Things to do this Labour Day Long Weekend in Niagara Falls
Friday, September 1 – Monday, September 4, 2023
Labour Day long weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, exhibitions and more. Few weekday and online events are also listed.
Family Fun Activities in Niagara Falls
Things to Do in Niagara-on-the-Lake
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Niagara Greek Festival
September 1 to 4, 2023
St. Katharine Greek Orthodox Church
585 Niagara Street, St. Catharines
Free
Marshville Heritage Festival
Come and experience a step back in time with many hands-on demonstrations and crafters plus entertainment for all ages! Vintage car show, juried crafters, Horse & wagon rides, Entertainment all weekend for all ages, Sunday Evening Concert in the Park and more! Details
September 2 to 4, 2023
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
Marshville Heritage Village, Wainfleet
$7 to $8.00; Under 10 years are free
Merritton Lions Club Labour Day Carnival
The Merritton Lions Club’s Community Days Festival featuring Robert Townsend Amusements Midway and Games, vendors and market places, entertainment, fireworks, Labour Day Parade and more! Details
September 1 to 4, 2023
Fireworks on Sunday; Parade on Monday
Merritton Community Park, 7 Park Avenue, St. Catharines
Admission: Free.
Donations are greatly appreciated.
Midway ticketed.
Dain City Family Day & Fireworks
Featuring a parade in the early afternoon. Carnival Games for the children, food, a talent shows bouncy house, live bands and a fireworks display to finish the night. Details
September 3, 2023
Glenwood Park, 34 Richmond St, Welland
Free.
Sunflowers & Farm Fest Howell
Over 100,000 blooms can be seen throughout the sunflower field providing the perfect photo op. After exploring the sunflowers come and visit our Beer & Wine Garden for a drink and food. Once you are in the field there is 86,000 square feet of space to spread out and enjoy the flowers at your leisure. Details
Until September 3, 2023
Labour Day Monday | Closed
Howell Family Pumpkin Farm, 2878 Holland Rd, Pelham
$17.00 this includes one picked sunflower and access to select attractions
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Falls Fireworks
Enjoy a spectacular display of Canada’s longest-running fireworks series hosted by Niagara Parks against the backdrop of the magnificent falls. Details
Daily | 10:00 PM
View from Niagara Falls Promenade, Niagara Falls
Free
Illumination/Fireworks Cruise
See Niagara Falls in a whole new light! This evening cruise offers breathtaking nighttime views of the coloured light display of the Falls. 40 minute evening cruise. Features on-board fully licensed bar, light bar snacks and music. Details
Nightly | 9:30 PM
5920 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls
Adult (13+) – $37.75 plus HST
Child (12 and under) – $37.75 plus HST
Science Sundays
Get your kids excited about nature and the science behind it with Science Sundays at the Niagara Glen Nature Centre! Science Sundays are free educational workshops that offer blossoming young minds the chance to embrace their inner scientist through hands-on experiments and exciting demonstrations. Details
Sunday, September 4, 2022 | 10:00 AM. to 3:00 PM
Niagara Glen Nature Centre, 3050 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls
Adult:$42.95| Child (5-12 yrs):$42.95 | Child (4 years and under): $19.95
Sunflower Fields and Mazes in Ontario
A visit to a sunflower farm is surely a cause for a smile, photo ops, and plenty of sunshine. Walk on a path through a sea of yellow flowers and purchase a specialty product from a store on-site to commemorate your summer experience. In Ontario, these flowers bloom for about two weeks only from early to late August/early September. Details
If you are going just for sunflowers, call the farm to know more about the bloom condition.
Corn Mazes in Ontario
Get lost at world-famous corn mazes or at the one nearest to you for a memorable experience with the family or your bestie. Most of these farms also have a whole bunch of other great activities so you can enjoy the entire day picking pumpkins, milking goats, cuddling bunnies and so much more! Details
Enjoy a Picnic in the Park
Parks around Ontario are open to enjoying a fun time together with your family. Fly kites, go cycling or hiking, or enjoy the outdoors. Pack a picnic basket and make it a day out!
