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Here's What's Happening in Haldimand County This Weekend
Halloween is still a week away, but apparently Haldimand County didn't get the memo. The costumes are coming out, the ghosts are making appearances, and there are enough Halloween parties this weekend to give your costume a proper workout before the big night.
Caledonia is especially busy, with a ghost tour at the fairgrounds, a Halloween bash at Ye Olde Squire, and the Haldimand Rivercats taking everyone back to the '90s for a video dance party. Dig out the old clothes, crank up the nostalgia, and try not to remember what you looked like in 1996.
There's plenty for the younger crowd, too. Jubilee Community Church is hosting a free indoor carnival, Ruthven Park has trick-or-treating and haunted activities, and Community Living Haldimand has a trick-or-treat trail. There are even pumpkin carving opportunities, which means parents can spend the weekend pretending they're not doing most of the work.
If Halloween isn't your thing, don't worry. We've got live music, karaoke, trivia, markets, workshops, racing and hockey. There's also a Repair Café in Dunnville, a textile recycling drive in Caledonia and hazardous waste drop-off in Hagersville. Apparently, this is the weekend to get rid of everything you've been meaning to deal with since spring.
And let's not overlook Chocolate Bar Bingo in Dunnville. Finally, someone has figured out how to make bingo even more appealing.
Whatever your plans, there's no shortage of reasons to get out, have some fun and support the people and organizations making things happen in our communities.
Here's what's happening around Haldimand County this weekend!
What’s Buzzing in Our Backyard This Weekend
Photo Courtesy of Janet Lennon
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 WEEKEND
ACROSS HALDIMAND COUNTY
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Caledonia
The Caledonia Legion fires up the BBQ Friday from 5 to 7, followed by open mic night with Forever Song. Dinner and a show!
Haldimand Museums hosts cemetery walks at Caledonia Municipal Cemetery Friday, October 23, from 6 to 7 PM. A little local history, a little cemetery wandering, and hopefully nobody follows you home.
The Haldimand Rivercats bring back the '90s Saturday with their second annual Video Dance Party at Lions Hall, 8 PM to 1 AM. Ages 19+.
The Caledonia Corvairs host Pelham Saturday at 7:30 PM. Come cheer on the home team and give your vocal cords a workout!
Hammer Hogs has karaoke Friday, Michael Balonjan live Saturday at 8:30 PM, and trivia Monday. Three chances to discover your hidden talents!
Clear out those closets! Caledonia Presbyterian Church hosts a textile recycling drive Saturday from 9 AM to noon. Your wardrobe could probably use the intervention.
Ye Olde Squire hosts a Halloween Bash Saturday from 9 PM to 1 AM. Time to dust off that costume you've been promising to wear!
Creepy Caledonia Ghost Tours takes over the fairgrounds Saturday from 7 to 8:30 PM. Finally, a good reason to be afraid of the dark.
The Knights of Columbus celebrate their 40th anniversary tonight at Lions Hall, from 5:30 to 11 PM. Forty years deserves a proper celebration!
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Cayuga
St. Stephen Parish Bazaar fills the Parish Hall Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM with crafts, baking, draws and pumpkin decorating. Bring your sweet tooth!
Ruthven Park hosts free Trick-or-Treat Night Sunday from 4 to 7 PM, with crafts, treats and a scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged, sugar rush guaranteed!
The Cayuga Legion hosts a euchre tournament Sunday, with registration at 12:30 PM. Bring your best partner and your most convincing trump call!
Toronto Motorsports Park hosts The Final Call No Prep Racing Saturday, with gates opening at 10 AM. The season isn't going quietly!
Community Living Haldimand hosts a Trick-or-Treat Trail Saturday from noon to 2:30 PM at River Road Nature School. A sweet excuse to get outdoors!
Ruthven Park's Haunted High Tea runs Friday and Saturday from 6 to 8 PM. Because apparently even ghosts appreciate a proper cup of tea.
Explore Ruthven Park's cemetery tours Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 PM. Admission is by donation, and the residents are remarkably quiet.
Canfield Hall's Fall Market runs Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM, with 23 vendors. Plenty of reasons to bring your shopping bags!
