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Here's What's Happening in Haldimand County This Week
This is it. The final Haldimand County Pulse of 2025, and what a year it has been. From packed community halls to fundraisers, markets, parades, charity drives and town traditions, Haldimand County showed up again and again.
Before the calendar flips, it is worth saying thank you. Every local business that sponsored, donated, hosted, hired or hustled made this year better. Every reader who showed up to an event, shared the newsletter, or chose local helped keep friends and neighbours working.
As we head into the holidays and look toward 2026, take a breath and enjoy what is still happening close to home. There are still good reasons to head out, support local, and spend time with the people around you. There is no shortage of connection here. We will see you in the new year, but for now, soak it in and finish strong.
THE LOCAL SCOOP
What’s Buzzing in Our Backyard This Week
Happy New Year, Everyone!
There's more going on in Haldimand County 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
ACROSS HALDIMAND COUNTY
Your Christmas tree’s next career is mulch. Drop it off by Jan 10, so Haldimand County can recycle it into wood chips, then lovingly sell it back to us later. Locations: Dunnville Lions Park, Cayuga Kinsmen Ball Park, Caledonia Ave dead end by Kinsmen Park, Hagersville Sgt. Andrew Harnett Memorial Park, Townsend Forest Park Dr dead end, all 24/7, plus the Canborough Transfer Station during open hours.
Caledonia
Aidan and Megan’s Buck and Doe hits Caledonia Lions Community Centre on Dec 31, 7 pm to 1 am. Prizes, a DJ, and dancing that starts as “just watching” and ends as “who gave me confidence?”
Hammer Hogs is throwing a New Year’s Eve party with live music by The Western Grips. Great food, loud tunes, and a crowd that will absolutely shout the lyrics like they wrote them.
The arena is basically a holiday pressure release valve. Today: adult skate, holiday skate, open figure skating, and kids stick and puck. Wednesday has adult shinny. Friday stacks adult shinny, beginner skate, and holiday skate.
Cypress 55 plus has Cardio Fit, Yoga, Bingo, and Memory Group today. When they reopen Friday, it is Tabata and line dancing. Come for the fitness, stay for the “why did I think this was a gentle class?” moment.
Cayuga
Cayuga Legion deals in euchre Tuesday night at 7:30. Bring a partner, bring your lucky toque, and try not to take it personally when someone calls it on you.
Cayuga Arena keeps the skates busy this week with public, beginner, and adult skating on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Adult shinny runs on Wednesday morning for anyone who still thinks they have moves.
Cravings by Brittany is closing its Cayuga storefront on Dec 31. Swing in for favourites and New Year’s Eve trays, snack on complimentary samples, and send them off with love before they reopen in Jarvis.
Cayuga has a new reason to sweat. The Sweat Cellar is officially open, ready to help you work off the holidays without judgment, unless you call a warm-up “optional.”
 | Happy 2026 Haldimand!Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year. Thank you for your continued support. We’re excited for another year of helping with your projects. Here are our store hours. We can’t wait to see you! 🛠️🏠 |
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Dunnville
Chocolate Bar Bingo lands at the Dunnville Optimist Club on Wednesday from 12:30 to 3. All ages welcome. Under 14 needs an adult. Prizes are chocolate, which somehow makes bingo extremely serious.
Jack and Erica’s Stag and Doe hits the Dunnville Community Lifespan Centre on Dec 31, 7 to 1. Ten bucks gets drinks, dancing, and prizes, even if you leave early.
Mudcat Entertainment keeps New Year’s Eve simple with a party and zero cover charge. Just show up, grab a drink, and let midnight sneak up on you while you are having fun.
Dunnville Legion rings in New Year’s Eve with IMPROMP2 live from 8 to 12:30. Expect classic hits, a packed dance floor, and at least one table that refuses to sit down all night.
Dunnville Arena keeps things moving this week with adult shinny and adult skating on Wednesday, plus holiday skating on Wednesday and Friday. Open figure skating hits Friday for anyone feeling graceful or at least optimistic.
Still deciding on New Year’s Eve? Sandy Acres Park R Bar has limited tickets left with Eric Brousseau live. Music, drinks, and a proper countdown. Procrastinators, this is your sign.
New Amsterdam is hosting a New Year’s Eve party, which usually means good vibes, strong drinks, and a countdown that gets louder with every minute. Show up ready to stay later than planned.
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Hagersville
Catch the Ace is Tuesday, and the jackpot is estimated at $6,500. Ticket sales start at 3 and close at 7:40 sharp, because luck apparently hates late arrivals. Bring your best “this is my week” attitude.
Celebrate New Beginnings H.A.C. style at the New Year’s Eve Party in Hagersville on Wednesday, December 31 at 10:30 AM. Toast, laugh, eat, and welcome 2026 with the kind of crowd that feels like family.
Hagersville Arena is your holiday reset button. Today has adult skate, holiday skate, and kids stick and puck. Wednesday is public skate. Friday stacks holiday skate, public skate, and teen shinny for anyone with leftover energy.
Jarvis
Need to get out of the house? Hit the Jarvis self-guided Tour of Homes and Path of Giants. Over 500 displays, maximum sparkle, and neighbours who clearly run Christmas lights like an Olympic sport.
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Nearby
It’s a Wonderful Life hits the big screen today at 2 at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in St. Catharines. Bring tissues or pretend you have something in your eye.
Six Nations Bingo throws a Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Bingo Bash on Dec 31. Minis start at 6, regular games at 8, with over $50,000 in cash prizes. Bring luck.
The 447 Wing in Mount Hope hosts a New Year’s Eve party. Tickets are available at the bar.
Matt Rife headlines the TD Coliseum tonight at 8. Come early, laugh loudly, and try not to quote it at family dinner tomorrow.
The Slye Fox in Binbrook is throwing a New Year’s Eve party. Show up festive, stay until midnight, and blame the countdown for your dance moves.
Still time to register for the 2026 Polar Bear Dip in Grimsby, Hamilton, or Port Dover. Sign up now, regret it later, then do it anyway. We’ll cheer from indoors.
Haldimand County Information
Haldimand County Events
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Haldimand County Jobs
Our Haldimand County Jobs section now lives on our website, with more details when available. It’s updated every couple of days, because nobody likes stale job listings.
Places to Rent in Haldimand County
Looking for a place or know of one? Our rentals page features apartments and Houses for Rent in Haldimand County. If we’re missing one, tell us. We’re nosy like that.
Houses for Sale in Haldimand County
House hunting or helping someone escape the city? We’ve got a Houses for Sale in Haldimand County page, because real estate scrolling is basically a hobby now.
Get & Give Help in Haldimand County
Caledonia Presbyterian on Argyle St N could use a hand restocking the food pantry. Drop off non-perishables and toiletries if you can, and help keep the ‘we’ve got you’ shelf full for neighbours.
Need help paying for camps, sports, swimming, or lessons? Haldimand County offers fee assistance so kids can join in without the cost being the dealbreaker.
Free, healthy lunch happens every Friday at the Cayuga Community Cafe inside St. John the Divine Church. Simple food, friendly faces and one less meal to figure out.
There’s also a community pantry behind Caledonia Presbyterian Church. Take what you need, leave what you can and keep the kindness circulating.
Bistro 103 serves a free breakfast at the Community Cafe, 103 Inverness St. in Caledonia, on Monday, Thursday and Friday. Coffee, food and a warm start to your day.
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