What can we do this weekend?

2013 Toronto Blue Jays Instructional Clinic

Sunday, June 16th (Father's Day) at George Taylor Field (formerly Community Park)

Updated Tuesday June 4, 2013 by St. Catharines Minor Baseball.

What better way to celebrate Father's Day than spending some time at the ball park!?!

On Sunday, June 16th, from 9am till 1pm, SCMBA will play host to a Blue Jays Instructional Clinic for players aged 8-14. The event will take place at George Taylor Field (formerly Community Park) in Merritton. If you're not familiar with the ball park, it is located on Seymour Ave, right behind Pinehurst School (former Merritton High School).

SCMBA hosted this clinic last year & the players found it very rewarding. The instructors are very knowledgeable, and they present the information in a way that is both fun & easy to understand. Boys & Girls are both encouraged to attend. While drills are typically done with baseballs, the instruction is applicable to both hardball & softball players.

Former Blue Jay, Jessie Barfield will be in attendance, teaching the kids and providing instruction throughout the day.

Participants must register through the Toronto Blue Jays by clicking on the link below. Cost of the clinic is $40.

Come spend a wonderful Father's Day with SCMBA & the Toronto Blue Jays at the ball park!!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CLINIC

Representatives from our Pee Wee All Star Team will be at the Clinic selling pizza, chips and pop to raise money for a trip to Cooperstown in 2014.

St. Andrew's 30th Annual Strawberry Festival

Saturday June 15  9am-3pm

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Grounds

Simcoe & Gage Street

All things strawberry, barbeque, corn on the cob, strawberry jam being made on-site, bake table, collectibles, silent auction, used books, plants and berries, kids' area, and all day entertainment.

Randy Thomas at Optimist Family Day in the Park

Saturday June 15 12-6pm

H.H. Knoll Park

Port Colborne

Optimist Family Day in the park, H.H. Knoll Park. Fun for the whole family. Live music by Randy Thomas, performing music of the 50's & 60's Oldies, Country, and Rock. 

Puppet show and more great stuff for all ages.

9th Annual Niagara Falls Ribfest!
Ontario's #1 Rib Festival
June 14, 15, 16
Optimist Park

Fun for the whole family
No pets or coolers allowed in the park

Free Parking
Bring your lawn chairs-It's a picnic!

Niagara Falls Ribfest, Ontario's #1 Rib Festival is a fundraiser by the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls. 

Money raised during this event goes back into the community. We contribute to Rotary House, Pathstone Mental Health, School Breakfast Program, GNGH Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of Niagara, Habitat for Humanity and Literacy Niagara to name but a few.

For information on Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise visitwww.niagarafallsrotary.com

Children's Fishing Derby

FREE Admission Sunday, June 16, 2013 Registration: 7:30am - 8:00am Time: 8:00am - 11:30am Location: West side of Welland Canal between Ontario St. & Townline Rd., Welland The Children's Fishing Derby has been a festival favourite for 20 years and 2013 will be no exception! This year's derby will be held on Sunday June 16, 2013. Upwards of 300 children bring their parents for a morning of challenging fishing along the banks of the Welland Recreational Canal. One (1) Free Hotdog and one (1) Pop will be provided to all children who fish. Worms from the Wainfleet Worm Ranch will be provided Free of charge. Parents: You must bring a pail to keep the fish alive in before weigh-in. You must also bring your own fishing pole. Participation in this event is Free! The derby will be held at the Welland Recreational Canal south of the Ontario Road bridge.                                                                               Prizes include: Rods and bikes ... sponsored by and Canadian Tire (Welland)

Have a Good One! Happy Fathers Day ;)

Yoga Summer Camp

YOGA CAMP

BOYS & GIRLS AGES 5-12 WELCOME

24 Olive St. Grimsby ON

Monday – Friday 10.00 am – 4. 00 pm

July 8 – 12

July 15 – 19

July 29 – August 2 August 12 – 16 August 19 – 23

*Healthy lunches provided on Fridays

$150 + HST / week $35 + HST / day

To Register:

T: 289-407-9453

E: claire@yogatruly.com W: www.yogatruly.com

Children Love Yoga

Children are natural yogiʼs, they breathe properly, live in the moment, thrive on creativity and are filled to the brim with compassion.
A fun, yet structured yoga practice nurtures and encourages these qualities as children grow.
At yoga camp, children will participate in active daily yoga practices, yoga related games, songs, activities and crafts.

Camp led by Claire Matthews (Registered Childrenʼs Yoga Teacher)

What can we do this weekend?

Grimsby

YMCA of Niagara presents free, fun family activities Sunday June 2nd, 2013.

Niagara Falls

Family Fun Festival with something for all ages. Games, crafts, toddler tent, music, drumming circle, miniature ponies, fishing pond, mini-putt,train rides, facepainting, food and more!

