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Here's What's Happening in Haldimand County This Week

March 17, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 18 minutes

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Haldimand County. A day when people with absolutely no Irish ancestry suddenly feel very confident wearing green and ordering a pint like they’ve been doing it their whole lives.

If you’re heading out tonight, you’re in good company. St. Patrick’s Day has a funny way of turning an ordinary Tuesday into something a little more social. Live music pops up, microphones mysteriously appear for karaoke, and someone inevitably claims they know all the words to a song they absolutely do not know.

It’s also the time of year when winter finally starts loosening its grip. The snowbanks are gone, the sun hangs around a little longer, and people are beginning to re-enter society after several months of mostly looking out the window and complaining about the weather.

You can see it around town, too. More lights on at night, more people out walking, and that familiar moment when someone fires up a barbecue even though it’s still technically heavy coat weather. Spring isn’t fully here yet, but it’s clearly warming up in the bullpen.

So whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day properly tonight or just enjoying the longer evenings and the return of things happening around town, it’s a good week to get out and see people again.

And if you do end up singing karaoke somewhere tonight, just remember one important rule: confidence carries a lot further than vocal ability.

THE LOCAL SCOOP

What’s Buzzing in Our Backyard This Week

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There's more going on in Haldimand than you might think, and keeping up with it all can be tricky. If you know of events coming up, email us at [email protected]

Caledonia Home Show

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HALDIMAND COUNTY THIS WEEK

ACROSS HALDIMAND COUNTY

Have you heard us on the radio? Tune into 92.9 The Grand FM at 7:05 and 8:40 on Thursday mornings for a sneak peek at what’s happening in Haldimand County this weekend.

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Caledonia

The Caledonia Spring Home & Garden Show kicks off Friday at 2 pm. Planning renovations or just collecting ideas, you may or may not attempt. Grab the free admission tickets from their website. (Click their ad above)

Playoff hockey returns Thursday at 7:30 pm as the Corvairs host Game 4 of Round 1. Expect loud fans, fast shifts, and the kind of tension only playoff hockey delivers.

Need to burn off some energy or keep the kids busy? The Caledonia Arena has skating, stick & puck, shinny, and public skate scattered throughout the week. Check the schedule and lace up.

Cards, chatter, and a little competitive spirit. The Caledonia Legion hosts euchre on Thursday from 2–4 pm and again 7–9 pm, with darts also flying Thursday night at 7.

A book club where nobody actually talks about the book. The Silent Book Club meets on Wednesday at 6 pm at the Caledonia Library. Bring a book, read quietly, repeat.

Dinner’s handled Wednesday night. The Caledonia Support Centre is hosting its monthly free community meal from 5–6:30 pm. Good food, friendly faces, and everyone’s welcome.

If knitting and good conversation sound like a solid morning plan, St. Paul’s Prayer Shawl Group meets on Thursday from 10 am–12 pm in the parish hall.

Cypress 55+ is keeping busy this week with Strength & Tone, yoga, bingo, Tai Chi, crafts, cooking classes, and dance fit. If boredom shows up, it won’t stay long.

Coffee and business ideas collide on Wednesday at 9 am as the Haldimand Biz Hive meets at Revival Coffee Shop. A good spot to swap ideas and meet fellow entrepreneurs.

Start your day right with a free breakfast at Bistro 103. Drop by Monday, Thursday, or Friday at the Community Cafe, 103 Inverness St. in Caledonia.

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Cayuga

Ruthven Park has free drop-in family activities all week from 11 am–3 pm. Admission is by donation, so the kids get fresh air, and you get a historic park doing the entertaining.

Looking for some ice time? Cayuga Arena has beginner skate, adult skate, and public skating today. The rest of the week adds shinny, stick & puck, figure skating, and family skate.

Cayuga Legion has euchre on Tuesday at 7:30 pm, then switches gears Wednesday night with darts at 7:30. Cards, flying darts, and at least one person insisting they “almost had it.”

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Dunnville

Midweek ice time is easy to find in Dunnville. The arena has adult shinny, adult skate, and beginner skate Wednesday, then shinny, public skate, and family stick & puck on Thursday.

