ROUNDUP | What’s happening in Fort Erie this week? [May 12-19, 2025]

Fort Erie Radio Staff
May 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM

What follows is a list of community events happening in Greater Fort Erie between May 12 and 19, 2025. Upcoming events can be submitted to news@forterieradio.ca.

Spring Forward Food Drive

What? Niagara Regional police collecting for The Salvation Army’s food bank.
When? May 13, 2025 @ 9 a.m.
Where? No Frills, 1135 Thompson Rd., Fort Erie, ON L2A 6T7
How? Attend in person; donate food, cash or gift cards.

‘Belly Babes’ Dance Recital

What? Local belly dancers to perform.
When? May 14, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
Where? Ridgeway-Crystal Beach Kin Club, 2973 Hyman Ave., Fort Erie, ON L0S 1N0
How? Admission is $5.

Dental Screening

What? Free dental screening and fluoride varnish through Healthy Smiles Ontario.
When? May 15, 2025 @ 11 a.m.
Where? Tshikeksa’: EarlyOn, 748 Buffalo Rd., Fort Erie, ON L2A 5H2
How? Registration required; available to children only.

Pasta Dinner

What? Fundraiser for the Ridgeway Lions Club.
When? May 15, 2025 @ 4 p.m.
Where? Crystal Ridge Community Centre, 99 Ridge Rd. S, Crystal Beach, ON L0S 1B0
How? $12 for adults and $6 for children; debit and credit accepted.

Opening Day: Bay Beach

What? Bay Beach opens to locals and the public for the 2025 season.
When? May 16, 2025 @ 9 a.m.
Where? Bay Beach, 4155 Erie Rd., Crystal Beach, ON L0S 1B0
How? Purchase day passes at the Bay Beach entrance; $5 on weekdays and $10 on weekends.

Courage to Soar

What? Fundraising event including face painting, a raffle, a bake sale and more.
When? May 16, 2025 @ 4 p.m.
Where? Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre, 796 Buffalo Rd., Fort Erie, ON L2A 5H2
How? Free to attend; please bring a non-perishable food item.

~~Kickboxing and Grappling Exhibition~~

What? A festival of martial arts in Fort Erie.
When? May 16, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m.
Where? Academix Academy, 427 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie, ON L2A 6E6
How? Tickets are $37.61 on Eventbrite. SOLD OUT!

May 2-4 Party!

What? Community-focused summer festivities in downtown Ridgeway.
When? May 17, 2025 @ 7 a.m.
Where? Ridge Rd. N, Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0
How? Activities and offerings vary by business and vendor.

Jack Beder Exhibition

What? ‘Life and Art in Canada’ exhibition and book launch in collaboration with the Beder Estate.
When? May 17, 2025 @ 9 a.m.
Where? Rookleys Canadian Art, 329 Ridge Rd. N, Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0
How? Free to attend.

Grand Opening: Tourism Hub

What? The museum and tourism booth in Crystal Beach officially open.
When? May 17, 2025 @ 10 a.m.
Where? Crystal Beach Museum, 3980 Erie Rd., Crystal Beach ON, L0S 1B0
How? Free to attend.

Community Appreciation BBQ and Prize Giveaway

What? Fort Erie Radio staff invite the community to celebrate one year of live broadcasts.
When? May 17, 2025 @ 12 p.m.
Where? Royal Canadian Legion, 130 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie, ON L2A 6E1
How? Free to attend; 50/50 raffle tickets on sale in support of Community Living Fort Erie.

Dance Recital

What? A showcase of dance performances presented by Miss Dar’s School of Dance.
When? May 17, 2025 @ 3 p.m.
Where? Greater Fort Erie Secondary School, 1640 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4
How? Tickets are $27.96 on Eventbrite.

Ryan Lunn

What? Live musical performance by singer and songwriter Ryan Lunn.
When? May 17, 2025 @ 6 p.m.
Where? Brimstone Brewing Co., 209 Ridge Rd. N, Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0
How? No cover charge.

Crooked Control, Maple Jam and Stone Blind

What? Three musical acts to take the stage.
When? May 17, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
Where? Sessions on the River, 129 Niagara Blvd., Fort Erie, ON L2A 3G6
How? Tickets available for $16 at barkingdogentertainment.com or $20 at the door.

Neon Dirty

What? Live musical performance.
When? May 17, 2025 @ 9 p.m.
Where? Trailside Bar and Grill, 282 Ridge Rd. N, Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0
How? No cover charge.

Opening Day: Crystal Beach Farmers Market

What? Farmers market to kick off the 2025 season in Crystal Beach.
When? May 18, 2025 @ 9 a.m.
Where? The Grove, 4029 Erie Rd., Crystal Beach, ON L0S 1B0
How? Free to attend.

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