$5.00 each or 4 for $15.00

info@heartlandforest.org or execdirector@epilepsyniagara.org. GREAT DAY - Everyone Welcome!

Heartland Forest - 8215 Kalar Road, Niagara Falls

All proceeds to benefit Epilepsy Niagara and Heartland Forest.Location: Heartland Forest - 8215 Kalar Road, Niagara FallsDate: 6/1/2013 - Time: 11:00 AM - 03:00 PMPhone: 905-356-7384Email: rmaier@cogeco.caWebsite: www.heartlandforest.org

Springlicious is a uniquely grown festival that will serve up the best Niagara has to offer. Culinary delights, exceptional beers and wines from the Niagara region, great family entertainment all happening on Queen Street in Downtown Niagara Falls

Something for every one including a new wine garden and a carnival for all agesLocation: Queen Street, DowntownDate: 5/31/2013 - 6/2/2013 - Time: 05:00 PMPhone: 905-356-5444Email: gm@naigarafallsdowntown.comWebsite: www.springlicious.ca

What can we do this weekend?

Grimsby
Sunday May 26th, 2013

Fleece & Fibrefest
Silmaril Farm
144 Russ Road, Grimsby.

A one day free family event discovering everything fleece and fibre.  Alpaca shearing, spinning, weaving and knitting demonstrations. A market place to purchase raw material, finished yarns and completed garments.  Meet the producers and visit with friendly alpacas, sheep and goats.  An expanded children's area with supervised bouncy castles, face painting, clowns and balloons, a petting area with fuzzy chicks, friendly goat kids, and lambs.  At 1:00 there is a cooking demo featuring fresh Silmaril Farm lamb.  A barbeque is available from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Visit the Grimsby Farmers' Market vendors offering homemade ice cream, grape and apple juices, flavoured honey, gluten free baked goods and the home farm's farm fresh eggs, chicken and lamb.

Welland Saturday May 25th, 2013 Learn how to keep your kids safe! 2:30pm To register, please call the Library or visit the Information Desk.  (905) 734-6210 St Catharines Spring Open House at Rodman Hall Saturday, May 25, 1 to 4 pm This is a FREE community event suitable for all ages. Enjoy hands-on art and craft activities for the whole family. During your visit be the first to view engaging contemporary photography by Canadian artist Laura Letinsky. Also on view are exhibitions by Kevin Yates and Olia Mishchenko. NEWLY ADDED** Enjoy an exhibition tour with Director/Curator Stuart Reid at 1:30 or 2:30 pm. Rodman Hall Art Centre/Brock University 109 St. Paul Crescent St. Catharines T: 905 684 2925  Fort Erie Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs Sunday May 26th, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Free admission Windmill Point Park Off Dominion Road, west of Stonemill Road Between Fort Erie and Ridgeway. An opportunity for a family fishing day for fishing enthusiasts of all ages. Fish in a naturalized quarry stocked with fish. Try your luck at catching rainbow trout, yellow perch, large mouth bass, small mouth bass, rock bass, and bluegill crappie. Refreshment booth, modern washrooms. No fishing license required.  Jordan Spring Pottery Workshop Saturday May 25th, 2013 Jordan Historical Museum 3800 Main St Jordan Village Lea-Ann Drew is back with her popular pottery workshops!  Choose from many different types of pottery- whatever suite your style!  Lea-Ann will glaze and fire the pieces, so that you may enjoy them for years to come! Time: 1pm Price: $15-$65 (depending on the piece(s) chosen) Niagara-on-the-Lake Saturday May 25th & 26th, 2013 1812 Battle of Fort George Location: Fort George National Historic Site Queens Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake The Battle of Fort George Re-enactment May 25 - 26, 2013  Join us as we commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Fort George. Re-enactors from all over North America will descend upon Fort George as they re-enact one of the pivotal events in Niagara during the War of 1812.  Battle re-enactments are scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday, as well as several military demonstrations happening throughout both days. Admission for the re-enactments are FREE. Other events may come with a fee. Niagara Falls Hike Niagara Glen Satuday May 26th, 2013 The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC), in partnership with the Friends of the Niagara Glen, are pleased to announce a “Spring in the Niagara Glen” nature program featuring guided hiking tours on Saturday, May 26. The tours will begin at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and visitors are invited to join the guided hikes into the magnificent Niagara Glen to search for blooms of elusive rare and unique spring wildflowers (ephemerals) along with the return of local birds and other wildlife. Spring ephemerals, such as Red and White Trilliums, Wild Columbine, and Dutchman’s Breeches, are only in bloom for a short period of time each spring. From week to week, the variety of blooming wildflowers is constantly changing so you never know what you may see. Guided hikes last approximately one to one and a half hours and require proper footwear suitable for rugged terrain. There will be plenty of photo opportunities and visitors are reminded to stay on marked trails and to abide by the “leave no trace” principle while in the Niagara Glen. Hikes will be starting from the Niagara Glen Nature Centre which will be open that day. The Niagara Glen Nature Centre is located at 3050 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, right across from the Whirlpool Public Golf Course. And if you don't wanna do much.... Pen Centre Showtimes 12:50 3:25 6:40 3D Showtimes 1:20 4:10 7:10 9:45 Niagara Square Showtimes No Passes 11:00  1:40  4:24   7:05 3D Showtimes 12:00   2:35   5:10   7:45   10:15

