Jingle Falls USA

Celebrate the winter season and participate in a variety of holiday activities in downtown Niagara Falls, NY.

Visit Old Falls Street and the Niagara Falls Convention Center December 4–6, 2026, and enjoy a variety of free, festive activities, fun photo opportunities, and a nearly 50-foot Christmas tree!

All activities are free unless otherwise noted.

During Jingle Falls USA weekend only, free parking is available throughout the downtown corridor, courtesy of the City of Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls State Park. Locations include Niagara Falls State Park lots, city-owned surface lots and parking ramp, and street parking areas.

Thank you to our generous sponsors, Niagara Falls State Park and Lawley Insurance, for supporting select activities and helping make these experiences possible!

Friday, December 4

5:30-7:00 p.m. | Tree Lighting Ceremony on Old Falls Street
Enjoy appearances from Santa, a spectacular fireworks display, live entertainment from the Friends of Harmony Quartet and the Niagara Falls High School Marching Band and Choir, and more. This event is free and open to the public! Fireworks provided courtesy of Niagara Falls State Park.

LED Tree Wands will be available for sale for $5 each.
The Niagara Falls Fire Department will be selling hot chocolate to raise funds for the annual telethon.

The Niagara Falls Fire Department will be collecting donations on Saturday and Sunday to raise funds for the annual telethon.

Saturday, December 5

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | Holiday Crafts at Niagara Falls State Park
Take a break from the cold and visit the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Welcome Center at Niagara Falls State Park for family-friendly holiday crafts and an education station!

11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Live NF Makers Market ($)
Shop dozens of local vendors, enjoy live music, and celebrate the community at this two-day market inside the Niagara Falls Convention Center in downtown Niagara Falls, NY. Admission is $1.00.

11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Holiday Activities on Old Falls Street and inside Niagara Falls Convention Center
Find a flurry of festive fun to get you in the holiday spirit! See a full list of activities below.

Time	Activity	Location
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.	Fire Pits & S'mores Kits	Old Falls Street
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.	Dream Star Stables Mini Horse & Carriage Rides, Accompanied by Goats Dressed as Elves	Old Falls Street
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.	Petting Zoo	Old Falls Street
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.	Siberian Husky Club of the Niagara Frontier	Old Falls Street
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.	Kester Farms Alpacas and Alpaca Wear	Old Falls Street
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.	Cash Bar & Concessions	Niagara Falls Convention Center
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.	Children's Entrepreneur Market (Register Here)	Niagara Falls Convention Center
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.	Santa Claus Appearances (Sponsored by Lawley Insurance)	Niagara Falls Convention Center
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.	Bounce House & Obstacle Course	Niagara Falls Convention Center
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.	Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos	Niagara Falls Convention Center
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.	Train Rides	Niagara Falls Convention Center
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.	Mini Golf	Niagara Falls Convention Center
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.	Christmas Movies	Niagara Falls Convention Center
12:00-2:00 p.m.	Elsa & Olaf Appearances	Niagara Falls Convention Center
Time TBD	Time to Dance Studio Performances	Niagara Falls Convention Center

12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | Annual Niagara Falls Firefighters Christmas Toy Fund Telethon and Basket Auction
The Niagara Falls Fire Department will be running a basket auction in the Cascades Ballroom of the Niagara Falls Convention Center to benefit the annual Christmas Toy Fund. Open to the public.

6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | That 80s Hair Band Concert
That 80s Hair Band will be performing in the Cascades Ballroom of the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Admission is free, but any monetary donations will benefit the Niagara Falls Fire Department's annual Christmas Toy Fund. Open to the public.

Sunday, December 6

9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. | Breakfast with Santa at Niagara Falls Convention Center ($)
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast, hot chocolate station, face painting, holiday crafts, gingerbread cookie decorating and a meet-and-greet with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and other holiday characters in the Cascades Ballroom at the Niagara Falls Convention in Niagara Falls, NY. Tickets can be purchased here!

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | Live NF Makers Market ($)
Shop dozens of local vendors, enjoy live music, and celebrate the community at this two-day market inside the Niagara Falls Convention Center in downtown Niagara Falls, NY. Admission is $1.00.

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | Holiday Activities on Old Falls Street and inside Niagara Falls Convention Center
Find a flurry of festive fun to get you in the holiday spirit! See a full list of activities below.

Time	Activity	Location
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.	Fire Pits & S'mores Kits	Old Falls Street
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.	Dream Star Stables Mini Horse & Carriage Rides, Accompanied by Goats Dressed as Elves	Old Falls Street
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.	Petting Zoo	Old Falls Street
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.	Kester Farms Alpacas and Alpaca Wear	Old Falls Street
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.	Cash Bar & Concessions	Niagara Falls Convention Center
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.	Santa Claus Appearances (Sponsored by Lawley Insurance)	Niagara Falls Convention Center
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.	Bounce House & Obstacle Course	Niagara Falls Convention Center
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.	Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos	Niagara Falls Convention Center
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.	Train Rides	Niagara Falls Convention Center
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.	Mini Golf	Niagara Falls Convention Center
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.	Christmas Movies	Niagara Falls Convention Center
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	Teal's Niagara Theatre and Music Studio Performances	Niagara Falls Convention Center
12:00-2:00 p.m.	Elsa & Olaf Appearances	Niagara Falls Convention Center

Additional Holiday Activities Nearby

Niagara PAL Santa Dash 5k: Run through downtown Niagara Falls and enjoy an after-race party inside the Niagara Falls Convention Center with food, coffee, music by Nicholas Picholas, a gift card auction, and awards ceremony. Festive attire encouraged! Race begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 5. Register here.

Niagara Falls Culinary Institute's Gingerbread Village: Wander through festive gingerbread displays and enjoy holiday activities like cookie decorating, crafts, visits with Santa, Lunch with Elsa, story time, concessions, and a variety of entertainment. Some activities require pre-registration and/or tickets. Activities begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6. View the complete schedule here.