Things to do this August Long Weekend in Niagara Falls
Friday, August 4– Monday, August 7, 2023
Visiting Niagara Falls this August 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, sports, and festivals.
You may like:
Family Fun Activities in Niagara Falls
Things to Do in Niagara-on-the-Lake
I. Family & Kids Activities
Canal Days
2023 celebrates the 45th Annual Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival, offering activities and attractions for the whole family. Join for a four-day celebration of the history and heritage along the Welland Canal. Details
August 4 to 7, 2023
Fireworks | Sunday | 10 PM
Various Venues, Port Colborne
Free
Stevensville Ram Rodeo
The Stevensville RAM Rodeo will showcase three days of the live action-packed sport of rodeo in the Niagara region, just as seen at the Calgary Stampede. Each rodeo performance will feature some of Canada’s top cowboys and cowgirls competing in standard rodeo events like barrel racing, bronc riding, pole bending and the world’s most dangerous sport-bull riding! Details
August 4 to 7, 2023
Montasola Farms, 1500 Stevensville Rd, Fort Erie
Vip $40/ Adult $35/ Youth/senior (5-15 Years & 65+) $25
Child (5 & Under) $10
Asian Water Lantern Event
Enjoy live traditional and modern Chinese music, vocalist and dancers are scheduled to appear between 7:45 and 8:30 pm. Be sure to stay for the Great Launch at dusk when all the lanterns will be floated upon the water at once. This event is free to attend, to hear the live entertainment and watch the water lanterns float upon the pond. Details
Saturday, August 5, 2023 | 7:30PM to 9:30PM
Chippawa Park Pond, 90 First Avenue Welland,
Free
Past is Present Heritage Festival
Join the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum for an exciting day filled with historical demonstrations, activities, and a variety of engaging experiences at the Museum’s front lawn. This event promises to be a treasure trove of fun and education for visitors of all ages! Details
Monday, August 7, 2023 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, 43 Castlereagh St, Niagara on the Lake
Free
Niagara Falls Annual Summer Show
Splash into summer immersing yourself in the lush blooms of Niagara Parks Annual Summer Show at the iconic Floral Showhouse. This year’s display features eye-catching designs in the North and Centre houses showcasing summer’s most vibrant blooms and brilliant colours. Details
Daily | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Floral Showhouse, 7145 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls
Regular admission to the Floral Showhouse
Summer Fireworks
Enjoy spectacular display of Canada’s longest-running fireworks series hosted by Niagara Parks against the backdrop of the magnificent falls. Falls Fireworks Series at Niagara Parks dazzled visitors with displays over the American and Canadian Horseshoe Falls. A total of 144 shows are scheduled from May to October, you have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the spectacular fireworks display with stunning views of the Falls! Details
Daily, until Monday, October 9, 2023| 10:00 PM
Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls
Free
Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza
A celebration of Filipino culture through music, food, games, and festive dances. Details
August 5 to 6, 2023
Fireman’s Park, 2275 Dorchester Road, Niagara Falls
Free
Illumination/Fireworks Cruise
Hop aboard the Falls Fireworks Cruise for the best views. There’s nothing quite like the sight of exploding fireworks over the brink of Niagara Falls to make your trip a memorable one. Admire Niagara Falls at night aboard a 40-minute Falls Fireworks Cruise departing from Niagara Falls, Canada. Set sail for starry skies, panoramic skyline views, stunning illuminations, and of course – fireworks that light up the sky. Details
Nightly | 9:30 PM – 10:10 PM
5920 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls
Adult (13+) – $37.75 plus HST
Child (12 and under) – $37.75 plus HST
II. Live Music
Music Niagara Festival – The Toronto All-Star Big Band
The Toronto All-Star Big Band revives the spirit style and sound of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s – that golden age of the big bands. Armed with brilliant programming, choreography and engaging cultural nostalgia, this vibrant cast of stunning young talent will provide you with an evening of swingin’ tunes you won’t soon forget. Details
The Toronto All-Star Big Band | Civic Monday, August 7 | 7:00 PM
Ravine Estate Winery
1366 York Rd., St. Davids
$45
Music in the Square
Come down to Market Square and enjoy a local live performance every Saturday during our Farmers Market. Details
Saturdays | 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
August 5 — Rusty Jacob
St. Catharines Market Square
Free admission
Incubus
with special guest Badflower. Incubus rose to popularity as one of the premiere alt-rock bands of the new millennium with their tireless touring ethic and a unique musical genre. Rocking a dynamic blend of heavy metal, funk, jazz, hip-hop, techno, grunge, and alt-rock, the band hit the mainstream with their 1999 multi-platinum album “Make Yourself”.
