Events & Activities - Niagara Falls

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More Than Giant Pumpkins: What to See, Eat, and Do at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest 2026

One of Ontario’s famous fall festivals, Port Elgin Pumpkinfest, is returning this weekend for its 41st edition. A pumpkin weighing close to 2,000 pounds is difficult to… Read more »

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Cranberry Harvest: 2026 Season at Ontario’s Famous Cranberry Marsh in Muskoka Begins Sept 26

Fall is around the corner, and there are plenty of fun things to do in Ontario, from Salmon Run and Pumpkinfernos to watching the marvellous fall colours of sugar… Read more »

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Brockville to London: Explore Unique Attractions and Historic Sites in 5 Ontario Regions from Sept 18 to 20

You can visit Banting House National Historic Site of Canada, Nancy Island Historic Site, and many other museums and historic sites for free this weekend. Every April… Read more »

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50 Activities and Festivals to Experience in Ontario This Fall Season – 2026

From spectacular fall colours, harvest activities, festivals and Halloween events, there are plenty of ways to celebrate this transitional season in Ontario. Here are fifty fun activities… Read more »

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40+ Fall Studio Tours For Fall Day Trips Across Ontario – 2026

Fall studio tours offer a perfect way to experience Ontario’s autumn colours while discovering the creativity of local artists and makers. From rural backroads and lakeside communities… Read more »

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Doors Open 2026: Explore Peterborough & Kawartha Lakes For Free This Weekend

Doors Open Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes will once again open the doors to historic landmarks, cultural centres, and hidden gems across the region. The program is part… Read more »

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Tickets Now Available For South Simcoe Railway Fall Colour Train Tours Near Toronto

Imagine hopping aboard a train that whisks you back to the early 20th century, as you roll through the vibrant fall landscape of Beeton Creek Valley. This isn’t just any train ride; it’s a journey on Ontario’s first steam heritage railway, courtesy of South Simcoe Railway.

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Salt and Harvest Festival 2026: Celebrate Goderich’s Underground Salt Legacy at This Labour Day Weekend Festival

The picturesque town of Goderich, home to the world’s largest underground salt mine, is set to host the expansive Goderich Salt and Harvest Festival. Founded in 1959… Read more »

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Things to Do in Ontario This September – 2026

September is the last official month of the summer, when the warm weather slowly fades, and the fall breeze calls for sweaters and scarves. Don’t miss out… Read more »

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Shaw Festival’s 2027 Season Brings Musicals, Mysteries and Some Very Dark Fairy Tales

If you like your theatre season with a little bit of everything, the Shaw Festival’s 2027 lineup gives you plenty to choose from. Its 65th season runs… Read more »

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80+ Things to Do This Labour Day Long Weekend in Ontario – 2026

Celebrate the last long weekend of summer! Send off summer and get ready to welcome Fall with gusto by enjoying one of the 50 events, and activities taking place during labour day weekend from across Ontario.

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Things to Do During 2026 Labour Day Long Weekend in Niagara Falls Region

Visiting Niagara Falls this September Long weekend? Here is a list of things to do in and around Niagara Falls including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, and festivals.

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August 27 to 28: When to See Sturgeon Moon Partial Lunar Eclipse in Canada

During August’s partial lunar eclipse, you can watch Earth’s shadow slowly move across the Moon, making part of its surface look noticeably dimmer than the rest. The entire eclipse lasts 5 hours and 38 minutes, while the partial phase continues for 3 hours and 18 minutes.

At maximum eclipse, 96% of the Moon will be inside Earth’s umbra, so almost the whole lunar disk will appear covered by a deep, curved shadow.

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Festival of Fountains 2026: Enchanted Nights of Dancing Waters Return to Ontario’s Whistling Gardens This Month

The Whistling Gardens‘ popular Festival of Fountains returns for its fifth year.   Head to the garden for an enchanting night of magical fountains and gardens that dance to… Read more »

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When and Where to See Perseid Meteor Shower – 2026

The Perseid Meteor Shower, one of the year’s most anticipated celestial events, dazzles with bright meteors streaking across the summer sky. Peaking mid-August, it offers a spectacular… Read more »

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100+ Things to Do During August in Ontario – Events & Festivals 2026

There is always something to do in Ontario, and August is no different! If you need ideas on what to do, here are 100+ festivals and fun… Read more »

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Civic Day/August Long Weekend in Ontario: 2026 Festivals, Fireworks and Activities

Need ideas to enjoy a perfect civic day weekend in Ontario? From finger lickin’ good festivals to grand parades and long weekend fireworks, this list of 70+ events and festivals from across Ontario, have you covered!

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Things to Do This Civic Day Long Weekend in Niagara Falls Region – 2026

Visiting Niagara Falls this August Long weekend? Here is a list of things to do including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and festivals.

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Healthy Parks Healthy People: Ontario Provincial Parks Free Use Day Returns on July 17

From checking out unique rock formations to checking out Indigenous pictographs and walking on the world’s longest beach, you can have many adventures at Ontario Provincial Parks. There… Read more »

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Northern Shield: Ontario, Alberta Outline 3,300-Kilometre Pipeline From Hardisty to Sarnia

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have unveiled a proposed route for the Northern Shield Energy Corridor, a 3,300-kilometre crude oil pipeline running from… Read more »

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Carney Launches 24 Sussex Restoration Contest With Fundraising Push to Limit Taxpayer Costs

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will move ahead with restoring 24 Sussex Drive, the long-vacant official residence of the prime minister, through an independent national design-and-build… Read more »

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100+ Things to Do This Summer in Niagara Falls Region – 2026

There more to Niagara Falls region than the mighty Horseshoe Falls! From exploring the tunnels behind the falls to biking the Welland Canal and exploring Niagara Ale Trail, there is plenty to occupy you all this summer in Niagara Falls Region: From Wainfleet to Grimsby and from Fort Erie to St Catharines!

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2026 Canada Day in Niagara Falls Region – Fireworks, Events & Long Weekend Events

Things to do on Canada Day: Canada Day celebrations, fireworks, and weekend events happening across Niagara Region.
Niagara Falls; Port Colborne; St. Catharines; Thorold; Welland; Fort Erie; Grimsby; Lincoln; Niagara-on-the-Lake; Pelham, Wainfleet and West Lincoln.

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Ontario Opening 67 New Campsites at Three Popular Parks; Reservations Open June 15

Ontario is adding more camping space ahead of the busy summer season at Ontario Parks. 67 new campsites are opening at MacGregor Point, Killarney and Driftwood Provincial… Read more »