Calendar - City of Port Colborne

The 2026 Top Hat Ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Lock 8 Gateway Park. Starting with a pancake breakfast from the Port Colborne Fair Trade Committee at 8 a.m. and followed by the ceremony at 9 a.m.

22 Mar

Polar Plunge

12:00 PM | 160 Sugarloaf St.

Join the City of Port Colbrone for the rescheudled annual Polar Plunge. For more informtation on the event or to support Plungers, visig the Port Coolborne page here.

The polar plunge takes place at H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park boat launch (160 Sugarloaf Street).

* Please note this is the rescheduled date.

23 Mar

Scavenger Hunts

9:30 AM | Port Colborne Public Library 310 King St.

Scavenger Hunts

Find all of the scavenger hunt items and win a small prize. This program runs in the Children's Room room every day with a new theme each week.

Drop-in. Free.

23 Mar

Lego Club

3:00 PM | Port Colborne Public Library 310 King St.

Lego Club

Mondays
March 2, 9, 23 & 30, 2026.
April 13, 20 & 27, 2026.
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Complete a challenge, follow a pattern, or use your imagination to make something new – however you like to build, you’re sure to create something amazing at Lego Club!

For ages five+.
Drop-in. Free.

23 Mar

Adult Chess Club

6:00 PM | Port Colborne Public Library 310 King St.

Adult Chess Club

Mondays
January 19 & 26, 2026.
February 2, 9 & 23, 2026.
March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026.

Mr. Edwards will be returning to the library for 10 weeks to facilitate an adult chess club. The club is open to adults of all experience levels, including those interested in learning how to play the game.

Pre-registration required. Free.
For ages 16+.

24 Mar

Music and Movement

2:00 PM | Port Colborne Public Library 310 King St.

Music and Movement

Tuesdays
March 24 to April 28, 2026.
2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Move to the beat! Join us for one or all the six-week themed music and movement program sessions for toddlers. Learn familiar songs and dance movements that enhance learning and develop an appreciation of music.

For ages two to four and their caregiver. Free.
Pre-registration required.

25 Mar

Kid's Craft Cart

3:00 PM | Port Colborne Public Library 310 King St.

Kid's Craft Cart

Wednesdays
March 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026.
April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026.
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The craft cart has been revamped for 2026. Now offering the option to explore new art and craft themes each month, while still having the option to do your own thing. We bring the craft supplies; you bring the creativity.

For families. Drop-in. Free.

26 Mar

Baby Block Party

10:15 AM | Port Colborne Public Library 310 King St.

Baby Block Party

Thursdays
March & April, 2026.
10:15 to 11:00 a.m.

Come party at the library with soft sensory blocks, perfect for our youngest library users to explore and build.

For babies and toddlers ages zero to four and their caregiver. Free.
Drop-in.

26 Mar

Resume Refresh with PC Works

12:00 PM | Port Colborne Public Library 310 King St.

Resume Refresh with PC Works

Thursdays
March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2026.
April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026.
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Bring in a paper or digital copy of your resume and get tips on how to improve it. PC Works will help refresh and optimize your resume to highlight your skills to match your employment goals. Don't have a resume? PC Works can help get you started.

Drop-in. Free.