Sunday, August 6th 2023 | 8:00 PM
OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6380 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls
Varies
Concerts on the Canal
ABBA revisited: Abba Tribute with DJ Tanner
Friday, August 4, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Merritt Amphitheater, Welland
Free
WESTWIND
Classic Country/Classic Rock Come on out, bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a musical evening on the lakefront. Friends of Crystal Beach Waterfront Park Summer Concert.
Sunday, August 6th 2023 | 7:00 PM
Waterfront Park, 3875 Terrace Lane, Crystal Beach
Free
Live Music
- Patio at Mick & Angelo’s Kitchen + Bar
- Oyster Deck at Tide & Vine
III. Performing Arts
Matt Rife
Matt Rife has exploded as one of the fastest growing comedians through his viral content and remarkable engagement on TikTok, where he has amassed over 5 Million followers, and more than 260 million views globally. He made his television debut on MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out”. Other credits include: “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”, “Fresh Off The Boat”, BET’s “North Of The 10”, and most recently NBC’s comedy competition show “Bring The Funny.”
August 4 & 5, 2023
OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6380 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls
Varies
Greg Frewin Wild Magic
The Greg Frewin illusion spectacle is a quintessential component of a Niagara Falls vacation. The show is breath-taking with a Vegas style format and features illusions that are both one of a kind and internationally renowned, performed by the International Grand Champion of Magic, Greg Frewin. Details
August 4,5 & 7, 2023
Greg Frewin Theatre, 5781 Ellen Avenue, Niagara Falls
$22.95 & up
A Short History of Niagara
Witness thirty minutes of clever puppeteering woven together through vignettes that capture the beautiful history of the Niagara region. Details
August 5 | 11 AM
August 6 | 1 PM
Humeniuk Foundation Stage, Niagara-on-the-Lake
$5.65 – $11.30
ShawFest 2023
Discover Niagara-on-the-Lake theatre with productions from the Shaw Festival Theatre. 2023 playbill featuring Mahabharata, Gypsy, Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit, The Amen Corner, Prince Caspian, On the Razzle, Village Wooing, The Shadow of a Doubt, The Playboy of the Western World, The Apple Cart, The Clearing, A Christmas Carol and Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon. This season’s Outdoors @ The Shaw includes Mother, Daughter, The Game of Love and Chance, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s A Grand Night for Singing – One Act – in Concert, Coffee Concerts, Speakeasies, A Short History of Niagara, What’s in Your Songbook? and Gospel Choir. Details
Various Hous & Dates Until December
Various locations in Niagara-on-the Lake
Varies
IV. Sports
Grow the Game of Golf
Create memories on the green with the young golfers in your life all summer long with Niagara Parks Golf and the Grow the Game program. Junior golfers (19 and under) can enjoy a free round of golf at our Chippawa 9-hole golf course or a bucket of range balls when accompanied by a paying adult. Details
June 26 to September 4, 2023
Legends on the Niagara, 9172 Willoughby Drive, Niagara Falls
One free round of golf
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours
Take a thrilling journey down the Niagara River on an open-air or domed jet boat. There’s no better way to enjoy the beautiful scenery and amazing white water of the Niagara River. This experience departs from the Canadian side.
The jet boat tours are fully guided and your river guide will provide an entertaining commentary throughout your ride. The trip lasts 45 to 60 minutes and may just be the most exciting tour of Niagara you will find! Details
May 7 – October 22, 2023 | Various Hours
55 River Frontage Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Adult: $74.95
Child (6-12): $44.95
Royal Canadian Henley Regatta
139th Royal Canadian Henley Regatta. Details
Henley Masters: Masters: Sunday August 6th 2023
Race Week: August 8th – 13th 2023
Henley Island, 72 Henley Island, St. Catharines
Henley Island Grandstand – 61 Main St.
$10
Hike Niagara Falls Region Nature Parks
The nature around the Niagara Falls region is inspirational. Here, you’ll find parks, gardens, trails, conservation areas, to marvel at nature in and explore the nooks and crannies of Mother Nature. There is so much more to the Niagara Falls region than the Falls!
