 2022 Canada Summer Games will be hosted in the Niagara Region from August 6 to August 21. With Baseball, Canoe Kayak, Open Water Swim, Soccer, Tennis and Triathlon events taking place across venues within Welland.

Rain Date (If required)

Races start at 7 pm; 603 Netherby Road, Welland

The free shows will take place at Merritt Park Amphitheatre (151 King Street) starting at 7 p.m.

This year, the event features a wide variety of musical genres and includes artists from both Welland and the Niagara Region.

Friday, August 26th - Pink Floyd Niagara, with special guests Riders on the Storm - A Live Celebration of: The Doors

Fall Classic

5 pm start time; 603 Netherby Road, Welland