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What’s Buzzing in Our Backyard This Week

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HALDIMAND COUNTY THIS WEEKEND

Across Haldimand County

Sunday is Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. One simple beep could make all the difference!

The Facebook wars over the MZO, while entertaining, might actually be winding down. Local government is working to get the question onto next year’s municipal ballot, giving voters the final word.

Caledonia

Friday night is pizza night at the Caledonia Legion, 5-7 PM, with Stevie James live after. Cheap slices, good music, and zero excuses not to show up.

The Caledonia Fair takes over this weekend with live entertainment, midway rides, agricultural displays, and family fun that’s been a tradition for over 150 years. From concerts to competitions, tasty eats to tractor pulls, it’s four packed days of community spirit.

Hammer Hogs brings karaoke tonight, live music Saturday, and trivia Monday. It’s basically a weekend survival kit disguised as a bar.

Cypress 55+ keeps things moving today with a walking group, line dancing and a sourdough workshop, giving you exercise for your feet, your hips and your starter.

Blackheath United Church marks 151 years this Sunday at 11 AM, proving some traditions really do age better than wine.

Alpha kicks off Monday at Gateway Church, running weekly from 6:30 to 9 PM with a free dinner included. Ten sessions plus a retreat day to ask life’s big questions.

The Village support group for parents and caregivers in the perinatal and postpartum period meets on Monday from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Caledonia Library, offering connection and support in a welcoming space.

Canfield

Purple Haven Lavender Farm hosts forest bathing on Sunday, Sept 27, a guided walk through lavender and trees to calm your nervous system, breathe deeply, and leave lighter.

Cayuga

On Saturday, Cayuga Legion throws bags at 1 PM with a cornhole tournament, then flips to karaoke at 6:30, perfect for competing, crooning, and collecting bragging rights without leaving your barstool.

Lil Dings turns up the music Saturday at 8 PM with Mike Blackborrow live, perfect for shaking off the week, grabbing a pint, and pretending you always knew all the lyrics.

Vintage car show at 5938 Hwy 3 (at Talbot) on Sunday, 10-4, chrome, rumble, and nostalgia polished to a shine, bring your camera and a drool bib for classics.

TMP hosts the John Scotti Canadian National Open Series this weekend, where horsepower meets bragging rights and your sunscreen must work as hard as the engines.

Make a wooden candy apple at the Cayuga Library on Friday at 1 PM for just $2, a crafty snack look-alike that won’t melt, bruise, or ruin your dental plan.

The Cayuga Kin Community Centre officially reopens this weekend. Kicking things off, the 1st Cayuga Pathfinders and Rangers host a craft show on Sept 27, 11 to 3, with handmade finds and a guilt-free excuse to start holiday gifting.

Haldimand County Museums is hosting a Folk Art: Stencilling and Fraktur Workshop on Saturday from 1–3 PM, where you can learn traditional designs and create your own keepsake piece.

The Women in Homesteading group hosts an “Intro to Fire Cider” workshop Saturday at 10:30 AM, 1084 Kohler Rd, mixing tradition, spice, and a kick you’ll actually enjoy.

The Cayuga Food Bank hosts its monthly garage sale Saturday, from 9 AM to noon. Shop kitchenware, decor, furniture, toys, books, puzzles, and more at bargain prices.

Dunnville

The Dunnville Legion makes Friday extra fun with line dancing lessons from 6-8 PM. No experience needed, just bring your feet.

If you were one of the early believers in Iron Haven Gym, your payoff is here. The doors open to founding members this Saturday, with staff on site from 10 to 7.

Mudcat lights up Sunday with karaoke, the perfect excuse to test your pipes or just cheer on the brave souls who do.

The Rotary Club of Dunnville’s 2025 Golf Classic hits Freedom Oaks Saturday with registration at noon and a 1 PM shotgun start.

Dunnville Legion fires up Saturday bingo at 1 PM, a dab and gab afternoon where cards fill fast, jackpots pop, and your lucky charm finally earns its keep.

Dunnville Farmers Market runs Saturday from 7 to noon, packed with fresh picks and friendly faces worth waking up for.

The Dunnville Horticultural Society hosts the District 9 Fall Forum this Saturday at the Optimist Hall, starting at 9 AM with a full day of garden talk, speakers, draws and lunch.

Saturday, Sept 27, at the Dunnville Legion from 1–8 PM, Dunk Tank (band) returns alongside Kaley’s Kitchen food truck and live classic rock from The Shades.

Friday night at Barracks by the Grand, 7 PM, get hands-on at the Starry Night Candleholder Pottery Workshop for ages 16+, where clay meets creativity under the stars.