V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
St. Catharines Ribfest
Ribfest is an annual 4-day community fundraising event hosted by The Rotary Club of St. Catharines. It brings together food vendors, live music and family-friendly activities. Details
August 4 to 7, 2023
Montebello Park, 64 Ontario St, St. Catharines
Free admission
Journey of Flavours
Journey of Flavours is a beautiful afternoon of live music, exquisite food stations & award-winning wine pairings. We are so excited to host this event once again, and truly hope you will join us for one of the most memorable events of the year. Details
Sunday August 6th | 11:00 PM
Two Sisters Vineyards, 240 John Street East, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Art at the Pumphouse
View original art available for purchase and meet the artists & artisans onsite outdoors while enjoying the riverside scenery. Take a break from the summer heat and step inside our building for more one-of-a-kind pieces on display and available for sale in our galleries. Details
August 5 & 6, 2023
Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, 247 Ricardo Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake,
Adults $5; Kids enter free
An Afternoon with Jane Austen and Friends
Come and experience Georgian parlour life on the lawn of a 225-year-old Upper Canada Manor. You will be taken back to a time when friends and family would gather and present their talents and news. Music, poetry, and letters. Details
Monday August 7, 2023 | 2:00 PM
Nelles Manor Museum, 126 Main Street West, Grimsby
By donation
Kuya’s Collectibles Show
Featuring toys and collectibles, trading cards, comic books, cosplay, artists and artisans, featured guest and more. Don’t miss Renea Jacobs, the voice of April O’Neil in the original animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987). Details
August 5 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Canada Games Park, 2021 Canada Games Way, Thorold
$10. Free admission for children 12 years old and under.
Fresh Air Flicks
Enjoy free films outside the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in the ‘backyard.’ Featuring a better-than-ever outdoor film experience with a larger screen and brighter projection. Details
August 4 | Ferris Bueller’s Day Off at Sundown
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, St Catharines
Free
The Tunnel
Uncover thecunderground experience from 180 feet beneath the halls of the Niagara Parks Power Station with the all-new tunnel experience, included with regular admission. Find out how this remarkable 2,200-foot-long tunnel was excavated with only lanterns, rudimentary dynamite, pickaxes and shovels. Then, step out onto a new observation deck at the river’s edge. Details
Daily | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Niagara Parks Power Station, 6650 Niagara Parkway
Regular Admission: $28 / $18.25
Admission + Guided Tour: $37 / $24
Explore Fort George National Historic Site
There is always something new happening at the fort! Catch the flash of fire and hear the blast of a Brown Bess musket fired by soldiers of the 41st Regiment. Let your senses guide you on your own adventure through the Fort, as you enter through the gates and explore the Soldiers’ Barracks, Officers’ Quarters, and Officers’ Kitchen. Talk with costumed, passionate, and knowledgeable interpreters stationed throughout the Fort, and listen to stories that will take you back 200 years to a fort poised for war! Details
Daily | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fort George National Historic Site – 51 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Regular Admission
Niagara on the Lake Ghost Walks
The Ghost Walk of “Canada’s Most Haunted Town”. Featuring stories at the Olde Angel Inn, iconic Courthouse, and Prince of Wales Hotel. With North America’s oldest legend, a mystery at the Apothecary, the theatre ghost scaring audiences, and a mansion that makes cameras go crazy. Details
Daily, July – August 2023 | 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
126 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Adults : $16.00
Kids 13 & under: $13.00
Ghost Tours at Fort George
Thrill to stories of ghostly encounters, and the history of Fort George and the surrounding area in a 1.5 hour candlelit guided walking tour of haunted Fort George. This is not a haunted hayride experience. The stories and the ghosts are real. Details
Sundays | 8:30 PM
Fort George, 55 Queens Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake
$20
Restaurants Overlooking Niagara Falls
Dine with a view, and satisfy your palette and eyes by reserving a table at these restaurants overlooking the three falls that make up the mighty Niagara Falls. Details
Farmers Markets
- Niagara Falls Farmers Market: Saturdays | 7 AM – 1 PM @ MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road
- St. Catharines Farmers Market: Thursdays | 7 AM – 1 PM & Saturdays | 8 AM – 2 PM @ Market Square, 91 King St., corner of King and James streets, St. Catharines
- Ridgeway Farmers’ Market: Saturdays | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ Friendship Trail – Ridge Road between Hibbard Street and Disher Street. – 282 Ridge Rd N, Fort Erie
- Welland Farmers’ Market: Saturdays | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ 70 Young Street (between Young and Division Streets), Welland
- Farmers Market at the Village: Saturdays | 8 AM to 1 PM @ 111 Garrison Village Drive, Niagara-On-The-Lake
- Port Colborne Farmers’ Market: Fridays | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM @ Market Square, downtown Port Colborne
We do try to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there may be oversight errors/Events may be cancelled or postponed without any notice. Verify all details from concerned Event Websites/officials.
To add events to this list – Submit Event.