There is an event for you in the Town of Grimsby. Whether you are looking for art, music, food, family activities, or all of the above, Grimsby has plenty to offer all year round.
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Special events
This list includes all Town run and Town affiliated events for 2019. For a complete list of all events and activities happening in Grimsby, visit our Community Calendar.
May
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Community Safety Day |
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Saturday May 11th, 2019 Community Safety Day will take place from 10am-2pm at the Grimsby Peach King Centre. Come enjoy a BBQ lunch from the Grimsby Lions Club, learn about the various emergency services in the Grimsby community, and about the vehicles they operate. Vehicles from the Niagara Regional Police, Grimsby Fire Department, EMS, Grimsby Power, Grimsby Public Works, GAMRU, Nortrax, and Arborwood will be onsite to showcase their big machines. |
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Grimsby Garden Club Plant Sale |
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Saturday May 11th, 2019 The plant sale is at the Livingston Activity Centre. It begins at 9:00am and continues until it is sold out. |
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Farmers Market |
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Every Thursday from the end of May until October 10th 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Set up as a “Home Grown” Market, our vendors grow their own product and take the time to answer all the questions of the shoppers at the market. The Grimsby Farmers' Market is set up each week on a portion of Main Street between Christie and Ontario streets, and runs rain or shine for the entire season. |
June
| Phelps Homes Building Literacy Fair Grimsby Public Library |
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Friday June 7th, 2019 From 2:00pm-4:00pm the Grimsby Public Librarys annual fun fair features indoor and outdoor activities that help build literacy skills. Celebtrate the launch of our summer reading programs, too! |
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World Wide Knit in Public Day |
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Saturday June 8th, 2019 Join the Needlecrafters Club at the Grimsby Public Library from 2:00pm-4:00pm to celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day. Get together with other creatives, work on projects, and chat about knitting. (Crocheting is also welcome!) |
| Happening in Grimsby |
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Thursday June 20th 3:00pm: Downtown Grimsby Farmers’ Market Friday June 21st 11:30am: Lunch in Coronation Park with live music by Two Sheets to the Wind. 6:00pm-11:00pm: Happening at the Peach Pit with wine, beer, food trucks, and live music! Saturday June 22nd 10:00am-4:00pm: Downtown street vendors, food, inflatables, and family entertainment. 3:00pm-11:00pm: Happening at the Peach Pit with wine, beer, food trucks, and live music! |
| Jerry's Peachbud Road Race |
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Tuesday June 25th, 2019 10km, 5km, 1km. Races start at the Grimsby Peach King centre and go through downtown Grimsby. First race starts at 6:30pm. Expect traffic delays this evening. |
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Mutt Show |
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Wednesday June 26th, 2019 Join us in Coronation Park for this great event for the whole family! Registration begins at 6:00pm and the show begins at 6:30. Each dog may enter in up to 3 categories with great prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Please keep your dog on leash at all times, children are welcome to participate as long as they have full control of the dog. We can’t wait to see you all there!
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July
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Canada Day at the Grimsby Museum |
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Monday July 1st, 2019 Join us at the Grimsby Museum for family activities; bouncy castles, musical entertainment, food, face paiinting, games, crafts, and much more! Free Admission. |
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Canada Day at the Grimsby Lions Pool |
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Monday July 1st, 2019 FREE public swim from 2:00pm-3:45pm and 7:00pm-8:00pm. |
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Movie Night in the Park |
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Friday July 5th, 2019 Join us for a free movie night in Coronation Park. Movie starts at approximately 9:00. Movie title to be announced in June. |
| Vintage Market |
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Saturday July 13th, 2019 The Grimsby Museum has partnered with Vintage 30. More information to come. |
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Niagara Triathlon |
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Sunday July 28th, 2019 Nelles Beach Park Grimsby is one of the nicest settings for a triathlon, duathlon, including a Try-a-Tri. This very compact triathlon site creates a fun, family friendly atmosphere. |
August
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Movie Night in the Park |
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Friday August 9th, 2019 Friday August 23rd, 2019 Join us for a free movie night in Coronation Park. Movie starts at approximately 8:30. Movie title to be announced in June. |
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Subaru Iron Girl |
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5km run: Saturday August 10th - 3pm start Triathlon: Sunday August 11th - 9am start |
September
| Back to School Art Attack |
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Friday September 13th, 2019 1:30 - 3:30pm FREE Drop-in! Join the Grimsby Public Art Gallery on the Early Release Day to explore and play with a few fun art projects! For ages 5 - 13, Guardians must remain in the building. |
| Terry Fox Run |
