Things to do this August Long Weekend in Niagara Falls
Friday, August 1 – Monday, August 4, 2025
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.
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Family Fun Activities in Niagara Falls
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I. Family & Kids Activities
Canal Days
2025 celebrates the 47th 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 1 to 4, 2025
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 1 to 4, 2025
Montasola Farms, 1500 Stevensville Rd, Fort Erie
Adult $37.55/ Youth/senior (5-15 Years & 65+) $19.40
Child (5 & Under)Free
Asian Water Lantern Event
Enjoy live traditional and modern Chinese music, vocalists, dancers, interactive workshops and a visual artist to aid in decorating your water lantern and get to know more about the Asian communities in Niagara. Be sure to stay for the Great Launch at dusk when all the lanterns will be floated upon the water at once. This event is free to attend, to enjoy the live entertainment and watch the water lanterns float upon the pond. Some suggested items to bring: lawn chairs or blankets to sit upon, bug spray and a flashlight to use once the event is over. Details
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Chippawa Park Pond, 90 First Avenue, Welland
Free
Simcoe Days
Join Niagara Parks Heritage as we celebrate the Louis Roy Press and its connection to the 1793 Act to End Slavery. Discover how Canada’s oldest printing press helped John Graves Simcoe shape the province of Upper Canada at the Mackenzie Printery during Simcoe Days. During your visit, you’ll get a chance to set the type for a replica of the 1793 Act, right next to the press that originally printed it!
Monday, August 4, 2025 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Mackenzie Printery, Queenston
General Admission
Sidewalk Chalk
Join us in preparation for the Past is Present Heritage Festival and help us decorate our sidewalks! Learn about street art history and science as you have fun with sidewalk chalk. Come be a part of Niagara-on-the-Lake history and make the Heritage Festival just a bit more colourful with your awesome art! Details
Sunday, August 3, 2025 | 2 PM – 4 PM
Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, 43 Castlereagh St, Niagara on the Lake
5$ per participant and includes admission to the Museum.
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 4, 2025 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, 43 Castlereagh St, Niagara on the Lake
Free
Annual Summer Show
This vibrant show explores how plants connect to sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste through a stunning selection of botanicals and creative elements. Featuring a lively palette of yellows, reds, purples, oranges, greens, and silvers, each section of the display invites visitors to engage with nature in a new and meaningful way:
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. Details
Daily, until Monday, October 13, 2025 | 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 2 to 3, 2025
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+) – $42.95 plus HST
Child (12 and under) – $27.95 plus HST
II. Live Music
Music Niagara Festival – Young Prodigies
Join Music Niagara for a moving and inspiring evening that honours creativity, mentorship, and the enduring power of artistic legacy. Young Genius: A Celebration of Music, Mentorship & Shaw is dedicated in honour of Chris Jennings, a longtime supporter of Music Niagara and the arts. His commitment to nurturing young talent through scholarships and encouragement left an indelible mark on our community.
Friday, August 01, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
St. Mark’s Church, Niagara-on-the-Lake
$ 10.00 – $ 40.00
Music Niagara Festival – Toronto All-Star Big Band
Don’t miss this perfect pairing of music, food, and wine—a summer evening of elegance and swing under the stars at Ravine Estate Winery. Space is limited. Book your tickets and select your dinner option early!Toronto All-Star Big Band: Dinner & Show.
Monday, August 4, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Ravine Estate Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Dinner & Show: $170 + HST (includes 3-course chef’s menu & 2 bottles of wine per table)
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 2 — Rusty Jacob
St. Catharines Market Square
Free admission
The Black Crowes
15 years after their last album of original music, The Black Crowes present Happiness Bastards—their 10th studio album. Some may say the project has been several tumultuous years in the making, but it arrives at just the right time. Call it brotherly love or music destiny that brought them back together, the highly anticipated record consecrating the reunion of this legendary band just may be the thing that saves rock & roll. In a time where the art form is buried beneath the corporate sheen of its successors, The Black Crowes are biting back with the angst of words left unsaid penned on paper and electrified by guitar strings, revealing stripped, bare-boned rock & roll.
