Welland Recreation, Sport and Culture

10/17/2025

✨ Looking for something fun to do in Welland? ✨

There’s always something happening in Welland! 🎶🎉
👉 Check out the City’s Event Calendar to stay up to date and plan your next outing: https://www.welland.ca/Events/index.asp

Don’t miss out—your next adventure is just a click away!

10/17/2025

🎃👻 It’s Here—Spooky Season in Welland! 👻🎃

The Lights, Frights, & Sights Halloween House Tour presented by Welland Hydro officially begins today! Grab the map, hit the road, and discover haunted houses, eerie lights, and ghostly displays throughout the city.

📅 October 17 – 31
📍 Residences of Welland

There's no perfect route, but if you follow the map below, it will take you around to each house as efficiently as possible!

Don't forget to vote for your favorite displays here: https://engagewelland.ca/lights-frights-and-sights 🗳️✨

10/16/2025

LEASH-FREE DOG PARK | Heads up to our four-legged friends and their humans.

The large dog area at the Leash-free Dog Park will be temporarily closed starting Monday, October 20 and remain closed until further notice while we make some improvements.

We’re adding:
✅ A new shade structure
✅ Additional benches
✅ Fresh hydroseed across the entire area

These upgrades mean the space will need a bit of time to rest and grow before reopening. During this time, the small dog area will remain open and can be used on a first-come, first-served basis.

Locks and signage will be in place to guide park users.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we make the park even better for you and your furry friends!

10/16/2025

🎅 CALL FOR ENTRIES 🎅

Welland Santa Claus Parade float applications are now OPEN!
This year’s theme is “MERRY & BRIGHT” ✨🎄

🎁 New this year — a decorating contest for Santa’s favourite float! Get ready to shine with cheerful festive lights 💫

👉 Apply online: https://www.welland.ca/Events/SantaClausPararde-application.asp
🗓️ Deadline: Friday, November 14th 🎅

10/15/2025

Mark your calendars for the Welland Santa Claus Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 22 from 5pm - 8pm!

Parade float application coming soon, stay tuned!

10/15/2025

St. John Ambulance will be onsite in 10 days at the Welland Community Centre delivering the Babysitting Basic course!

The perfect opportunity for youth 11 - 15 years of age!

🩹 Babysitting Basics – Certification Parents Trust🩹

👶 Babysitting Basics with St. John Ambulance
📍 Welland Community Centre
📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
⏰ 9:00am - 3:00pm
➡️ For youth ages 11 – 15
💲 $75.00/person

This interactive course gives youth the confidence to babysit like a pro! From safety and responsibility to leadership and first aid, they’ll learn it all—plus walk away with a babysitting certificate parents know and trust.

What’s included:
✅ Babysitting Basics Reference Guide
✅ Babysitting Certificate
✅ Small First-Aid Kit to take home

📲 Register today at www.sja.ca or call 905-685-8964

10/13/2025

Thank you to all staff who helped make this summer at Rec Rentals @ the docks and Empire Sportsplex amazing! Is it May 2026 yet? Looking for some outdoor activities, Empire will be open for out post-season hours, check out the link for more info:https://www.welland.ca/facilities/EmpireSportsplex.asp

10/10/2025

🚨👻 Good News! 👻🚨

We've extended the deadline! 🎉
Applications for Welland’s Lights, Frights, & Sights Halloween House Tour are now open until 9 AM on Monday, October 13th!

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your haunted display and compete for Most Haunted, Most Creative, and People’s Choice. 🎃

👉 Apply now: https://engagewelland.ca/lights-frights-and-sights
*Open to Welland residents only*

10/09/2025

Looking for a high-impact way to promote your business or organization? 🏒❄️

Advertise on rink boards and reach a captive, engaged audience at local sports events, tournaments, and community gatherings! With prime placement around the rink, your brand will be front and center for fans, families, and athletes all season long.

Whether you're aiming to connect with hockey fans, figure skating crowds, or community event-goers, rink board advertising delivers unmatched visibility.

📩 For more info: advertise@welland.ca
🔗 Learn more: https://www.welland.ca/Advertising/index.asp

10/09/2025

There are still spots available in the Babysitting course for youth age 11 -15yrs of age. register at www.sja.ca or by phone at 605.685.8964

🩹 Babysitting Basics – Certification Parents Trust🩹

👶 Babysitting Basics with St. John Ambulance
📍 Welland Community Centre
📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
⏰ 9:00am - 3:00pm
➡️ For youth ages 11 – 15
💲 $75.00/person

This interactive course gives youth the confidence to babysit like a pro! From safety and responsibility to leadership and first aid, they’ll learn it all—plus walk away with a babysitting certificate parents know and trust.

What’s included:
✅ Babysitting Basics Reference Guide
✅ Babysitting Certificate
✅ Small First-Aid Kit to take home

📲 Register today at www.sja.ca or call 905-685-8964

10/09/2025

NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION PROGRAM | Connected neighbourhoods are resilient neighbourhoods.

When residents gather, grow, and get going together, the results are:
🌟 Stronger connections
🌟 A greater sense of belonging
🌟 Healthier, more engaged communities

That’s why the City of Welland is proud to support the Neighbourhood Association Program. The only thing missing is YOU.

Be part of shaping the place you call home.

➡️ Learn more today at: https://www.welland.ca/DiscoverWelland/NeighbourhoodAssoc.asp

10/08/2025

👻✨ Calling All Haunters! ✨👻

Apply now for Welland’s Lights, Frights, & Sights Halloween House tour!

Do you have a haunted house, eerie lights, or a creative Halloween display that’s ready to wow the community? Enter your residence for a chance to be featured on the tour map and compete for Most Haunted Display, Most Creative Display, and People’s Choice.

📅 Tour Dates: October 17 – 31
📍 Location: Residences of Welland
🖊️ Deadline to Apply: October 10

👉 Apply here: https://engagewelland.ca/lights-frights-and-sights 🎃
*Open to Welland residents only