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Sunday September 15th, 2019 Registration @ 9am, Race @ 10am |
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Doors Open |
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Saturday September 21st, 2019 Doors Open Grimsby is a yearly event that explores the hidden secrets of the Grimsby Community. Discover our history and heritage in buildings you have never seen before, or see something new in the ones you have. Stay tuned for more information about the 2019 sites. |
| Culture Days - The Zen of Colouring |
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Saturday September 28th, 2019 1 - 4:30pm All ages are invited to this FREE drop-in sessions exploring creative colouring and relaxation at the Grimsby Public Art Gallery, with mini-break projects for calming and clearing the mind. |
| Grimsby Author Series Fall 2019 |
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Monday September 30th, 2019 Buy ticket packages for the Fall 2019 season of the Grimsby Author Series as of Wednesday August 14 at the Library or online. |
October
| Spirits with Spirits at the Grimsby Museum |
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Tuesday October 1st, 2019 6pm Psychic Mediums, spirit tastings and eerie stories told by Peninsula Players Theatre group. Food provided by Smoke and Moonshine. 19+ only. Pre-Registration required, limited spaces available. Details here. |
| Del Lord Birthday Party |
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Friday October 4th, 2019 7 - 9pm Please join us for an entertaining program to celebrate Del Lord's 125th birthday, that includes stand-up comedy, film clips, historical context, beer and wine served by Station 1 Coffeehouse. Del Lord born in Grimsby, was a Canadian film director and actor best known as a director of the Three Stooges films. Go here for all the details. |
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Last Farmers' Market |
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Thursday October 10th, 2019 |
| Thicker Than Water - Exploring Family Dynamics |
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October 19th - December 8th Catherine Chin; Erika DeFreitas; Sandy Middleton. These artists examine the dynamics and interactions that bring humans together in intimate, often multi-generational units. Admission is FREE, donations welcome. |
| Author Visit: Patricia and Guy Storms |
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Friday October 25th, 2019 11 - 12pm Celebrate Ontario Public Library Week with Children's authors Patricia and Guy Storms and their new book Moon Wishes. Children will enjoy a story time, moon facts, a drawing workshop and songs about the moon. Click here for more details. |
| Grimsby Museum Halloween Party |
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Saturday October 26th 2019 1 - 3pm Paint your own pottery workshop with Crock-A-Doodle Grimsby. Make a spooky treet and enjoy other themed activities. Costumes encouraged. Pre-registration required. Limited Space. Details here. |
| Grimsby Author Series Fall 2019 |
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Monday October 28th, 2019 Buy ticket packages for the Fall 2019 season of the Grimsby Author Series at the Library or online. |
| Boo! Library & Gallery Halloween Bash |
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Monday October 28th, 2019 FREE Movie and craft. Join the Grimsby Public Library & Art Gallery for Halloween Fun! Wear a costume and enjoy a movie, treat and craft. Create your own Trick or Treat bag of jokes, monsters, ghosts and riddles! Maximum 20 spots, registration is required at the Library. |
November
| Casablanca Classic 3K & 8k |
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Saturday November 9th, 2019 Registration @ 7am, Races @ 8:30am and 9am In support of Grimsby Benevolent Fund; donations accepted on race day at the registration area. Visit the link for a list of the items most needed. |
| 27th Annual Museum Fundraiser Dinner |
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Saturday November 2nd, Doors open at 5pm Featuring Nick Wallace, Practitioner of the art of astonishment. Marche'-style full dinner, auction, full cash bar. held at the Casablanca Winery inn. Tickets and details. |
| Remembrance Day at the Library |
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Monday November 11th, 2019 7 - 8pm Join us for a presentation by the Grimsby Historical Society. Details here. |
| Grimsby Author Series Fall 2019 |
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Monday November 18th, 2019 Buy ticket packages for the Fall 2019 season of the Grimsby Author Series at the Library or online. |
| 19th Annual Fantasy of Trees |
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November 22nd - December 8th Enjoy a beautiful exhibition of themed Christmas trees at the Grimsby Museum. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Grimsby. Free admission. Draw held to win the trees! All proceeds go to local charities. |
| Grimsby Tree Lighting |
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November 28th, 2019 6pm Join us at the Grimsby Museum for our community tree lighting event |
December
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Santa Clause Parade |
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Saturday December 7th, 2019 5:15pm The perfect kickoff to your holiday celebrations. Starting at Town Hall the parade travels down Livingston Ave/Main St to Ontario St. |
| Grimsby in the 80s and 90s Exhibition |
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Opening Winter 2020 A two-decade snapshot of Grimsby in the 80s and 90s. A nostalgic display of memorabilia, decor, toys, pop culture, society, fashion and technology. More details here. |
| What's in Your Bedroom Exhibit |
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Opening in Winter 2020 Explore the fascinating history and function of the bedroom and see how much the bed has changed. Details will be posted. |
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