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.
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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.26
Welland Supper Market ≫
Wednesday, Jul. 26 2017 - Every Wednesday 4:30-duskA midweek gathering of families, friends and community to have supper together on Merritt Island. Enjoy yummy food, delicious craft ale’s, wines and ciders. Take in some local entertainment and a great evening on the Island.27
Pop-Up in the Park - Station Park ≫
Thursday, Jul. 27 2017 - 10am - 12pm. The City of Welland has over 447 acres of parkland for children to enjoy. Join our playground leaders for some truly extraordinary summer fun. Informal games, activities and creative crafts in the park for absolutely free.28
Une Célébration de la francophonie au Musée de Welland ≫
Friday, Jul. 28 2017 - Rejoignez-nous au Musée de Welland le vendredi 28 juillet et le vendredi 11 août de 15h-20h pour une célébration de la francophonie.Nous aurons plusieurs activités: une présentation sur l’histoire de la communauté francophone de Welland, ressources francophones, activités pour enfants, échantillonnage de musique francophone, dégustation de plats traditionnels canadiens-français et un film en français à être annoncé. Nous avons hâte de vous voir.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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Pop-Up in the Park - Winstonville Park ≫
Tuesday, Aug. 1 2017 - 10am - 12pm. The City of Welland has over 447 acres of parkland for children to enjoy. Join our playground leaders for some truly extraordinary summer fun. Informal games, activities and creative crafts in the park for absolutely free.2
Welland Supper Market ≫
Wednesday, Aug. 2 2017 - Every Wednesday 4:30-duskA midweek gathering of families, friends and community to have supper together on Merritt Island. Enjoy yummy food, delicious craft ale’s, wines and ciders. Take in some local entertainment and a great evening on the Island.3
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Pop-Up in the Park - Chippawa Park ≫
Thursday, Aug. 3 2017 - 10am - 12pm. The City of Welland has over 447 acres of parkland for children to enjoy. Join our playground leaders for some truly extraordinary summer fun. Informal games, activities and creative crafts in the park for absolutely free.4
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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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Pop-Up in the Park - Maple Park ≫
Tuesday, Aug. 8 2017 - 10am - 12pm. The City of Welland has over 447 acres of parkland for children to enjoy. Join our playground leaders for some truly extraordinary summer fun. Informal games, activities and creative crafts in the park for absolutely free.8
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.9
Welland Supper Market ≫
Wednesday, Aug. 9 2017 - Every Wednesday 4:30-duskA midweek gathering of families, friends and community to have supper together on Merritt Island. Enjoy yummy food, delicious craft ale’s, wines and ciders. Take in some local entertainment and a great evening on the Island.10
Pop-Up in the Park - Glenwood Park ≫
Thursday, Aug. 10 2017 - 10am - 12pm. The City of Welland has over 447 acres of parkland for children to enjoy. Join our playground leaders for some truly extraordinary summer fun. Informal games, activities and creative crafts in the park for absolutely free.11
Une Célébration de la francophonie au Musée de Welland ≫
Friday, Aug. 11 2017 - Rejoignez-nous au Musée de Welland le vendredi 28 juillet et le vendredi 11 août de 15h-20h pour une célébration de la francophonie.Nous aurons plusieurs activités: une présentation sur l’histoire de la communauté francophone de Welland, ressources francophones, activités pour enfants, échantillonnage de musique francophone, dégustation de plats traditionnels canadiens-français et un film en français à être annoncé. Nous avons hâte de vous voir.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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Bridge-It - Port Robinson Ferry ≫
Sunday, Aug. 13 2017 - Join the Niagara Freewheelers Bicycle Touring Club and show your support for ’Bridge-It’ Port Robinson’s newly refurbished accessible ferry and the ’Only’ ferry on the Welland Canal15
Pop-Up in the Park - Gaiser Road Park ≫
Tuesday, Aug. 15 2017 - 10am - 12pm. The City of Welland has over 447 acres of parkland for children to enjoy. Join our playground leaders for some truly extraordinary summer fun. Informal games, activities and creative crafts in the park for absolutely free.15
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. 2521.16
Welland Supper Market ≫
Wednesday, Aug. 16 2017 - Every Wednesday 4:30-duskA midweek gathering of families, friends and community to have supper together on Merritt Island. Enjoy yummy food, delicious craft ale’s, wines and ciders. Take in some local entertainment and a great evening on the Island.17
Pop-Up in the Park - Memorial Park ≫
Thursday, Aug. 17 2017 - 10am - 12pm. The City of Welland has over 447 acres of parkland for children to enjoy. Join our playground leaders for some truly extraordinary summer fun. Informal games, activities and creative crafts in the park for absolutely free.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.20
Pop-Up in the Park - St. George Park ≫
Sunday, Aug. 20 2017 - 1pm - 6pm. The City of Welland has over 447 acres of parkland for children to enjoy. Join our playground leaders for some truly extraordinary summer fun. Informal games, activities and creative crafts in the park for absolutely free.22
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Pop-Up in the Park - Merritt Island ≫
Tuesday, Aug. 22 2017 - 10am - 12pm. The City of Welland has over 447 acres of parkland for children to enjoy. Join our playground leaders for some truly extraordinary summer fun. Informal games, activities and creative crafts in the park for absolutely free.22
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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Welland Supper Market ≫
Wednesday, Aug. 23 2017 - Every Wednesday 4:30-duskA midweek gathering of families, friends and community to have supper together on Merritt Island. Enjoy yummy food, delicious craft ale’s, wines and ciders. Take in some local entertainment and a great evening on the Island.24
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Pop-Up in the Park - Chippawa Park ≫
Thursday, Aug. 24 2017 - 10am - 12pm. The City of Welland has over 447 acres of parkland for children to enjoy. Join our playground leaders for some truly extraordinary summer fun. Informal games, activities and creative crafts in the park for absolutely free.25
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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
Welland Heritage Market ≫
Saturday, Aug. 26 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am. Welland Farmers’ Market, 70 Young Street, Welland. Go back in time at the Welland Farmers’ Market. Bring the family for a corn roast and some carnival games. Enjoy our photo booth, make your own ice cream and much more.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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Pop-Up in the Park - Maple Park ≫
Tuesday, Aug. 29 2017 - 10am - 12pm. The City of Welland has over 447 acres of parkland for children to enjoy. Join our playground leaders for some truly extraordinary summer fun. Informal games, activities and creative crafts in the park for absolutely free.30
Welland Supper Market ≫
Wednesday, Aug. 30 2017 - Every Wednesday 4:30-duskA midweek gathering of families, friends and community to have supper together on Merritt Island. Enjoy yummy food, delicious craft ale’s, wines and ciders. Take in some local entertainment and a great evening on the Island.31
Pop-Up in the Park - Memorial Park ≫
Thursday, Aug. 31 2017 - 10am - 12pm. The City of Welland has over 447 acres of parkland for children to enjoy. Join our playground leaders for some truly extraordinary summer fun. Informal games, activities and creative crafts in the park for absolutely free.September
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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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December
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