40+ Fun Things to Do in Niagara Falls with Kids

Count the colours in the double rainbow formed during the day and watch the fireworks at night over the illuminated Falls.

Cost: Free

Quiz kids on the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls or ask them to identify Bridal Veil Falls, American Falls and Horseshoe Falls.

Cost: Free

Go on a voyage to the falls with Niagara City Cruises and enjoy getting Falls water shower.

Cost: Adult (13+) – $32.75; Child (ages 3 to 12) – $22.75; Infant (2 and under) – FREE plus HST

Count the number of butterflies that land on your family at Butterfly Conservatory.

Cost: Adult(13+): $17.50 + tax ; Child (3 -12): $11.50 + tax, Child (3-): Free

Learn how the Falls were formed at Niagara’s Fury.

Cost: Adult(13+): $17.50 + tax ; Child (3 -12): $11.50 + tax, Child (3-): Free

Walk through the tunnel that is a century old; hear the thunderous roar of the falling water and reach as close as possible to the falls at Journey Behind the Falls.

Cost: Adult (13+): $24 +tax, Child(3 – 12): $16.00 + tax, Under 3 Free.

Have fun going up and down in the temperature-controlled gondola of Niagara Skywheel and see the stunning view of Niagara Falls. Clifton Hill attraction.

Cost: Adults(13+): $15 +tax Child (12 -): $7 +tax. There is a Clifton Hill fun pass available, which includes 5 Clifton Hills attractions.

Ride the suspended aero car across Niagara River and see the whirlpool below at Whirlpool Aero Car.

Cost: Adult(13+): $17.50 + tax ; Child (3 -12): $11.50 + tax, Child (3-): Free

See a Category VI rapid at White Water Walk and learn about all the daredevils who attempted to cross the swirling river.

Cost: Adult(13+): $17.50 + tax ; Child (3 -12): $11.50 + tax, Child (3-): Free

Learn about the history and unique architectural features of the more than a century-old engineering marvel that harnesses power from the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Power Station. Descend 180 feet beneath the historic Niagara Parks Power Station to discover the 2,200-foot-long tunnel under Niagara’s cathedral of power.
Cost: Adult (13+): $28; Child (3 to 12):$18.25

Learn about the American invasion, the war and the history of Niagara Falls at Niagara Falls Museums. 

Cost: Adult: $6.00; Students:$5.00
Children (6-):Free

Enjoy the chirping of the exotic birds, and feed brilliantly coloured lorikeets at the Bird Kingdom.

Cost: Adults (16-54): $19.95;
Children (4-15 yrs): $15.95. Taxes extra. $2 less online.

Zoom up 775 feet (~236 m) in 52 seconds aboard yellow bug elevator and view the mighty falls from the top of Skylon Tower.

Cost: Adult (13+): $19; Child (4-12):$9.50. Taxes included.

Tickets are costlier at the door than online.

See the world’s rarest egg, 2-headed animals, and authentic shrunken heads at Ripley’s Believe it or Not Odditorium.

Cost: Adult (13-64):$29.99; Child (5-12): $22.99. Under 5 – Free

Navigate the the turbulent Niagara river, get drenched and have a blast at Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours.

Cost: Adult (13+):$74.95; Child (4/6-12): $44.95. Taxes extra.

At least 44 inches tall (avg. 6 yr old) for Wet Jet trip  & 40 inches tall (avg. 4 yr old)  for the Jet Dome trip.

See lovely flowers, koi fish, and shaped plant displays at the Floral Showhouse.

Cost: Adults(13+): $8.00 +tax;Child(3 – 12): $5 + tax, Under 3 Free.

Enjoy a walk deep in the Great Gorge and explore Niagara’s flora and fauna at Niagara’s Glen.

Cost: Free

Promenade along the gorgeous flowers from around the world  at Niagara Botanical Gardens.

Cost: Free.

Relax, have a picnic and feed the ducks at Dufferin Islands Park.

Cost: Free

Follow Niagara River and go for a family bike ride along the Niagara River Recreation Trail.

Cost: Free.

Tell the time at one of the largest horticultural clocks in the world at the Floral Clock.

Cost: Free

Check out all the 16 thrilling waterslides and play at the jungle beach at Falls View Water Park.

Cost: Ages (3+): $38.99 + tax per guest and up (varies depending on dates). Children (3-): Free

 

Play arcade games at Great Canadian Midway.

Free admission. Games are ticketed. Clifton Hill attraction.

Scream all the way through while you get totally freaked out at Nightmares Fear Factory.

For ages 8+.

