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Celebrate the winter season and participate in a variety of holiday activities in downtown Niagara Falls, NY.
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Niagara Scenic Trolley
The Niagara Scenic Trolley will provide free trolley rides between Goat Island and the corners of Old Falls Street and Rainbow Boulevard.
12:00–2:00 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!
2:30–3:30 p.m. | Jingle Falls Stroll
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.
5:30–7 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 Niagara Falls School Choir and Marching Band, and concessions from Pete's Hoagie Roller and Bryce's Concessions at Old Falls Street's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. This event is free and open to the public!
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Niagara Scenic Trolley
The Niagara Scenic Trolley will provide free trolley rides between Goat Island and the corners of Old Falls Street and Rainbow Boulevard.
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | LiveNF Makers Market ($)
Shop over 100 local vendors, enjoy live music, and a weekend of community celebration at this two-day market inside the Niagara Falls Convention Center in downtown Niagara Falls, NY. Admission is $1.00, and funds the LiveNF Maker Scholarship.
12:00–2:00 p.m. | Holiday Crafts at Niagara Falls State Park
Take a break from the cold and visit the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Welcome Center at Niagara Falls State Park for family-friendly holiday crafts and an education station!
12:00–5:00 p.m. | Outdoor Activities on Old Falls Street
Find a flurry of festive fun on Old Falls Street to get you in the holiday spirit! Activities include horse and carriage rides, Santa and holiday character appearances, a petting zoo, train rides, an iceless ice skating rink, music, live performances from Teal's Niagara Theatre and Music Studio (2-3pm), concessions from Pete's Hoagie Roller and Bryce's Concessions, fire pits, photo ops and more.
12:00–5:00 p.m. | Activities inside the Niagara Falls Convention Center
Hop on a human-powered snow cone machine and play a few rounds of holiday mini golf in the grand foyer of the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Then, head into the building's events center and check out the LiveNF Makers Market.
2:30–3:30 p.m. | Jingle Falls Stroll
Join a state park guide on a casual stroll to Stedman’s Bluff on Goat Island to view the American and Bridal Veil Falls. Registration is not required, but encouraged. Meet at the Niagara Falls State Park entrance at Old Falls Street.
9 a.m. & 11 a.m. | Breakfast with Santa at Niagara Falls Convention Center ($)
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast, holiday activities, and a meet-and-greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Cascades Ballroom at the Niagara Falls Convention in Niagara Falls, NY. Tickets must be purchased in advance online. Please note, the 11 a.m. session is sold out, but tickets are still available for the 9 a.m. session.
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | LiveNF Makers Market ($)
Shop over 100 local vendors, enjoy live music, and a weekend of community celebration at this two-day market inside the Niagara Falls Convention Center in downtown Niagara Falls, NY. Admission is $1.00, and funds the LiveNF Maker Scholarship.
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Niagara Scenic Trolley
The Niagara Scenic Trolley will provide free trolley rides between Goat Island and the corners of Old Falls Street and Rainbow Boulevard.
12:00–2:00 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!
12:00–5:00 p.m. | Outdoor Activities on Old Falls Street
Find a flurry of festive fun on Old Falls Street to get you in the holiday spirit! Activities include horse and carriage rides, Santa and holiday character appearances, a petting zoo, train rides, an iceless ice skating rink, music, alpacas, concessions from Pete's Hoagie Roller and Bryce's Concessions, fire pits, photo ops and more.
12:00–5:00 p.m. | Activities inside the Niagara Falls Convention Center
Hop on a human-powered snow cone machine and play a few rounds of holiday mini golf in the grand foyer of the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Then, head into the building's events center and check out the LiveNF Makers Market.
2:30–3:30 p.m. | Jingle Falls Stroll
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.
Family Christmas on Third Package at Sheraton Niagara Falls: Overnight stay includes a visit from Santa in your very own guestroom with milk & cookies and a Christmas book. Guests will also visit Santa's workshop to write letters to Santa and enjoy Christmas arts & crafts. On Sunday morning, guests will join the Grinch for breakfast in Rainforest Cafe. (Package price includes (2) Adults & (2) Children). Valid December 7–8, 2024. Learn more.
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute Gingerbread Village: Marvel at gingerbread creations and enjoy live entertainment, cookie decorating, yule log classes, chef demos, crafts and more. Saturdays and Sundays only from December 7–15, 2024. Learn more.
Niagara PAL Santa Dash 5k: Run through downtown Niagara Falls and enjoy an after-race party with snacks and live entertainment. Festive attire encouraged! Race begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 7. Register here.
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