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What’s Buzzing in Our Backyard This Weekend

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]

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HALDIMAND COUNTY THIS WEEK

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ACROSS HALDIMAND COUNTY

Get your event on our new community calendar and in front of thousands of locals. More eyes, more buzz, more people actually showing up. Feel free to add your own events there.

Caledonia

The Caledonia Santa Claus Parade runs Saturday, 11 to 12, with firefighters collecting food donations along the route, turning cheer into full cupboards.

Hammer Hogs has karaoke Friday night, where the mic is forgiving, the crowd is friendly, and off-key still earns applause.

Caledonia Legion serves Butter & Creme Jamaican fare on Friday, followed by live music from Cam Silver, covering both dinner and entertainment in one trip.

Caledonia Fairgrounds Christmas Market runs Saturday 11-4 with over 90 vendors, specialty cocktails and Santa visits, turning a quick stop into an all-day outing.

High tea at the Caledonia Masonic Centre, Saturday at 12, complete with treats, conversation, and just enough fancy to feel special without needing gloves.

Christmas fundraising concert tonight 7-10 at Maranatha Christian Reformed Church in York, with Brian Doerksen and Marika Siewert, supporting Haldimand Pregnancy Care and Family Centre.

Hammer Hogs has live music Saturday, perfect for burgers, drinks, and that moment you realize you are head bobbing harder than planned.

The Village support group meets on Monday, 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the Caledonia Library, a gentle space for perinatal and postpartum parents to talk honestly.

Cypress 55+ has Tabata, a Women’s Social and a Christmas card workshop today, so you can sweat, chat, and then craft something pretty.

Hammer Hogs hosts trivia on Monday, ideal for showing off odd facts, blaming teammates, and demanding a rematch.

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Cayuga

Light Up Night ball hockey tournament needs teams, so email Mike at [email protected] now and grab a spot before your friends do.

Karaoke fires up at Cayuga Legion Saturday at 8 PM, perfect for testing your inner rock star in front of people who still clap anyway.

Ruthven Park holiday tours run Sunday 11-4 on the half hour, admission by food donation, an excuse to bring cans and snoop around decorated history.

Holiday crafts workshop Saturday 1-3 at the Cayuga Heritage Centre teaches you how to make Christmas crackers, pin prick cards and gilded walnuts, charmingly fussy in the best possible way.

St. John the Divine bazaar in Cayuga runs Saturday, Nov 29, 9-1, with baking, greenery, crafts, white elephant finds, soup cafe and a hospice basket draw.

Cayuga Foodbank monthly garage sale runs tomorrow 9-12, where your loose change helps neighbours and still somehow turns into something new for the house.

Shelly’s Jolly Elf Shop pop-up runs Fri-Sun 7-2, with gifts, treats and a kids’ winter wear drive that turns shopping into something much kinder.

Dunnville

Holiday decor workshops hit Grand Erie Home Hardware this weekend, where you can glue, glitter, gossip, and then go home feeling smug about your door.

The Dunnville Aeros host Seaforth Centenaires Saturday at 8, a perfect excuse to yell supportively at strangers on skates and call it wholesome weekend entertainment.

Dunnville Community Theatre stages Murder’s in the Heir, Nov 28 to 30 at St. Michael’s Hall, a whodunit where you help decide who did it.

Shoppers Drug Mart finally opens today, so your PC Optimum points can stop gathering dust and start covering shampoo, chocolate and the dramatic mascara you love.

Lowbanks firefighters hold their annual turkey raffle Saturday at 8 PM, 2633 North Shore Dr, the only time bird-related chaos is strongly encouraged.

Dunnville Farmers Market runs 7-12 on Saturday, perfect for coffee, produce, baked things you swear are for guests, and bumping into at least three neighbours.

Free Christmas Care and Share runs Saturday, 10-12 at Dunnville Canadian Reformed Church with toys, games, puzzles, warm gear and clothing for families needing help.

Journey to Bethlehem and see the outdoor nativity at Bethany United Church in Attercliffe, Friday and Saturday 5-7, with lights, animals, marketplace and even a kids choir.

Christmas on Alder runs Saturday 9-2 at 121 Alder St W, with crafts, vendors and free Santa photos for the little ones.

Julia’s Old Fashioned Christmas Charity hosts its first fundraiser, a bake sale and silent auction, Saturday, 9:30-3 at the Optimist Hall, sugar, goodwill and bidding wars.

Sandy Acres Park R-Bar runs a penny and bake sale Saturday at 12, where your small change somehow turns into armfuls of treats.

The Dunnville Legion hosts Ribfest Saturday, doors at 5 PM, bringing ribs, sauces, and the serious business of pretending you will only have one plate.

Maple Greenhouses’ indoor Christmas Market in Lowbanks runs through Saturday 9-5, with over 70 vendors, kids crafts and bouncy castles, basically a day out disguised as shopping.

Mudcat Entertainment Centre hosts Talisman Saturday at 8, good tunes, cold drinks, and plenty of reasons to stay out later than you said you would.

The Optimist Club’s giant auction hits Sunday, viewing at 12 and bidding at 1, for treasure hunters who call it downsizing while filling the car.

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Fisherville / Nanticoke/ Selkirk / South Cayuga

Scattered Blessings hosts its annual open house Saturday, 9-3 at 4 Erie Ave N, Fisherville, with swag bags for the first 25 visitors, raffles, and a no-tax sweet shopping excuse.

South Cayuga Community Church serves a free spaghetti dinner tonight with crafts, games, worship, and neighbours, an evening where nobody leaves hungry, and someone sends you home happy with leftovers. All are welcome.