Cost: Adult: $15.94; Child(12-): $13.95

Ride the waves and slosh down the water slides at the  25,000 sq ft Americana Indoor Water Park.
Cost: All ages: $39.95+HST per person; Children under 12 months: Free.

Stay at the Great Wolf lodges and enjoy Water park, themed arcade games, explore an enchanted kingdom and more!

Cost: Varies – $$$$

Snap a picture with Captain Jack Sparrow at Movieland Wax Museum of the Stars or meet Harry Porter at Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks.

Cost: Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks: Adult (13-64): $29.99; Senior (65+): $11.99; child (6-12): $22.99

Get a combo ticket with other Ripley’s attractions in Niagara Falls.

 

Play a round of mini golf at Dinosaur Adventure Golf or at Glow in the dark Wizard’s Golf. Clifton Hill attractions.

Cost: Adults: $11.99 +tax; Child (12-): $6.99 +tax (approximate cost)

Shoot the ghosts while you as you ride the spooky Ghost Blasters Dark Ride.  Clifton Hill attraction.

Cost: Adult/Child: $4.99 + tax (approximate cost)

Go on a 6D motion ride at Cosmic Coaster.  Clifton Hill attraction.

Cost: Adults: $6.99 +tax; Child (12-): $4.99 +tax  (approximate cost)

See the IMAX® film, Niagara: Miracles, Myths & Magic and  examine  the true artifacts used by the daredevils who plunged over the Horseshoe falls at Niagara IMAX® Theatre.

Cost:  Adult (13+): $14.65 + taxes; Child(4 -12): $10.75  + taxes.

Combo option available. Tickets are cheaper online.

See the Upside Down House.

Cost: From outside – Free;  To tour: Paid admission

Eat chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate at Hershey’s Chocolate World Niagara Falls and take pictures with the giant Hershey’s ’Kisses character.

Cost: Depends on what you buy.

Enjoy the sweet smell of roses, the exquisite rock garden or have a picnic at the Queen Victoria Gardens all while enjoying awesome views of the Falls.

Cost: Free

Racedown the brand new forty-two feet high, the Niagara Speedway. The Speedway is a world -class attraction that combines the adrenalin  inducing thrill of kart racing with the remarkable experience of a roller coaster ride. Minimum Height: Driver minimum height 58″ and maximum height 78″. Passenger minimum height 40″ and maximum height 60″.  

Cost: Driver $13.00 (Per 5 Minute Race)
Passenger $4.00 (Per 5 Minute Race)

Be amazed by the mind boggling magic show by  the International Grand Champion of Magic, Greg Ferwin at Greg Ferwin Theatre.

Cost: Varies

 Take a 62 second ride from Fallsview tourist area to Table Rock welcome centre in the Niagara Incline Railway.

Cost: Ages (6+): $6.19 round trip & $3.10 one way.

 Treat yourselves and the kids to mouth-watering fudge as you watch gourmet candies being made at the Fudge Factory. Clifton Hill attraction.

Cost: Depends on what you buy.

Race side by side and enjoy a racing experience at Niagara G0-Karts.

Cost: 6 laps – $26.50; Tickets may be split between 2 or more persons on separate Karts

Passenger: Ride Free and must be a minimum 3 ft tall.

 Soars high and fast above gorge from the Grand View Marketplace toward the breathtaking natural phenomenon of Niagara Falls at WildPlay’s MistRider Zipline to the Falls. Ages 7+.

Cost: $69.99 & up

Have a fun and thrilling experience of suspended obstacles and ziplines high above the world-famous whirlpool and Niagara gorge at WildPlay’s Whirlpool Adventure Course. Ages 5+/7+/14+

Cost: Classic from $59.99; Kids $34.99

While you are in Niagara Falls, travel north along Niagara Parkway and visit Brock Monument in Queenston Heights Park and Fort George in Niagara-on-the-Lake to learn about the war that was once fought by the “children of a common mother.” In addition to the very important lesson on US and Canadian history, a  climb to the top of the  56-metre column (Brock Monument) will be rewarded by the magnificent view of Lake Ontario in the north and Niagara Falls in the south.

Cost: Brock Monument: Youth (age 6-16) – $3.50; Adults (age 17+) – $4.50

Fort George: Adult $12.50; Senior $ 10.50; Youth: Free

Enjoy a delicious meal at a restuarant overlooking the Falls. From pancakes to steaks, you have a variety of eateries to choose from.

Cost: Varies

Make another trip to Niagara Falls in winter – enjoy natural ice sculptures framing the falls and see the  spectacular light displays during Winter Festival of Lights.

Cost: Free