NOTL weekend: Lots to do Saturday and Sunday, June 15 & 16

There is something for everyone going on this weekend: including a garden tour Saturday, walks through the Old Town, music, the local farmers market, winery events,  and for kids and families, Memorial Park Pool is opening Saturday.

Enjoy your weekend, and if you want to send us notices of other up-coming events or photos of what you did around town this weekend, please email [email protected]

Memorial Park Pool

The King Street pool opens Saturday. The splash pad in Virgil is also open, as are other town outdoor amenities and facilities, including public washrooms, the skatepark in the Virgil sports park, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, Queen’s Royal Park Gazebo, baseball diamonds and soccer fields at Memorial Park and the Virgil Sports Park. The St. Davids pool and the wading pool in Simcoe Park don’t open until June 29.

Summer Kick-off party at the Library

Drop by the NOTL Public Library this Saturday, June 15 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for the kick-off of the Summer Reading Party. There will be a bouncy castle, giant legos, lawn games, a green screen photo booth, free hot dogs, popcorn and cotton candy. Browse the books available for sale and enjoy entertainment from the NOTL Ukesters and Yellow Door Theatre Project. It's all free, at 10 Anderson Lane. 

Shaw Guild garden tour Saturday

The 18th annual tour is Saturday, June 15. Tickets are available online via Eventbrite, and will also be available the day of the tour at any of the tour’s participating locations for $35, cash only. The Old Town gardens are at 380 Johnson Street, 158 Prideaux Street, 135 Centre Street, 210 Centre Street, 343 Regent Street, and 112 Delater Street, 14956 Niagara Parkway on the way to Queenston and 56 Princess Street in Queenston. For more information DOWNLOAD THE 2024 BROCHURE BY CLICKING HERE.

Butterfly Release

NOTL’s Palliative Care service is hosting their third annual butterfly release Saturday June 15, at 1 p.m. at the NOTL Community Centre. For more information visit notlpc.com.

Walking Tours

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is offering weekly walking tours of the historic Old Town Saturdays and Sundays until September. The tours begin at 11 a.m. near the gazebo in Queen's Royal Park and end at the museum. There is a cost of $10 per person, which includes admission to the museum to explore its exhibits after the walk, or on another day. For information click here: Walking tours

The Market at the Village

at 111 Garrison Village Drive is open Saturday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., offering local produce and crafts. It will run Saturdays until Oct. 5. For more information visit https://www.marketatthevillage.com/

Lawn bowling open house

The NOTL Lawn Bowling Club is holding an Open House Saturdays in June, from 1 p.m to 4 p.m., located at the Rear of Community Centre, 14 Anderson Lane in NOTL. There is no cost to attend. For more info Visit Event Website

Niagara-on-the-Lake Ghost Walks

Ghost walks are offered Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer, 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Begin at the Ghost Walks Gift Shop, 127 Queen Street, NOTL. Adults are $17, Kids (13 & under) are $15 + tax. Get Tickets for NOTL’s a highly-rated traditional Ghost Walks of Canada’s Most Haunted Town. [email protected] 855- 844-6787

Stretch & Sip: Vineyard Yoga Fundraiser

Enjoy a yoga class in a picturesque vineyard, Sunday, June 16, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Southbrook Organic Vineyards, 581 Niagara Stone Rd, 905-348-5263. Tickets include admission to the class on a covered patio and a glass of Southbrook organic wine. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. This is a +19 event. All proceeds will go to Land Care Niagara, a local non-profit committed to creating a healthy and sustainable rural and urban environment. Proceeds contribute to LCN's projects focused on reforestation, species at risk conservation, and environmental education in the Niagara Region. To purchase tickets at $25 visit  Get Tickets

Father's Day Brunch at Queen's Landing

Enjoy smoky, succulent ribs, grilled to perfection. From tangy shrimp skewers to fresh oysters, every bite will make Dad’s day unforgettable. The price is $60 per adult, $30 per child 12 & under, Sunday, June 16, 11:30 a.m. to 3 pm at Queen's Landing, 155 Byron St, NOTL. 905-468-2195 ext. 418450. 

Niagara’s Dark History Tours

Sunday, June 16, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Only dark & violent stories of history in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Learn about the true villain of 1813, how a disappearance almost ends Freemasonry, a crazy story of Ontario’s first public hanging, daredevils of the Falls & an incredible town uprising. Featuring Ontario’s oldest cemetery. Meet at the entrance to Simcoe Park, Picton and King Streets. Price is $13 plus tax. For more information visit ghostwalks.com/niagara-dark-history. To buy tickets click Get Tickets

Music Niagara at Ironwood Cider House

Celebrate the kickoff of Music Niagara’s 26th Season Summer Festival Sunday June 16 at 4 p.m. with a free afternoon performance by the Oakville Choir for Children & Youth, under the new tent at Ironwood Cider House.1425 Lakeshore Rd., 905 468-8878 For more information click here: Click here