The air may be getting colder and winter on its way in, but Niagara Falls is still alive with excitement and has a number of incredible sights, attractions, and events to check out with your family all season.

Winter Festival of Lights display

Winter Festival of Lights

A beloved Niagara Falls tradition for more than thirty years, the Winter Festival of Lights is a must-see for anyone visiting the city from November 18^th to January 31^st. Featuring beautiful illumination displays all throughout Niagara Parks, Dufferin Islands, and the Niagara Falls tourist district, the festival transforms the area into a sparkling winter wonderland. This year’s 8km festival route will feature illumination displays of 3D Canadian wildlife, the world’s largest Canadian-American flag, and beautiful trees, along with spectacular fireworks shows over the Falls at 9pm for the duration of the festival.
Fallsview Indoor Waterpark

The 3-acre Fallsview Indoor Waterpark is a top winter destination for families, featuring 16 thrilling waterslides, a 1,000-gallon tipping bucket, full-size wave pool, year-round outdoor activity pool, adult-only hot tubs, children’s play area, and more. And right now you can take advantage of the biggest waterpark sale of the year and book a getaway package for four featuring hotel accommodations, waterpark and mini golf passes, and kids eat free dining starting from $139.

Christmas on Ice Show

The Christmas on Ice show at Fallsview Casino Resort is a thrilling spectacle featuring world-class ice skaters, dancers, and singers that will get you and your family into the holiday spirit. The show is on now until December 3^rd and is a holiday entertainment experience that you won’t want to miss out on.

Movie Nights at Old Fort Erie

Have a family movie night this holiday season and stop by Old Fort Erie for their weekly movie nights, on now until December 21^st. You can catch holiday classics like It’s a Wonderful Life on December 7^th, Elf on December 14^th, and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York on December 21^st. This historic venue is the spot to be to watch some great movies this holiday season, so grab some popcorn and sit back and enjoy.

Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade

This year’s Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade is taking place on Saturday November 18^th at 11am in downtown Niagara Falls. The parade will begin on Victoria Avenue at Armoury Street and travel north onto Valley Way, ending on Queen Street at City Hall. It will feature 12 amazing marching bands, beautiful floats, inflatable gingermen and snowmen, a giant inflatable Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and of course Santa Claus. During the parade, Canada Post will be collecting letters to Santa along the parade route, Tim Hortons will be giving out free hot chocolate, coffee, and lattes at the corner of Valley Way and Queen Street, and there will be free face painting, balloons, and caricatures near City Hall. It will be an action-packed day of holiday fun that people of all ages will love.

Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s time to bring out the candy, costumes and pumpkins, and get into the spirit (and spookiness) of the season. If you’ll be celebrating this Halloween in Niagara Falls, here are three fun and exciting destinations you won’t want to miss:

Fort George Halloween Ghost Tours

Fort George in Niagara-on-the-Lake is an historic site where many battles were fought during the War of 1812. Today, people believe the fort to be haunted, which you can find out for yourself by embarking on a Fort George Halloween Ghost Tour. On the spooky two-hour walking tour, you’ll be guided around the fort at night, hear incredible ghost stories, and have exclusive access to the Officers’ Quarters building, which is usually off-limits. It’s a one-of-a-kind, eerie experience that’s perfect for the Halloween season.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Whether you’re a longtime fan or absolute newcomer, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a totally unique event that’s best experienced around Halloween. The Seneca Theatre in Niagara Falls is showing The Rocky Horror Picture Show on October 29 at 8pm and it’s guaranteed to be like nothing you’ve ever seen before in a theatre. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a cult-classic because audience members get involved in the show, and performances happen both on and in-front of the screen. Find out more about the show and how to book your tickets at http://senecaqueen.ca/.

Hershey’s Chocolate World Niagara Falls

One of the best parts about Halloween is getting to shamelessly indulge in candy and chocolate, so why not pick up some delicious Hershey’s treats while you’re visiting Niagara Falls? The Hershey’s Chocolate World Niagara Falls store has all of your favourite Hershey’s chocolate bars and candies along with freshly baked goods and exclusive Hershey’s merchandise, which will make your Halloween in Niagara Falls as sweet as can be.

And you can make this Halloween into an unforgettable weekend getaway by booking a hotel stay at the Clifton Victoria Inn at the Falls, located just steps away from the magnificent Niagara Falls, Clifton Hill and the non-stop excitement of Falls Avenue Resort. 

This summer, Falls Avenue Resort is offering five amazing packages that provide unforgettable experiences for couples wanting to visit Niagara Falls. Find the one that best suits you and book your romantic summer getaway today.