Needles clicking and conversations flowing. The Dunnville Library knitting club meets on Thursday from 1–4 pm. Bring a project, pick up a few tips, and leave with something slightly longer than when you arrived.

Dinner is handled on Thursday night at the Dunnville Youth Impact Centre. Their free community meal runs from 6–7:30 pm, and everyone is welcome to pull up a chair.

Maple season is officially underway at Richardson’s Sugar Bush, with tours running all week. Expect sweet air, sticky fingers, and a reminder that pancakes deserve respect.

Fresh Start happens Wednesday at First Baptist Church with free fresh fruit and vegetables, plus coffee and conversation. Stop by, fill a bag, and catch up with neighbours.

Book lovers gather on Wednesday at 6:30 pm as the Dunnville Readers Club meets at the library. This month’s pick is The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak.

Cards hit the tables Wednesday night at the Dunnville Legion with euchre starting at 6:30 pm. A few strong hands and a little friendly complaining are practically guaranteed.

Garden talk is on the agenda Thursday as the Dunnville Horticultural Society meets at the Optimist Hall. This month’s guest speaker is Blueberry Knoll Berry Farm.

Bingo takes over the Dunnville Legion this afternoon from 1–3 pm for seniors bingo. Dabbers ready, eyes sharp, and someone will absolutely yell “Bingo!” before you expect it.

The Over 60 Euchre Club meets on Thursday from 1:30–3:30 pm at the Dunnville Optimist Club. A relaxed afternoon of cards, conversation, and quiet competition.

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Fisherville / Nanticoke/ Selkirk / South Cayuga

Cards are on the table Thursday at 1:30 pm as the Fisherville Lions Club hosts the Seniors Hoss Party. Expect friendly competition, plenty of chatter, and someone insisting they definitely should have won.

Step inside one of Haldimand’s most interesting historic homes. Cottonwood Mansion is offering guided tours Wednesday through Friday this week, with plenty of stories hiding behind those old walls.

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Hagersville

Muck’s euchre tournament night happens on Wednesday from 7–9pm. Beginners are welcome, and no partner is required, which means you can show up solo and still leave with new card rivals.

The Catch the Ace jackpot in Hagersville is now over $20,000. Grab your tickets on Tuesday between 3:30 and 7:40 pm at the Legion and start imagining what you’d do if your card gets called.

Plank Rd has Mary Simon performing tonight at 6 during their St. Patty’s party.

Main 88 hands the microphone to the brave on Tuesday night with karaoke. Belt out a classic, cheer on your friends, or discover that maybe you should stick to the chorus.

There’s plenty of ice time at the Hagersville Arena this week. Today brings adult skate, and kids stick & puck, Wednesday has public skating and family stick & puck, and Thursday has shinny, skate, and beginner ice.

Cards hit the tables Thursday at 1:30 pm as the Hagersville Legion hosts HOSS. Strategy, luck, and a little playful complaining all come standard.

The Hagersville Active Living Centre is hosting an intergenerational St. Patrick’s Day party today from 10–12. Expect music, green everything, and plenty of cheerful chaos.

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Jarvis

Just John’s is going full Irish tonight with BJ Frid live for their St. Patrick’s Day party. Then it’s euchre Wednesday from 7–9 pm and darts flying Thursday at 7.

JD Comfort is playing live tonight at Concession Road Brewing for their St. Patrick’s Day party, running noon to 9 pm. If you survive that, trivia night returns Thursday from 7–9.

Needles, yarn, and good conversation. The Jarvis Library knitting club meets on Thursday from 2–4 pm. Bring a project or just show up and learn something new.

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Nearby

Grab the mic tonight at 447 Wing as Gord hosts karaoke from 6:30–9:30 pm. Big voices, questionable song choices, and the courage that only a good crowd provides.

The Slye Fox in Binbrook kicks off St. Patrick’s Day tonight with Detour playing live from 5–7 pm. Trivia follows on Wednesday, then open mic night takes over on Thursday.

The Doppelgangers hit the stage tonight at 6 pm at the Binbrook Grill. Good tunes, good food, and a solid excuse to skip cooking at home.

Haldimand County Information

Haldimand County Events

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Haldimand County Jobs

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Places to Rent in Haldimand County

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