Things to Do in Welland This Weekend: September 11–13
Our picks first, then everything by day. Free and family-friendly things are marked. Year-round ideas live on Things to Do in Welland.
Quick Picks
Sandman: Metallica tribute
Friday 7 p.m. at the Bank Art House, with Pantera tribute Cowboys From Hell. All ages, about $32.
Saturday market
Welland Farmers' Market, 7 a.m. to noon at Market Square. Free, and the café does breakfast.
Walk the murals
Guided mural tour from the Welland Museum, Saturday 10:30 a.m. Five dollars, no sign-up.
Jr. Canadians home opener
Sunday at the Main Arena vs. Ayr. Kids 10 and under free. Time to be confirmed.
Friday September 11
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9:45 a.m.to 10:30
Funtime Friday
Storytime and a craft for little kids at the library.
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5 p.m.to dusk
Seaway Mall Cruise Night
Classic cars in the front lot behind Harvey's, weather permitting. 50/50 draw.
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7 p.m.
Sandman (Metallica tribute) with Cowboys From Hell
Two tribute acts, one night. All ages, limited capacity.
Saturday September 12
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7 a.m.to noon
Welland Farmers' Market
Produce, baking, meat and plants in the heritage market building. Breakfast at the Morning Market Café. The market's Fall Festival is next Saturday, the 19th.
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10:30 a.m.to 11:30
Walking tour: the murals
A guided hour through downtown's late-80s murals. Meet at the museum, no registration.
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11 a.m.to 2 p.m.
Wesley United Church Community Barbecue and Fun Fair
Third annual.
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12:30 p.m.to 1:30
Autumn Crafts
Drop-in craft program at the library.
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2:30 p.m.to 3:30
Walking tour: historic buildings
The museum's other guided walk, same deal as the morning one.
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7:05 p.m.
Welland Jackfish playoff game 6, if necessary
Semifinal vs. the London Majors. Only happens if the series goes six.
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10:30 p.m.late
Frosh Night Out
DJ party, 19+.
Sunday September 13
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Time TBC
Welland Jr. Canadians home opener vs. Ayr Centennials
First home game of the GOJHL season. Kids 10 and under have historically been free.
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2 p.m.to 9
Funnel Cake King
Fair food in the Seaway Mall lot, Thursday to Sunday through the end of September. Cash only.
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Any time
Slow Sunday
Nothing else is scheduled in town, so: the Merritt Island loop, a patio at Bridgewater Brewery, then Bridge 13 lit up after dark. All on our year-round list.
Nearby 15 to 25 minutes
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Fri 7 p.m.
Petty Nicks: Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks tribute
Free outdoor concert, with a supper market and games from 6 p.m.
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Sun 1 p.m.to 3
Music on the Lawn: Second Hand News (Fleetwood Mac tribute)
Bring a chair.
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All weekend
Niagara Grape and Wine Festival Discovery Pass
75th anniversary year. Tastings at 25 wineries in St. Catharines, Lincoln and Niagara-on-the-Lake, 11 to 5.
Free this weekend
- Farmers' Market, Saturday morning
- Cruise Night at Seaway Mall, Friday evening
- Both library programs, and the Wesley United fun fair
- Petty Nicks in Port Colborne on Friday, Music on the Lawn on Sunday
Family-friendly
- Funtime Friday and Autumn Crafts at the library
- Wesley United barbecue and fun fair, Saturday
- Jr. Canadians home opener, Sunday, kids under 10 free
- Funnel Cake King, any afternoon
Live music and nightlife
- Sandman and Cowboys From Hell, Friday at the Bank Art House
- Frosh Night Out, Saturday late, 19+
- Petty Nicks (Friday) and Second Hand News (Sunday) in Port Colborne
Not on this weekend: Concerts on the Canal skips this week and returns Friday, September 25. Welland FloatFest is cancelled for 2026.
Last checked: Sunday, September 6, 2026. Know something we missed? Tell us.