Beginning in 1999, SportFest, Festival of Sports™, is a February celebration providing family-friendly activities for all ages. This city-wide community Festival of Sports™ attracts participants from across Niagara with proceeds donated to various charities.
The City of Port Colborne will celebrate winter with the 26th annual SportsFest from February 6 to 8, 2026 presented by CM Steele Insurance and Portage Mutual Insurance. Events including the Mayor’s Cup Hockey Tournament, the Sports Wall of Fame Inductee Ceremony, the Polar Plunge, as well as volleyball, a salsa-making competition, music trivia and so much more will take place throughout the city.
Join us as a participant or sign up to host an event by completing the Sportsfest Application. Please note, your activity does not need be a sports-themed event, nor does it need to span the entire weekend. All applications are welcome! Additionally, if you are a sports team using city property for your event, you will be required to submit a certificate of insurance with specific details. Please contact eventservices@portcolborne.ca to learn more.
And if you are interested in volunteering, complete the Volunteer Application.
Please be sure to submit your application by Monday, January 5, 2026. If you do not have access to e-mail, you can mail or drop off your application to: City of Port Colborne, Attn: Event Services, 66 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, ON L3K 3C8.
- Friday, Feb. 6, 2026
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Mayors Cup Invitational Hockey Tournament
Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street
For more information, contact eventservices@portcolborne.ca.
Free Workouts in support of Port Cares
G & M Fitness, 251 King Street
It's a New Year! It's time to try something new. Stop by G & M Fitness with a food donation and try out the gym for free.
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Progressive Euchre Tournament in support of Port Cares
Lakeside Yacht Club, 65 Lakeshore Road West
$10 per person entry fee
For more information or to register contact Ginger Barrick at 905-658-5575 or barrickbg@hotmail.com.
7:00 p.m.
Unwind: Gentle Yoga & Meditation with in support of Port Cares
Stream Yoga + Meditation, 819 Weaver Road
$10 per person
For more information or to register visit the Stream Yoga+ Meditation. If you have further questions please reach out to Heather at hello@gentlydownthestream.org.
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
FREE Community Skate Presented by GIO Rail
Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
FREE Community Family Swim in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara
Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street
7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FREE Fitness Centre Access in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara
Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (must show ID at membership desk)
Trivia Night in support of Port Cares
The Humberstone, 265 Main Street West
This event is free with donations to support the Port Cares food bank. For more details please visit The Humberstone. Door open at 6:00 p.m. (for a cash bar and bites service), trivia fun begins at 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026
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Mayors Cup Invitational Hockey Tournament
Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street
For more information, contact eventservices@portcolborne.ca.
Port Colborne Sailors Hockey vs. Pelham Partners
Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street
7:00 p.m.
8th Annual Zuvic Memorial Sno-Pitch Tournament Port Colborne Fire Prevention
T.A. Lannan Sports Complex, 550 Elizabeth Street, Softball Diamonds 1, 2, & 3
$300 per team
For more information or to register visit Welland & District Slo-Pitch League Inc. or reach out to William Murray at wellandslopitch@gmail.com or at 905-932-7663.
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Volleyball Tournament in Support of Positive Living Niagara
Port Colborne High School, 211 Elgin Street
$225 per team
For more information or to register contact Venessa at vanessafyfe@hotmail.com.
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pottery Painting in Support of Port Cares
The Painted Pot, 172 West Street
Get creative and receive 10% off pottery painting. For more information visit www.thepaintedpot.ca.
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Free Workouts in Support of Port Cares
G & M Fitness, 251 King Street
It's a New Year! It's time to try something new. Stop by G & M Fitness with a food donation and try out the gym for free.
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
FREE Community Family Swim in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara
Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street
12:30 p.m. to 4:30pm
FREE Fitness Centre Access in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara
Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street
12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (must show ID at membership desk)
FREE Family Bounce in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara
Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street
11:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Port Colborne Public Library presents Library of Things
Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street
Stop by the pool lobby to explore sporty winter fun items that are a permanent part of the Library's collection. Chat with Library staff, grab a Library newsletter, and play a quick game of indoor shuffleboard. The Port Colborne Library is more than just books!
1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Try Before You Buy Lacrosse Programming in support of Port Cares
Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street, Gym 2
Enjoy free lacrosse while giving back to the community! Participants are invited to bring a non-perishable food donation in support of Port Cares, helping local individuals and families in need. Presented by Pelham Raiders Minor Lacrosse & Fort Erie Minor Lacrosse Associations.
Recommended ages are 4 - 16, however all are welcome to come out and try Lacrosse.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Guided Painting Class in collaboration with Maniac Cactus Creative Arts in Support of XX
SPROUT Plant Parlour & Café, 149 King Street
$45 + tax
Contact Amanda at Getdirty@sproutplantparlour.com for more information or sign up at SPROUT Plan Parlour & Café.
2:30 p.m to 4:30 p.m.
Pilates, Pizza and Facials Evening in Support of Port Cares
The Humberstone, 265 Main St West
$85 per person
To learn more about this fun Galetine's Glow & Flow evening or to sign up, visit Cove Wellness Club.
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sports Wall of Fame Inductee Ceremony
Join us on Saturday, February 7, as we proudly induct the newest members into the Sports Wall of Fame. Established in 1991 at the West Side Arena, this celebrated tribute now resides on the second floor of the Vale Health & Wellness Centre, honouring the legacy of Port Colborne's sports community.
Ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. at Vale Health & Wellness Centre, on the main floor in Gym 1.
The Event will also be live streamed on the City's Facebook page for those unable to attend.
For more information contact recreation@portcolborne.ca
FREE Community Skate Presented by the CM Steele Insurance
Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Name that Tune in Support of Community Living
Canalside Restaurant, 232 West Street
$10 per person
Calling all musical lovers, common out to Canalside Restaurant and enjoy this beloved event.
8:00 p.m.