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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July 26-28: Niagara Falls Italian Festival
Hyde Park Bocce Courts, 3200 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls
Enjoy three days of live music, a classic car show, bocce tournament, food vendors, and more! Free admission. Dogs are not permitted.
July 26: Stroll Along the Gorge
Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
11am-12:30pm. Come walk from Whirlpool to the Freedom Plaza and back with a Park Naturalist and learn about the removal of the Robert Moses Parkway and the restoration of the gorge. Registration required.
July 26: Exploration Experts
Fort Niagara State Park, Route 18F, Youngstown / 716-282-5154
1-2pm. Venture throughout the park on this guided scavenger hunt. Talk about different things to look at when identifying flora and fauna and win a small prize! Registration required.
July 26: 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 so unique!
July 26: Slow Roll — Niagara Falls Pedal Party
Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls
6-10pm. Celebrate Reddy Bikeshare’s 8th birthday with a 10-mile roundtrip ride around Niagara Falls, followed by food trucks and live music on Old Falls Street!
July 26: Marsha McWilson — The Motown Experience
Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls / 282-7530
7-10pm. Join us for a free outdoor concert featuring Niagara Falls Music Hall of Famer and Apollo singer Marsha McWilson, the "Blues Queen of Niagara Falls."
July 26 & 27: Goat Island Evening Walk
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
7:30-9pm. Explore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at sunset on a guided tour.
July 27-28: Rebels at the Gates — A Grand Encampment of the American Revolution ($)
Old Fort Niagara, 102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown / 716-745-7611
9am-5pm. Step back into history as Old Fort Niagara hosts the Grand National Encampment of the American Revolution! Join over 800 reenactors as they bring America’s War for Independence to life with thrilling battle reenactments, artillery duels, and immersive 18th-century programs.
July 27: Length of the Gorge Series — Schoellkopf Power Station Trail
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
10am-1pm. Join us on a hike that takes on a portion of the Niagara Gorge! Each week we will cover a new portion of the gorge. Participants must be 8 years or older. Registration required.
July 27-28: Niagara Wine Trail Wine Festival ($)
Academy Park, 170 South Ninth St., Lewiston
12-6pm. Sample a variety of local wines from nearly a dozen local wineries at Academy Park in Lewiston, NY. Tickets include access to shopping from the vendors, tastings from each of the participating wineries, and a keepsake wine glass. Plus, enjoy live music and entertainment, local food and artisan vendors and a farmers market.
July 27: Tales of Tightropes and Daredevils
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
2-3:30pm. Join us on this guided walk on Goat Island as we share the tales of daredevils and funambulists of Niagara Falls through the years.
July 27: Empire State Ride Finish Line Celebration on Old Falls Street
Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls
2-6pm. Cheer on the Empire State Ride Road Warriors as they cross the finish line to their 500+ mile journey across New York State on Old Falls Street! There will be food trucks, a beer tent with a cash bar, live music, and programming to honor the road warriors and congratulate them on completing their seven-day adventure.
July 28: Eco-Friendly Rock Painting
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
10am-12:30pm. Paint some rocks with fun facts on the bottom and then take a guided walk around Goat Island to place the eco-friendly painted rocks around the park! Registration required.
July 28: Cake and Sip with Food Network Star ($)
Freedom Run Winery, 5138 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport / 716-433-4136
1-3pm. Jason Gonzalez of JBs Bake Shop (and former contestant of the Food Network's Chopped Sweets!) will teach you how to carve, fill, crumb coat, and then decorate a 6" cake. Admission includes all supplies and a wine tasting.
July 28: Hike Through History
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
2-3:30pm. Discover the important people and events that created and protected our nation's oldest state park on this guided walk.
July 28: Live Music from 90 West ($)
Bella Rose Vineyard & Winery, 1243 Ridge Road, Lewiston / 716-405-7355
2-5pm. Enjoy live music from 90 West in the vineyard at Bella Rose.
