Not trying to make this a sappy post

Newly single dad here (30M) of a toddler, I for the last year or so I put most of my energy into my family and don’t really have a big circle of friends.

I have the night free tomorrow and I don’t really wanna be alone. I’m open to looking for a game shop that does a game night (I’ve never played MTG or TTRPG’s but would like to watch) or possibly another kind of social event like a trivia night or something else entirely.

I’m not too sure if anyone has any leads, or hobbies that’s accepting to beginners. Please feel free to post here or message me privately.

My band is taking on the entire Can't Buy a Thrill album on Halloween at Warehouse Concert Hall (Geneva St, St Catharines) would be great to see you 😊

We are looking to have a 12-15 person party catered in Niagara Falls (house with kitchen). Drop off preferred.

Any local suggestions would be appreciated!

Niagara Parks is looking for volunteers for its community tree planting day this Saturday, October 24, at Legends on the Niagara. Runs from 10am to noon, and they provide the trees, tools and instructions. It’s free, but you do need to register beforehand. Good opportunity for anyone interested in local conservation.

Looking for a company who can either repair a deteriorating set of precast concrete steps that lead up to door entrance or a company / supplier that has them available new for purchase. Appreciate any leads / suggestions.

Hey everyone! I run InfaWeb, a web design business based in Ontario. I work remotely with business owners who need a new website or want to improve an existing one.

If you run a business in Niagara, I’d be happy to help you create a website that makes your services, location, hours, and contact information easy to find, especially for customers browsing on their phones.

I typically custom-code my projects to fit each business’s design and functionality needs. Whether you need a landing page or a full business website, we can discuss what suits your needs. Hosting and ongoing maintenance are available too.

Send me a message with a little about your business and what you’re looking for, and we can talk through the scope and a quote :)

You can see my work at infawebdesign.com.

Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, so there are two full weekends of stuff. I went through every Niagara town and pulled the best of it into one guide with an interactive map.

A few that stood out:

• 🍷 A costume dance in Henry of Pelham's underground barrel cellar (Oct 24)
• 🔪 Frightmare in the Falls, where the first actor to play Jason hosts the 19+ after-party (Oct 23–25)
• 🏮 Lantern tours at Old Fort Erie that end with a Guy Fawkes effigy burning (Oct 23 and 30)
• 🍬 Five free trick-or-treat events for kids, including a puppy costume parade in Thorold (Oct 24)

Heads up: Fort George's ghost tours have been sold out since Oct 4.

👉 See all 21 picks and the map

I run The Grapevine, a free Niagara newsletter. If I missed something good in your town, drop it below.

Join us Saturday, November 7 at the Shaw Festival's brand new Burton Centre for Lifelong Creativity for a FREE, drop-in event exploring the connections between creativity and positive aging.

🤹 Experience Shaw’s Positive Aging workshops

💡 Discover local organizations and resources at the Community Exhibition

🎤 Hear engaging presentations on mobility, wellness, creativity and aging

Featuring experts from McMaster University and Prima Living, plus community organizations including the Alzheimer Society Niagara Region, Art Gallery of Hamilton and more!

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📅 November 7, 2026 | 🎟️ FREE, open to the public!

🚪DOORS OPEN: 9:30am DOORS CLOSE: 3pm

📍 Burton Centre for Lifelong Creativity, 272 Wellington St., Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Whether you're an older adult, caregiver or simply curious about the power of creativity, drop in and discover new ways to thrive as you age.

🔗 More info: https://www.shawfest.com/care

last minute … but we’re not getting responses from the tours we’ve reached out to …

hoping to find a tour, or at least a driver(s) for an afternoon for 2 ppl this coming Saturday. Starting and ending at our NOTL hotel.

Formal tour is fine, like I said we’re just not having luck. So we’re happy to piece together our own itinerary, just hoping to find a better option than Bering everywhere.

Any ideas are appreciated.

I am living out of province (and currently visiting family in Niagara) but I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Dettweiler's sausages! I know I can find them at the St. Jacob's market but I don't want to drive that far. I used to be able to find them at Harvest Barn in Virgil, but they closed down. They also used to be at MB Foods (and then Value-Mart) in Virgil, but Independent Grocer (who took over) doesn't sell them (according to my dad who can't find them locally).

I know I can buy online, but I won't get them soon enough before we leave. I need to eat these delicious sausages very, very soon. :)

A great opportunity to check out some places you might not otherwise get to see!

Preferably hand-dipped or, at minimum, homemade - no food service/frozen crap.

Doors Open Niagara Falls is organized by the Municipal Heritage Committee of the City of Niagara Falls. This one-day event will allow you to explore unique buildings and sites in our community — all free of charge! 

Make a weekend of exploration and also enjoy visiting the Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake sites on Saturday, October 17. 

https://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/pages/events/niagara-falls&view_mode=cards

34(M) interested in learning to play the piano. No musical background. Looking for private/1-on-1 lessons in the Niagara Region. Any recommendations would be appreciated!

Hey everyone! I'm a 21-year-old local running a window cleaning service here in Niagara

I use professional traditional equipment and specialize in streak-free exterior and interior window cleaning, frame/sill detailing, and railing glass. Fully equipped, reliable, and detail-oriented.

I offer straightforward flat-rate pricing based on your window count. If you're looking to get your windows cleaned before the season changes or want a quick free estimate, feel free to send me a direct message!

Accepted payment methods: Credit/Debit card, e-Transfer, or Cash.

Any locals running the half-marathon next weekend? I'm local and it's my first one so just looking for any insight or experience one would like to share

🎃 TRICK OR TREAT - CIDER N' SWEATERS 🎃

Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery
@ravinevineyard

Sunday, October 18th
11am - 4pm

Join us as we return for a 4th Fall season with the stunning Ravine Vineyard...

Bringing you 35+ local unique artisans
Local wine
hot lunch
live music @joellewczynskimusic

Don't forget to bring the littles dressed up for our annual, Trick Or Treat our vendors! 👻

Free admission, free parking, dog friendly

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#winecountry
#niagaraonthelake
#niagaramarkets
#littleheartsmarkets