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What’s Buzzing in Our Backyard This Week

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HALDIMAND COUNTY THIS WEEKEND

Caledonia

Quarter Auction fun at Caledonia Lions Club on Oct 17. Doors open at 6 pm, auction at 7 pm. Paddles five bucks. Vendors, 50 50, and Toonie Boards. Bring quarters and luck.

Carbs and chords at Caledonia Legion this Friday. Spaghetti 5 to 7. Open mic with Victor Morgado from 6 to 9. Free pool all day. Bring appetite and bragging rights.

Oct 18, 7 to 9 pm. Join your Ghost Guide for a lantern-lit walk through historic Caledonia with ghost stories, legends, and folklore. All ages. Fundraiser for the Caledonia Agricultural Society. Tickets sold online only. Spine tingles included.

The new Caledonia Fire Department opens its doors. Ribbon cutting and grand opening on Oct 18, 1 to 4. Ceremonies at 2. Tour trucks, meet crews, snap a heroic selfie.

Saturday is Apple Day. Scouts are out 9 to 1 with crisp apples and big smiles, collecting donations for local programs. Toss in a toonie, grab a snack, and say thanks.

Weekend HQ is found at Hammer Hogs. Karaoke tonight, live music by Billboard Nation on Saturday, brain-busting trivia Monday. Pace yourself and hydrate like a pro.

Clear your closets for Caledonia Presbyterian Church on Oct 18, 9 to noon. Donate clothes, bedding, and towels in any condition. Keep textiles out of the landfill. Easy win.

Halloween pet photos at Caledonia Ruffins. Pop in or call to book a slot. Anora Photography works the magic. Costumes welcome, treats optional.

Meet author Jill Battle at Caledonia Library on Oct 18, 10:30 to 11:30. Hear about Pain, Purpose and Pickles. Good stories and good company guaranteed.

Spooky fun at Halloween Haunt, held at Edinburgh Square, 80 Caithness, Oct 18, 9:30 to 12. Ages 5 to 10. Treats, crafts, and simple experiments. Costumes encouraged, sugar rush inevitable.

The Village support group meets on Monday at Caledonia Library, 10:30 to 11:30. A welcoming spot for parents and caregivers in the perinatal and postpartum period.

Skate with a RiverCat on Oct 18 at 2:30 pm. Players bring a friend to try hockey. RiverCats who bring a friend can skate too. Helmets required, gear recommended.

Vanessa Gaidola and Steven Vu’s Stag and Doe hits the Caledonia Fairgrounds Saturday at 7. All are welcome. Show up, bring friends, and help the happy couple kickstart wedding fun.

At Cypress 55+ today: walking group, tabata, line dancing, plus a women’s social. Back Monday at 1 for euchre. Friendly faces, quick games, bragging rights, and cookie-fueled strategy.

Ye Olde Squire runs euchre on Sunday at 2. Register in advance, then chase tricks, brag quietly, and raise a glass when your partner saves the hand. Friendly tables and quick shuffles.

Canfield

Saturday, from noon to 3 p.m., Purple Haven Lavender Farm hosts a stained glass pumpkin workshop with a high tea lunch. Make a pumpkin, sip tea, and feel downright classy.

Cayuga

Cayuga Calm celebrates its one-year anniversary this Saturday. Check their ad above and register for their Ultimate Getaway Experience open house. Relaxation, prizes, and maybe treats!

Kohler Craft Show on Oct 18, 10 to 3, at Haldimand Agricultural Centre, 1084 Kohler Rd. $2 admission. Handmade finds, local makers, and an excuse to start gift shopping.

Cayuga’s St. Stephen’s Parish Bazaar runs Oct 18, 9 to 1. Crafts, candy, bake sale, penny table, and lunch. Bring small bills, a big appetite, and your competitive streak for the raffle.

River Road Nature School is holding their second annual Trick-or-Treat Trail on Saturday from 1-330. This family-friendly accessible walk features crafts, a pumpkin patch and plenty of treats to collect along the way. Registration required.

Karaoke night at Cayuga Legion, Oct 18 at 8 pm. Pick your anthem, dodge the high notes, and win the crowd. Duets encouraged. Courage optional.

Saturday brings the Community Craft Corner Market to the Cayuga Legion from 10 to 2. Handmade goods, cozy vibes, and enough seasonal decor to fill your trunk.