July 29: Two Door Cinema Club ($)
Artpark, 450 South Fourth St., Lewiston / 716-754-4375
6:30pm. Enjoy live music from Two Door Cinema Club, along with special guest Flipturn, at Artpark.
July 30: Slash's S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival ($)
Artpark, 450 South Fourth St., Lewiston / 716-754-4375
5:30pm. Enjoy live music from Slash, Keb' Mo', ZZ Ward and Robert Randolph at Artpark.
July 31: Party on the Plaza
Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool St., Niagara Falls / 716-285-3575
5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy family-friendly activities, snacks and refreshments, live entertainment, partner tables, and more! In addition to over 20 community organizations, highlights include: Face painting, photo booth, DJ, inflatable games, mobile darkroom, ice cream truck and more.
August 1: Party in the Park
Schoellkopf Park, 650-660 Portage Road, Niagara Falls / 716-249-4601
4-7pm. Sponsored by Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, this event will feature live music, food trucks, and provide a fantastic opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate the revitalization of Schoellkopf Park!
August 2-4: Niagara Tattoo Expo ($)
Niagara Falls Convention Center, 101 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls / 716-278-2100
An annual international tattoo trade show featuring food and drinks, live tattooing, vendors, and entertainment. Plus kids under 12 are free! Tickets available for purchase at the door.
August 2: Birding for Beginners
Fort Niagara State Park, Route 18F, Youngstown / 716-282-5154
1-2pm. Tweet, Tweet! Learn about the common birds we see in the park with a short presentation before taking a walk to see what we can find! Registration required.
August 2: Stroll at the Falls
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
2-3:30pm. Join us for a casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and explore what makes this park so unique!
August 2-3: Third Street Music & Arts Festival
Third Street, Niagara Falls
4-11pm. Enjoy live music, food trucks, an arts and crafts booth, beer tent and more on Third Street in Niagara Falls!
August 2-3: Goat Island Evening Walk
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
7:30-9pm. Explore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at sunset on a guided tour.
May 15-July 31: Niagara Falls Illumination
Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls
8:30pm-2am. Enjoy a colorful illumination display nightly.
August 1-15: Niagara Falls Illumination
Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls
8pm-2am. Enjoy a colorful illumination display nightly.
May 17–October 14: Fireworks over Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls
10pm. Witness a spectacular display of fireworks over the Falls nightly.
Saturdays through August 17: Vintage Horse & Carriage Rides ($)
Center Street, Lewiston / 716-754-4214
12-3pm. Enjoy a 45-minute vintage horse and carriage ride in the picturesque Village of Lewiston. Departures are scheduled for noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling the Lewiston Museum.
Mondays through August 19: Music Mania Mondays
Veteran's Memorial Community Park, 7000 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls
6:30-10pm. Enjoy live music in the Town of Niagara's Veteran's Memorial Community Park every Monday!
Wednesdays through August 21: Newfane Gazebo Summer Concert Series
Main Street, Newfane
7-9pm. Enjoy live music every Wednesday in Newfane! Free parking and admission.
Thursdays through August 22: Food Truck Thursdays
Niagara Falls Train Station, 825 Depot Ave. West, Niagara Falls
11am-1:30pm. Enjoy live music and food trucks every Thursday afternoon!
Saturdays through August 24: Saturday Night Car Cruise
Main Street, Olcott
5-8pm. Join us every Saturday night from on Main Street in Olcott for Car Cruise Night. As always, the DJ will be playing classic tunes during this free event!
Sundays through August 25: Olcott Beach Gazebo Summer Concert Series
Main Street, Olcott
2-4pm. Enjoy live music every Sunday in Olcott! Free parking and admission. Weather permitting.
Wednesdays through August 28: Gateway Harbor Canal Concert Series
Gateway Harbor Park, Sweeney Street, North Tonawanda
6-10pm. Enjoy live music and food and drink vendors along the Erie Canal in Gateway Harbor Park!