Saturday, August 2nd 2025 | 7:30 PM
OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6380 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls
Varies
The Killers
The Killers, formed in Las Vegas in 2002, rose to fame with their 2004 debut Hot Fuss. Known for hits like “Mr. Brightside” and “Human,” they’ve released eight acclaimed albums, headlined global festivals, and sold over 25 million albums. In 2023, they released Rebel Diamonds and announced a 2024 Las Vegas residency celebrating Hot Fuss’s 20th anniversary.
Sunday, August 3, 2025 | 7:00 PM
OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6380 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls
Varies
Mark Donoghue
Discover our Niagara Region’s best-kept secret and national treasure – Nelles Manor Museum. Celebrate summer – bring your lawn chairs and blankets for 2 hours of restful and refreshing entertainment on the Manor lawn. Mark is a fabulous performer and highlights the modern songbook.
Details
Monday, August 4, 2025 | 1 p.m.
Nelles Manor Museum, 126 Main Street West, Grimsby
$5 to $10
III. Performing Arts
David DaVinci in Evolution Magic Show
Evolution showcases a perfect blend of jaw-dropping illusions, exotic birds, and cutting-edge technology that will leave you on the edge of your seat. From daring escapes to mind-boggling tricks, Greg Frewin and Alexandra bring an exhilarating new energy to every performance. Alexandra, who has astounded audiences on Canada’s Got Talent and fooled the legendary Penn & Teller, now shares the stage, adding her own flair to this captivating show.
Performed by World Thrillutionist David DaVinci
July 30 to August 2, 2025
Greg Frewin Theatre, 5781 Ellen Avenue, Niagara Falls
$21.80 & up
ShawFest 2025
Discover Niagara-on-the-Lake theatre with productions from the Shaw Festival Theatre.Carroll.
This weekend’s lineup includes Ella and Louis, Anything Goes, Gnit, and Murder-on-the-Lake on Friday, plus evening shows Tons of Money and La Vie En Rose. Saturday features Lion, Witch and Wardrobe, Blues for an Alabama Sky, Major Barbara, The Roll of Shaw, Wait Until Dark, and more Tons of Money. Sunday offers repeat performances and May I Have the Pleasure. Details
August 1 to 3, 2025
Various locations in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Varies
IV. Sports
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
Until November | Various Hours
55 River Frontage Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Adult: $75. 95
Child (6-12): $44.95
Royal Canadian Henley Regatta
141st Royal Canadian Henley Regatta. Considered one of the world’s marquee rowing competitions, and the top amateur rowing event in North America, Henley attracts thousands of competitors and visitors to St. Catharines every year. Details
Henley Masters Masters: Sunday August 3
Race Week: August 3 to 10, 2025
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 1 to 4, 2025
Montebello Park, 64 Ontario St, St. Catharines
Free admission
Niagara District Court House
Visit one of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s most historic sites. This exciting initiative invites residents and visitors alike to explore the rich heritage of our community through an immersive, self-guided experience. Details
August 1 to 3, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Court House, 26 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Free admission
Derby Days
Enjoy the closure of Derby Road (Erie to Cambridge) on weekends each summer & holidays!
Live music, giant games and a collection of small shops, restaurants and cafes will make you want to stay awhile! Details
August 1 to 3, 2025
Fridays: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturdays: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Sundays: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Derby Road, Crystal Beach
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 3 | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Two Sisters Vineyards, 240 John Street East, Niagara-on-the-Lake
$250
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 2 & 3, 2025
Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, 247 Ricardo Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake,
Adults $5; Kids enter 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 – 6:00 PM
Niagara Parks Power Station, 6650 Niagara Parkway
Regular Admission: $32 / $21
Admission + Guided Tour: $42 / $27
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
Free
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
Ghost Walks Gift Shop, 127 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake
$14.50 to $17
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
Sunday | 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
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