Welcome to the festive wonderland of Niagara, where the Christmas spirit comes alive in a series of wonderous events! In this season of joy and merriment, Niagara offers many different Christmas celebrations that promise to captivate and create memories to last a lifetime. From dazzling light displays to magical performances, join us as we explore all the amazing Christmas events in Niagara that will make your holiday season truly extraordinary. Get ready to unwrap the magic!
Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights
DATE RANGE: November 16th 2024 to January 5th, 2025
The Niagara Winter Festival of Lights returns this year with animated light installations and amazing projections – all of which will leave you spellbound! The festival literally shines up the entire Niagara Falls destination with its brilliance and dazzles people with its joy.
The Niagara Winter Festival of Lights is FREE and open to everyone! It takes place November 16th, 2024 to January 5th, 2025 along 8 km of the Niagara Parkway and within Queen Victoria Park, Dufferin Islands, and various tourist areas throughout Niagara Falls including: Clifton Hill, the Victoria Centre, Fallsview Boulevard, and Lundy’s Lane. Visitors should come out early and often to catch all the lighting arrangements throughout the festival.
Niagara Falls Fireworks
DATE RANGE: November 16, 2025 – January 5, 2025
Celebrate the Holidays with Fireworks at Niagara Falls
The festivities begin with the WFOL Fireworks series launching on November 16th, treating you to dazzling displays every Friday and Saturday evening at 8:00 pm. As the holiday season unfolds, don’t miss the nightly fireworks spectacle from December 27th until the grand finale on January 5, 2025. This winter, seize multiple opportunities to marvel at the breathtaking fireworks illuminating the spectacular Falls.
November: 16, 22-23, 29-30 at 8:00 pm
December: 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-31 at 8:00 pm
New Year’s Eve (Dec 31): Midnight
January: 1-5 at 8:00 pm
Safari Lights
DATE RANGE: November 21, 2024 – December 30, 2025
Safari Lights is a family-friendly, drive-through holiday journey, surrounded by the twinkle of holiday lights. Sing along to Christmas tunes as you cruise through a dazzling landscape. Safari Niagara transforms the outdoor park space into a 3-kilometer, twinkling Christmas landscape with over a million lights. It’s a drive-through light journey, creating a wonderful, warm and safe experience for the young… and the young-at-heart.
Poinsettia Show at the Floral Showhouse
DATE RANGE: November 16, 2024 – January 5, 2025
A family holiday tradition for over 65 years featuring poinsettias, cyclamen, azaleas, Christmas cactus and paperwhite narcissus, and many other Christmas surprises.
Open all year long the Floral Showhouse is the perfect tropical oasis to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Collections of orchids, succulents, and other tropical plant species are on display throughout the year that reflect the changing seasons.
Featuring over 1,400 poinsettias along with cyclamen, azaleas and colourful lighting installations.
Fallsview Casino’s Christmas On Ice
DATE RANGE: Friday, November 29th 2024 through Wednesday, December 18th 2024
Christmas Wonderland is quite simply one of the most delightful and enchanting Christmas shows ever. The New York style Christmas spectacular is now making its way to Niagara! Complete with glittering costumes, a dazzling cast, your favourite Christmas songs and the highest kicking Chorus Girls this side of the North Pole!
Start Christmas in style as Santa and his merry helpers take you on an unforgettable nostalgic Christmas journey with your favourite songs such as White Christmas, Winter Wonderland, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Jingle Bells, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, Santa Claus is coming to town, All I want for Christmas is You and many more…
At OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Thursday, November 29th through Friday, December 18th
Christmas with The Tenors
DATE: Wednesday, December 4th 2024 at Fallsview Casino
Celebrate the holiday season with *The Tenors*, a world-renowned vocal group known for their breathtaking harmonies and captivating performances. Blending classical music with contemporary pop, rock, folk, and original songs, The Tenors have mesmerized audiences worldwide with their unique sound.
Join The Tenors this December as they bring their new album, *Christmas with The Tenors*, to life with a special holiday concert.
Niagara Falls Holiday Handmade Market
DATE RANGE: November 29th to December 1st, 2024
Experience a one-of-a-kind shopping extravaganza at the Holiday Handmade Market. Shop, sip, savor, and enjoy a vibrant blend of offerings from over 200 talented makers. This event promises a delightful mix of crafts, artisanal goodies, and entertainment.
