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

October 30, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

Halloween is here, and judging by this weekend's calendar, Haldimand County has decided that one night of costumes, candy and questionable fashion choices simply isn't enough.

There are Halloween parties happening just about everywhere, from Caledonia and Hagersville to Dunnville and Nanticoke. We've got ghost tours, haunted high tea, spooky karaoke and enough costume contests to make you seriously reconsider that last-minute outfit you bought five years ago.

Of course, Saturday is the big night for the younger crowd. Local firefighters are getting into the spirit, with Halloween activities in Caledonia and South Haldimand. Dunnville has trick-or-treating at Grand Erie Home Hardware, a Trunk or Treat at Lions Park and plenty of fun at Julia's Charity. If you're heading out on the roads Saturday evening, please slow down and keep an extra eye out for little ghosts, witches and superheroes. Their attention will be on the candy, not the traffic.

And then, almost before the pumpkins have had a chance to collapse, Christmas arrives.

Sunday brings Christmas markets to Caledonia and Fisherville, including an appearance by Santa himself. Apparently, even the North Pole doesn't believe in waiting until November anymore.

For those who would rather avoid both Halloween and Christmas for another few days, there's plenty of live music, racing, markets, workshops and community activities to keep you occupied. Monday also brings Haldimand's Older Adult & Caregiver Day in Hagersville, with helpful information and a discussion about aging in place.

Whatever you're up to this weekend, have fun, support your local businesses and community organizations, and save a few treats for the trick-or-treaters.

Now, let's see what's happening around Haldimand County this weekend!

What’s Buzzing in Our Backyard This Weekend

Happy Halloween

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

Halloween is Saturday! Keep an eye out for little ghosts and goblins, slow down in residential areas and take extra care on the roads.

Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour before bed Saturday night! Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday morning, November 1, at 2 AM. An extra hour of sleep, unless you have kids or pets who didn't get the memo.

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Caledonia

BOAT OWNERS: WINTER ISN'T WAITING. NEITHER SHOULD YOU.
Protect your boat before freezing temperatures arrive! Hartzel Marine in Dunnville offers winterizing, fall repairs, shrink-wrapping and storage. Don't get left out in the cold. Call 905-684-0050 to book your spot!

The Caledonia Legion serves up a fish fry Friday from 5 to 7 PM, followed by the Country Ramblers from 6:30 to 9:30 PM.

Hammer Hogs has Scary-Oke Friday, a costume party with live music Saturday and trivia Monday. Three chances to show off your talents, whatever they may be!

The Horsepower Haven Fall Masquerade Gala takes over MontHill tonight, with doors opening at 6:30 PM. Time to dress to impress!

Haldimand Museums hosts cemetery walks at Caledonia Municipal Cemetery Friday from 6 to 7 PM. A little local history with Halloween atmosphere!

Caffeine & Gasoline returns to Caledonia Auto Supply Saturday from 9 AM to noon for its final gathering of the year. One last rev!

The Caledonia Firefighters Association hosts Halloween fun at Dun Robin Park Saturday from 5 to 9 PM. Explore fire trucks, meet firefighters and collect candy!

Creepy Caledonia Ghost Tours returns to the fairgrounds Saturday from 7 to 8:30 PM. The perfect night for a few ghost stories!

The Caledonia Lions Halloween Bash takes over Lions Hall Saturday from 7 PM to 1 AM. Costumes encouraged, ordinary Saturday nights discouraged!

The York Cadet Program hosts a fundraising breakfast at York Maranatha CRC Saturday from 7 to 10 AM. Start your weekend supporting local cadets!

The Fashion Restyle Market comes to the Caledonia Fairgrounds Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. Give your wardrobe a second chance!

A Very Merry Caledonia Craft Show brings Christmas shopping to the fairgrounds Sunday. Halloween's barely over, but Christmas is already knocking!

Revival Coffee Shop hosts speed dating for neurodivergent adults Monday, November 2, from 6 to 8 PM. A welcoming opportunity to make connections!

Bring your knitting or crochet projects to Caledonia Library Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Beginners welcome, tangled yarn optional.

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Cayuga

Ruthven Park hosts its Haunted High Tea Friday from 6 to 8 PM. Even the ghosts appreciate a proper cup of tea!

Toronto Motorsports Park has open car lapping Friday and Saturday, plus Test & Tune Saturday. Plenty of horsepower to keep the weekend moving!

The Cayuga Food Bank holds its monthly garage sale Saturday from 9 AM to noon. Find a bargain while supporting a good cause!

The Cayuga Legion hosts Card Bingo Saturday at 1:30 PM. All the excitement of bingo, with considerably more shuffling!

The Burrbilly Sisterhood Motorcycle Swap Meet rolls into Canfield Hall Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM. Parts, clothing, leather and more!

St. John the Divine Church hosts free Sit to Be Fit Monday, November 2, at 11 AM. A gentle way to get moving!

