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 September 22–30, 2023
September 23-24: Wildlife Festival
Niagara Power Vista, 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston / 716-286-6661
10am-5pm. Have some wild and powerful fun at the Niagara Power Vista! Experience exotic creatures, local wildlife and animal shows, arts and crafts, games and much more!
September 23-24: Niagara Wine Trail Harvest Festival ($)
Niagara Wine Trail USA
10am-5pm. Taste the flavors of fall along the Niagara Wine Trail and enjoy a sample of harvest-themed dishes with your wine pairings.
September 23: Pour Me a Strong One Acrylic Paint Class ($)
Freedom Run Winery, 5138 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport / 716-433-4136
1-3pm. Create an original acrylic pour painting while enjoying a wine tasting.
September 23: Free Fishing Day in NYS
All fresh or marine waters of NYS
During Free Fishing Day, anyone can fish the fresh waters of New York State and no fishing license is required! All other freshwater fishing regulations still apply.
September 23-24: Harvest & Hops Festival
Center Street, Lewiston
10am-5pm. Enjoy more than 100 crafters, along with artisan and food vendors, farmers, wineries, craft beers and live music.
September 23-24: Deaf Awareness Weekend
Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool St., Niagara Falls / 716-285-3575
This weekend, the Aquarium’s full schedule of daily programming will include sign language interpretation.
September 24: Newfane Apple Harvest Festival
Country Village, 2685 West Creek Road, Newfane
10am-4pm. Enjoy fall fun for the entire family including a flea market, craft vendors, live performances, and of course, apples!
September 24: Paint a Glass ($)
Freedom Run Winery, 5138 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport / 716-433-4136
1-3pm. Create a one-of-a-kind wine glass while enjoying a wine tasting.
September 27: Three-Day Summer Dye Making Workshop ($)
Castellani Art Museum, 7 Varsity Drive, Niagara University / 716-286-8200
6-8pm. Join local textile artist Tami Fuller for an exciting three-day workshop series that will teach environmentally sustainable ways of fabric dyeing over the course of three consecutive weeks. Dates: September 27, October 4, and October 11.
September 29: Fall Brew Fest
Woodcock Brothers Brewing Company, 638 Lake St., Wilson / 716-333-4000
6-10pm. Enjoy tastings from a variety of New York State craft breweries, live music, lawn games, local vendors and more at our 6th Annual Fall Brew Fest!
September 30: Spiders–What’s in Your Web?
DeVeaux Woods State Park, 3180 De Veaux Woods Drive, Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
10-11:30am. Spiders are amazing predators that are skilled in stealth, camouflage, and engineering. We will search for spiders and their webs on this guided walk. Registration required.
September 30: Forest Bathing–Connecting with Nature
DeVeaux Woods State Park, 3180 De Veaux Woods Drive, Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
10am-12pm. Awaken your senses, be in the present, slow down and reconnect with nature. The walk will conclude with tea under the trees. (Tea not provided). Registration required.
September 30: Locktoberfest
Canal Street, Lockport
10am-7pm. This full-day celebration of the community built on the banks of the Flight of Five Locks will also feature local food, music, local beer, and kid-friendly activities.
September 30: Art Express Children’s Workshop ($)
Castellani Art Museum, 7 Varsity Drive, Niagara University / 716-286-8200
11am-1pm. Create a colorful vision board of your school year ambitions using a tissue paper painting watercolor technique.
September 30: Cocktoberfest
Woodcock Brothers Brewing Company, 638 Lake St., Wilson / 716-333-4000
12-10pm. This traditional German style Oktoberfest event will include live music, authentic-style German food specials and fall seasonal brews.
September 30: Oktoberfest on Old Falls Street
Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls
1-8pm. Celebrate fall with live music, authentic German cuisine and beer, kid-friendly activities, and more.
Ongoing Events
September 20–30: Niagara Falls Illumination
Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls
6:30pm-2am. Enjoy a colorful illumination display nightly.
October 1–15: Niagara Falls Illumination
Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls
6:15pm-2am. Enjoy a colorful illumination display nightly.
May 19–October 9: Fireworks over Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls
10pm. Witness a spectacular display of fireworks over the Falls nightly.
Saturdays and Sundays through September: Educational Winery Tours ($)
Arrowhead Spring Vineyards, 4746 Townline Road, Lockport / 716-433-6000
3pm. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of a sustainable winery in the Niagara Escarpment region, from the vineyard to the barrel room.
Wednesdays through October 25: Rim Trail Walks
Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
10-11:30am. Enjoy a hike along the Whirlpool Rim Trails at Whirlpool State Park. Take in the spectacular view of the Niagara Gorge while discovering what makes the gorge so unique and beautiful! Registration required.
Fridays through October 27: Stroll at the Falls
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
2-3:30pm. Join us for a casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and explore what makes this park unique!
Saturdays through October 28: Tales of Tightropes and Daredevils Walk
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
10-11:30am. Join us on this guided walk on Goat Island as we share the tales of daredevils and funambulists of Niagara Falls through the years.
Sundays through October 29: Hike Through History
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
10-11:30am. Discover the important people and events that created and protected our nation's first State Park on this guided walk.
Saturdays & Sundays through November: U-Pick Apples @ Freedom Run Winery
Freedom Run Winery, 5138 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport / 716-433-4136
10am-3pm. Enjoy U-Pick apples in the 1,000 tree apple orchard at Freedom Run Winery.
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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