Festival News ON - Niagara Falls

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2026 Guide to Christmas & Holidays in Niagara Falls Region: Santa Claus Parades, Concerts, Holiday Theatre & Events

A list of Christmas events in and around Niagara Falls Region: Niagara Falls, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Thorold, Welland, Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham including children’s events, Santa Claus Parades, Christmas lights, carols, theatre, and other holiday events.

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Check Your Old Lotto Max Tickets: $40 Million Jackpot Expires October 28

Someone who bought a Lotto Max ticket in Ontario last October could be sitting on a $40 million fortune without knowing it. But time is running out… Read more »

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Ontario is Moving Toward Digital IDs: Here’s What Will Change for Residents

Ontario residents could eventually carry their provincial identification on their phones instead of reaching for a wallet. But switching to digital ID won’t be mandatory. The Ontario… Read more »

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Record Food Bank Visits in Canada as Nearly One in Five Clients Has a Job and One in Three Is a Child

More Canadians are turning to food banks than ever before, and an increasing number of those seeking help have jobs. Food Banks Canada’s 2026 HungerCount report, released… Read more »

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Ontario Electricity Prices Changing November 1: New Winter Rates, Lower Rebates and What It Means for Your Bill

Ontario households and small businesses will see lower electricity rates starting November 1, 2026, but that does not necessarily mean their overall bills will decrease. The Ontario… Read more »

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21 Horror Movies & Shows Filmed Across Canada to Watch This Halloween

From Vancouver’s rain-soaked streets to Ontario’s forests and Newfoundland’s fishing villages, Canada has provided the setting for some seriously creepy movies and television shows. Some of the… Read more »

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New Avatar-Themed Immersive Experience to Make World Premiere at Niagara Falls in May 2027

Visitors to Niagara Falls will be able to step into the world of Pandora next spring, as a new immersive production inspired by James Cameron’s Avatar franchise… Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Ontario Schedule 2026 – When and Where to See the Festively Lit Train

The Holiday Train will return to the rails in Ontario starting November 19. Two decorated trains will make the festive journey, travelling through the U.S. and Canada… Read more »

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Lotto Max Jackpot Reaches Record $90 Million for Friday’s Draw, With $108 Million in Prizes Up for Grabs

Canada’s Lotto Max jackpot has reached a new milestone, with a record-breaking $90 million grand prize available in the next draw on Friday, October 16, 2026. It… Read more »

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These Ontario Communities Won’t Turn Their Clocks Back on November 1

Residents of Kenora and other parts of northwestern Ontario could skip the annual ritual of turning their clocks back this November. The Ontario government announced on October… Read more »

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Bala Cranberry Festival Returns This Weekend: What to See, Eat and Do in Muskoka

For one weekend in October, the Muskoka town of Bala becomes a celebration of cranberries. There are cranberry crêpes to try, fresh berries to take home, artisan… Read more »

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Halloween in Niagara Falls Region 2026 – Haunted Attractions, Ghost Walks, Family & Adult Halloween Parties

Visiting Niagara Falls this This All Hallows Eve? Special Halloween events include Halloween Ghost Tours at Fort George, Haunted Hayrides at Warner Ranch & Pumpkin Farm, Haunt Manor Hayrides and Haunted Houses at Lundy’s Lane and more!

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Head to Ball’s Falls For Thanksgiving Weekend Festival, Waterfalls and Fall Colour Hikes

Niagara Falls Region offers plenty of fun activities during Thanksgiving weekend, but if you want to combine fall colour hikes, waterfall trips, and a grand festival featuring… Read more »

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2026 Thanksgiving Weekend in Ontario – Festivals & Fall Activities Worth the Trip

From Halloween haunts to glowing pumpkins and Fall fairs, there are plenty of fun and fabulous activities to do with your family and friends on the Thanksgiving weekend. Here is a list of 80+ things to do this Thanksgiving weekend across Ontario.

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A Vegas-Inspired Wedding Chapel is Opening in Prince Edward County

Couples will soon be able to get legally married on Wellington Main Street in as little as 30 minutes, surrounded by pink velvet, disco balls, vintage florals… Read more »

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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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Ontario Wait Times Increased for 8 of 12 Procedures Despite Growth in For-Profit Care: Report

Ontario has significantly expanded the use of for-profit clinics for surgeries and medical imaging, but a new study says the shift has not delivered the shorter waits… Read more »

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What Wasaga Beach Could Look Like as It Plans to Become a World-Class, Year-Round Waterfront Destination

Wasaga Beach is looking beyond its familiar role as an Ontario summer getaway. The Town has unveiled the Destination Wasaga Master Plan, a long-term proposal to turn… Read more »

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2026 Michelin Guide Toronto & Region: List of All the Restaurants in the 5th Edition

The 2026 Michelin Guide Toronto & Region was unveiled Tuesday, and this year’s star announcements brought no new additions. Restaurant Pearl Morissette, at 3953 Jordan Rd. in… 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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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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Canada’s Employment Falls by 42,000 Despite Manufacturing Gains

Canada’s labour market lost some ground in August, with employment falling by 42,000, or 0.2%, according to Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey. The employment rate slipped… Read more »

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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 »