Weekly Events

November 22: Woofs and Waterfalls
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
4:30-6pm. Enjoy a leisurely evening walk with your dog and a Park Naturalist around Goat Island. It is not necessary to have a dog to participate, however, all dogs must be up to date on immunizations, leashed, and under control. Registration required.

November 23: Winter Wildflowers at Reservoir
Reservoir State Park, 5777 Witmer Road, Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
10-11:30am. Join us for a stroll along the accessible pathway around Reservoir State Park in search of Winter Wildflowers! Registration required.

November 23: Winter Wildflowers at Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
2-3:30pm. Join us for a stroll along Trail 2 and Gorgeview in pursuit of Winter wildflowers! Registration required.

November 23: Festival of Slice ($)
Niagara Falls Convention Center, 101 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls
4:30-7:30pm. A celebration of Western New York’s pizzerias, local restaurants and the culture of cup & char, the Festival of Slice returns to downtown Niagara Falls, NY this holiday season. Upon arrival, attendees will purchase $1 tickets to be used at each pizzeria and restaurant booth. Pizza vendors sell slices for $1-3 each. We will also fill the evening with live music, backyard games, and craft beer and wine options.

November 24: Turkey Time
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
1-2pm. Come and learn about turkeys! How they live in the wild, what is a snood and why are they called turkeys anyway! Registration required.

November 24: Hard Rockin' Drag Bingo ($)
Hard Rock Cafe, 333 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-815-6833
6:30-8:30pm. Hosted by the hysterical Vanna Deux and joined by her uber-talented alternating co-hosts, Crystal Ball and Fawn Deux.

November 29-December 1: Jingle Falls USA
Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls
12-5pm. Celebrate the winter season and participate in a variety of holiday activities in downtown Niagara Falls, NY, both indoors and out, including Old Falls Street's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, the LiveNF Makers Market, and holiday crafts at Niagara Falls State Park. View a complete schedule of festivities at JingleFallsUSA.com.

November 29-December 1: Jingle Falls Stroll
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
2:30-3:30pm. Join a state park guide on a casual stroll to Stedman’s Bluff on Goat Island to view the American and Bridal Veil Falls. Registration is not required, but encouraged. Meet at the Niagara Falls State Park entrance at Old Falls Street.

November 29: Tree Lighting Ceremony on Old Falls Street
Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls
5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy live music, appearances from Santa, fireworks, entertainment and more at Old Falls Street's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. This event is free and open to the public!

November 30-December 1: LiveNF Makers Market ($)
Niagara Falls Convention Center, 101 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls
Shop over 100 local vendors, enjoy live music, free parking, and a weekend of community celebration. This two-day market takes places inside the Niagara Falls Convention Center in downtown Niagara Falls, NY. Admission is $1.00, and funds the LiveNF Maker Scholarship. Saturday: 11am-4pm | Sunday: 10am-2pm.

November 30: Light Up Lockport
Historic Palace Theatre, 2 East Ave., Lockport
10am-7pm. Enjoy a day filled with fun activities for all ages, including free movies, pizza, treats, holiday crafts, warm hot chocolate, entertainment by a magician and balloon artists, and, of course, the grand Christmas parade that will light up the streets at 6pm.

November 30: Holiday Illumination ($)
Old Fort Niagara, 102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown / 716-745-7611
6:30-8:30pm. Bring family and friends to tour the Fort for this special evening program. View traditional holiday decorations and enjoy the serenity of original 18th-century buildings.

December 1: Breakfast with Santa ($)
Niagara Falls Convention Center, 101 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls
9am. Join us in the Cascades Ballroom at the Niagara Falls Convention Center for an all-you-can-eat festive breakfast buffet. Throughout the event, enjoy a hot chocolate station, meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a holiday craft station, gingerbread cookie decorating, face painting, and appearances by holiday characters. Registration is required. Space is limited!

December 1: Pilates & Wine ($)
Freedom Run Winery, 5138 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport / 716-512-4376
11am-12pm. Your instructor will lead you through an invigorating hour of low-impact exercises that focus on strengthening your muscles while improving postural alignment and flexibility. Ticket includes a wine tasting following the class.

December 2: Beer and Chocolate Pairing
Fattey Beer Co. Wurlitzer, 908 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda / 716-389-3045
6-8pm. Join Platter's Chocolate Factory and Ellicottville Brewing Co. at Fattey Beer Co. - Wurlitzer to sample our Orange Chocolate Blonde Ale and Peppermint Bark Stout, perfectly paired with our delicious chocolates! While you’re here, enter for a chance to win a chocolate-filled basket and spin the wheel for awesome swag.

December 5: Bourbon Palooza ($)
Wurlitzer Events, 908 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda / 716-300-8220
6-9pm. Enjoy vendors pouring bourbon tastings and several food stations.