There’s always so much to do in the summer months in the Niagara Region! Some of our favourite events take place this August long weekend, August 1-4, 2025. If you need inspiration on how to spend your long weekend in the Niagara Region and experience the best of the summer season, read on!
Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival
Visit the 47th Annual Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival for a four-day celebration of history and heritage along the Welland Canal, August 1-4.
From fireworks to classic cars, a midway, live music and family fun, there’s something for everyone. And, of course, you’ll enjoy the tall ships, including the Empire Sandy!

Photo from Canal Days
Stevensville RAM Rodeo
If the rodeo is your vibe, you’ll love the Stevensville Ram Rodeo in Fort Erie. From August 1-4, you’ll enjoy classic rodeo, including barrel racing, bareback riding, bull riding and more.
This year’s event also includes vendors and food, daily live music, kids’ rodeo and cattle sorting, and more.

Photo from RAM Rodeo Ontario
St. Catharines Rotary Ribfest
This August 1-4, eat all the ribs and support the community with the annual four-day fundraising event held by The Rotary Club of St. Catharines. This family-friendly community event includes drink and food vendors (with lots of ribs, of course), live music and activities including carnival tents, a kids’ area and bouncy castles!

Photo from Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club
Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza
On August 2 and 3, head to Fireman’s Park in Niagara Falls for the annual summer event that celebrates Filipino heritage in the Niagara Region. There’s music, cultural heritage presentations, entertainment, traditional Filipino games, sports, food expo, vendors, community spotlights and more.

Photo from Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza
Past is Present Heritage Festival
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum invites you to their annual Past is Present Heritage Festival on Monday, August 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join them for a treasures sale, historic demonstrations, activities, a food and artisan market, live music and more.
View the schedule and plan your day.

Photo from Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum