Weekly Events

See what's happening in Niagara Falls USA this week.

Check back each week for a list of special events and activities.

All event dates and details are subject to change. Registration and/or tickets may be required. Please contact the business directly, or visit the individual websites for pricing and ticket information.

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Weekly Events for October 2-10, 2025

October 2: Buffalo Bills Sign DIY Class ($)
Schulze Vineyards & Winery, 2090 Coomer Road, Burt / 716-778-8090
6-8pm. This Paint and Sip class will feature a Buffalo Bills MVP door hanger, the perfect project to showcase your team spirit just in time for football season. Includes all painting supplies, your finished Buffalo Bills MVP door hanger, and your choice of a wine tasting or a glass of Schulze’s handcrafted wine.

October 3-5: Rope ($)
Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls / 716-405-0153
7:30pm. Rope is a thriller that inspired a Hitchcock classic: Two men meet in an elegant drawing room to plot what they believe will be the perfect crime. As the night wears on, the pressure mounts. Will their plan unravel, or will they pull off the crime flawlessly? You'll have to attend to find out! Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2:30 pm.

October 4: Fairy Houses
Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
10-11:30am. Join a Park Naturalist in making fairy houses. These mini homes are made from natural materials found in our forest and serve as a cute, whimsical yard or trail decoration. Registration required.

October 4: Autumn Boo-nanza on the Boardwalk and Trick or Treat Trolley
Lakeview Village Shoppes, 5955 Ontario St., Olcott
12-3pm. Join the Lakeview Village Shoppes on the boardwalk with trick or treating, pumpkin decorating, live music and wine tastings. Then, take the Trick or Treat Trolley around town to get treats from local businesses and see the Ye Olde Log Cabin's Halloween displays!

October 4: Walk in the Woods
Fort Niagara State Park, 1 Maintenance Ave., Youngstown / 716-282-5154
2-3:30pm. From the river to the lake and everything in between, learn about what makes Fort Niagara special! Registration required.

October 4: Hike Through History
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
2-3:30pm. Discover the important people and events that created and protected our nation's oldest state park on this guided walk. Registration required.

October 4: Spirits Faire ($)
Oakwood Cemetery, 763 Portage Road, Niagara Falls / 716-284-5131
3-8pm. Join us in the cemetery for food trucks, a cash bar, wine and spirits tastings, psychic readings with Ivy Rivera, live music, vendors, raffles, tours and more!

October 4: Live Music at the Winery
Bella Rose Vineyard & Winery, 1243 Ridge Road, Lewiston / 716-405-7355
4-7pm. Enjoy free live music from Jon Blankenship at Bella Rose.

October 4: Gary Lewis and the Playboys ($)
Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda / 716-692-2413
7:30pm. Enjoy a night of live music from Gary Lewis and The Playboys.

October 5: SNIFFari Through the Park
Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
10-11:30am. Join us for a walk focusing on enrichment for our furry friends with many stops along the trail to let the dogs get their fill of new scents found in the park as we discuss some of the natural phenomena and history surrounding the area. Registration required.

October 7: Spooky Thrift Art ($)
Imagine That Studio & Gifts, 240 Michigan St., Lockport / 716-930-1167
5-8pm. Add some spooky splendor to thrifted artwork! Choose one of our thrifted art pieces (or bring your own!) and create your own spooky masterpiece for seasonal display.

October 9: Rage Against the Machine Tribute ($)
Hard Rock Cafe, 333 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-815-6833
9pm. Join us to see Western New York's #1 Rage Against the Machine Tribute by Anger is A Gift.

Ongoing Events

October 1-15: Niagara Falls Illumination
Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls
6:15pm-2am. Enjoy a colorful illumination display nightly.

October 16-31: Niagara Falls Illumination
Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls
6pm-2am. Enjoy a colorful illumination display nightly.

Nightly through October 13: Fireworks over Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls
10pm. Witness a spectacular display of fireworks over the Falls nightly.

Sundays through October 12: Morning Wellness Walk
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
9:30-11am. Start off your week with a wellness walk in one of the most picturesque parks in our region! Registration required.

Fridays and Saturdays from October 1-October 25: Haunted Candlelight Tours of the Van Horn Mansion ($)
Van Horn Mansion, 2159 Lockport-Olcott Road, Burt / 716-778-7197
7-10pm. The perfect adventure for an October evening! Guests are led by candlelight through the spooky halls and grounds of the infamous haunted Van Horn Mansion. You’ll be entertained by amazing ghostly legends and eerie stories from all over the estate, plus enjoy plenty of chances for feeling and even seeing the supernatural. Advance tickets required. Several time slots available between 7-10pm.

Fridays and Saturdays through October 25: Lantern & Lore Tours ($)
Old Fort Niagara, 102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown / 716-745-7611
7-10pm. Explore the darker side of Old Fort Niagara's history during this lantern light tour. Advance tickets required. Several time slots available between 7-10pm.

Saturdays through October 25: Lockport Paranormal Walks ($)
Canal Street, Lockport
7pm. An interactive ghost walk/ghost hunt of the paranormal history of Lockport, New York.

Exhibit on Display Saturdays through October 2025: The Railroad Bridges Over The Canal In The Tonawandas
Railroad Museum of the Niagara Frontier, 111 Oliver St., North Tonawanda / 716-694-9588
11am-4pm. The exhibit features historic photos from the Museum's archives of the multiple railroad bridges that crossed over the 1918 Barge Canal connecting Tonawanda & North Tonawanda, including construction pictures of the famous bascule lift bridge, which was never opened for canal traffic!

Exhibit on Display Through November 15: Materialize
Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls / 716-282-7530
10am-5pm. View Materialize: Works by Beth Atanacio at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center in the gallery on the second floor. Opening reception on Saturday, September 20 from 2-4pm.

First Friday of every month through 2025: First Friday Wine Class ($)
Freedom Run Winery, 5138 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport / 716-433-4136
7-9pm. Learn about wine from our incredible winemaking team, Ryan Sidoti and Kurt Guba. Wine Club members save $10!

First Saturday of every month through 2025: Castellani Art Museum Public Tours
Castellani Art Museum, 7 Varsity Drive, Niagara University / 716-286-8201
1-2pm. Every first Saturday, drop in for our pay-what-you-wish, 45-minute public tour followed by a 15-minute Q&A session. Public tours feature a broad exploration of CAM exhibitions or focus on a particular exhibition.

Fridays through December 26: Friday Night Jams
Hard Rock Cafe, 333 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-815-6833
6-9pm. Enjoy live music performances on our legendary Hard Rock Stage!

Saturdays through December 27: Educational Winery Tours ($)
Arrowhead Spring Vineyards, 4746 Townline Road, Lockport / 716-433-6000
3-4pm. Learn about growing grapes and making wine on the Niagara Escarpment. Tour our wine cellars, enjoy a barrel sample and a flight of wine. Must be able to walk up and down staircases.

Every Other Sunday until December 28, 2025: Yoga & Wine ($)
Freedom Run Winery, 5138 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport / 716-433-4136
11am-12pm. Your instructor will lead you through an invigorating hour of breathing and stretching that will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Please bring your yoga mat, a towel, and water. Ticket includes a wine tasting following the class.

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