Lucky Friday Casino Special Package

This amazing package will connect you to a number of exciting couples experiences and includes casino vouchers for the 24-hour Casino Niagara or Fallsview Casino Resort, credit for the Christienne Fallsview Spa, winery tasting passes to Inniskillin and Jackson Triggs wineries, gift cards for The Rainbow Room by Massimo Capra, Windows by Jamie Kennedy Fresh Grill & Wine Bar and the Fallsview Buffet Restaurant, and first-rate accommodations at either the Sheraton Fallsview or The Brock Niagara Falls-Fallsview, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Ultimate Spa Experience Package

Experience romance and relaxation at its finest with the amazing Ultimate Spa Experience Package. It includes world-class accommodation at the Sheraton Fallsview or The Brock Niagara Falls-Fallsview, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, and amazing Christienne Fallsview Spa experiences like a 55-minute Relaxation Couples Massage, 20 minutes private use of the Hydrotherapy Infinity Tub. sparkling water infused with a Cherry Lane elixir and decadent chocolate truffles. The package also includes Fallsview dining gift cards to The Rainbow Room by Massimo Capra, Windows by Jamie Kennedy Fresh Grill & Wine Bar and Fallsview Buffet Restaurant, two cocktails at the Hard Rock Cafe or Sheraton Lobby Bar, and winery tasting passes at Inniskillin and Jackson Triggs wineries.

Niagara Winery Experience Package  

Sip and savour some of the best wines in the Niagara Region with this one-of-a-kind Niagara Winery Experience package that includes accommodation at the Sheraton Fallsview or The Brock Niagara Falls-Fallsview, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, two wine tour and tasting passes, winery tours and tastings at four incredible Niagara wineries including transportation, Fallsview dining gift cards for The Rainbow Room by Massimo Capra, Windows by Jamie Kennedy Fresh Grill & Wine Bar and the Fallsview Buffet Restaurant, and a spa credit at the tranquil and relaxing Christienne Fallsview Spa.

Ultimate Couples Experience Package

The Ultimate Couples Experience Package offers the chance to connect with the best that Falls Avenue Resort has to offer in the way of accommodation, Fallsview dining, and entertainment. The package includes accommodation at the Sheraton Fallsview or The Brock Niagara Falls-Fallsview, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Fallsview dining gift cards to The Rainbow Room by Massimo Capra, Windows by Jamie Kennedy Fresh Grill & Wine Bar and Fallsview Buffet Restaurant, two winery tasting passes to Inniskillin and Jackson Triggs wineries, spa credit at the spectacular Christienne Fallsview Spa, and two cocktails at the Hard Rock Cafe or Sheraton Lobby Bar. 

Ultimate Casino Experience Package

This package is all about entertainment and includes experiences that will definitely thrill and excite. The Ultimate Casino Experience package offers couples accommodation at the Sheraton Fallsview, The Brock Niagara Falls-Fallsview, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, or Skyline Hotel & Waterpark, a $50 casino voucher that can be used at Casino Niagara or Fallsivew Casino Resort, Fallsview dining gift cards for The Rainbow Room by Massimo Capra, Windows by Jamie Kennedy Fresh Grill & Wine Bar, and Fallsview Buffet Restaurant, two winery tasting passes for Inniskillin and Jackson Triggs wineries, and a spa credit for a relaxing treatment at the Christienne Fallsview Spa which overlooks the magnificent Niagara Falls. 

Celebrate the new year with great music in a spectacular setting at Niagara’s annual free New Year’s Eve concert in Queen Victoria Park! Located directly across the street from the thundering Niagara Falls, this year’s concert starts at 8:00pm and will feature amazing live entertainment from Tom Cochrane & Red Rider, Dennis Deyoung and the music of Styx, Down With Webster, and Alan Doyle & The Beautiful Gypsies.

You will also be able to experience an incredible fireworks show over Niagara Falls at midnight, non-stop entertainment in the heart of the city’s tourist district, and find unbeatable family-friendly accommodations right near all of the excitement at the Clifton Victoria Inn. So start planning your exciting holiday getaway to Niagara Falls today and find out just what makes celebrating New Year’s Eve in the city so special!

If you’re planning on spending time in Niagara Falls this holiday season, make sure to check out any of these spots for unique winter experiences and unparalleled sights:

Winter Festival of Lights

This spectacular winter festival is a seasonal tradition for visitors and locals alike, with millions of sparkling lights and impressive illumination displays lighting up Niagara Falls and the surrounding parklands. The festival runs from November 21st until January 31st and is an unforgettable experience you won’t want to miss out on.

Butterfly Conservatory

Step out of the cold and into a remarkable rainforest setting where thousands of tropical butterflies are fluttering around freely. The Butterfly Conservatory is an amazing destination for people of all ages, and is the perfect place to reconnect with nature while visiting Niagara.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Wineries

The Niagara Region is famous for its Icewine and by embarking on a winery tour or visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake you can indulge in the delicious “liquid gold” first-hand. And if you’re visiting the region during January, make sure to check out the Niagara Icewine Festival where you can experience amazing wine, food, and entertainment.

