Events Calendar
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.
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Summer Music Festival 2017 ≫
Friday, Jun. 30 2017 - Enjoy free concerts on the floating stage at Merritt Park this summer. All concerts are on Friday nights and begin at 7pm.30
Weekend on the Water - Chicago Tribute ≫
Friday, Jun. 30 2017 - Celebrate the Canada Day long weekend on the water at the Merritt Park Amphitheatre. Enjoy four nights of exciting concerts and events.July
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Canada Day Celebrations ≫
Saturday, Jul. 1 2017 - 12:00pm to 10:30pm; Celebrate Canada Day in downtown Welland. Enjoy Family Fun in Merritt Park. Free activities on the water all from the King Street Docks. Final Round for the Canada 150 Talent Showcase starts at 2:30pm on the Merritt Park Amphitheatre. Fireworks at 9:50pm.1
Weekend on the Water - Canada Day Celebrations ≫
Saturday, Jul. 1 2017 - Celebrate the Canada Day long weekend on the water at the Merritt Park Amphitheatre. Enjoy four nights of exciting concerts and events.2
Antique & Artisan Market ≫
Sunday, Jul. 2 2017 - 9am - 2pm. Welland Farmer’s Market, 50 Market Square. Events: Food Truck Frenzy, Repair Cafe, Workshops, Junk in the Trunk & more.2
Weekend on the Water -Worship on the Water ≫
Sunday, Jul. 2 2017 - Celebrate the Canada Day long weekend on the water at the Merritt Park Amphitheatre. Enjoy four nights of exciting concerts and events.3
Join the Mayor’s Monday Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Jul. 3 2017 - Meet Mayor Campion at the Merritt Island Parking Lot Monday Mornings at 7:30 a.m. for a 40 Minute Walk on Merritt Island.3
Weekend on the Water -150 VOICES TO JULY CANADA 150 ≫
Monday, Jul. 3 2017 - Celebrate the Canada Day long weekend on the water at the Merritt Park Amphitheatre. Enjoy four nights of exciting concerts and events.7
Summer Music Festival 2017 ≫
Friday, Jul. 7 2017 - Enjoy free concerts on the floating stage at Merritt Park this summer. All concerts are on Friday nights and begin at 7pm.8
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Children’s Concert ≫
Saturday, Jul. 8 2017 - 1:30pm. Sonshine and Broccoli. Enjoy free concerts on the floating stage at Merritt Park this summer.9
Antique & Artisan Market ≫
Sunday, Jul. 9 2017 - 9am - 2pm. Welland Farmer’s Market, 50 Market Square. Events: Food Truck Frenzy, Repair Cafe, Workshops, Junk in the Trunk & more.9
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Join the Mayor’s Monday Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Jul. 10 2017 - Meet Mayor Campion at the Merritt Island Parking Lot Monday Mornings at 7:30 a.m. for a 40 Minute Walk on Merritt Island.11
Magic the Gathering ≫
Tuesday, Jul. 11 2017 - 7:00pm - New friends and rivals await. Bring your Magic the Gathering deck to the Welland Library and battle against other fans of the game while building the local Magic community. No matter your experience level, there are games and tournaments designed for you. Bring your friends or make new ones. Open to ages 14 to 20. This is a free event that runs every other Tuesday. Refreshments provided. No registration required.14
Summer Music Festival 2017 ≫
Friday, Jul. 14 2017 - Enjoy free concerts on the floating stage at Merritt Park this summer. All concerts are on Friday nights and begin at 7pm.15
Jammin’ at the Market 2017 Concert Series - Flatwater Shadows ≫
Saturday, Jul. 15 2017 - 9:30am to 10:30am. Welland Farmers’ Market, 70 Young Street, Welland. Join us this summer at the Welland Farmers’ Market and enjoy entertainment while you shop.15
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Antique & Artisan Market ≫
Sunday, Jul. 16 2017 - 9am - 2pm. Welland Farmer’s Market, 50 Market Square. Events: Food Truck Frenzy, Repair Cafe, Workshops, Junk in the Trunk & more.16
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Join the Mayor’s Monday Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Jul. 17 2017 - Meet Mayor Campion at the Merritt Island Parking Lot Monday Mornings at 7:30 a.m. for a 40 Minute Walk on Merritt Island.18
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Summer Reading Book Club @Merritt Island ≫
Tuesday, Jul. 18 2017 - 2:00pm - Join the Welland Public Library this summer at the Merritt Island pavilion as we bring our popular Afternoon Book Club outdoors. Each participant is asked to bring their favourite book to the July Summer Book Club to discuss all the reasons why they chose that particular title. The Library will provide light refreshments. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact the library at 905-734-6210 ext. 2521.19
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Summer Music Festival 2017 ≫
Friday, Jul. 21 2017 - Enjoy free concerts on the floating stage at Merritt Park this summer. All concerts are on Friday nights and begin at 7pm.22
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Antique & Artisan Market ≫
Sunday, Jul. 23 2017 - 9am - 2pm. Welland Farmer’s Market, 50 Market Square. Events: Food Truck Frenzy, Repair Cafe, Workshops, Junk in the Trunk & more.24
Join the Mayor’s Monday Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Jul. 24 2017 - Meet Mayor Campion at the Merritt Island Parking Lot Monday Mornings at 7:30 a.m. for a 40 Minute Walk on Merritt Island.25
Magic the Gathering ≫
Tuesday, Jul. 25 2017 - 7:00pm - New friends and rivals await. Bring your Magic the Gathering deck to the Welland Library and battle against other fans of the game while building the local Magic community. No matter your experience level, there are games and tournaments designed for you. Bring your friends or make new ones. Open to ages 14 to 20. This is a free event that runs every other Tuesday. Refreshments provided. No registration required.28
Summer Music Festival 2017 ≫