St. John the Divine Church hosts pumpkin carving Saturday from 10 to 11:30 AM. Come create a masterpiece, or at least something vaguely terrifying.
The Cayuga Legion hosts Card Bingo Saturday at 1:30 PM. All the excitement of bingo, with considerably more shuffling!
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Dunnville
Grand Erie Home Hardware has a custom journal and bookmark burning workshop Saturday at 1:30 PM. A chance to get creative with a little heat!
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Detour takes the stage at Sandy Acres Park's R-Bar Saturday at 8 PM. Your Saturday night soundtrack is sorted!
Purple Haven hosts a pumpkin stained glass workshop Saturday from 1 to 3 PM. Finally, a pumpkin that won't rot on your porch!
The Repair Café returns to The Minga Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM. Give your broken belongings another chance before admitting defeat.
Chocolate Bar Bingo starts Saturday at 1 PM at Dunnville Optimist Hall. Finally, a bingo prize you can eat on the way home!
Family volleyball is back Friday night at the high school for students in Grade 5 and up and their families. Friendly competition, questionable teamwork!
Jubilee Community Church hosts its free Fallfest Indoor Carnival Saturday from 6 to 8 PM. Giant bouncer, games, balloon twisting, treats and prizes!
Julia's Charity is giving away a truckload of free groceries today starting at noon. A little help with the grocery bill is always welcome!
The Dunnville Farmers' Market is open Saturday from 7 AM to noon. Fresh finds for anyone willing to get out of bed early!
New Amsterdam welcomes Acoustic Rooster tonight. Live music and a good excuse to get out of the house!
Mudcat Bowl has The Hammertones Saturday night, followed by karaoke Sunday at 3 PM. Listen to the professionals, then try your luck!
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Fisherville / Selkirk / South Cayuga
Pick up a free pumpkin today from 3 to 7 PM at the Lions Community Centre for their annual carving contest. Let the gourd games begin!
Selkirk Community Centre hosts its Seniors Hoss Party Monday at 1:30 PM. Bring your competitive streak and your best card-playing face!
The Selkirk Book Club meets Monday at 1 PM at the library to discuss Dream State by Eric Puchner. Read it? Come discuss it!
Hillbilly Farm Market on Rainham Road is offering tours this weekend. A chance to see what happens behind the farm stand!
South Cayuga Community Church hosts Soup Fest Saturday from noon to 2 PM. Come hungry, leave warm and possibly ready for a nap.
The Fisherville Tavern hosts Scaryoke Karaoke Saturday from 8:30 PM to midnight. The costumes are optional, but the frightening vocals are practically guaranteed!
The Fisherville Tavern switches from singing to thinking Sunday at 2 PM with Trivia with Bryan. Give your brain a workout after Saturday's karaoke!
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Hagersville
The Haldimand Horticultural Society hosts the Farmerette Social and candle-making workshop Saturday at 11 AM, at 4064 Highway 6. A bright idea for fall!
Muck's has karaoke Friday night. Whether you're the next big star or strictly a shower singer, the microphone awaits!
Clear out the garage! Hagersville Secondary School hosts hazardous waste drop-off Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM. Goodbye, mystery cans!
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Jarvis / Nanticoke / Townsend
Just John's welcomes Dan Fewing and Mikey Catarino Friday from 7 to 10 PM. Two musicians, one stage, and a good start to the weekend!
Concession Road Brewing has Ric Clark live Saturday from 6 to 8 PM. Good music and a Saturday evening with no chores in sight!
Jarvis Community Church hosts Seasoned Souls for adults 55+ Saturday, with dinner at 6 PM and The Doppelgangers entertaining from 7 to 8 PM.
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Nearby
447 Wing has The Mighty Ship tonight at 7 PM, bringing Celtic music from across the pond and beyond. No passport required!
Glanford Curling Club offers free Learn to Stick Curl lessons Sunday from 1 to 3 PM for adults 55+. No experience needed, just curiosity!
Eagle Pass Soup Fest runs Saturday from noon to 5 PM at 3691 Fourth Line, Ohsweken. A delicious way to warm up!
Gathering Place by the Grand presents We Three Kings: Pop, Soul & Rock & Roll on Monday and Tuesday. Three kings, plenty of musical royalty!
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