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

October 16, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

Thanksgiving is behind us, the turkey leftovers are finally disappearing, and Halloween is creeping closer. If you've been looking for an excuse to get out of the house before winter turns us all into hermits, this weekend is happy to oblige.

There's certainly no shortage of spooky business happening around Haldimand County. Ruthven Park is offering cemetery tours and evenings filled with séances and superstitions, Cottonwood Mansion is hosting ghost walks, and Creepy Caledonia Ghost Tours kicks off Saturday night. Apparently, even the dearly departed are getting involved in the local events scene.

If ghosts aren't your thing, Caledonia has a Halloween-themed Makers Market, a used book sale, the Teddy Bear Ball and a Corvairs home game. There's also a British Sports Car Show and Flea Market on Sunday, where you can admire beautiful cars and buy something you absolutely didn't know you needed.

Over in Cayuga, River Road Nature School is hosting its Rooted in Community fundraiser, complete with live music and a petting zoo. Hagersville has a craft show, a marathon crafting day and even a chance to learn how to make sushi. Meanwhile, Dunnville has a brand-new Dollar Tree, which means another place to go in for one thing and somehow leave with twelve.

And if you're willing to venture just beyond the county line, Waterford Pumpkinfest is taking over the weekend with enough fall festivities to make a pumpkin reconsider its career choices.

Of course, there's plenty of live music, karaoke, trivia and community fun happening throughout the county, too.

One last thing: Tuesday is Haldimand County's Small Business Week Breakfast. It's a chance to celebrate the hardworking entrepreneurs who keep our communities going, and perhaps consume an unreasonable amount of coffee before 8 AM.

Whatever you get up to this weekend, have fun, support local and enjoy the beautiful chaos of October!

What’s Buzzing in Our Backyard This Weekend

Haldimand County’s newest firefighters: Matt Scanlin, Clark Diske, Mark McLelland, Lucas Ecker, Brock Lalonde, Nick Paulino, Issac Bird, Joseph Reed, Jenna Morris, Paul Barsanti, Sarah Dexter, Simon Rothwell, Jared Malcolmson, Isabella DeNardi, Cheryl Dudley

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

Internet voting for Haldimand County's municipal election begins today at 9 AM. Check your Voter Notification Letter for instructions. Democracy, now available in your pajamas.

Advance polling begins Saturday at locations across Haldimand County. Your chance to beat the Election Day crowds and cross one more thing off your list.

Catch our weekend events roundup on 92.9 The Grand FM this morning at 8:50. Consider it your weekend plans, delivered by radio.

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Caledonia

The Caledonia Legion fires up the barbecue Friday from 5 to 7 PM, followed by open mic with Victor Morgado. Come hungry, leave entertained.

Mary Poppins Co-Operative Preschool hosts a used book sale Saturday from 9:30 to 11 AM. Finally, an affordable way to feed your book-buying addiction.

The Caledonia Corvairs host Waterloo Saturday at 7:30 PM. Come cheer on the hometown boys and remind Waterloo they're not welcome to take home two points.

Creepy Caledonia Ghost Tours begins Saturday at 7 PM at the fairgrounds gates. Learn about local hauntings, then spend the night questioning every creaky floorboard.

A Halloween-themed Makers Market takes over the Caledonia Train Station Saturday from 5 to 8 PM. Handmade treasures, spooky creations and absolutely no Christmas music.

The Teddy Bear Ball featuring Jamazon hits the Caledonia Lions Hall Saturday from 7 PM to midnight. Finally, a teddy bear event where staying up late is encouraged.

Hammer Hogs has karaoke Friday, John Atlee live Saturday and trivia Monday. Three nights of entertainment, three chances to avoid doing housework.

The British Sports Car Show and Flea Market rolls into the Caledonia Fairgrounds Sunday from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. British engineering meets bargain hunting. What could possibly go wrong?

The Haldimand Horticultural Society launches Crafty Mondays from 10 AM to noon at 4064 Highway 6. Proof that gardeners can find things to do when they're not digging.

Revival Coffee Shop hosts speed dating for neurodivergent adults Monday from 6 to 8 PM. Meet new people without endless swiping or awkward dating profiles.

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Cayuga

Ruthven Park offers cemetery tours by donation Saturday and Sunday afternoon. A little local history, a few restless souls and hopefully no unexpected followers.

Ruthven Park gets even creepier Sunday and Monday at 6 PM with Mansion in Mourning, featuring séances, superstitions and haunted cemetery tours. Sleep is overrated anyway.

The Kohler Craft Show takes over the Kohler AG Centre Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Handmade treasures, talented vendors and plenty of things you couldn't make yourself.

Toronto Motorsports Park hosts motorcycle lapping Saturday, welcoming riders of all skill levels. Finally, somewhere you can legally see how fast that bike goes.

