The Knights of Columbus council 4917 Grimsby is having a bottle drive fundraising event on Saturday, October 18, 9am to 2 pm.

Bring all your empty refundable, recyclable beer, wine and liquor containers to St. Josephs church parking lot located at 135 Livingstone Ave. Grimsby. Rain or shine drive thru service.

proceeds to support local charities.

We’re excited to announce the return of the Fonthill Kinsmen Craft Show and Fall Market, held Saturday October 18th, 2025 from 10am – 4 pm, and continuing Sunday October 19th, also from 10am – 4pm.

The event is PAY WHAT YOU CAN, with the club donating any collected funds after the event to a deserving, local non-profit organization!

Head out to the Meridian Center in Fonthill to experience the amazing talents of almost 100 vendors! We get a wide variety of products each year, holiday decor, freshly baked treats, custom wood working, kids toys, clothing, and more!

Pumpkinville will be back for its 37th year at Happy Rolph's Animal Farm and Sanctuary.

Join us for a free, all-ages day of activities, including:

• Free Pumpkin Giveaway while supplies last
• Scavenger Hunt and Bird Watching
• Inflatable Games
• Selfie Station
• Print Photo Booth
• Touch a Fire Truck
• Visit with the Animals
• Bones from the Niagara Ice Dogs
• Princess and Super Hero visits.

Hot chocolate and Timbits will be offered by Tim Hortons along with a selection of food available for purchase from local restaurants including Johnny Rocco's Italian Grill and Country Boys Mobile Food Services.

Gillian's Place is excited to announce the 19th annual Walk a Mile in HER Shoes: The Men's March to end Violence Against Women. Are you Brave Enough? Prove it on Saturday, October 18th at The Niagara Pen Centre. 

Walk a Mile in HER Shoes is a symbolic march that gives men and male-identifying allies the opportunity to take a stand against violence against women. We are abundantly grateful to our corporate sponsors, walkers, ambassadors, and donors, who over the past 19 years have helped raise over $1,512,000 for Gillian’s Place. Beyond raising vital funds for Gillian’s Place, the men’s march has helped spread awareness about gender-based in Niagara, and beyond.

Gillian's Place relies on community support to sustain our life-changing programs and services. By walking and/or donating, you are raising awareness and ensuring that practical and compassionate services are there 24/7, 365 days. 

Spooky season is here! Join us for our second night market from 6 pm - 9 pm, with free hot cocoa for attendees. As the sun sets cozy up under the stars for a bewitching movie screening.

The Nelles Manor Players perform mini theatricals based on paranormal activities at the Manor.