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.
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.
May
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Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, May. 25 2019 - Saturday’s (year round) 6:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)26
Mandolin Orchestra of Niagara ≫
Sunday, May. 26 2019 - 2:00pm at the Welland Community Wellness Complex. Tickets: $12 for passholders; $15 for non-passholders. Mandolin Orchestra of Niagara presents Sounds of Cinema. Under the direction of Sylvia Hlywka Brabson, this group of musicians presents a wide range of music sure to delight any audience.27
Mayor’s Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, May. 27 2019 - 7:30 am every Monday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island.28
Tulip Bulb Giveaway ≫
Tuesday, May. 28 2019 - 8:00am to 9:30am at Chippawa Park - Fitch Street and First Avenue (Maintenance Building). Note: Absolutely no bulbs will be released before 8:00am. The City of Welland, Infrastructure Services, Parks Section, will be distributing at no charge, used tulip bulbs to Welland residents.June
1
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Jun. 1 2019 - Saturday’s (year round) 6:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)1
Welland Rose Festival Events ≫
Saturday, Jun. 1 2019 - City Wide Window Decorating Contest - Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme ’Best of the Rose Fest’ and City of Welland RosesDecorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage2
The Velvetones present Spring Celebration ≫
Sunday, Jun. 2 2019 - 2:00pm in the Theatre at the Welland Community Wellness Complex. Tickets: $8 for passholders and $10 for non-passholders. Ticket prices include refreshments and door prizes. Join the Velvetones for their spring performance at the Wellness Complex. This event promises to be a toe-tapping, hand-clapping good time.3
Mayor’s Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Jun. 3 2019 - 7:30 am every Monday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island.6
Welland Rose Festival Events ≫
Thursday, Jun. 6 2019 - R.B. Willy Hunt - Starts Thursday June 6 with clues to the location of R.B.’s hidden treasure.Clues come out on Thursday and treasure has in the past been found that weekend.3 weeks of clues, 3 treasures to be found. Knowing history of Welland will help with the clues.6
Welland Rose Festival Events ≫
Thursday, Jun. 6 2019 - 58th Annual Coronation Ball at the Croatian Hall on Broadway, event starts at 6 pm - Tickets are $40 each7
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Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Jun. 8 2019 - Saturday’s (year round) 6:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)8
Welland Dragon Boat Festival ≫
Saturday, Jun. 8 2019 - 8:00am - 5:00pm at the Welland International Flatwater Centre.8
Welland Rose Festival Events ≫
Saturday, Jun. 8 2019 - 8:00am - 5pm - Welland Dragon Boat Festival;9:30am - 5:30pm - Youth Art Exhibition;
7:00pm - 11:45pm - Welland County Motorcycle Club Races
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The Robert Wood Singers and Niagara Men’s Chorus - Music From The Movies: A REEL Concert ≫
Sunday, Jun. 9 2019 - 2:30pm at Notre Dame High School, 64 Smith Street, Welland. tickets: Adult: $20; Youth $10. Available From: Blake’s Menswear, Seaway Mall, Welland. and Boggio Pharmacy, 155 Highway 20 West, Fonthill.10
Mayor’s Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Jun. 10 2019 - 7:30 am every Monday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island.10
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Welland Rose Festival Events ≫
Thursday, Jun. 13 2019 - 10am - 9pm - Art Exhibition;5:00pm - 11:45pm - Lobsterfest Luau
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Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council presents Youth Paddle ≫
Friday, Jun. 14 2019 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Welland Community Boathouse, 108 Thorold Road East. Join us for some fun on the water. FREE Boat Rentals. (Parents must sign a waiver on site for all youth participants)15
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Jun. 15 2019 - Saturday’s (year round) 6:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)15
Jammin’ at the Market 2019 Concert Series ≫
Saturday, Jun. 15 2019 - 9:30am to 10:30am at the Welland Farmers’ Market, 70 Young Street, Welland. Join us this summer at the Welland Farmers’ Market and enjoy entertainment while you shop.15
Welland Rose Festival Events ≫
Saturday, Jun. 15 2019 - 9:30am - 5:30pm - Art Exhibition;11:00am - 5:00pm - Welland Rose Festival Baby Show
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Welland Rose Festival Events ≫
Sunday, Jun. 16 2019 - 8:00am - 2:00pm - Children’s Fishing Derby;9:30am - 5:30pm - Art Exhibition
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Mayor’s Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Jun. 17 2019 - 7:30 am every Monday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island.19