What can we do this Victoria Day Weekend?

Vineland

Monday May 20th, 2013
Vineland Public School
4057 Victoria Avenue, Vineland

• An assortment of breakfast and lunch options.
• Vendors and artisans from all over the Niagara Region and beyond (books, kids clothing, home decorations, kitchen supplies, specialty foods/snacks, crafts, cards, etc.)
• Interior clean and exterior wash of your vehicle.
• The LARGEST single place ALL year to buy bedding plants, hanging baskets and cut flowers in ONE spot
• Kids activities - games, contests, mini-petting zoo.

Once you're done at the school, take a drive or walk through the rest of the village of Vineland and discover fantastic treasures at a host of yard sales.

Jordan

Monday May 20th, 2013

Balls Falls Conservation Area

In honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Ball’s Falls Conservation Area is inviting people to come celebrate on Victoria Day. Admission is free and visitors can play games, make crafts and learn the history of the Royal Family. 

Festivities kick off at 10 a.m.

Niagara Falls

Monday May 20th, 2013

Queen Victoria Park

Niagara Falls

10.p.m or when darkness falls! So turn up early to avoid disappointment...

Niagara-on-the-Lake

47th annual Virgil Stampede, Saturday May 18th thru Monday May 20th, 2013

Firework display Monday May 20th at 9.30 p.m.

Virgil Sports Park
1565 Four Mile Creek Road, Virgil

Admission: Adults $5.00 each 
Children under 15 are Free.

FREE Admission Sunday May 19th

Opening Times...
Saturday May 18th: 9.30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday May 19th: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday May 20th: 9.30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Those with an appetite are invited to attend the Food Truck Eats event at Peller Estates Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake Sunday and Monday. It will bring together 16 food trucks from Canada and the United States that will put a new spin on street food. Admission costs $15 and reservations must be booked in advance.

St Catharines

Happy Rolph Bird Sanctuary, opens this Victoria Day weekend the petting zoo includes chickens, pigs, horses and other friendly animals. The sanctuary also has plenty of ducks, geese and other birds.

The Lakeside Park carousel will be open this weekend. Rides are just a nickel!

Hours for the carousel are Friday 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Victoria Day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Welland

Don't forget Illuniaqua starts this weekend to see this summers line up visit http://www.illuminaqua.com

Sunday May 19th, 2013 at Dusk

The fun starts at 4pm at the Welland Sports Complex on Quaker Road; presented by the North Welland Business Improvement Area.

Free Admission. Live Entertainment. Inflatables. Kids Games. Lawn Chairs and Blankets are permitted.

Monday April 1st: More Easter Events

As if there weren't enough Easter events throughout the region here's another we found for Monday April 1st...

For more information visit Warner Ranch and Pumpkin Farm

Happy Easter!

Easter Events in the Niagara Region

There is a wealth of Easter events going on in Niagara this long weekend. 

March 30th, 2013

The Village of Hope Easter Egg Hunt:

 The Great Lakes Christian High School

4875 King Street, Beamsville

Ages 2 - 4 years old.........2 p.m.

Ages 5 - 7 years old.........2.30 p.m

Ages 8 - 10 years old.......3 p.m

Come for the eggs stay for the fun, with Pony rides, karate demos, archery and much more!

Free Community Celebration, Easter dinner will follow from 4 p.m - 6 p.m

**Cash Donations are accepted at the gate**

Visit thevillageofhope.ca to find all the amazing community help it provides.

Beamsville Lions Annual Easter Egg Hunt

5100 Fly Road 

2 - 4 year olds 9.30am

5 - 8 year olds 10am

9 - 12 year olds 10.30am

Free Admission with the donation of food or cash donation to Community Care of West Niagara.

Hot Dogs (Donation). Free Hot Chocolate.

LOTS of Activities!

Heartland Forest in Niagara Falls are hosting a Jelly Bean Hunt from 11am - 3pm with crafts, games, raffles and Live Music!

