Labour Day 2026 Hours and Events

With Labour Day fast approaching, please be aware that the following facilities will be closed Monday, September 7:

• Town Hall
• Grimsby Museum
• Grimsby Public Library
• Grimsby Public Art Gallery
• Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre
• Operations Centre

*Please note, for urgent matters related to the Operations Centre outside of operating hours, please call (905) 945-9201*

Reminders For Residents

Just a friendly reminder that, in accordance with Bylaw 23-55, fireworks are not permitted in Grimsby this weekend.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe. It only takes one spark to start a fire and put people, property, and our natural spaces at risk. Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

For more information about the Town of Grimsby By-laws, visit www.grimsby.ca/town-hall/by-laws/.

Wishing our community a safe and happy Labour Day weekend!

Town Events & Local Activities

GPAG New Exhibition – Opening Reception of Pressing Futures

You’re invited to the opening reception of Pressing Futures, a new solo exhibition by Studio Rat on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 2 p.m.

Pressing Futures explores the surprising possibilities of discarded plastic. Rather than throwing these materials away, Studio Rat collects, sorts, presses, layers, and transforms them into works of art—giving new life and meaning to materials that might otherwise be forgotten. At the heart of the exhibition is Lamination 1.0, a large-scale installation that stretches diagonally across the gallery and invites visitors to experience the work up close. Made from 3,600 handmade tiles and more than 70 pounds of reclaimed plastic packaging and sheet plastics, the installation brings together materials the artists collected over several years, along with contributions from community members.

Pressing Futures invites us to take a closer look at the materials we use every day and consider what they can become when we choose to hold on to them rather than throw them away.

Join us for the opening reception and be among the first to experience this unique and thought-provoking exhibition!

Coffee & Crafting Social

Elevate your creative routine at the GPAG Studio's open crafting sessions. From 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on September 16, October 21, November 18, and December 9, bring your current project - whether it's knitting, sketching, or scrapbooking - and enjoy dedicated studio workspace, coffee, tea, and inspiring company.

The Coffee & Crafting Social is the perfect opportunity to gather your supplies, share ideas with fellow makers, and dedicate a few uninterrupted hours to your craft in a refined, supportive environment!

For ages 16 and up. $20 for all dates or $5 per social. Please bring your own supplies. Register at: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/townofgrimsby/activity/search/detail/8815?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Custom Felt Pet Portraits with Maria Parra

Unplug, de-stress, and make something beautiful with your own hands at Hooked on Handmade! Participants will create a personalized felt portrait of their pet while learning basic felt cutting, layering, and composition techniques with artist Maria Parra.

Bring a photo of your pet in as a reference and leave with an original masterpiece and a brand-new skill for life!

Please send your pet's photo to sbeben@grimsby.ca so the artist can create your workshop template. Register at: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/townofgrimsby/activity/search/detail/8791?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Farmers’ Market

Each Thursday evening from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. until October 8, visit the Farmers’ Market at the Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre back parking lot. 

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 runs rain or shine for the entire season!

Moonlight Market

Come down to Coronation Park on Saturday, October 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a fun-filled Halloween evening! Browse a variety of spooky Halloween vendors, enjoy free trick-or-treating for the kids, an outdoor screening of a family-friendly film at dusk, and warm up with hot chocolate (available while quantities last). 

Bring your friends and family, wear your favourite costume, and make some Halloween memories with the community!

For updates on our Fall events, or for those interested in applying to become a vendor, visit: https://www.grimsby.ca/parks-recreation-and-culture/special-events/fall-events/

Grimsby Start-Up Showcase

Join fellow entrepreneurs, start-ups, micro-business owners, solopreneurs, and aspiring business owners for the Town of Grimsby's Start-Up Showcase. This free networking and business support event is designed to connect you with the organizations, programs, funding opportunities, and practical resources that can help you launch, grow, and strengthen your business. Whether you're exploring a new business idea, building your first venture, or looking to take your business to the next level, this event offers valuable connections, expert insights, and local support.

The event will be held at the Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre, located at 162 Livingston Avenue, in the upstairs Rooms B & C, on Tuesday, September 22, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

For more information and to reserve your spot, visit: https://www.letstalkgrimsby.ca/small-business-support

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