Catch John Atlee Saturday, 8 to midnight at Lil Dings. Good tunes, cold drinks, zero pretense. Pull up a stool, request a song, stay for one more.

Cravings by Brittany hosts a fall cupcake decorating class on Oct 18. Ages 10+ welcome. Learn piping basics, swirl frosting, and take home sweet bragging rights. Call to book; spots go fast.

This weekend, Toronto Motorsports Park runs the RaceCayuga Sportsman Series. Local heroes, quick passes, big sound. Bring ear protection, a jacket, and your need for speed.

Wander into the haunted side of history at Ruthven Park’s Mansion in Mourning tours on Friday night from 6 to 7:30 pm. Or check out their Thompson Family Cemetery Tours on Sat & Sun afternoon from 1-5.

Dunnville

Canboro Firefighters host a Fish Fry at the fire hall Oct 18. Fresh fish, fries, and hometown spirit on the menu. Bring your appetite and support the crew that keeps you safe. Questions or cravings, call 774-4846.

Head on down to the Dunnville Arena this Saturday, October 18, for an 8:00 PM puck drop as the Aeros take on the Milverton 4 Wheel Drives in their second home game of the season!

Richardson’s Farm runs wagon rides to the pumpkin field on Oct 18, hourly from 10 to 3. Pick pumpkins, feed goats, sip cider, hit the corn box, and tackle the straw jump.

Free Halloween party in Dunnville for kids 13 and under, Oct 18, 2 to 4 at the Optimist Club. Hosted by the Dunnville C.A.V.E. Club. Games, treats, costumes, smiles. Parents supervise, candy does the rest.

Dunnville Legion keeps the fun going Saturday with bingo at 1 pm. Grab a card, whisper lucky numbers, and chase that jackpot. Snacks and side eye included.

Join in on an all-levels outdoor Pilates class at Richardson’s Farm & Market at 9 am on Saturday. Follow it up with a tractor ride and pick your own pumpkin.

Dunnville Farmers Market is open Saturday from 7 to noon. Fresh produce, baked goods, local chatter, and coffee strong enough to handle your weekend plans. Shop small, snack often.

Free Repair Cafe at Minga Cafe Oct 18, 10 to 2 at 146 Queen St. Bring broken gadgets, appliances, or bikes. Volunteers help fix so you save money and cut waste.

Barracks by the Grand hosts wheel demo night on Oct 17. Demo 6 to 7, then check out the clay and glass open studio from 7-10.

Jake Henri plays New Amsterdam on Oct 17 at 8 pm. Grab a pint, claim a table, and let the tunes carry your Friday night.

Mah Jongg at Dunnville Library on Oct 17, 1 to 3. Beginners welcome, sharks too. Learn tiles, sip coffee, make new friends, pretend strategy beats luck.

Mudcat Entertainment Centre doubles up: Detour rocks Saturday night, then it’s karaoke Sunday at 3. Claim a table, bring friends, dance, sing, and earn bragging rights by the third chorus.

Fisherville / Nanticoke/ Selkirk / South Cayuga/

The Haldimand Plowing Match hits Richardson’s Farm in Fisherville, Oct 18, 755 Concession 5 Rd. Note: this is not Richardson’s Farm & Market in Byng. Expect tractors, dirt, bragging rights, and friendly rivalry.

South Cayuga Community Church hosts a Dollar Auction on Oct 18. Doors open at 6 pm. Small bids, big laughs, and prizes that feel extra sweet for a buck.

Selkirk Community Centre’s Seniors Hoss Party is on Monday at 1:30 pm. Games, laughs, and stories that get taller each week. Everyone leaves smiling.

Hoovers Marina rocks Oct 18, 7 to 11, with Albatross live. Dockside drinks, dancing shoes, and no one judging your rhythm.

Selkirk Baptist Church is celebrating its 159th anniversary on Sunday with special music by the Treble Makers.

Cottonwood Mansion’s Victorian House Guest Experience happens Saturday from 11-3. Journey through time with a variety of authentic Victorian pastimes and enjoy a full afternoon tea meal.

Hagersville

Mark 115 years of a Ford franchise in Hagersville, Monday, Oct 20, 9 to 3 at 18 Main Street S. Ceremony at 1. Grazing tables, giveaways, vintage Fords, and a live Model T build. Stop in, snap photos, and toast a hometown classic.