Lil Dings hosts a ladies-only Ghoulies Costume Night Saturday starting at 7 PM. Dust off your witch hat, gather your ghouls and prepare for mischief.

Cayuga Library hosts Crafternoons Friday at 1 PM, making Ghost Canvas art. Finally, a ghost you can hang on your wall instead of running from.

River Road Nature School hosts its Rooted in Community fundraiser Saturday from 1 to 5 PM, featuring live music, a petting zoo and family fun.

Cayuga Legion hosts card bingo Saturday at 1:30 PM. All the suspense of regular bingo, with the added challenge of remembering which cards you're holding.

St. John the Divine hosts Sit to Be Fit Monday at 11 AM. A workout where sitting down isn't cheating. Now that's an exercise program we can support.

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Dunnville

Grand Erie Home Hardware hosts trivia tonight at 6:30 PM. Gather your smartest friends, or at least the ones who know useless facts.

Dollar Tree is officially open in Dunnville. Another place to walk in for two things and leave wondering how your basket got so full.

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!

Julia’s Charity Catch the Ace draw is Monday at 8 PM. Tickets are available in person and online all weekend. Could this finally be the week?

New Amsterdam welcomes Paul Wainwright tonight for live music. A good excuse to leave the house and let somebody else worry about dinner.

Dunnville Farmers’ Market runs Saturday from 7 AM to noon. Fresh produce, local goodies and a perfectly respectable reason to be awake that early.

Mudcat has Blackwire live Saturday at 8 PM, followed by karaoke Sunday at 3 PM. Rock out Saturday, embarrass yourself Sunday.

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Fisherville / Selkirk / South Cayuga

Hillbilly Farm Market on Rainham Road offers tours this weekend. Get a behind-the-scenes look at farm life, without having to do the chores.

Cottonwood Mansion hosts guided ghost walks Saturday at 8:30 PM. Historic halls, spooky stories and a sudden appreciation for leaving the lights on.

The Ryerse Jazz Singers perform at Selkirk Baptist Church Sunday at 11 AM. A little Sunday soul food, served with harmonies instead of gravy.

Selkirk Community Centre hosts the Seniors Hoss Party Monday at 1:30 PM. Good company, friendly competition and perhaps a few questionable plays.

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Hagersville

Muck’s welcomes Paul Harris for live music Friday night. A good excuse to abandon the couch and let somebody else provide the entertainment.

Hagersville United Church hosts a No Frills Crafting Day Saturday from 9 AM to 9 PM. Twelve hours to craft, chat and ignore the housework.

Hagersville Legion hosts its craft show Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. It's not too early for Christmas shopping. Stop arguing.

Rhiannon’s Dreams performs at Plank Road Saturday at 8:30 PM. Live music, good company and another perfectly good reason to stay out late.

Learn to roll your own sushi Sunday from noon to 2 PM at the Hagersville ALC. Finally, playing with your food is encouraged.

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Jarvis / Nanticoke / Townsend

Just John's welcomes Cam Silver Friday from 7 to 10 PM. Three hours of live music, and nobody's going to ask you to sing.

Concession Road Brewing has Doppelganger performing Saturday at 6 PM. Bring a friend who looks like you and see if anyone notices the difference.

Jarvis Library hosts Crafternoons Monday at 1 PM, making Ghost Canvas art. Finally, a ghost that won't haunt you, unless your painting turns out terrifying.

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Nearby

Waterford Pumpkinfest takes over the town all weekend with parades, fireworks, entertainment and plenty of pumpkin madness.

Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake happens Saturday, unlocking approximately 15 fascinating buildings and spaces. Finally, a chance to snoop around without getting arrested.

The Quad Niagara Breast Cancer ATV Ride rolls out Saturday at 10 AM from 31943 Park Street in Wainfleet. Get muddy for a great cause.

Toronto Motorsports Park

Ready to ride? Motorcycle Lapping returns to Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga this Saturday, October 17! Hit the road course, tackle the corners and enjoy a full day of track time with fellow riders. All skill levels are welcome! Gates open at 10 AM, with riding from 11 AM to 6 PM. Admission is $200 at the gate. Your bike. Our track. Let's ride!

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Haldimand County Information

Haldimand County Events

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Haldimand County Jobs

Our Haldimand County Jobs section is now on our website, with extra details when we’ve got them. Updated every couple of days, because outdated listings are useless.

Places to Rent in Haldimand County

Looking for a place or have one to list? Our rentals page features apartments and Houses for Rent in Haldimand County. If we missed one, let us know. We like knowing things.

Houses for Sale in Haldimand County

House hunting or just seeing what your money gets you these days? Our Houses for Sale in Haldimand County page keeps everything in one place so you can scroll, compare, and quietly judge prices.

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