Ring in the New Year with Mayor Jordan, Council and the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee! Sunday, January 5 from 1 - 4 pm at the Grimsby Public Art Gallery stop by for free resolution collage making, free treats, hot chocolate, face painting, movie and scavenger hunt with a chance to win a $50 gift card!
Special Events
There is an event for you in the Town of Grimsby. Whether you are looking for art, music, food, family activities, or all of the above, Grimsby has plenty to offer all year round.
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Special Events
For a complete list of all events and activities happening in Grimsby, visit our Community Calendar.
Mayor's New Year Eve Levee - Sunday, January 5
Family Day Run of the Rink - Monday, February 17
Family Fun Day at the Peach King Centre from 1 - 4 pm!
Free public skating on the West and East pads, sponsored by Zoi Ouzas Team.
Weather depending the outdoor rink will be open for free public skating as well.
Thank you sponsors!
Community Safety Day - Saturday, May 10
Hosted at Southward Park from 10 am - 2 pm
Join us for this community favourite equal in fun and education for the whole family.
Grimsby Farmers Market - Thursdays May to October
Thursdays from end of May until October 3rd 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Main Street, downtown Grimsby
Grimsby Farmers Market
Set up as a “Home Grown” Market, our vendors grow their own product and take the time to answer all the questions of the shoppers at the market. The Grimsby Farmers' Market runs rain or shine for the entire season.
2025 Trillium Awards - Nominations month of June
Gardeners who make our neighborhoods look beautiful deserve to be recognized. That’s why the Grimsby Garden Club and the Town of Grimsby sponsor and run this event. We recognize and celebrate Grimsby’s outstanding gardens.
Nominations will be accepted in June and should be submitted to: Grimsby Trilliums 2021, Grimsby Garden Club, P.O. Box 321, Grimsby, ON L3M 4G5, or scan/photograph the completed nomination form and email to grimsbytrillium@gmail.com
Click here to go directly to the nomination form.
Key Dates:
- Nominations Accepted: Jun 1 - 30
- Judging of Nominated Residential Gardens: Jul 7 - 14
- Winning Garden Owners Notified: Early August
Publication of Winning Gardens: mid August
Happening in Grimsby - June 12, 13, 14
Join us downtown Grimsby for our summer festival with kids zone, vendor market, food trucks, live entertainment and licensed beverage area. The Happening in Grimsby takes place June 12, 13 and 14.
Visit our website for full event details.
Road Closure: Main Street from Patton Street to Ontario Street
Join the Grimsby Museum for Canada Day celebrations as we celebrate Canada's 158th birthday with this annual one-day festival.
Grab your blanket, popcorn and put on your pajamas and join us this summer for a movie under the stars. Happening Friday nights in August at Coronation Park. The movies will begin at sundown - arrive early to get a good spot!
Movie details coming soon!
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August 29
Moonlight Market & Movie - Saturday, October 18
Spooky season is here! Join us for our second night market from 6 pm - 9 pm, with free hot cocoa for attendees. As the sun sets cozy up under the stars for a bewitching movie screening.
Vendor applications open in May.
Applications open until September 27, 2025 or until full.
Town Tree Lighting - Thursday, November 27
Kick off the holidays with the lighting of our Town Tree "Hope". Light refreshments and music inside Town Hall following the lighting sponsored by Canadian Tire.
Santa Claus Parade - Saturday, December 6
The 68th Grimsby Santa Claus Parade happens on the first Saturday in December!
Interested in being a sponsor for the event? Email mrusich@grimsby.ca
Contact Us
Community Services Department
Peach King Centre
162 Livingston Ave.,
Grimsby, ON L3M 0J5
T.: 905-945-1288
Email: recreation@grimsby.ca
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