Hagersville Lions run a bottle drive on Oct 18 and 25, 8 am to 4 pm, in the food bank lot at 5 Marathon St. Return empties; proceeds support local programs.

The new Mucks Pickleball and Social Club at 22 John St officially opens on Oct 20. Bring a paddle and a friend. Quick games, new faces, bragging rights start day one.

On Oct 19 at 2 pm, Hagersville United Church hosts an ecumenical service celebrating 150 years of the town and the many churches that helped shape its community spirit.

Hagersville Legion hosts a Fall and Christmas Craft Show on Oct 18 from 10 to 2. Twenty-two vendors, handmade gifts, and enough holiday spirit to kickstart your shopping list.

Plank Road hosts the Bonfire Boys live on Oct 17 from 8 to 11. Good tunes, cold drinks, and the kind of night that makes Friday feel early.

Balmoral United Church’s 146th Anniversary Service is at 10 am on Sunday. All welcome, refreshments flowing.

Jarvis / Townsend

Concession Road Brewing hosts Rob Cromwell live Saturday at 6. Acoustic favourites, good beer, zero fuss. Grab a table early and make it a pint, a snack, and a set.

Just Johns brings the Comfort D Band on Oct 17 from 7 to 10. Toe-tapping covers, drinks, and room to dance. Grab a booth, call your crew, make it a night.

Make a Fall or Halloween cutting board decoration at Jarvis Library on Oct 20 from 1 to 2. Quick craft, friendly help, and fun take-home. Supplies provided while they last.

Nearby

Woolstock, ON, takes over Binbrook Fairgrounds Saturday, Oct 18, from 9 to 4. Four buildings, tents, yarn trailers, food trucks, and more fibre than your knitting basket can handle.

It’s Pumpkinfest Weekend in Waterford. Streets buzzing, pumpkins everywhere, rides, vendors, and family fun. Check the schedule for parade times and road closures, then carve out a few hours and go.

Celebrate harvest at St. Paul’s Chapel, Middleport, Sunday, Oct 19 at 2. All are welcome. Fellowship and refreshments follow. Donations for the Caledonia Food Bank are appreciated. Bring a friend and a thankful heart.

Friday is Bingo Night at the West Niagara Fairgrounds in Grassie. Doors open at 6, play starts at 7. Good prizes, friendly crowd, and plenty of fun between calls.

The Six Nations Veterans Association holds its annual Remembrance Day Parade and Service on Oct 19. Parade leaves the community centre at 12:30, heading to Veterans Memorial Park for the 1 pm service.

Hamilton Fall Garden and Mum Show blooms this weekend at Gage Park Greenhouse. Thousands of mums, creative displays, and perfect photo ops. Stroll the greenhouse, grab a cider, and soak up peak fall colour.

Ram Rodeo Championship Finals hit the Ancaster Fairgrounds this weekend. Barrel racing, broncs, roping, and arena dust.

West Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Business Awards hit Oct 17 at 6 pm, Vieni Estates in Beamsville. Celebrate local winners, shake hands, and toast the folks keeping business humming.

Six Nations Fall Festival happens Oct 19 at Chiefswood Park from 11 to 4. Bouncy castles, rides, live music, tiny pumpkin painting, pie-in-the-face fun, vendors, and family photo ops all day.

Third Annual Witches Sip and Shop Market lands Oct 17 from 5 to 10 at Club Richelieu in Welland. Sixty witchy and mystical vendors, food trucks, a bar, and live music. Costumes welcome.

West Lincoln Kiwanis Club runs a bottle drive on Oct 18 from 9 to 1 at the Smithville Garage, 215 St. Catharines St. Drop off empties and help fund local youth programs.

Niagara’s Halloweekend Festival takes over St. Catharines Downtown Market Square on Oct 18 and 19. Magic shows, tarot readings, circus acts, photo ops, and vendors galore. Friday 5–9, Saturday 1–5.

The Slye Fox in Binbrook hosts Western Night on Oct 18 at 6:30 with Seth Ryan live. Country tunes, cold drinks, and a dance floor that won’t stay empty long.

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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.

The Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic makes regular stops in Cayuga on Wednesdays, Hagersville on Fridays, and also visits Southcoast Wellness in Dunnville and Caledonia.

Ontario Works Community Days are in Caledonia on Oct 24th.

There’s a new community pantry behind Caledonia Presbyterian Church. Take what you need, leave what you can—it’s neighbours helping neighbours.

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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