Welland Recreation, Sport and Culture

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The Welland Community Centre is committed to making Welland a great place to live, work & play.

11/17/2025

Applications are now open for Welland’s Winter Lights Tour until November 28!
Do you have a dazzling light display, festive decorations, or a magical holiday scene ready to wow the community? ✨🎄 Enter your residence for a chance to be featured on the tour map and compete for Best Light Display, Best Lawn Display, Best Traditional Display, Best Business Display, and People’s Choice! 🏆🌟
📅 Tour Dates: December 4 – 18
📍 Location: Residences of Welland
👉 Apply here: https://engagewelland.ca/welland-winter-lights-tour 🎄
Open to Welland residents only

🚨 Parade Entry Deadline – TODAY! 🎄Float applications for the Welland Santa Claus Parade close TODAY! 🎄Don’t miss your ch...
11/14/2025

🚨 Parade Entry Deadline – TODAY! 🎄
Float applications for the Welland Santa Claus Parade close TODAY! 🎄
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this year’s “MERRY & BRIGHT” celebration

👉 Apply now: welland.ca/Events/SantaClausPararde-application.asp

❄️✨ Winter Lights Tour is Back! ✨❄️From December 4–18, residents and visitors can enjoy a self-guided winter lights driv...
11/13/2025

❄️✨ Winter Lights Tour is Back! ✨❄️

From December 4–18, residents and visitors can enjoy a self-guided winter lights driving tour through the residences of Welland.

Explore dazzling light displays, festive decorations, and magical holiday scenes, then cast your vote on Engage Welland for People’s Choice. 🎄

Applications to participate open November 17! Get ready to showcase your holiday spirit!

🎄Our Mitten Tree campaign will be running from now until December 12th, please if you can, donate for this special cause...
11/12/2025

🎄Our Mitten Tree campaign will be running from now until December 12th, please if you can, donate for this special cause.

🧦Acceptable items include adult and children’s mittens, hats, scarves, slippers, socks and onesies. Toiletries, towels/blankets, children’s toys, canned/boxed non-perishable food items (new items only please)

🧤Drop off locations include; Welland Civic Square, Welland Community Centre, Welland Farmer's Market & YMCA of Niagara

✨Thank you in advance for your generosity

Dreaming of warm sunny days ☀Thanks for a great season Empire Sportsplex, we are now closed and we will see you in May ...
11/12/2025

Dreaming of warm sunny days ☀
Thanks for a great season Empire Sportsplex, we are now closed and we will see you in May of 2026.

🎅✨ One week to go! Float applications for the Welland Santa Claus Parade close in just ONE WEEK — don’t miss your chance...
11/07/2025

🎅✨ One week to go! Float applications for the Welland Santa Claus Parade close in just ONE WEEK — don’t miss your chance to be part of the holiday magic! 🎄

This year’s theme, “MERRY & BRIGHT,” is all about lighting up the streets of Welland with festive cheer and colourful displays. 🌟

💡 Plus, don’t forget about Santa’s Favourite Float Contest — show off your best lights and decorations for a chance to be crowned a winner!

👉 Apply now: welland.ca/Events/SantaClausPararde-application.asp
📅 Deadline: Friday, November 14th

Looking for a high-impact way to promote your business or organization? Advertise on rink boards and put your brand fron...
11/06/2025

Looking for a high-impact way to promote your business or organization? Advertise on rink boards and put your brand front and center at local sports events, tournaments, and community gatherings — right where the action is!

With prime placement around the rink, your message will be seen by fans, families, and athletes all season long.

✅ Reach a loyal, local audience
✅ Stand out during high-traffic events
✅ Perfect for businesses, clubs & community groups
✅ Showcase your support for local sports

📬 Ready to get started?
Email us at advertise@welland.ca
or visit 👉 https://www.welland.ca/Advertising/index.asp

🎃 Lights, Frights, & Sights Halloween House Tour Winners Are Here! 🎃Thank you to everyone who participated in the Lights...
11/06/2025

🎃 Lights, Frights, & Sights Halloween House Tour Winners Are Here! 🎃

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Lights, Frights, & Sights Halloween House Tour in Welland! We loved seeing all the haunted houses, eerie lights, and ghostly displays across the city.

And now… the winners of this year’s tour are:

MOST HAUNTED DISPLAY
🥇 302 McAlpine Ave
🥈 20 Home Street
🥉 139 Bridlewood Drive

MOST CREATIVE DISPLAY
🥇 29 Huron Street
🥈 58 Second Street
🥉 390 Navy Street

PEOPLE'S CHOICE
🥇 58 Second Street
🥈 116 Elizabeth Street
🥉 20 Home Street

Congratulations to all the participants for making Welland extra spooky this season! 👻✨

Water Safety Wednesday - Swim to Survive - Can you Swim to Survive? Check out the info below and let us know
11/05/2025

Water Safety Wednesday - Swim to Survive - Can you Swim to Survive? Check out the info below and let us know

🎅✨ Don’t Miss Out! Float applications for the Welland Santa Claus Parade are still open — but not for long!This year’s t...
11/04/2025

🎅✨ Don’t Miss Out! Float applications for the Welland Santa Claus Parade are still open — but not for long!

This year’s theme, “MERRY & BRIGHT,” is all about lighting up the streets with festive cheer. 🌟

💡 Enter Santa’s Favourite Float Contest and show off your best holiday lights!
🎁 Apply now: https://www.welland.ca/Events/SantaClausPararde-application.asp

📆 Deadline: Friday, November 14

Let’s make Welland shine merry and bright! 🎄

BASKETBALL COURTS RENEWAL | Renewal work is underway at Chaffey Park and Gaiser Park to reconstruct the basketball court...
11/03/2025

BASKETBALL COURTS RENEWAL | Renewal work is underway at Chaffey Park and Gaiser Park to reconstruct the basketball courts and make them even better for everyone to enjoy.

During this time, the courts will be temporarily closed to the public until the second week of November, weather permitting.

Thanks for your patience while this work is completed. We can’t wait to welcome players back to newly renewed courts soon.

👻🎃 Tour’s Almost Over! 🎃👻The Lights, Frights, & Sights Halloween House Tour wraps up today! Thanks to everyone who explo...
10/31/2025

👻🎃 Tour’s Almost Over! 🎃👻

The Lights, Frights, & Sights Halloween House Tour wraps up today! Thanks to everyone who explored the spooky fun around the city.

There's still time to vote for your favourite display: https://engagewelland.ca/lights-frights-and-sights 🗳️✨

Winners will be announced next week!

Address

145 Lincoln Street
Welland, ON
L3B6E1

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+19057351700

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