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

March 13, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 18 minutes

Winter tried to hang around a little longer than anyone asked it to, but let’s be honest, it’s losing the fight. The snowbanks are gone, the days are getting longer, and the number of things happening around the county has officially exploded again. Which is good news for anyone who spent February hibernating and is now ready to leave the house.

This weekend alone, you could be eating fish at the Caledonia Lions fry, testing your luck at a Legion bingo, wandering through the Ancaster Spring Craft Show, or watching Elvis take over the stage in Brantford. If you prefer your entertainment with a side of green beer, there are St. Patrick’s parties popping up everywhere, from Hammer Hogs to the Tav to Muck’s. Somewhere in there, you could also catch live music, play trivia, paint something while sipping a drink, or celebrate a couple marking 65 years of marriage. Not a bad lineup for mid-March.

The arenas are busy again, too, which means shinny, public skating, and plenty of parents standing along the boards pretending they aren’t cold. If you’ve got kids with energy to burn, there are drop-in activities, volleyball, crafts, and library programs to keep them busy. If you’re the competitive type, there’s Euchre, Hoss, Mah Jongg, and trivia nights waiting to test how much you actually know.

And of course, there are a few Stag & Does happening this weekend. Around here, that basically means a community party disguised as wedding fundraising. Expect games, prizes, music, and someone loudly explaining the rules of whatever game they’re running.

So if you were thinking there might not be much going on, think again. The county is wide awake again.

Now let’s get into it.

THE LOCAL SCOOP

What’s Buzzing in Our Backyard This Weekend

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Caledonia Home Show

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HALDIMAND COUNTY THIS WEEKEND

ACROSS HALDIMAND COUNTY

Mother Nature has the parks under water for now. York Park, Seneca Park, and the Rotary Trail are currently closed due to flooding, so maybe hold off on the scenic strolls.

Remember that Christmas tree you dragged to the curb in January? The County turned it into mulch. Now you can buy it back as woodchips for $6 a load at the Canborough Waste Depot. Full circle.

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Caledonia

The fryers are heating up and the Caledonia Lions are back at it. Fish, fries, and that unmistakable smell that follows you home. Starts at 4 today. Come hungry.

Green beer, poor karaoke decisions, and a room full of people suddenly claiming Irish ancestry. Hammer Hogs is throwing a St. Patrick’s party on Friday, with live music rolling in on Saturday.

Wedding bells are coming, but first comes the party. Ashley Liberty and Cedric Barber’s Stag & Doe lands at Lions Hall Saturday at 7 with games, drinks, and a crowd ready to celebrate.

Playoff hockey is back in town. The Corvairs host Game 2 of the first round Sunday at 7:30, which means noise, jerseys, and someone definitely banging on the glass.

Another couple heading toward the altar means another good excuse for a night out. Marissa and Mackenzie’s Stag & Doe takes over the fairgrounds Saturday with games, prizes, and dancing.

Stretch first, then think fast. Hammer Hogs brings trivia night on Monday, where someone will dominate the history round and someone will loudly guess every answer.

Cypress 55+ is keeping the calendar busy with Tabata, line dancing, and a women’s social today. Monday follows up with the Pound workout and Euchre club.

The arena schedule is doing cardio. Adult shinny and beginner skate this morning, public skating Saturday, then teen shinny and beginner skating Monday for anyone still working off winter rust.

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

If the kids are bouncing off the walls by Monday, Ruthven Park has you covered. The Coach House is open for free drop-in fun from 11 to 3, which means crafts, activities, and a little history sneaking in.

The Cayuga Arena keeps the ice busy with public skating on Sunday and teen shinny on Monday, giving everyone a chance to stretch their legs and pretend they meant to fall like that.

Dinner is handled tonight thanks to Cayuga United Church. Their take-out chili supper runs from 4 to 6, serving up warm bowls that save you from cooking.

Cards and friendly competition are on the agenda Saturday afternoon at the Cayuga Legion, where card bingo starts at 1:30, and the coffee is usually strong.

Grab a free, healthy lunch every Friday at the Cayuga Community Cafe inside St. John the Divine Church. Simple, nutritious, and served with a smile.

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Dunnville

Craft supplies are coming out at Grand Erie Home Hardware today with two hands-on crafting workshops. If you’ve been meaning to try something creative or just want an excuse to make a mess.

Saturday night at Sandy Acres Park, the R-Bar turns the volume up with The Dirt Road hitting the stage at 8. Expect country tunes, dancing, and a few people who refuse to sit down.