Friday, Jul. 28 2017 - Enjoy free concerts on the floating stage at Merritt Park this summer. All concerts are on Friday nights and begin at 7pm.29
Jammin’ at the Market 2017 Concert Series - Joe Crawford Karaoke ≫
Saturday, Jul. 29 2017 - 9:30am to 10:30am. Welland Farmers’ Market, 70 Young Street, Welland. Join us this summer at the Welland Farmers’ Market and enjoy entertainment while you shop.29
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Antique & Artisan Market ≫
Sunday, Jul. 30 2017 - 9am - 2pm. Welland Farmer’s Market, 50 Market Square. Events: Food Truck Frenzy, Repair Cafe, Workshops, Junk in the Trunk & more.30
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Join the Mayor’s Monday Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Jul. 31 2017 - Meet Mayor Campion at the Merritt Island Parking Lot Monday Mornings at 7:30 a.m. for a 40 Minute Walk on Merritt Island.August
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Antique & Artisan Market ≫
Sunday, Aug. 6 2017 - 9am - 2pm. Welland Farmer’s Market, 50 Market Square. Events: Food Truck Frenzy, Repair Cafe, Workshops, Junk in the Trunk & more.6
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Magic the Gathering ≫
Tuesday, Aug. 8 2017 - 7:00pm - New friends and rivals await. Bring your Magic the Gathering deck to the Welland Library and battle against other fans of the game while building the local Magic community. No matter your experience level, there are games and tournaments designed for you. Bring your friends or make new ones. Open to ages 14 to 20. This is a free event that runs every other Tuesday. Refreshments provided. No registration required.11
Summer Music Festival 2017 ≫
Friday, Aug. 11 2017 - Enjoy free concerts on the floating stage at Merritt Park this summer. All concerts are on Friday nights and begin at 7pm.12
Jammin’ at the Market 2017 Concert Series - David and Joni ≫
Saturday, Aug. 12 2017 - 9:30am to 10:30am. Welland Farmers’ Market, 70 Young Street, Welland. Join us this summer at the Welland Farmers’ Market and enjoy entertainment while you shop.12
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Antique & Artisan Market ≫
Sunday, Aug. 13 2017 - 9am - 2pm. Welland Farmer’s Market, 50 Market Square. Events: Food Truck Frenzy, Repair Cafe, Workshops, Junk in the Trunk & more.13
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Summer Reading Book Club @Merritt Island ≫
Tuesday, Aug. 15 2017 - 2:00pm - Join the Welland Public Library at the Merritt Island pavilion for our Summer Book Club. This month we’ll be reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.No registration required. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 905-734-6210 ext. 2521.18
Summer Music Festival 2017 ≫
Friday, Aug. 18 2017 - Enjoy free concerts on the floating stage at Merritt Park this summer. All concerts are on Friday nights and begin at 7pm.19
Morning Yoga on the Lawn ≫
Saturday, Aug. 19 2017 - 10:30am - Join certified yoga teacher Rose Kobelka for a monthly calming morning yoga class at the Welland Library on the lawn overlooking the canal. Morning Yoga on the Lawn is a beginner yoga class, however, its location will make it appealing to all experience levels. Please come dressed in appropriate outdoor yoga attire. In the event of rain, the class will meet in the Community Room of the Civic Square. This program is FREE but space is very limited so please register online at wellandlibrary.ca or by calling the Welland Library at 905-734-6210 ext. 2521 for more details.20
Antique & Artisan Market ≫
Sunday, Aug. 20 2017 - 9am - 2pm. Welland Farmer’s Market, 50 Market Square. Events: Food Truck Frenzy, Repair Cafe, Workshops, Junk in the Trunk & more.22
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Magic the Gathering ≫
Tuesday, Aug. 22 2017 - 7:00pm - New friends and rivals await. Bring your Magic the Gathering deck to the Welland Library and battle against other fans of the game while building the local Magic community. No matter your experience level, there are games and tournaments designed for you. Bring your friends or make new ones. Open to ages 14 to 20. This is a free event that runs every other Tuesday. Refreshments provided. No registration required.23
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Summer Music Festival 2017 ≫
Friday, Aug. 25 2017 - Enjoy free concerts on the floating stage at Merritt Park this summer. All concerts are on Friday nights and begin at 7pm.26
Jammin’ at the Market 2017 Concert Series - Niagara Region Olde Tyme Fiddlers ≫
Saturday, Aug. 26 2017 - 9:30am to 10:30am. Welland Farmers’ Market, 70 Young Street, Welland. Join us this summer at the Welland Farmers’ Market and enjoy entertainment while you shop.26
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Antique & Artisan Market ≫
Sunday, Aug. 27 2017 - 9am - 2pm. Welland Farmer’s Market, 50 Market Square. Events: Food Truck Frenzy, Repair Cafe, Workshops, Junk in the Trunk & more.27
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Jammin’ at the Market 2017 Concert Series - Jessica Wilson ≫
Saturday, Sep. 2 2017 - 9:30am to 10:30am. Welland Farmers’ Market, 70 Young Street, Welland. Join us this summer at the Welland Farmers’ Market and enjoy entertainment while you shop.2
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Antique & Artisan Market ≫
Sunday, Sep. 3 2017 - 9am - 2pm. Welland Farmer’s Market, 50 Market Square. Events: Food Truck Frenzy, Repair Cafe, Workshops, Junk in the Trunk & more.3
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Jammin’ at the Market 2017 Concert Series - Tracks ≫
Saturday, Sep. 9 2017 - 9:30am to 10:30am. Welland Farmers’ Market, 70 Young Street, Welland. Join us this summer at the Welland Farmers’ Market and enjoy entertainment while you shop.9
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November
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