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 November 28–December 7, 2023
November 30: Goat Island Sunset Saunter
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
3:30-5pm. Enjoy a leisurely walk around Goat Island during golden hour for spectacular views of the Falls and later the illumination! Registration required.
November 30-December 3: Lewiston Christmas Walk Weekend
Center Street, Lewiston
The weekend activities start on Thursday, November 30 with the Holiday Market at the Brickyard Brewing Company and concludes with the Lewiston Christmas Lights Parade on Sunday. Many of the storefronts will offer special activities, treats, promotions and great shopping sales all weekend!
December 1: First Friday Wine Class ($)
Freedom Run Winery, 5138 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport / 716-433-4136
7-9pm. Join us for a fun and informative blind tasting challenge, complete with prizes!
December 1: Newfane Holiday Light Up & Parade
Main Street, Newfane
4-7:30pm. Enjoy the annual Light Up Newfane holiday parade down Main Street, followed by cookies, hot chocolate, a visit with Santa, carriage rides, vendors and craft shows.
December 2: Holiday Vendor Show
Freedom Run Winery, 5138 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport / 716-433-4136
12-5pm. Explore more than a dozen local artisan vendors on site!
December 2: Pour Me a Strong One Acrylic Paint Class ($)
Freedom Run Winery, 5138 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport / 716-433-4136
1-3pm. Create an original acrylic pour painting while enjoying a wine tasting.
December 2 & 3: Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus
Platter's Chocolate Factory, 908 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda / 716-389-3050
12-4pm. Join us at the Chocolate Factory as we welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus this holiday season. Put on your festive attire and capture the perfect family photo. This event is free of charge. In return, we are asking for donations for the YWCA consisting of non-perishable items and paper towels. From 1:00-3:00pm we will have a balloon artist to help pass the time during the Santa line.
December 3: Ornament Making Class ($)
Freedom Run Winery, 5138 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport / 716-433-4136
1-3pm. Create three ornaments while enjoying a wine tasting.
December 3: Introduction to Geo-Caching
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
10-11:30am. Learn how to use a handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) unit, then find hidden clues to solve nature mysteries. Registration required.
December 3: Wigilia Dinner and Dance ($)
Polish Nook, 2242 Cudaback Ave., Niagara Falls / 716-282-6712
Celebrate the Christmas season with our Annual Wigilia Dinner, Dance and Singalong, featuring the New Dirction Polka Band. We will be singing to classic Christmas carols in Polish and English. Ticket includes traditional Polish Christmas Eve meal. Call to purchase tickets!
December 3: Lights and Flights Candle Making Workshop ($)
Freedom Run Winery, 5138 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport / 716-433-4136
3-5pm. Create your own custom scented premium soy candle while enjoying a wine tasting.
Ongoing Events
November 1–December 31: Niagara Falls Illumination
Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls
4:30pm-2am. Enjoy a colorful illumination display nightly.
December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22-31: Fireworks over Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls
8pm. Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display over the Falls. Subject to weather conditions.
Saturdays through December 16: Holiday Happenings at Niagara Falls State Park
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-278-1794
11am-1pm. Meet Santa Claus and make holiday crafts at the Cave of the Winds Pavillion!
Saturdays and Sundays through December 17: Gingerbread Wonderland
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, 28 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls / 716-210-2525
11am-7pm | 12-4pm. Enjoy life-sized gingerbread houses, crafts, storytime, Santa Claus meet and greets and more!
Saturdays and Sundays through December 17: A Charlie Brown Christmas Live Performance ($)
Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls / 716-282-7530
1-2pm. This holiday season, families can enjoy a live performance of A Charlie Brown Christmas!
Saturdays through December 30: Stroll at the Falls
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
2-3:30pm. This weekly series will have a different theme each week covering topics from natural sciences to history and industrialization! Registration required.
Nightly through January 7, 2024: Fatima Shrine Festival of Lights
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 1023 Swann Road, Youngstown / 716-754- 7489
5-9pm. See over 75 beautiful lighted displays and an illuminated Shrine. Climb to the top of the Basilica and enjoy an angel’s view of fifteen acres of holiday lights.
Saturdays and Sundays through 2023: Yoga & Wine ($)
Freedom Run Winery, 5138 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport / 716-433-4136
11am-12pm. All levels welcome. Please bring your own mat, towel and water.
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