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Dunnville

BOAT OWNERS: WINTER ISN'T WAITING. NEITHER SHOULD YOU.
Protect your boat before freezing temperatures arrive! Hartzel Marine in Dunnville offers winterizing, fall repairs, shrink-wrapping and storage. Don't get left out in the cold. Call 905-684-0050 to book your spot!

Grand Erie Home Hardware invites little trick-or-treaters to show off their costumes and collect treats Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM.

Julia’s Charity hosts Halloween fun Saturday from 4 to 6:30 PM, with decorated treat tables, a barbecue and cotton candy. Treats supplied!

The Dunnville Rams and friends host Halloween Trunk or Treat at Lions Park Saturday at 6 PM. Costumes, candy and community fun!

Julia’s Charity holds its Catch the Ace draw Monday at 8 PM. Get your tickets online or at the charity all weekend long!

Lowbanks Community Centre hosts a Halloween dance Saturday from 7:30 PM to 1 AM. Time to give that costume a night out!

The Dunnville Farmers Market hosts Halloween trick-or-treating from 7 AM to noon. Bring the kids in costume, along with their treat bags, and visit participating vendors. Fresh produce for you, candy for them. Everybody wins!

The Retro Rockers take the stage at Mudcat Bowl Saturday at 8 PM. A rocking way to spend Halloween night!

New Amsterdam hosts Boogie in the Dam with The Hammertones tonight at 8 PM. Bring your dancing shoes!

The Dunnville Optimist Club serves up a pasta dinner Friday from 4:30 to 7:30 PM. Someone else is handling dinner tonight!

Family volleyball returns to the high school Friday at 7 PM for students in Grade 5 and up and their families. Game on!

Julia’s Charity is giving away a truckload of free groceries Friday starting at noon. A little help with the grocery bill is always welcome!

There’s a Haunted Firehall at Dunnville Fire Station #9 on Sat from 5-8.

The Dunnville Farmers’ Market is open Saturday from 7 AM to noon. Fresh finds for anyone willing to get out of bed early!

The Kinusaiga craft workshop takes place at the Lifespan Centre Sunday from 1 to 3:30 PM. Discover the Japanese art of fabric pictures!

Mudcat Bowl hosts karaoke Sunday at 3 PM. Halloween may be over, but there's still time to frighten the audience!

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Fisherville / Selkirk / South Cayuga

BOAT OWNERS: WINTER ISN'T WAITING. NEITHER SHOULD YOU.
Protect your boat before freezing temperatures arrive! Hartzel Marine in Dunnville offers winterizing, fall repairs, shrink-wrapping and storage. Don't get left out in the cold. Call 905-684-0050 to book your spot!

Cottonwood Mansion hosts a Victorian Spiritualism Workshop Friday from 7 to 10 PM. A little history, a little mystery and perfect Halloween timing!

The Fisherville Tavern welcomes Jamazon Friday from 8 PM to midnight. Live music to kick off your Halloween weekend!

South Haldimand firefighters host trick-or-treating at Station 11 Saturday from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Stop by for some Halloween fun!

The Fisherville Christmas Stop and Shop comes to Lions Hall Sunday from 10 AM to 3 PM, including pictures with Santa. Christmas already?

Hillbilly Farm Market on Rainham Road is offering tours this weekend. A chance to see what happens behind the farm stand!

The Selkirk Community Centre hosts its Seniors Hoss Party Monday at 1:30 PM. Bring your competitive streak and your best card-playing face!

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Hagersville

Muck’s welcomes Aaron Berger live Friday night. A good excuse to get out and start the weekend!

Main 88 hosts its Monster Bash Friday at 8 PM, complete with a best costume contest. Time to show off your Halloween creativity!

The Springvale Haunted Barn at 592 Concession 14 in Hagersville gets spooky Friday, October 30, with a haunted barn, scary bush walk, wagon rides and a kid-friendly corn maze. Admission is by cash or canned food donation.

Felicia McMinn performs at Plank Road Friday from 9 to 11 PM. Live music to kick off the weekend!

Muck’s hosts a Halloween party Saturday at 7 PM. Another chance to put that costume to good use!

The Hagersville Legion hosts a Halloween party Saturday from 7 to 11 PM. Costumes, community and a little Halloween mischief!

Muck’s switches from Halloween fun to trivia Sunday at 6:30 PM. Give your brain a workout after all that candy!

Haldimand's fourth annual Older Adult & Caregiver Day health fair takes place Monday, 10 AM–2 PM, at the Active Living Centre, with an aging-in-place discussion.

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Jarvis / Nanticoke / Townsend

Jay and Amanda's Stag & Doe takes over Jarvis Community Hall Friday, with doors opening at 7 PM and special guest DJ Juicemane!

Nanticoke Hall hosts Halloween fun for kids Saturday from 2 to 4 PM, followed by an evening Halloween party for grown-ups with doors open at 7:30 PM.

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