Events are always happening in Niagara-on-the-Lake. From food and wine festivals, live music and transformative theatre, to annual events and more, there's an endless choice of options to create special moments.


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May Events

Wondering what to do on the weekend or on a not-so-fun night? We have all you need, discover all the happening events in May 2024 in Niagara-on-the-Lake and find the best picks of yourself. Be it a theatre workshop, meditation class or an entertaining concert, there are a bunch of curated events in Niagara-on-the-Lake in May 2024 for you.

View the breathtaking vistas captured by contemporary landscape artist Cheryl Bailey

 A distinctive assortment of artworks created by our talented members, all inspired by the allure of gardens.

Unleash your creative side and let's go big, bold and bright as you learn to paint large contemporary floral's.

Adam Shoalts. Where the Falcon Flies: A Journey from Lake Erie to the Arctic.

Explore the history of some unique neighbourhoods in Niagara-on-the-Lake

THE SHAW VARIETY SHOW

Created by members of the Ensemble, this good old-fashioned variety show is packed with comedy, music and magic.

Welcome the day with yoga and art at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre!

Spring Cleaning for the Body, Mind​and Soul with Dahlia B. Steinberg

Beautiful uniforms and décor will adorn the Officers’ Quarters with demonstrations happening throughout the day.

Virgil Stampede celebrates with rides, games, fun events and great food

Kids Summer Derby BBQ fundraiser Saturday, May 18 at the entrance to Bass Pro Niagara on the Lake.

Wells of Hope will be hosting a fundraising BBQ at Sunshine Garden Centre. It’s a great spot to get all your garden flowers

You and I Paint Inc. is at Konzelmann Estate Winery for a Wine Tasting and Paint experience this season.

Join us at RiverBrink Art Museum for a magical celebration of spring, blossoms and nature! 

Prince has become paralyzed at the back of his body and can no longer use his back legs.  Your donations are needed to get Prince the help he desperately needsThank you! 

Continue to develop and expand your drawing skills!

This drop-in style life drawing course will create a space for artists to practice figure drawing

Learn the absolute basics of throwing on a motorized wheel!

St Davids Trivia Night

Get ready to test your knowledge and have a blast at our Trivia Night where you can show off your smarts and win local prizes.

Grow and develop your passion for pottery

Irish Harp - Join us for Bingo Night at The Pub and try your luck at some great cash prizes while helping to make a real difference in our community by supporting Red Roof Retreat.

Debi Goodwin. Debi will talk about her latest book, Rains, At Times Heavy.

Formerly The Romance Collection Gallery.We are a retail art gallery, featuring the art work of Trisha Romance, Tanya Jean Peterson and Jordan Morrison.

Visit inside the tower of Fort Mississauga to get a first hand look at the restoration work that Parks Canada has undertaken 

Spring Cleaning for the Body, Mind​and Soul with Dahlia B. Steinberg

Welcome the day with yoga and art at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre!

Explore the history of some unique neighbourhoods in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Cadet Bottle Drop Off May 25

The St. Davids Firefighters Association Buffett Breakfast 

An afternoon of music and fun at the Legion in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Continue to develop and expand your drawing skills!

Join us for a day of Sip and Shop Market, where you can enjoy live music while strolling through vineyards and exploring local small businesses.

Famous and Infamous

Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb were teenagers living in a wealthy Chicago suburb when they were arrested for murder.

Volunteer actors will guide visitors through the cemetery of St. Mark's Anglican Church, and through the magic of storytelling

This drop-in style life drawing course will create a space for artists to practice figure drawing

Building Wheel Confidence

Grow and develop your passion for pottery

Learn how to take control of your finances and network with like-minded women.

Take an impromptu romp with Bernard Shaw’s most famous characters through the streets of 1930’s London.

Glass Garden Stakes

Catch the sun and make something beautiful from glass!

Welcome the day with yoga and art at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre!

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Architecture with Brian Marshall

Explore the history of some unique neighbourhoods in Niagara-on-the-Lake

June Events 

Tour d’Epicure is an intimate one-day cycling and epicurean adventure for the connoisseur of food, wine and cycling

Buzz Hummer is a singer-songwriter living in Niagara

Basic beading skills will be taught as you create a striking pair of Pride inspired beaded hoop earrings.

With scenic vineyards and orchards as your backdrop, explore our studios and uncover hidden gems at every turn.

The artist examines the duality of gardens as spaces of growth and decay

Serafin LaRiviere and pianist Ewan Farncombe will grace the stage for an intimate concert

This drop-in style life drawing course will create a space for artists to practice figure drawing in front of a life (nude) model in a casual setting

Since moving to Niagara-on-the-Lake in 2015, Ronald Boaks has been working in painting, collage, sculpture and photography.

The Bentley Collective

Connect with original songs that make you move and embrace, musical stories that embody blues

Clare's Bike Night - Live entertainment by Phil and the Blanks, Food Truck, Draws and Door Prizes.

Students will be introduced to basic artistic principles and drawing techniques

What do you do when you’re employed by a murderous gangster and a wealthy snob? You do everything in your power to make sure they never meet! 

The White Effect Dinner - George St Kitts will be back again to provide another epic set and get the dance floor bumping

Jackson Triggs Amphitheatre - Sam Roberts Band will be performing on opening weekend

Welcome the day with yoga and art at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre!

St. Mark's Anglican Church - D-Day Heroes

Muguloo or Kolam is a form of traditional decorative art practised in Southern India, originating in the province of Tamil Nadu.

The St. Davids and District Lions Club will be hosting the Pete Merritt Memorial Golf Tournament with proceeds directed towards LFC Dog Guides and Lions Quest Canada. 

Develop your drawing skills and explore a variety of techniques while using coloured pencils!

Create a beautiful and functional piece of pottery to enjoy while outdoors!

Join us for a fun and informative two day workshop, fine tuning your basic watercolour skills to create a vibrant landscape painting

This drop-in style life drawing course will create a space for artists to practice figure drawing in front of a life (nude) model in a casual setting

Gate Street Studio - The work of Sandra Iafrate includes portraiture, landscapes, and still-life compositions

A spellbinding drama about what happens when your house is no longer your home.

THE ORPHAN OF CHAO

A powerful story about blood and secrets rooted in a family tree.

Create a beautiful "Venetian" style mask by reusing some everyday materials!

Kabarett - A night in Berlin – music from the Weimar Era.

Want to build and strengthen your observational painting skills, learn all about the art of Plein Air from painter Win Henstock.

The 18th Annual Garden Tour will feature, among the 8 fabulous private gardens, several historical properties

Develop your drawing skills and explore a variety of techniques while using coloured pencils!

Reif Seafood Dinner

Join us, Danny's Sushi, and Norcini & Co for our annual seafood dinner! I

Niagara Polo tickets ON SALE May 13th!

Get your tickets ahead of the crowd!Official opening to the public May 14th.

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