II. Live Music
Rod Stewart
Over the course of his career, Rod Stewart has been renowned as the finest singer of his generation; he’s written several songs that turned into modern standards and he’s had massive commercial success. Rod is one of rock & roll’s best interpretive singers as well as an accomplished, innovative songwriter whose work created a raw, loose, and charming combination of folk, rock, blues, and country. With his distinctive raspy singing voice, Stewart is among the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold over 250 million records worldwide. Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 9:00 PM
Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort
6380 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls
Varies
Machine Gun Kelly
Grammy-nominated artist Machine Gun Kelly is an atomic force in music, entertainment, film and fashion. His widely acclaimed platinum album Tickets to My Downfall topped the Billboard 200 and became his first No. 1 effort. Followed by Mainstream Sellout, his second album to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200, cementing his status as a chart-topping artist. Nominated for a 2023 Grammy Award for Best Rock Album, Machine Gun Kelly has sold-out stadiums and arenas across North America and Europe. Details
Sunday, September 3 2023 | 9:00 PM
Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort
6380 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls
Varies
Sunshine Express
In early iterations of the group, songwriter MattUU collaborated with friends on music that mixed disparate influences like Oneohtrix Point Never, Ride, and YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA. From 2019-2022, S.EX lacked a permanent lineup, operating consistently as a studio project and inconsistently in other areas. The band self-produced two albums, released a handful of music videos and a short film, and gigged throughout Ontario.
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 8 PM
Warehouse Concert Hall, 11 Geneva Street
St. Catharines
$15
Saturday DJ Nights
Spend Saturday nights throughout the summer at Wayne Gretzky Estates with DJ Dave Stiles. Enjoy our classic cocktails, cold beer, wine and delicious food at The Whisky Bar Patio and The Beer Garden.
Saturday | 6 – 10 PM
Wayne Gretzky Estates, 1219 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara On The Lake
Free admission
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
St. Catharines Market Square
Free admission
III. Theatre/Performing Arts
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM!
Join NewWerx Productions for the Shakespearean Comedy: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, Shakespeare In The Park production. Details
Sept 1 | 7:30pm — Chippawa Lion’s Park, Chippawa
Sept 2 | 2:00pm & 7:30pm — Lester B. Pearson Park, St Catharines
Sept 3 | 2:00pm — Chippawa Lion’s Park, Chippawa
PWYC
Wild Magic
The Greg Frewin illusion spectacle is a quintessential component of a Niagara Falls vacation. Our 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
September 1 – 3, 2023
Greg Frewin Theatre, 5781 Ellen Ave, Niagara Falls
$22.95 & up
ShawFest
Inspired by the spirit of Bernard Shaw, the Shaw Festival creates unforgettable theatrical encounters. The Shaw Festival is a place where people who are curious about the world gather to share the unique experience of live theatre and to create a deeper human connection with the artists, the beauty and abundance of Niagara and with each other. Details
September 1 to 3, 2023
Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the Lake
Varies
IV. Sports/Fitness
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!
Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:
- 25 Fabulous Scenic Lookouts to Visit in Ontario
- 100 Adventures in Ontario Provincial Parks
- 25 Nature and Wilderness Adventures in Ontario
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 October 22, 2023 | Various Hours
55 River Frontage Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Adult: $74.95
Child (6-12): $44.95
Live Racing
Spend Labour Day at the track and experience the excitement of Fort Erie Race Track’s 126th racing season. Free admission and parking, plus a special long weekend vendors market. Details
Monday, September 4 | 1:05 PM
Fort Erie Race Track, 230 Catherine Street, Fort Erie
Free
V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
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 at 7:30 PM
Fort George, 55 Queens Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake
$20
The Tunnel
Uncover a new underground 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
Niagara Parks Power Station, 6650 Niagara Parkway
Regular Admission: $28 / $18.25
Admission + Guided Tour: $38 / $25
Currents Night Show: $30 / $19.50
Historical Walking Tour
Join a Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum tour guide to discover the beauty of Niagara-on-the-Lake! Your guide will meet you near the gazebo in Queen’s Royal Park (at the end of King Street). The tour ends at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum. Details
Saturdays and Sundays | 11 AM
Queen’s Royal Park (end of King Street) , Niagara-on-the-Lake
$10
Farmers Markets
- Niagara Falls Farmers Market: Saturdays | 7 AM – 1 PM @ MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road
- St. Catharines Farmers Market: Thursdays & Saturdays | 7 AM – 1 PM @ Market Square, 91 King St., corner of King and James streets, St. Catharines
- Ridgeway Farmers’ Market: Saturdays | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ Municipal Parking lot on the Friendship Trail – Ridge Road between Hibbard Street and Disher Street. – 282 Ridge Rd N, Fort Erie
- Welland Farmers’ Market: Saturdays | 8:00 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 | 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM @ Market Square, downtown Port Colborne
Go Fishing
You can cast a line and reel in that big catch at Ontario Provincial Parks. However, please obey any fishing location restrictions in the park as well as all public health guidelines on group sizes and physical distancing.
Chippawa Creek Conservation area is a great place to enjoy fishing. You can also enjoy boating and swimming here.
We do try to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there may be typographical/oversight errors or events may be cancelled or postponed without any notice. Verify all details from concerned event Websites/officials.
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