Things are heating up in St. Catharines and with the warmer weather comes all the summer things we love to #getoutinSTC and do!
From live music and music festivals, pro basketball, a world-premier from Canada’s most prolific playwright Norm Foster and so much more, July in St. Catharines is packed with fun things to do for the whole family.
Here’s some of what you can look forward to:
Emancipation Day
Celebrate Emancipation Day in St. Catharines Thursday, August 1.
Visit St. Catharines City Hall for the raising of the Pan African flag at 2 p.m., followed by a film screening of Soul at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre’s backyard.
Niagara River Lions playoff action
Join the hunt for the CEBL championship with the Niagara River Lions. The playoffs kick off at the Meridian Centre in St. Catharines Sunday, August 4.
Whit’s End by Norm Foster
The Foster Festival presents the world premier of Whit’s End by Norm Foster at the Mandeville Theatre in St. Catharines July 25 to August 4.
Whit is a letter carrier a week away from retirement. He and his partner Nikki, a retired fiduciary, have plans for a fresh start in Kelowna. Nikki, retirement, and Kelowna are unknown to Whit’s children Steven, a 33-year-old pharmaceutical rep, and Erica, a keyboard player in a Montreal dining establishment, who he has invited home to share his exciting news. Stephen and Erica are expecting news of an entirely different kind. A comedy of errors ensues in this delightfully funny Foster play about love and family as each character examines the meaning of commitment.
Downtown St. Catharines Busker Festival
From circus artistry, to daredevils, feats of the impossible and so much more, there will be something for everyone at the Downtown St. Catharines Busker Festival August 9-10.
The Melville Boys by Norm Foster
The Foster Festival presents the 40th anniversary of The Melville Boys by Norm Foster at the Mandeville Theatre in St. Catharines August 15-25.
Perhaps Norm Foster’s most famous play! The Foster Festival celebrates the 40th anniversary of the play that launched Foster’s career as a playwright back in 1984. A relaxing weekend trip full of fishing, football, and beer is on the agenda for the Melville brothers, Owen and Lee. But weekend plans are suddenly thrown for a loop when the boys meet two attractive sisters, who inadvertently change more than just their agenda. In this modern Canadian classic, Norm Foster offers a lighthearted comedy full of vigour about brotherhood, family, and the unexpected.
2024 World Rowing Championships
The Mega Worlds are coming. Cheer Team Canada on to gold medals in St. Catharines at World Rowing’s biggest event of the season.
The 2024 World Rowing Senior, Under 23 and Under 19 Championships will bring 2,500 athletes from more than 80 countries to Port Dalhousie August 18-25.
Mega Worlds Fan Festival
St. Catharines World Rowing is excited to host the Mega Worlds Fan Festival in support of FEED Niagara, taking place from August 21-24, 2024, at Rennie Park in Port Dalhousie. Enjoy four days of free outdoor fun, right next to the Henley Rowing Course finish area!
Coinciding with the 2024 World Rowing Senior, Under 23, and Under 19 Championships (August 18-25, 2024), the festival is open daily from 2:30-9 p.m. and welcomes everyone.
