Things to Do in Niagara-on-the-Lake This Week (Jul 7–13)

This week (Jul 7–13) Niagara-on-the-Lake has 37 upcoming events across 6 venues, 8 of them free, with prices ranging from $0 to $139. Options span theatre, live music, garden tours, ghost walks, wellness classes, and free drop-in play sessions for kids.

Free and low-cost options If you're watching your budget, the week opens with Music Trivia | Free to Play on Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m. Free daily "Play in the Park" sessions run for kids in both morning (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) and afternoon (1:00–4:00 p.m.) blocks nearly every day: Wednesday's are morning and afternoon editions, Thursday's morning and afternoon sessions, and Friday's morning and afternoon sessions. Wellness seekers can also try the free Essentrics Class with Judy Hernder on Wednesday morning, alongside a paid Essentrics Class session at the same time.

Theatre and performing arts Shaw Festival has Amadeus showing Wednesday, and the week also brings Doppelgänger Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m., One for the Pot Thursday afternoon, and Funny Girl Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. Music fans have several picks: the July 9 Summer Concert at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, a sold-out companion show — the July 9 Summer Concert - SOLD OUT at Château des Charmes — and later in the week the Boys' Choir "Dagilėlis" from Lithuania and the Three-Time JUNO Award-Winning Gryphon Trio in Concert, both at St. Mark's Anglican Church.

Ghost walks and history History and spooky-story fans can choose from Ghost Tours at Fort George on Tuesday, a repeat Ghost Tours at Fort George session Thursday, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Ghost Walks, and daytime Historical Walking Tours on Friday. The weekend adds a Niagara-on-the-Lake Walking Tour for $15 and a Historical Walking Tour, both Sunday afternoon.

Food, wine, and gardens Wine country events include Vines & Vibes on the Patio, Trius Sparkling Presents: Movie Night in the Vineyard, the Stratus × Pharmacii Lunch Collab and its companion Stratus x Pharmacii Pop-up Restaurant on Saturday, and the members-only The Art of Assemblage - Blending Masterclass (Club Member Exclusive). For a sit-down meal, there's Weekend Brunch @ Treadwell Cuisine and Afternoon Tea at 124 on Queen (Hotel & Spa), priced $16–$65. Garden enthusiasts have two Saturday tours: the Annual Gardener's Garden Tour at Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club for $25, and the HORT Garden Tour at Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre.

More to explore Also on the calendar: relaxation at Wellness Wednesdays at Spa at Q, art at Nature's Heartbeat - Lynda Flanagan, fandom gathering IT'S NORTHIN' CON Friday, a splurge-worthy Friday Date Night Special at $139, and the Kid Curator Summer Camp 2026 kicking off Monday.

With options ranging from free morning play sessions to a $139 date night, this week in Niagara-on-the-Lake offers something for nearly every schedule and budget.