Explore the rich tapestry of handcrafted gifts, ideal for making your holiday season extra special. It’s the perfect place to source unique, locally made items that support your community
- Where: Niagara Falls Convention Centre, 6815 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON.
Garrison Christmas at Fort George
DATE RANGE: December 14 to 15, 2024
Come experience early-nineteenth-century Christmas traditions, including crafts, activities, and games for the entire family! Enjoy the gardens and musket demonstrations while seeing Fort George decked in traditional Christmas greenery. Join Parks Canada and the Friends of Fort George for some festive holiday cheer!
December 14 and 15, 2024, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Tickets are available at the door for regular entry.
Balls Falls Winter Solstice Concert
DATE RANGE: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024
Experience the Magic of Winter at Ball’s Falls!
Mark your calendar for the Winter Solstice Concert on December 19, 2024, featuring the captivating WomEnchant Chorus & Drummers. Hosted by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation, this event marks three years of collaboration, promising an enchanting evening amid the beauty of Ball’s Falls as winter unfolds. Nestled in the scenic Glen Elgin Room at the Centre for Conservation, the concert offers breathtaking views of the park, elevating your enjoyment of seasonal songs and drumming. Join us for a heartwarming celebration of music and community spirit as we embrace the new season together. All proceeds from ticket sales, priced at $25 for Adults/Seniors (available online at Showpass), contribute to the Niagara Peninsula Conservation, ensuring the preservation of our natural environment for current and future generations. Families are welcome, with free admission for children 12 and under. Enjoy light refreshments during the concert and engage in the excitement of our Silent Auction. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of winter and support a meaningful cause!
McFarland House Heritage Christmas
DATE RANGE: December 14, 2024 · 10 am – 4 pm
Step back into the charm of a 19th-century Christmas at McFarland House, where the Garden Club of Niagara brings the era to life with authentic decorations! Get ready for Victorian crafts, carols, and delightful refreshments that will whisk you away to a bygone time at one of Niagara’s most cherished historical sites.
This unique experience comes as an added treat with your regular entry to McFarland House.
McFarland House, a living legacy standing tall for over two centuries, reflects Niagara-on-the-Lake’s enduring grace, refined taste, and hospitable living. Constructed in the early 1800s by Scotsman John McFarland, the house played a pivotal role as a military hospital during the War of 1812, serving both American and British forces. Today, the house is brought to life by costumed interpreters offering guided tours, while various events throughout the year add to its vibrant history.
Grimsby Fantasy Of Trees
DATE RANGE: Thursday November 28th to Sunday December 8th 2024
Experience the joy of Christmas with your family and friends by heading to the Grimsby Museum during our event dates to see dozens of decorated seasonal trees, wreaths and prizes. If you’d like to win the displayed items to take home in early-December, you can purchase raffle tickets or bid on our online auction.
As always admission and entrance to our magical event is FREE. Don’t forget to visit the Museum’s own gift shop while you’re there.
All the proceeds from the 2024 event go to 11 local registered charities.
An Elvis Blue Christmas
DATE: Friday, December 6, 2024 at 1pm & 7:30pm
Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree at An Elvis Blue Christmas, a spectacular holiday show that will leave you All Shook Up!
Iconic Elvis Christmas Hits
Experience the magic of the season with unforgettable performances of Elvis Presley’s most beloved holiday classics.
Multi-Award-Winning Performers
Featuring the incredible talents of Bruno Nesci and Sylvain Leduc, these award-winning Elvis tribute artists will transport you back to the King’s golden era.
The Ultimate Christmas Village in Niagara-on-the-Lake
DATES: November 1st, 2024 to January 26th, 2025
Dive into the enchanting realm of the beloved Dickens classic at Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Ultimate Christmas Village. From December to January, this unique “village” offers a blend of activities crafted for adults, kids, and the whole family. Experience the magical metamorphosis of Niagara-on-the-Lake with festive decorations, holiday joy, and everything you could wish for this Christmas season.
Other Amazing Christmas Activities
Give the Gift of Fun, Get Fun Passes at Costco!
Stop by a Costco Warehouse to get a great deal on our Clifton Hill Fun Pass! Costco Fun Passes can be used directly at any of the Clifton Hill attractions listed on the card! They are an awesome deal for your next Niagara vacation or could be an amazing winter holiday gift for all your friends and family.
