Things to Do in Niagara-on-the-Lake This Week (Oct 26 – Nov 1)

Niagara-on-the-Lake has 38 events lined up across 17 venues this week (October 26 – November 1), and 16 of them are free. Prices range from $0 to $2,026, covering everything from ghost walks and comedy nights to cellar tours and spa floats. Here is your day-by-day breakdown.

Monday, October 26

Start the week with Pints with a Purpose at 10:15 a.m. ($115). In the afternoon, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum (Niagara Historical Society) hosts Famous & Infamous at 2:00 p.m. ($0–$10), followed by Famous & Infamous at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum at 3:30 p.m. (price not listed).

Head to Prince of Wales for a Wine Cellar Tour at 4:30 p.m. (price not listed). Two wellness options arrive at 6:00 p.m.: Yoga/Yoga Nidra at Pillar and Post (price not listed) and Spa at Q Full Moon Float ($105). Live music kicks off at The Irish Harp Pub with Irish Traditional Sessions at 7:30 p.m. (free). Wrap the night with Niagara-on-the-Lake Ghost Walks at 8:30 p.m. ($13–$17).

Tuesday, October 27

The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre presents 60 Years in a Large Landscape – A Photographic Retrospective by Ron Planche at 11:00 a.m. (free). At 3:30 p.m., Queen's Landing offers a free Mixology Class. Spa options continue with Twilight Tuesdays at Spa at Q at 124 on Queen (Hotel & Spa), 5:30 p.m. ($55).

Lakeview Wine Co. hosts the June Florals Fall Floral Workshop: Witches' Brews and Blooms at 6:00 p.m. ($85). The Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre holds the NOTL Horticultural Society Monthly Meeting & Speaker Event at 6:30 p.m. ($0–$5). Free Music Trivia starts at The Irish Harp Pub at 8:00 p.m., and Niagara-on-the-Lake Ghost Walks return at 8:30 p.m. ($13–$17).

Wednesday, October 28

Wellness begins early with Wellness Wednesdays at Spa at Q at 124 on Queen (Hotel & Spa), 9:00 a.m. ($100–$140). Prince of Wales offers a free Tea Tasting at 10:30 a.m. The Ron Planche exhibition continues at Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre — 60 Years in a Large Landscape at 11:00 a.m. (free).

Pillar and Post pours free Whisky Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. Evening history talks at The Irish Harp Pub include A Pint of History: Last Words and Epitaphs at 7:00 p.m. (free) and The War of 1812 – Wild & Wicked Weapons at 9:00 p.m. (free).

Thursday, October 29

Queenston Mile Vineyard hosts Corks & Chords at 5:00 p.m. ($40). Yoga/Yoga Nidra returns to Pillar and Post at 6:00 p.m. (price not listed). The Irish Harp Pub features free live music from Paddyman at 7:30 p.m. The Shaw Festival presents Ghost Radio Theatre – Hauntings for Adult Ghouls at 9:00 p.m. ($30).

Friday, October 30

Shiny Apple Cider opens at 11:00 a.m. with two events: FRESH Fridays | Half-Price Wine by the Glass + Flights ($30) and a free Taste the Season Tasting Passport. Friday Night Pints at Niagara College Teaching Winery starts at 4:30 p.m. (free).

Halloween comedy arrives at The Exchange Brewery with Boos & Brews Banter Halloween Comedy Night at 7:30 p.m. ($34). The Irish Harp Pub keeps the free live music going with Patsy & The Muscle at 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 31

Taste the Season Tasting Passport at Shiny Apple Cider begins at 11:00 a.m. ($2,026). Evening options include Taste the Season at Konzelmann Estate Winery at 8:00 p.m. ($75) and free live music from Jack van Ginger at The Irish Harp Pub at 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 1

Start the morning with a free Walking Garden Meditation at Pillar and Post at 8:00 a.m., followed by Gentle Flow Yoga at the same venue at 9:00 a.m. (free). Palatine Hills Estate Winery hosts Sunday Run Club at 10:00 a.m. ($25).

In the afternoon, the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre holds the Opening Reception – Unintentional City, Leslie Parker at 2:00 p.m. (price not listed). The week closes with Arts Unbound at Music Niagara Festival at 5:00 p.m. ($30).

Free Things to Do This Week

With 16 free events on the calendar, you can fill several days without spending a dime. Standout free options include the Irish Traditional Sessions at The Irish Harp Pub on Monday, the 60 Years in a Large Landscape photography exhibition at Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre on Tuesday and Wednesday, free Music Trivia on Tuesday night, Tea Tasting at Prince of Wales on Wednesday, and the Taste the Season Tasting Passport at Shiny Apple Cider on Friday.

Venues to Watch

The Irish Harp Pub is the busiest venue this week with six events across music, trivia, and history talks. Pillar and Post offers four wellness sessions, Shiny Apple Cider hosts three events, and Prince of Wales and Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre each host three.