Passmore’s keeps the weekend rolling Saturday at 6 with live music from The Irish Jays. Good tunes, cold drinks, and a room full of people ready for a night out.

Warm up those vocal cords or at least your confidence. Karaoke kicks off Sunday at 3 at the Mudcat, where the performances range from impressive to unforgettable for other reasons.

The Dunnville Arena has the ice busy all weekend. Open figure skating today, public skating Sunday, and Monday brings adult skate, children’s stick and puck, plus teen shinny.

Friday night at New Amsterdam comes with a soundtrack as Paul Mallard plays live. Settle in with a drink and let someone else handle the entertainment.

Another couple heading toward the altar means another party. Randy Koster and Ryan Walpole’s Stag & Doe takes over the Lifespan Centre Saturday night with games, drinks, and a room full of well-wishers.

Saturday night at the Mudcat brings Take 2 to the stage at 8. Expect good tunes, a packed room, and at least one person dancing like nobody is watching.

Sap season is here, which means Richardson’s Sugar Bush Tours on Saturday from 10 to 1:45. Fresh air, maple syrup, and a pretty good excuse to eat pancakes later.

Family volleyball hits the high school gym tonight from 7 to 8:30. Grade 6 and up can bring a grown-up along, which means parents finally get a chance to show off.

The Dunnville Legion keeps Saturday afternoon classic with bingo from 1 to 3, where luck, concentration, and very serious dabber technique all come into play.

Quiet focus replaces loud bingo calls at the library, where Mah Jongg is on the table today and again Monday from 1 to 3.

Fisherville / Nanticoke/ Selkirk / South Cayuga

Green clothes optional, green drinks very likely. The Tav is throwing a St. Patrick’s party Saturday from 8 to midnight with live music from Jamazon and a crowd ready to celebrate.

History meets happy hour tonight at Cottonwood Mansion. The Parlour Pint Party starts at 7 with craft beer samplers, tasty bites, and a brew master who actually knows what you’re drinking.

Cards hit the table Monday afternoon at the Selkirk Community Centre as the Seniors Hoss Party gets underway at 1:30. Expect sharp minds, plenty of laughs, and a few players quietly keeping score.

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Hagersville

Green drinks, good laughs, and probably a few competitive pickleball matches. Muck’s Pickleball is throwing a St. Patrick’s party Saturday from 7 to 10 for anyone ready to celebrate.

The Hagersville Arena keeps the ice busy today with teen shinny and public skating, then opens things up again Sunday for another round of public skating.

Green outfits, cold drinks, and live music are on tap at the Hagersville Legion on Saturday. Coast to Coast plays from 3 to 7 for a St. Patrick’s celebration.

Jarvis

Live music and a pint make a pretty solid Saturday plan. Stephen Murphy plays at Concession Road Brewing from 6 to 8 for anyone who likes their weekend with a soundtrack.

Brush in one hand, drink in the other. Concession Road Brewing hosts a Paint & Sip Sunday at 12:30, where creativity flows almost as easily as the beverages.

Sixty-five years of marriage deserves a proper celebration. Friends and neighbours are invited to help Wayne and Mareea Lindsay mark the milestone Saturday from 2 to 4:30 at Jarvis Community Church.

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Nearby

The King is back in the building. Elvis On Tour hits the stage at the Sanderson Centre in Brantford Saturday night with all the classic hits and a few hip-shaking moments.

Celtic tunes and good company are on tap at 447 The Wing Saturday afternoon. The Mighty Ship plays from 2 to 5, bringing fiddles, foot tapping, and a proper pub vibe.

Craft lovers might want to clear some trunk space. The Ancaster Spring Craft Show opens at the Ancaster Fairgrounds on Saturday at 10 with vendors, handmade goods, and plenty to browse.

Disney magic takes over TD Coliseum this weekend as Disney On Ice skates into town. Expect favourite characters, impressive spins, and kids pointing excitedly from every direction.

Binbrook’s Slye Fox has the weekend soundtrack covered. Mykul plays Friday night, followed by Sean Beinhaus Saturday at 7:30 for back-to-back nights of live music.

Middleport Heritage Society hosts its AGM Saturday, March 14 at 2 p.m. at Onondaga Community Hall. Guest speaker Karen Richardson. $10 for non-members. Refreshments and social to follow. All welcome.

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Haldimand County Information

Haldimand County Events

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Haldimand County Jobs

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