ROUNDUP | What’s happening in Fort Erie this week? [May 5-11, 2025]
Fort Erie Radio Staff
May 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM 
May 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM
What follows is a list of community events happening in Greater Fort Erie between May 5 and 11, 2025. Upcoming events can be submitted to news@forterieradio.ca.
McHappy Day
- What? McDonald’s to donate half of daily proceeds to Community Living Fort Erie.
- When? May 8, 2025 @ 12:01 a.m.
- Where? McDonald’s, 325 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie, ON L2A 1M1
- How? Purchase any menu item to participate.
Cornhole and Barbecue
- What? Family-friendly fun with dinner and a kids versus adults tournament.
- When? May 9, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
- Where? Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre, 796 Buffalo Rd., Fort Erie, ON L2A 5H2
- How? Registration required; contact akwego@fenfc.org.
Painting Workshop
- What? Paint a 14-inch bumblebee canvas; snacks included.
- When? May 9, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
- Where? Nomad Cases, 2618 Stevensville Rd., Stevensville, ON L0S 1S0
- How? $30 per artist; registration link on Facebook.
Mountain Head with Gravely
- What? Mountain Head to perform; Gravely to open.
- When? May 9, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Where? Sanctuary Centre for the Arts, 209 Ridge Rd. N, Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0
- How? Tickets are $25 on ticketscene.ca.
Hilda’s Yard
- What? Opening night; a Garrison Little Theatre production by Norm Foster.
- When? May 9, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Where? Crystal Ridge Community Centre, 99 Ridge Rd. S, Crystal Beach, ON L0S 1B0
- How? Tickets are $22 at garrisonlittletheatre.com.
Electric Lettuce
- What? Live rock performance.
- When? May 9, 2025 @ 9 p.m.
- Where? He’s Not Here, 365 Niagara Blvd., Fort Erie, ON L2A 3H1
- How? No cover charge.
Record Show
- What? Vendors from across Ontario selling vinyl, cassettes, merchandise, and more.
- When? May 10, 2025 @ 10 a.m.
- Where? Sessions on the River, 129 Niagara Blvd., Fort Erie, ON L2A 3G6
- How? $3 admission with all proceeds to our local food bank, COPE.
Safari Niagara: Opening Weekend
- What? Safari Niagara will open to the public for the season.
- When? May 10, 2025 @ 10 a.m.
- Where? Safari Niagara, 2821 Stevensville Rd., Stevensville, ON L0S 1S0
- How? Regular admission applies; $5 admission for moms on Sunday.
Spring Craft Show
- What? More than 40 vendors participating; lunch available to purchase.
- When? May 10, 2025 @ 10 a.m.
- Where? Fort Erie Optimist Club, 1555 Gilmore Rd., Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4
- How? Free admission.
March of Umbrellas
- What? Walk Crystal Beach with your fancy, colourful umbrella on display.
- When? May 10, 2025 @ 10 a.m.
- Where? Queens Circle, Crystal Beach, ON L0S 1B0
- How? Free to attend; bring your own umbrella.
Niagara Railway Museum: Opening Weekend
- What? Steam, diesel and electric locomotives on display.
- When? May 10, 2025 @ 10 a.m.
- Where? Niagara Railway Museum, 21 Warren St., Fort Erie, ON L2A 2N4
- How? Admission by monetary donation.
Scoop McCoy Magic Show
- What? Free magic show for kids; recommended for ages five and up.
- When? May 10, 2025 @ 10:30 a.m.
- Where? Fort Erie Public Library, 89 Ridge Rd. S, Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0
- How? Space is limited; register on Eventbrite.
Art Exhibit: Joe Gottli
- What? Reception for Joe Gottli, whose Fort Erie-focused art is on display until May 31.
- When? May 10, 2025 @ 11 a.m.
- Where? Little Red Coffee, 46 Queen St., Fort Erie, ON L2A 1T8
- How? Register for free on Eventbrite; 25 per cent of all art sales to COPE.
Minor Hockey Barbecue
- What? End-of-season celebration and barbecue; raffle for Meteors swag.
- When? May 10, 2025 @ 11 a.m.
- Where? Fort Erie Leisureplex, 3 Municipal Centre Dr., Fort Erie, ON L2A 2S6
- How? Free to attend.
Brunch & Craft
- What? Mother’s Day brunch including a floral craft to do with the kids.
- When? May 10, 2025 @ 11 a.m.
- Where? Waffle Bandits, 43 Jarvis St., Fort Erie, ON L2A 2S3
- How? Admission is $10; includes waffle, drink and craft supplies.
The Doppelgangers
- What? Live musical performance; Mother’s Day gift basket giveaway.
- When? May 10, 2025 @ 3 p.m.
- Where? Royal Canadian Legion, 130 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie, ON L2A 6E1
- How? No cover charge.
Will Rowe: Grandhurst
- What? Local performer Will Rowe tells his life story through song.
- When? May 11, 2025 @ 2 p.m.
- Where? Lakeside Books and Art, 341 Ridge Rd. N, Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0
- How? No cover charge.
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