Fallsview Indoor Waterpark

Splash the day away and escape the cold at the 3-acre Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, located just steps away from the thundering Niagara Falls. This family-favourite destination offers 16 water slides, a giant wave pool, 1,000-gallon tipping bucket, and so much more. You can even book a Falls Avenue Resort Holiday Magic package and receive over $300 in dining, attractions, and accommodations.

Family Day is on February 16^th, and if you’re planning to spend the day in Niagara Falls, check out these three family-friendly destinations for tons of fun and excitement:

Fallsview Indoor Waterpark

The 3-acre Fallsview Indoor Waterpark is the perfect destination for families looking to escape the cold and splash the day away. With a 1,000-gallon tipping bucket, 16 waterslides, a giant wave pool, adult-only hot tubs, and an outdoor activity pool and sun deck, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Niagara Falls History Museum

On February 16^th, the Niagara Falls History Museum will be hosting a Family Fun Day at the Museum event featuring special exhibits and activities, such as crafts, scavenger hunts, and free family portraits. People of all ages are welcome to attend and have some fun while learning about local history.

Winterfest 2015 at Heartland Forest

Bring your family to Heartland Forest on February 16^th for Winterfest 2015! Meet a lynx, learn wilderness skills, and roast some hot dogs for a day of learning and fun. Admission for this event is free, and guests will have the chance to take a photo with the lynx and enter a raffle for Heartland Forest’s March Break Winter Camp.

Head to the brand new Meridian Centre in St. Catharines on January 30^th, 2015 at 7:30pm for the very first Skate Niagara Ice Show, featuring many of Canada’s favourite Olympic and World Champion skaters, such as Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir, and Kurt Browning.

The Skate Niagara Ice Show will be an exciting night of live entertainment with Canadian legends performing spectacular skating acts. Olympic gold medalists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, four-time World Champion Kurt Browning, St. Catharines native Kirsten Moore-Towers and her partner Michael Marinaro, Canadian Synchronized Team Champion NEXXICE, aerial team Flying On Ice, Mery Acevedo, and Alfonso Campa will all be displaying their skating talents for one night only at the Skate Niagara Ice Show!

Tickets for the show start at less than $49 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.ca or the Meridian Centre Box Office.

Niagara Falls and the surrounding region have a long and exciting history that anyone can experience with a visit to the Niagara Falls History Museum. The museum is located within walking distance from the city’s main tourist district and has a number of exciting exhibitions and events for people of all ages to experience.

Current exhibitions at the museum include the Gale Family War of 1812 Gallery, dedicated to the War of 1812 and its impact on Niagara Falls, and the Niagara Falls Community Gallery, which is an interactive exhibition dedicated to the history of the city. An exhibition entitled “Nature” will be running from January 14^th until April 19^th, which focuses on various natural species and habitats, and the importance of biodiversity.

Upcoming museum events include Playwrights Niagara on January 22^nd, which sees local writers giving dramatic readings of their plays, and the Jazz Dramas: Winter Film Series on January 29^th, which will screen the 1943 film “Cabin in the Sky”. The museum is open late every Thursday night, and admission is free on this day from 5-9pm. Stop by the Niagara Falls History Museum for a unique and interactive experience that teaches visitors about the rich and important history of Niagara Falls.

This year’s Ontario Power Generation Festival of Lights will be illuminating the city of Niagara Falls until January 12^th, 2015 and on December 16^th, a number of new light displays were unveiled at the top of Clifton Hill.

In partnership with Paramount Canada, the festival has unveiled four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles light displays that depict the Ninja Turtles Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Leonardo. They are located at the top of Clifton Hill, on Victoria Avenue and were unveiled in correspondence with the Blu-Ray and DVD release of Paramount’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film.

Visit Victoria Avenue to experience the new light displays and Dufferin Islands to see the many other dazzling lights in this year’s Ontario Power Generation Festival of Lights. It is a wonderful winter activity for families visiting Niagara Falls!

The holiday season is a time to come together with family, and Niagara Falls offers a number of exciting activities, attractions, and outings for people of all ages to enjoy.

The Butterfly Conservatory is now hosting a “Blue Christmas” exhibit, running until January 5^th, 2015 that displays over 500 amazing Blue Morpho butterflies in the indoor rainforest setting of the conservatory. Along with the beautiful butterflies, the exhibit will feature festive décor and holiday floral arrangements that will help visitors get into the spirit of the season.

You can also celebrate the season at Fort George in Niagara-on-the-Lake on December 13^th and 14^th at the Fort George Garrison Christmas. This family holiday event will feature games, crafts, activities, treats, beverages, and musket demonstrations. Visitors can also stop by the Fort George gift shop for holiday shopping items such as books, games, and toys.

And for some indoor thrills and fun, families can visit the 3-acre Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, located right across the street from the Niagara Falls. With 16 waterslides, a 1,000-gallon tipping bucket, full sized wave pool, adult-only hot tubs, and children’s play area, everyone is sure to have fun.

Come and experience all of the unique family fun that Niagara has to offer this holiday season!