Good morning, Welland!
Halloween is a week away, and this weekend leans right into it. The Bank has its Halloween comedy and burlesque show on Friday and Saturday night, and Saturday afternoon is for the kids, with pumpkin decorating at Seaway Mall and a Halloween workshop at the museum. Saturday night the Welland-Port Colborne Concert Association opens its season at Centennial, and Sunday is your last chance to vote early before Monday's election.
In this week's Welland Weekly:
Slay and Play, a Halloween comedy and burlesque show at The Bank Art House, Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, doors at 7:30 p.m.
Sonic Escape opens the concert season at Centennial Secondary School, Saturday, October 24 at 7 p.m.
A kids' Halloween workshop, pumpkin decorating, and more weekend plans
Let's get to it.
Around Town This Weekend
š Lights, Frights, and Sights, the City's self-guided Halloween display tour, runs every evening through Saturday, October 31. Use the interactive map or printable list to find the homes, plan your route, and vote for your favourite display on the same page.
š½ Warner Ranch and Pumpkin Farm, 7705 Schisler Rd, is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in October. The corn maze is $3, the animal viewing area is $2, and Belgian horse-drawn hayrides are $4 per person on weekends, roughly 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash or debit only.
š„« The Sharecrow Food Drive is on at Seaway Mall, 800 Niagara St, until October 31, with a scarecrow display and a donation bin for non-perishable food.
Thursday, October 22
š Behind the Shelves: Library Tours for Library Week
It's Ontario Public Library Week. Take a guided tour of the Main Branch, see the spaces you don't normally get to, and learn how the library works behind the scenes. All ages; registration is required and closes at 10 a.m. Thursday.
Details: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Welland Public Library Main Branch, 50 The Boardwalk
See More: Link
š¦ Spooky Season Block Party: Black Sheep Coffee Roasters
A beginner-friendly lino print night at Black Sheep: design, carve and print your own spooky block with guidance from start to finish. Materials, Halloween treats and a coffee are included. Spots are limited.
Details: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Black Sheep Coffee Roasters, 64 Niagara St
Cost: $35.00
See More: Link
Friday, October 23
šļø Esther's Friday Market
The weekly Friday market at Market Square, with local food and drink vendors, makers, artisans and small businesses.
Details: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Welland Farmers Market, 70 Young St
See More: Link
š¤ Karaoke and Music Trivia at Il Forno
Karaoke plus a round of music trivia, running from 7 p.m. until late.
Details: 7 p.m. at Il Forno Restobar and Lounge, 128 East Main St
See More: Link
šø Andy Colonico at Bridgewater Brewery
Live music from Andy Colonico at the brewery on Friday night.
Details: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Bridgewater Brewery, 60 Niagara St
See More: Link
š Slay and Play
An adults-only Halloween comedy, burlesque and cabaret show at The Bank. 19+.
Details: Doors at 7:30 p.m. at The Bank Art House, 22 King St
Cost: $35 General Admission
See More: Link
*Also playing on Saturday!
Saturday, October 24
š„ Knights of Columbus Fundraiser Breakfast
Start the day with breakfast at the parish hall. Proceeds go to Welland Community Breakfasts.
Details: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter and Paul Parish Hall, 291 Beatrice St
See More: Link
š Gratitude Garland DIY
A relaxed craft hour for teens and adults (16 and up): make a garland of the things you're thankful for this year. Registration is required and closes at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Details: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Welland Public Library Diamond Trail Branch, 315 Southworth St
See More: Link
š Pumpkin Decorating
The library sets up in Seaway Mall's Centre Court with paint and craft supplies, so you can turn a pumpkin into your favourite book, movie or TV character. Drop in, while supplies last.
Details: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Seaway Mall Centre Court, 800 Niagara St
See More: Link
š» Halloween Workshop
Bring your little ghosts and goblins for Halloween activities and a craft to take home. For ages 6 to 10; register on the museum's page.
Details: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Welland Museum, 140 King St
Cost: $5 per child
See More: Link
š» Sonic Escape
Flute and violin duo Sonic Escape opens the Welland-Port Colborne Concert Association season in the newly renovated auditorium, mixing classical with electronic and cinematic sounds. Dancers led by Edz Gyamfi from CBC's The Move join some numbers. Tickets online or at the door.
Details: 7 p.m. at the Dr. J.M. Ennis Auditorium, Centennial Secondary School, 240 Thorold Rd
Cost: $40 for adults, $15 for students
See More: Link
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Sunday, October 25
š³ļø Last Day of Advance Voting
If you can't make it on Monday, Sunday is the last day to vote early in the municipal and school board elections.
Details: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Seaway Mall (Welland Public Library), 800 Niagara St
See More: Link
āøļø Public Skating
Sunday afternoon public skate at the Jack Ballantyne Memorial Youth Arena. Kids 12 and under need a CSA-approved helmet; loaner helmets with cages are free at the sign-in table.
Details: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Jack Ballantyne Memorial Youth Arena, 501 King St
Cost: $2.50 for kids 14 and under, $3.50 for adults
See More: Link
Nearby
š§ Frightmare in the Falls, the horror convention, is at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre, 6815 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls: Friday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
š¹ Tapestry, the Carole King Songbook is at Roselawn Theatre, 296 Fielden Ave, Port Colborne, Friday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $57.
š¤ Take Me Home: Celebrating John Denver and Glen Campbell is at Roselawn Theatre, Port Colborne, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $62.
š” The Wheel of Fortune Live! is on the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6380 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
Looking Ahead
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šØ Monday, October 26 is a PA day: the PA Day Drop-In at the Welland Museum runs 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (free, no registration), and PD Day: Spooky Creations is a drop-in craft at all library branches.
š§ Trivia for Kids' Sake, in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara, is at Casa Dante, 34 Lincoln St., Thursday, October 29. Doors at 6 p.m., game at 7 p.m.
š Devil's Night with B.A. Johnston, Sons of Butcher and Monsters of Schlock is at The Bank Art House, Friday, October 30. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., $20 advance, all ages.
š¬ Seaway Mall's Monster Bash and Trick-or-Treating runs mall-wide and in Centre Court on Saturday, October 31, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., with colouring and photo spots. Costumes encouraged.
In Case You Missed It
š³ļø Welland votes Monday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Every polling location is open, so you can vote at any of the eight, including Casa Dante, the Croatian National Home, the Legion on Morningstar Ave, and the Welland Community Centre.
š The YMCA of Niagara and the City are hosting a free Volunteer Fair on Saturday, November 7, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Niagara Centre YMCA, 310 Woodlawn Rd, a chance to meet local groups looking for help.
š¤ The Welland Food Drive needs volunteers for November 7 to collect and sort donations for Open Arms Mission, The Hope Centre and The Salvation Army.
š„ The Welland Curling Club's six-week Learn to Curl course starts Thursday, October 22 at 1 p.m., if you've been meaning to try it.
ā½ Niagara College men's soccer is still unbeaten in OCAA play at 5-0-3, after a 4-1 win over Redeemer and a 1-1 tie at Fanshawe.
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