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Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Jun. 22 2019 - Saturday’s (year round) 6:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)22
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Welland Rose Festival Events ≫
Sunday, Jun. 23 2019 - 10am - 8pm - Downtown Extravaganza;1pm - 4pm - Grande Parade
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Mayor’s Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Jun. 24 2019 - 7:30 am every Monday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island.26
Concerts on the Canal - Full Moon Fever ≫
Wednesday, Jun. 26 2019 - Enjoy free concerts on the floating stage at Merritt Park this summer. All concerts are on Friday nights and begin at 7pm, unless otherwise noted.29
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Jun. 29 2019 - Saturday’s (year round) 6:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)29
Jammin’ at the Market 2019 Concert Series ≫
Saturday, Jun. 29 2019 - 9:30am to 10:30am at the Welland Farmers’ Market, 70 Young Street, Welland. Join us this summer at the Welland Farmers’ Market and enjoy entertainment while you shop.July
1
Canada Day 2019 Celebrations ≫
Monday, Jul. 1 2019 - 2:00pm to 10:00pm. Join us for a FREE celebration in Downtown Welland with music, water activities, food trucks and more.1
Concerts on the Canal - The Caverners ≫
Monday, Jul. 1 2019 - Enjoy free concerts on the floating stage at Merritt Park this summer. All concerts are on Friday nights and begin at 7pm, unless otherwise noted.5
Concerts on the Canal - Revive the rose ≫
Friday, Jul. 5 2019 - Enjoy free concerts on the floating stage at Merritt Park this summer. All concerts are on Friday nights and begin at 7pm, unless otherwise noted.6
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Jul. 6 2019 - Saturday’s (year round) 6:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)6
Concerts on the Canal - Dan the Music Man (children’s matinee) ≫
Saturday, Jul. 6 2019 - Enjoy free concerts on the floating stage at Merritt Park this summer. All concerts are on Friday nights and begin at 7pm, unless otherwise noted.7
Canadian Tire Welland Floatfest 2019 ≫
Sunday, Jul. 7 2019 - 10am-9pm on the Welland Recreational Canal at Scuba Park. This will be the fourth year this event has taken place and has grown into a great event for families to spend a day on the water, floating around with friends, listening to amazing musical talent, eating great food and supporting local charities. Fireworks at dusk.8
Mayor’s Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Jul. 8 2019 - 7:30 am every Monday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island.13
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Jul. 13 2019 - Saturday’s (year round) 6:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)13
Jammin’ at the Market 2019 Concert Series ≫
Saturday, Jul. 13 2019 - 9:30am to 10:30am at the Welland Farmers’ Market, 70 Young Street, Welland. Join us this summer at the Welland Farmers’ Market and enjoy entertainment while you shop.15
Mayor’s Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Jul. 15 2019 - 7:30 am every Monday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island.20
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Jul. 20 2019 - Saturday’s (year round) 6:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)20
Jammin’ at the Market 2019 Concert Series ≫
Saturday, Jul. 20 2019 - 9:30am to 10:30am at the Welland Farmers’ Market, 70 Young Street, Welland. Join us this summer at the Welland Farmers’ Market and enjoy entertainment while you shop.22
Mayor’s Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Jul. 22 2019 - 7:30 am every Monday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island.26
Concerts on the Canal - Epic Eagles ≫
Friday, Jul. 26 2019 - Enjoy free concerts on the floating stage at Merritt Park this summer. All concerts are on Friday nights and begin at 7pm, unless otherwise noted.27
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Jul. 27 2019 - Saturday’s (year round) 6:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)27
Jammin’ at the Market 2019 Concert Series ≫
Saturday, Jul. 27 2019 - 9:30am to 10:30am at the Welland Farmers’ Market, 70 Young Street, Welland. Join us this summer at the Welland Farmers’ Market and enjoy entertainment while you shop.29
Mayor’s Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Jul. 29 2019 - 7:30 am every Monday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island.August
3
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Aug. 3 2019 - Saturday’s (year round) 6:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)3
Jammin’ at the Market 2019 Concert Series ≫
Saturday, Aug. 3 2019 - 9:30am to 10:30am at the Welland Farmers’ Market, 70 Young Street, Welland. Join us this summer at the Welland Farmers’ Market and enjoy entertainment while you shop.5