Wednesdays through August 28: Concerts in the Park
Gill Creek Park, 3085 Niagara St., Niagara Falls / 716-478-5133
7-9pm. Enjoy live music from local musicians every Wednesday at the Gill Creek Park Gazebo. June & July: 7-9pm | August: 6-8pm.
Thursdays through August 29: Rock the Dock
Niagara Riverside Resort, 7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls / 716-299-0344
5-8pm. Listen to live music every Thursday on our outdoor patio overlooking the Niagara River.
Thursdays through August 29: Thursdays on the Water
Gratwick Park, 1300 River Road, North Tonawanda
5-10pm. Enjoy live music, food and drinks along the water. Doors open at 5pm; opening act begins around 6pm, and headlining act begins at 8:30pm.
Fridays through August 30: Friday Nights on the Boardwalk
Lakeview Village Shoppes, 5955 Ontario St., Olcott
5-8pm. Enjoy live music, shopping and wine tastings at the Lakeview Village Shoppes in Olcott every Friday throughout the summer.
Fridays through August 30: Friday Night Concerts on Old Falls Street
Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls
5-10pm. Live music returns to Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls! Enjoy food trucks and live music every Friday night this summer. Opening acts will perform from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., while headlining acts will perform from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
Saturdays through August 31: Beyond the Glass Wine Tasting & Tour ($)
Freedom Run Winery, 5138 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport / 716-433-4136
2pm. Tour includes four wine tastings and a behind-the-scenes look at the winemaking process led by our very own in-house viniculture experts.
Exhibit on display through September 1: Colors Sing to Me — The Life and Art of Polly King
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, 7 Varsity Drive, Niagara University / 716-286-8200
11am-5pm | 1-7pm. Polly King was a prolific painter, sculptor, writer, and photographer who resided in Niagara Falls, New York for most of the twentieth century. In this retrospective exhibition, artworks have been chosen from a variety of styles, mediums, and subjects to provide a glimpse into the totality of the artist's lifework.
Every second and fourth Sunday through September 8: Daredevils of Niagara Tour ($)
Oakwood Cemetery, 763 Portage Road, Niagara Falls / 716-352-0528
1-2pm. This hour-long walking tour through historic Oakwood Cemetery highlights the individuals and stories behind the sensational headlines of Niagara's daredevils. Must pre-book at least 24 hours in advance.
Daily through September 15: Erie Canal Flight of Five Tour ($)
Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St., Lockport / 716-638-1119
10am-12pm. Enjoy this 45 minute guided walking tour of the largest remaining section of the Historic Erie Canal and the Lock Tenders Tribute Monument. Make reservations online or by calling 716-349-7998. Free transportation via Discover Niagara Shuttle! 10AM & 12PM Monday through Friday; 10AM Saturday and Sunday.
Mondays through September 30: Cruisin’ the Wurlitzer
The Wurlitzer Building, 908 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda
5-9pm. Enjoy a car show every Monday night at the Wurlitzer building this summer. We'll have fun for all ages with music, treats from Platter’s Chocolate Factory, food and drinks from Fattey Beer Co., and more.
Exhibit on display through October 13: Daredevils of Niagara Falls — The Spectacle of Triumph and Tragedy
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, 7 Varsity Drive, Niagara University / 716-286-8200
11am-5pm | 1-7pm. Experience the thrill and terror of Niagara Falls through this extraordinary exhibition. From barrel rides to tightrope walks, explore over a century of daring feats at one of the world's most awe-inspiring natural wonders.
Saturdays through October 26, 2024: Educational Winery Tours ($)
Arrowhead Spring Vineyards, 4747 Townline Road, Lockport / 716-433-6000
3pm. Learn about growing grapes and making wine on the Niagara Escarpment. Take a walk in the vineyard, enjoy a barrel sample and a flight of wine. Receive a souvenir glass.
Sundays through 2024: Yoga & Wine ($)
Freedom Run Winery, 5138 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport / 716-433-4136
11am-12pm. All levels welcome. Please bring your own mat, towel and water.
First Friday of every month through 2024: First Friday Wine Class ($)
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!
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