Dirt Road hits Sandy Acres Park Clubhouse Saturday, 8 to midnight, covers and dance floor fuel for night owls; bring boots, grab a drink, and stay for the last chord.

New Amsterdam has Luke Allan on Friday night.

Maple Greenhouses & Garden Market in Lowbanks hosts its 2nd Fall MUM Fest on Saturday, Sept 27 at 1028 Hutchinson Rd, Dunnville. Enjoy a free bouncy castle, hayrides, pumpkin painting by donation, and a brand new mini market with fun for the whole family.

Mudcat hosts Embrace Saturday at 8 PM, a full-tilt set built for sing-alongs, pints and weekend therapy, so grab a table early and let the chorus do the heavy lifting.

Fisherville / Nanticoke/ Selkirk / South Cayuga/ Townsend

The Selkirk Tea Festival runs Sept 27–28 from 11–5 at 251 Lakeshore Rd, Selkirk. Sip organic blends, sample culinary creations, and celebrate tea culture surrounded by nature in Haldimand County.

Scattered Blessings Café hosts Autumn Blessings High Tea today from 1-3 PM, serving warm cups, sweet bites, and a cozy afternoon that feels like fall on a plate.

The Cottonwood Museum hosts a Brush & Sip Friday, Sept 26 at 5 PM, where your canvas comes with a side of mocktails and hors d’euvres.

On Saturday, Sept 27, join the Cottonwood Museum for Tea and Tasseography at 11 AM or 2 PM, steeping leaves and reading futures one cup at a time.

The Selkirk Community Centre’s Seniors Hoss Party kicks off Monday at 1:30 PM with games, laughs, and plenty of company worth leaving the house for.

Zen Country Wellness hosts a Return to Self retreat on Sunday in Fisherville from 2–6:30 PM, blending reflection and relaxation for an afternoon dedicated entirely to you.

Hoover’s Marina lines up a full weekend with karaoke on Friday, Route 6 rocking Saturday night, and Brad James playing a solo set Sunday afternoon to close it out smooth.

Hagersville

The Hagersville Legion serves up wing night tonight from 6 to 8 PM; crispy, saucy, and gone fast, so grab tickets early and bring napkins, appetite, and a friend.

Plank Road has Felicia McMinn live tonight, bringing her powerhouse vocals and energy to kickstart your evening the right way.

Springvale United Church is hosting a take-out turkey supper on Tuesday from 4-6. Pre-order your tickets at 905-768-3910 and bring a take-out container

Catch the Ryerse Jazz Singers Sunday at 2 PM at Hagersville United Church, smooth harmonies and toe-tapping charts turning pews into a jazz club without the cover.

Jarvis

Gary Rothwell takes the stage Saturday night at Fire Wings in Jarvis, serving up live tunes as hot as the wings.

The Jarvis Lions present An Elegant Evening on Sept 26 at the Jarvis Community Centre with dinner, dancing, and sparkle, perfect for date night or dusting off the shoes.

Concession Road Brewing hosts euchre on Monday at 7 PM, cold pints, friendly trash talk, and the chance to prove your partner is the real ringer at the table.

Near Haldimand County

The Seniors Active Living and Information Fair happens Sept 26 at the West Lincoln Community Centre, offering resources, activities, and connections to keep life full, fun, and well-informed.

Frisky Beaver Winery hosts Craft & Sip on Sunday, Sept 28 at 1 PM, where creating pairs perfectly with a glass in hand.

Smoke and Moonshine in Beamsville hosts an Open Mic this Saturday from 2–4:30 PM, a laid-back afternoon where strummers shine and sippers get the best seat in the house.

Aqua brings the 90s back to Hamilton’s FirstOntario Concert Hall on Sept 27 at 8 PM, an excuse to sing along, glitter up, and shout Hey Barbie, let’s go party.

The Sly Fox in Binbrook throws an East Coast kitchen party Friday at 8, with fiddles, foot-stomping, and sing-alongs, a proper scoff and a reel without leaving your barstool.

The Post Cereal Factory in Niagara Falls hosts a community sale Saturday from 8–12. Grab a pre-packed case of 10 full-size boxes for $20, with all proceeds supporting United Way Niagara and Pathstone Mental Health.

Check out Howie Mandel at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in St. Catharines this Sunday, with two shows at 3:30 and 7:30 PM, bringing laughs you won’t want to miss.

Port Dover Beerstock returns Saturday at Lions Silver Lake Park. 11-7.

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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 Sept 26. Connect with local services, resources, and support programs all in one spot.

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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