Mayor’s Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Aug. 5 2019 - 7:30 am every Monday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island.9
Concerts on the Canal - Chicken Fried ≫
Friday, Aug. 9 2019 - Enjoy free concerts on the floating stage at Merritt Park this summer. All concerts are on Friday nights and begin at 7pm, unless otherwise noted.10
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Aug. 10 2019 - Saturday’s (year round) 6:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)10
2019 Welland High and Vocational School Reunion ≫
Saturday, Aug. 10 2019 - This event is being held at Club Richelieu, 565 River Road, Welland. The one day event will include a Teacher/Staff meet and greet with light refreshments in the afternoon from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The evening portion of the event will feature a time of social gathering with a BBQ buffet dinner and live entertainment from 7:00pm to 1:00am. All Star Sports will be present with WHVS merchandise such as t-shirts.12
Mayor’s Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Aug. 12 2019 - 7:30 am every Monday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island.16
Concerts on the Canal - Material Girls ≫
Friday, Aug. 16 2019 - Enjoy free concerts on the floating stage at Merritt Park this summer. All concerts are on Friday nights and begin at 7pm, unless otherwise noted.17
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Aug. 17 2019 - Saturday’s (year round) 6:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)17
Jammin’ at the Market 2019 Concert Series ≫
Saturday, Aug. 17 2019 - 9:30am to 10:30am at the Welland Farmers’ Market, 70 Young Street, Welland. Join us this summer at the Welland Farmers’ Market and enjoy entertainment while you shop.19
Mayor’s Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Aug. 19 2019 - 7:30 am every Monday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island.23
Concerts on the Canal - Les Rats d’Swompe ≫
Friday, Aug. 23 2019 - Enjoy free concerts on the floating stage at Merritt Park this summer. All concerts are on Friday nights and begin at 7pm, unless otherwise noted.24
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Aug. 24 2019 - Saturday’s (year round) 6:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)24
Jammin’ at the Market 2019 Concert Series ≫
Saturday, Aug. 24 2019 - 9:30am to 10:30am at the Welland Farmers’ Market, 70 Young Street, Welland. Join us this summer at the Welland Farmers’ Market and enjoy entertainment while you shop.26
Mayor’s Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Aug. 26 2019 - 7:30 am every Monday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island.30
Concerts on the Canal - Pink Floyd Niagara ≫
Friday, Aug. 30 2019 - Enjoy free concerts on the floating stage at Merritt Park this summer. All concerts are on Friday nights and begin at 7pm, unless otherwise noted.31
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Aug. 31 2019 - Saturday’s (year round) 6:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)31
Jammin’ at the Market 2019 Concert Series ≫
Saturday, Aug. 31 2019 - 9:30am to 10:30am at the Welland Farmers’ Market, 70 Young Street, Welland. Join us this summer at the Welland Farmers’ Market and enjoy entertainment while you shop.September
2
Mayor’s Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Sep. 2 2019 - 7:30 am every Monday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island.7
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Sep. 7 2019 - Saturday’s (year round) 6:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)7
Jammin’ at the Market 2019 Concert Series ≫
Saturday, Sep. 7 2019 - 9:30am to 10:30am at the Welland Farmers’ Market, 70 Young Street, Welland. Join us this summer at the Welland Farmers’ Market and enjoy entertainment while you shop.9
Mayor’s Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Sep. 9 2019 - 7:30 am every Monday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island.14
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Sep. 14 2019 - Saturday’s (year round) 6:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)16
Mayor’s Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Sep. 16 2019 - 7:30 am every Monday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island.21
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Sep. 21 2019 - Saturday’s (year round) 6:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)23
Mayor’s Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Sep. 23 2019 - 7:30 am every Monday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island.28
Visit Welland Farmers’ Market ≫
Saturday, Sep. 28 2019 - Saturday’s (year round) 6:00am-12:00pm. 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets)30
Mayor’s Walk on Merritt Island ≫
Monday, Sep. 30 2019 - 7:30 am every Monday. Put your best foot forward with Mayor Campion by joining him for a 40-minute on beautiful Merritt Island.VISIT WELLAND’S MAJOR EVENT WEBSITES
