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Registration for summer recreation programs opens June 10

Registration for summer swimming and recreation and culture programs at the City of St. Catharines is set to open on the following schedule:

• Online registration for residents opens Tuesday, June 10 at 6 p.m.
• Walk-in registration for residents opens Wednesday, June 11 at 8:30 a.m.
• Online registration for everyone opens Thursday, June 12 at 6 p.m.
• Walk-in registration for everyone opens Friday, June 13 at 8:30 a.m.

Program registration can at times be competitive and some classes can fill quickly....

June is Recreation and Parks Month and Seniors Month

The City of St. Catharines has a month-long parks and recreation celebration loaded with programs and activities to get everybody moving.

June is Recreation and Parks Month, a movement spearheaded by Parks and Recreation Ontario promoting the benefits of recreation and parks for physical, social, and environmental health. St. Catharines joins communities across Ontario in embracing the initiative to promote local programs and events, parks and facilities available for residents to enjoy.

This...

Kick off summer with live music, family fun at Lakeside Long Weekend

Long Weekenders, get ready! The City of St. Catharines is kicking off summer with a bang — with spectacular fireworks, family-friendly festivities, live music, local flavours, and more.

Lakeside Long Weekend returns to Lakeside Park Monday, June 30 and Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1. Admission is free and all are welcome to enjoy one of Niagara’s can’t-miss summer festivals. Presented in partnership with Cicada Music and Arts Festival with support from Heritage Canada and Experience Ontario, the...

St. Catharines Farmers Market turning up the summer vibes!

Live music. Community groups. More vendors. More fun. The St. Catharines Farmers Market is ready for summer.

Located at Market Square at 91 King St. in Downtown St. Catharines, Saturdays at the Farmer’s Market run from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and feature the return of Music in the Square on the Market Square stage from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (on most Saturdays) and opportunities to be better connect with local groups and organizations through the Community Engagement Series. Kicking off Saturday, May 17 the...