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St. Catharines Pumpkinville returns to Happy Rolph’s

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, as we welcome back the community’s most beloved event, Pumpkinville, now in its 36th year!

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., families are invited to enjoy a day of fun, festivities, and free fall-themed activities against the beautiful backdrop of Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm.

Attendees can look forward to collecting a complimentary pumpkin, generously provided by Meridian Credit Union—just one per family while supplies last. And don’t miss out on delicious...

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Arts and culture to be showcased during Culture Days

Arts and culture will once again be in the spotlight for three weeks this fall as the City of St. Catharines gets set to celebrate Culture Days. A diverse range of live and virtual performances, events and workshops are planned from Sept. 20 to Oct. 13, 2024. The festival is held annually across Canada and is for those of all ages. 

In 2024, St. Catharines is once again being featured as a provincial Festival Hub. Festival Hubs serve as local community leads for Culture Days, helping visitors...

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Lakeside Park Carousel temporarily closed

The City of St. Catharines has temporarily closed the Lakeside Park Carousel to complete some preventative maintenance based on recommendations from a recent routine visit by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, as well as the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA).

While we had planned to shift the carousel to weekend and holiday-only operations starting Sept. 7, the City is working on developing a plan for safe and effective maintenance to address the...

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Lots to do in St. Catharines during the August Civic Holiday long weekend

There’s lots to see and do in the city as the summer heats up this Civic Holiday long weekend.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre and all the City’s indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities are open throughout the weekend, including the holiday Monday, for their regular operating hours and regularly scheduled programs, including swimming lessons. Pool information is available at stcatharines.ca/Swimming.

All four City splash pads will be open over the long weekend. Catherine...

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St. Catharines Gearing up to Welcome the World

Here’s what you need to know ahead of the 2024 World Rowing Championships in Port Dalhousie

This week, the City of St. Catharines is excited to welcome more than 1,800 athletes, coaches and managers from over 60 countries for the 2024 World Rowing Championships. As we prepare to host this prestigious event, we ask for the community’s patience and courtesy leading up to and during the event as our city experiences increased activity and visitors.

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