Things to Do in Niagara-on-the-Lake This Week: Sep 28 – Oct 4

There are 23 upcoming events across 11 venues in Niagara-on-the-Lake this week (Sep 28–Oct 4), with 15 of them free and prices ranging from $0 to $25. Ontario Culture Days anchors the weekend with free museum admission and walking tours, while wineries and pubs round out the calendar with tastings, live music, and a harvest party.

Monday, Sep 28

Start the week with local history at Famous & Infamous at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum (Niagara Historical Society) — a free talk at 2:00 p.m. Then head to the Prince of Wales for a free Wine Cellar Tour at 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sep 29

The Pillar and Post hosts a free Mixology Class at 3:30 p.m. — a good mid-week opportunity to learn cocktail basics from a hotel bar team.

Wednesday, Sep 30

Two free tastings fill the afternoon: Tea Tasting at the Prince of Wales (10:30 a.m.) and Whisky Wednesdays at Queen's Landing (4:00 p.m.).

Thursday, Oct 1

Corks & Chords pairs wine with live music at Queenston Mile Vineyard starting at 5:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Friday, Oct 2

Friday is the busiest day of the week. Ontario Culture Days programming kicks off at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum with Free Museum Admission from 10:00 a.m., a Historical Walking Tour at 11:00 a.m. (price not listed), and a Book Launch Presentation: Niagara Escarpment: Land Between Waters at 3:00 p.m.

Wine options include FRESH Fridays | Half-Price Wine by the Glass + Flights at $25 starting at 11:00 a.m., free Friday Night Pints at Niagara College Teaching Winery (4:30 p.m.), and the free Stratus Harvest Party at Stratus Vineyards (5:00 p.m.). Club members can also attend the Stratus Harvest Party | Club Member Exclusive at 7:00 p.m. Live music closes out the night with The Feverish Lemons at The Irish Harp Pub at 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct 3

Ontario Culture Days continues with another round of Free Museum Admission (10:00 a.m.) and a Historical Walking Tour (11:00 a.m.) at the museum. At 1:00 p.m., Queenston Pottery Studio hosts a free Meet the Artist Day and Live Demo with Susan Little. Saturday evening brings New Rising Sun to The Irish Harp Pub at 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct 4

The final day opens with three morning events: a third Free Museum Admission (10:00 a.m.), the free Sunday Run Club at Palatine Hills Estate Winery (10:00 a.m.), and another Historical Walking Tour (11:00 a.m.). In the afternoon, the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre holds the Opening Reception: Contemplation in Nature by Sherry Park at 2:00 p.m. The week wraps with the free Jazz Series at The Irish Harp Pub at 7:30 p.m.

At a Glance

Day	Event Count	Free Events
Mon, Sep 28	2	2
Tue, Sep 29	1	1
Wed, Sep 30	2	2
Thu, Oct 1	1	1
Fri, Oct 2	9	6
Sat, Oct 3	4	3
Sun, Oct 4	6	4
Total	23	15

With 15 of 23 events free and a maximum listed price of $25, Niagara-on-the-Lake this week offers an accessible mix of culture, wine, and live entertainment — most heavily concentrated on Friday through Sunday.