Selkirk’s illuminated tractor parade with Santa even starts Saturday at 6. Cram the Canoes collects food and hygiene items for cupboards, so bring donations and note the new parade route.

Also on Sat, Selkirk Centennial Hall hosts an Afternoon with Santa, sensory friendly from 2-3, then photos and fun 3-5, so every kid gets magic, patience, time, and maybe one extra cookie too.

Faith Centennial United Church hosts A Christmas with Faith, Hope and Charity Sunday at 2 with Dan Johnson from Live Like Luke; proceeds support hospice care for families needing comfort.

Cottonwood Mansion serves afternoon tea on Saturday at 11 and 2, a chance for treats, china, and gossip that sounds nicer because you are holding a tiny sandwich while sharing it.

Selkirk’s Seniors Hoss Party hits the Community Centre Monday at 1:30 PM, a card playing, story trading, laugh too loud afternoon that feels suspiciously like the social highlight of winter.

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Hagersville

Help fill Hagersville Christmas hampers by dropping new, unwrapped toys this November. Please drop off at Heaslip Ford, Dentistry on Main, Princess Subs, the Legion, Giant Tiger, Pamper and Polish Salon & Spa, Libro Credit Union, Royal Bank or the Hagersville Arena.

Holly Jolly Market hits the MCFN Plaza starting Monday, 9-4, with food, gifts and holiday cheer, the sort of place where you pop in quick and stay hours.

Jarvis / Townsend

Ron Robertson and Paul Atkinson play at Just Johns tonight, 7-10, with good food, good music and an easy excuse to skip dishes.

A Pour Painting class lands Friday at 6, then Alfie Smith plays Saturday at 6 at Concession Road Brewing, two chances to mix creativity, beer, and not do chores.

Seasoned Souls at Jarvis Community Church offers dinner at 6 and entertainment 7-8 for adults 55+, with comforting food, friendly faces and no winter gloom.

Ladies Day at Townsend Community Church runs Saturday 9-1 with guest speaker Joanne Goodwin, vendors and prizes, for anyone needing company, coffee and a small treat.

Leisure Living Retirement Home hosts the Jingle and Mingle Christmas Bazaar Saturday, 1-4, with handmade goods supporting the Alzheimer’s Society and turning shopping into real care.

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Nearby

The Norfolk Night Market fills Simcoe’s fairgrounds Friday 4-9 and Saturday 4-10 with 70+ makers, food, Santa photos and hands-on workshops.

Reign: The Queens of blues, soul and rock and roll hit the Sanderson Centre in Brantford tonight, a full voice, big energy night out.

Elvis: A Christmas Special hits FirstOntario PAC in St. Catharines Sunday at 3, with hip-shaking holiday classics and permission to sing along badly.

Niagara Fresh Market’s 3rd annual Christmas Market at 760 Foss Rd, Fenwick, features over 50 vendors, treats, and gifts that accidentally finish your list.

FirstOntario Hamilton hosts Lauryn Hill Sunday at 9:30 PM, a late start that still somehow feels worth yawning through Monday for.

Chiefswood Park holiday tours run Sunday 11-4 on the half hour, admission by food donation, turning canned goods into Christmas atmosphere.

Wainfleet Christmas Outdoor Market runs Nov 23, 12-4, at the pavilion behind the arena, with vendors, treats, and small town cheer turned up to maximum.

Hit reset with 9D Breathwork at Breathe in Smithville Saturday, Nov 29 at 4 PM, blending breathwork, sound and visualization for a nervous system exhale.

The West Lincoln Holiday Market runs Saturday, 9-1 at the community centre in Smithville, with makers, treats and gifts that save you from minute panic.

Ancaster Fairgrounds hosts Christmas in Ancaster Craft Show Saturday and Sunday, the area’s biggest market with 150+ vendors, so pace yourself or bring backup carriers.

Final weekend at Starlight Drive In for 2025, with all screens running Christmas classics and Santa on site, car snacks absolutely encouraged.

Binbrook Fairgrounds Christmas bazaar runs Sunday, Nov 30, 1-5:30, free family fun, meet Santa and the Grinch, then stay for the evening tree lighting.

Gathering Place by the Grand hosts Ultimate Christmas Show Nov 30 to Dec 2, with Frank Sinatra and Friends tributes and crooner Christmas favourites.

Binbrook Agricultural Society Christmas bazaar runs Sunday 1-5:30 at the fairgrounds, with a 5:45 tree lighting to wrap things up glowing and festive.

The Slye Fox in Binbrook hosts Sean Bienhaus on Friday at 7:30 and Bliss on Saturday night, solid excuses to trade your couch for live music.

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Get & Give Help in Haldimand County

The Haldimand Family Health Team is running a community food drive to support local food banks. Drop donations at clinics in Caledonia, Dunnville or Hagersville until December 5.

Refreshed Wellness Counselling and Psychotherapy is sponsoring families this holiday season. Nominate someone by emailing [email protected] for details.

Grandview Lodge is collecting toiletries, puzzle books, hats and small comforts for its stocking program so every resident has something to open Christmas morning.

Need help covering camps, sports, swimming or lessons? Haldimand County offers fee assistance so every child can take part.

Grab a free, healthy Friday lunch at Cayuga Community Cafe inside St. John the Divine, simple food, good company and zero dishes.

Caledonia Presbyterian’s food pantry on Argyle St N needs restocking. Drop non-perishable food and toiletries so neighbours with thin cupboards get breathing room.

There’s a community pantry behind Caledonia Presbyterian Church. Take what you need, leave what you can, quiet proof this town looks out for each other.

Start your day with a free breakfast at Bistro 103’s Community Cafe, Monday, Thursday or Friday, 103 Inverness St in Caledonia, warm meal included.

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