Free Admission.

http://www.heartlandforest.org

The Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls is hosting the Easter Egg Scramble Friday to Monday 10am - 5pm each day.

The Fudge Factory has all your Easter candy, chocolate and fudge waiting on Clifton Hill!

Welland Volunteer Fire Company # 1. Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Come and enjoy Face Painting, Trivia, Carnival Games, Entertainment, Fish Pond, Bouncers, Easter Bunny, Sparky, Clowns, Refreshments, Fire Truck Display, Fun Express Train, Station and more Surprises !!

Donation to participate is $2.00 per child for any of the times for their age or any of the Family hunts.

(Anyone can participate more than once for an additional $2.00 donation each time)

Activities & Games tickets will be 50¢ each.  Activities range from 1 to 4 tickets.  Tickets won may be cashed in for prizes at the prize tent.

Hunt Times & Ages

1-3:  10:00 & 12:30

4-7:  10:30 & 1:00

8-10: 11:00 & 1:30

11-15: 11:30 & 2:00

Family: 12:00 & 2:30

Merritt Island Saturday, March 30th, 2013 10am to 3pm (rain or shine)

Bunny Trail Spring Fair & Kinsmen Egg Hunt

Niagara-on-the-lake Community Centre, Anderson Lane

10am - 2pm

Enjoy Inflatables, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, & London Reptiles

Town of Pelham Easter Egg Hunt

11 am - Ages 12 and under

At Marlene Stewart Steit Park.  

Each participant is responsible for bringing their own basket. 

 Keep your eyes peeled for a special furry guest!

26th Annual JCI Easter Egg Hunt

Jaycee Gardens, Ontario Street, St. Catharines

All children are welcome, and it is a great, fun-filled family event. This is a great outdoor, recreational activity for the entire family. With over 50,000 eggs to find, it is sure to keep the kids busy and active.

They will be collecting non-perishable food items to donate to Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold to help families in need. This is a not-for-profit event, and accept cash donations at the gate, which is also donated to Community Care. Easter Egg Hunts are a great Canadian tradition, and this is a great opportunity to support the community.

 

Visit www.jcistcatharines.ca for age groups and times.

Monday April 1st, 2013

Cheeky Monkeys Indoor Playland

An Easter Egg Hunt at both locations with regular admission.

Easter Egg Hunt starts at 10.10am

Opening hours 10am - 4pm. First come First served.

What can we do this weekend?

Winter? Spring? Everyday is a different season right now, don't let it keep you from having fun. Here's what's going down the Niagara Region this weekend...

Saturday March 23rd, 2013 

Puddicombe Farms will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt 11am - 1pm. To pre-register please call (905) 643-1015

Spring Arts at Rodman Hall. Enjoy an afternoon together at. Our spring inspired workshop lets you create colourful arts and crafts together. Adults are free, and required to accompany each child.

Space is limited. Call (905) 688 5550 x 5803 

$10 per child / Members FREE

2013 Spring/Summer

Mom to Mom Sale and Marketplace

The Ultimate Shopping Event for Niagara Moms

 

 

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Ridley College, Field House

St Catharines, ON

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Gift bags for the first 100 families!

$2.00 admission fee!

Free bouncer for the kids!

http://www.mommymatters.ca/Events.html

Micheals Craft Stores - Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10AM - 11:30AM. See a store associate to join the fun!

EASTER EGG MOSAIC BY PERLER® BEADS

Date: Saturday, 03/23
Time: 10AM - 11:30AM, on the 1/2 hour

Movie Releases

Empire Theatres Pen Centre 
2D

4.05pm      9.35pm

3D

1.25pm      7pm

Cineplex Niagara Square

3D (No Passes)

12.10pm   2.40pm   5.10pm   7.40pm   10.10pm

Cineplex Seaway Mall
3D (No Passes)
1.30pm   4.10pm   7pm   9.30pm





Sunday March 24th, 2013

4960 Clifton Hill

Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3N4

(905) 358-3676

Hours:

Open year round.

Call for current hours.

Prices:

Adults: $9.99 CDN +tax

Child: $6.99 CDN +tax

Non-Golfer: $3.99 CDN +tax

Child is 12 and under

Have Fun!

March Break: Monday

Rain is in the forecast this afternoon, but don't let the rain ruin day one of March Break!

Empire Theatres Pen Centre are offering toonie movies, yes, TOONIE movies from Monday March 11th to Thursday March 14th the following movies are a TOONIE per person. Sorry, I had to say that again.

Rise of the Guardians

Showtimes:

12.15pm    3.10pm

The Smurfs

Showtimes:

1.30pm    4.20pm

Hotel Transylvania

Showtimes:

1.40pm   4.40pm

Parental Guidance

Showtimes:

12.45pm   3.20pm

Seen 'em? Check out our list of fun March Break Idea's