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There are so many events in May, from history to shopping, side-splitting laugh-out-loud and nostalgic music experiences. There’s no shortage of events this month in the Niagara Region!

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An Evening with Jeff Foxworthy

May 2, 2025

OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls

Jeff is one of the world’s most respected comedians. He’s the largest-selling comedy-recording artist, a multiple Grammy Award nominee, and bestselling author of more than twenty-six books. He’s hosted or starred in five TV series and was also a part of one of the most successful comedy tours of all time, The Blue Collar Comedy Tour. And let’s not forget he’s given rednecks more jokes than they know what to do with…

Go see Jeff.

Photo from OLG Stage

Reif Estate Winery Mother’s Day Market

May 10 and 11, 2025

Reif Estate Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Treat Mom to a day of local artisan shopping, delicious wine, and beautiful vineyard views. The two-day event includes 35+ artisan vendors, food, live music, door prizes, wine tasting, and welcome glass of bubbly for Mom.

Sip, shop and celebrate mom.

Photo fromReif Estate Winery

Gene Simmons Band

May 15 2025

OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls

Gene Simmons is an international rock legend and co-founder of KISS, America’s #1 gold record award-winning group of all time in all categories (RIAA). As a serial entrepreneur, Simmons has achieved success that reaches far beyond his music career, extending into television, film, publishing, merchandising, restaurants, consumer products and more.

Rock out with Gene.

Photo from OLG Stage

Friends of Fort George and Parks Canada Events

May 2025

Fort George, Niagara

There are several big events this month that celebrate the history of Niagara at Fort George:

War of 1812 Officers Day – May 17, 2025

Fort George is filled with pomp and circumstance as War of 1812 Re-enactors show what life was like in Upper Canada for the “upper class”. Beautiful uniforms and décor will adorn the Officers’ Quarters with demonstrations happening throughout the day.

Artillery Day – May 25, 2025

Celebrate The Canadian Royal Regiment of Artillery’s 309th Birthday and Fort George will be celebrating with a BANG! Cannons and mortars will roar to life with firing demonstrations along with specialized programming that will highlight the “Heavy Metal” from days gone by. Artillery firing demonstrations will be happening at 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.

Learn more.

Photo from the Friends of St. George