Good morning, Welland!
It's the first weekend of fall, and the Farmers Market is kicking off Saturday morning with apple crepes, fresh corn on the cob, and a gift basket draw. Before that, Friday night is the last Concerts on the Canal of the season, so if you haven't made it down to Merritt Park yet this summer, this is the one. Saturday night has two good options, too: punk at The Bank and classic rock at the Legion.
In this week's Welland Weekly:
Fall Festival at the Market Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon
The last Concerts on the Canal of the season Friday night
Ripcordz at The Bank, rowing on the canal, and more weekend plans
Let's get to it.
Around Town This Weekend
šØ Culture Days continues at Central Fire Hall, 30 Hellems Ave, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
š„ Funnel Cake King is set up in the Seaway Mall parking lot Thursday through Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cash only.
šļø Welland Museum at 140 King St. is open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sunday.
Thursday, September 24
š„ Pop-Up Market
A fresh produce market inside the Diamond Trail library branch. Bring your own bag.
Details: 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Welland Public Library Diamond Trail Branch, 315 Southworth St.
Cost: Pay what you can, as there are no set prices
See More: Link
Friday, September 25
š¦· Niagara Region Mobile Dental Clinic
Niagara Region's mobile dental clinic is set up at the mall for the day.
Details: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Seaway Mall, 800 Niagara St.
See More: Link
š„ Esthers in the Market
A Friday market at Welland Market Square, organized by When Esthers Arise.
Details: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Welland Farmers Market, 70 Young St.
See More: Link
šµ Concerts on the Canal: Reggaddiction with Road Waves
The final free outdoor show of the summer series, with Reggaddiction headlining and Road Waves opening. Bring a chair and the family.
Details: Gates 6 p.m., music 6:30 p.m. at Merritt Park Amphitheatre, King St.
Cost: Free
See More: Link
Saturday, September 26
š Fall Festival at the Market
The Farmers Market welcomes fall with apple crepes and baked goods, corn on the cob, sausages from the Market BBQ, kidsā crafts and a draw for a market gift basket.
Details: 8 a.m. to noon at Welland Farmers Market, 70 Young St.
See More: Link
š£ Head of the Welland
About 1,000 rowers race the Five Bridges Classic on the recreational canal. Spectators are welcome along the water all day.
Details: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Welland Recreational Canal, finishing at the Welland International Flatwater Centre
See More: Link
šØ Art in the Park
Meet local artists outdoors, plus a Bookmobile storytime and craft for all ages, from the library and the Art Gallery of Welland.
Details: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Chippawa Park, 128 Fitch St.
See More: Link
š Screening of Ocean of Hope
Welland paddleboarder Maddi Leblanc presents her documentary about the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis, followed by a Q&A and refreshments. Family-friendly.
Details: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rice Road Community Church, 305 Rice Rd
Cost: Attend by donation to Cystic Fibrosis Canada
See More: Link
šø Saturday Night Rocks with STONEWALL
A classic rock night at the Legion with Stonewall on stage.
Details: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Welland Branch 4, 383 Morningstar Ave
See More: Link
š¤ RIPCORDZ w/ WELLAND WASTED & CONVIKT
Canadian punk veterans Ripcordz headline an all-ages show, with hometown band Welland Wasted and Niagara's Convikt.
Details: Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. at The Bank Art House, 22 King St.
Cost: $15 General Admission
See More: Link
A note from this week's partner
š» Making room for fall?
The first weekend of fall is a good excuse to finally deal with the patio furniture that's seen better days, the old couch in the basement or the pile left over from summer projects. Junk Removal Welland is a local crew that brings the truck and does the lifting, loading and hauling, so all you have to do is point.
Welland Weekly is free because of local partners like this one.
Sunday, September 27
š All Canadian Pageant
Young contestants of all ages take the stage at Centre Court, and anyone is welcome to stop by and watch.
Details: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Seaway Mall Centre Court, 800 Niagara St.
See More: Link
š Welland Canadians vs. Pelham Panthers
Junior hockey is back, and the Canadians host their neighbours from Pelham in a local rivalry game.
Details: 7 p.m. at Welland Main Arena, 501 King St.
See More: Link
Nearby
š Niagara Grape & Wine Festival fills Montebello Park, Queen St. and Lake St., St. Catharines, Friday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Free admission Friday to Sunday.
š Grape & Wine Grande Parade runs through downtown St. Catharines (James, Church, Ontario and St. Paul streets) Saturday at 11 a.m.
š„ Cultivating Indigenous Culture through Songs and Stories at The Exchange, 5943 Sylvia Pl, Niagara Falls, Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free.
š„§ Friends of Beaverdams Church Annual Applefest, 0 Marlatts Rd, Thorold, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
š„ Niagara Falls Farmers' Market at MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Rd, Niagara Falls, Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Looking Ahead
š¬ Truth and Reconciliation film screenings at the Welland Museum, Wednesday, September 30, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free.
š§ Welland Zombie Walk: One Last Time starts at Central Fire Station, 30 Hellems Ave, Saturday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m. Free, with donations collected for The Hope Centre and Pets Alive Niagara.
šø Rebels of Rage, a Rage Against the Machine tribute, at The Bank, Saturday, October 10.
In Case You Missed It
š The Welland Jackfish are 2026 CBL Champions!! And they did it right here at Welland Stadium. š Congratulations to the Jackfish, the players, staff, and everyone who packed the stadium throughout the season.
š«š· The City raises the Franco-Ontarian flag on Friday at 11:30 a.m. at Welland Civic Square.
š¹ More Bell boxes around town have been painted with roses, the latest additions to Welland's outdoor art gallery.
š¬ Budget 2027 input is still open, with the online survey running until October 9.
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