ROUNDUP | What’s happening in Fort Erie this week? [May 11-18, 2026]
Fort Erie Radio Staff
May 8, 2026 at 10:18 PM 
May 8, 2026 at 10:18 PM
What follows is a list of community events happening in Greater Fort Erie between May 11 and 18, 2026. Upcoming events can be submitted to news@forterieradio.ca.
Perimenopause Seminar
- What? Nicola Hasmatali presents a seminar on perimenopause.
- When? May 12, 2026 @ 6 p.m.
- Where? Fort Erie Public Library, 136 Gilmore Rd., Fort Erie, ON L2A 2M2
- How? Free to attend; register at fepl.ca.
Bake Sale
- What? Bake sale in support of the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region.
- When? May 13, 2026 @ 1 p.m.
- Where? Garrison Place, 373 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie, ON L2A 1N1
- How? Free to attend; RSVP to wdeschamps@oxfordliving.
ca for all bakers.
Opening Day: Bay Beach
- What? Bay Beach opens to locals and the public for the 2026 season.
- When? May 15, 2026 @ 9 a.m.
- Where? Bay Beach, 4155 Erie Rd., Crystal Beach, ON L0S 1B0
- How? Season passes available for $10 per person; children 12 and under are free.
March of Umbrellas
- What? Individuals and merchants decorate umbrellas; prizes awarded.
- When? May 16, 2026 @ 10 a.m.
- Where? Queens Circle, Crystal Beach, ON L0S 1B0
- How? Free to attend; register at Queens Circle.
Grand Opening: Tourism Hub
- What? The museum and tourism booth open; games, prizes and a treasure hunt.
- When? May 16, 2026 @ 10 a.m.
- Where? Crystal Beach Museum, 3980 Erie Rd., Crystal Beach ON, L0S 1B0
- How? Free to attend.
Cody Gorham
- What? Author Cody Gorham will entertain kids with a reading of his book ‘The Goobers.’
- When? May 16, 2026 @ 10 a.m.
- Where? Lakeside Books and Art, 341 Ridge Rd. N, Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0
- How? Free to attend.
Red Knight Aircraft Fundraiser
- What? Beef on a bun and silent auction in support of RCAF Association (Frontier) Wing 484.
- When? May 16, 2026 @ 4 p.m.
- Where? Royal Canadian Legion, 130 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie, ON L2A 6E1
- How? Dinner is $14; membership not required.
Aaron, Eron and Dave
- What? Live acoustic musical performance.
- When? May 16, 2026 @ 6 p.m.
- Where? Brimstone Brewing Co., 209 Ridge Rd. N, Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0
- How? No cover charge.
Victoria Day Fireworks
- What? Fireworks, ice cream, fire trucks, face painting and more.
- When? May 16, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m.
- Where? Black Creek Community Centre, 2959 Baker Rd., Stevensville, ON L0S 1S0
- How? Free to attend.
Bootleg Creedence
- What? Bootleg Creedence will be performing Creedence Clearwater Revival hits.
- When? May 16, 2026 @ 7 p.m.
- Where? Sessions on the River, 133 Niagara Blvd., Fort Erie, ON L2A 3G6
- How? Free to attend.
Opening Day: Crystal Beach Sunday Market
- What? Vendor market to kick off the 2026 season in Crystal Beach.
- When? May 17, 2026 @ 9 a.m.
- Where? The Grove, 4029 Erie Rd., Crystal Beach, ON L0S 1B0
- How? Free to attend.
Community Appreciation Barbecue
- What? Fort Erie Radio’s annual free barbecue in support of Community Living Fort Erie.
- When? May 17, 2026 @ 12 p.m.
- Where? Royal Canadian Legion, 130 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie, ON L2A 6E1
- How? Attend in person; 50/50 raffle and spin the wheel for prizes.
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