Get Holiday Ready in the Niagara Falls Region

The holiday season is around the corner and the seasonal fun starts in November! Here are some of our recommended November events to jingle your way into the holidays! Santa Claus Parade November 16, 2024 Victoria Avenue to Queen Street, Niagara Falls The Santa Claus Parade 2024 will feature bands, floats, characters, performers and, of…

The holiday season is around the corner and the seasonal fun starts in November! Here are some of our recommended November events to jingle your way into the holidays!

Santa Claus Parade

November 16, 2024

Victoria Avenue to Queen Street, Niagara Falls

The Santa Claus Parade 2024 will feature bands, floats, characters, performers and, of course, Santa Claus! The fun starts at 4:00 p.m.!

Following the parade, Centennial Square at City Hall will light up with the Niagara Health Foundation Tree Lighting at 5:15 p.m.

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus in person, and enjoy the Holiday Cookie Giveaway, immediately following the tree lighting!

See the parade route and learn more here.

Photo from Santa Claus Parade

Deck the Halls Holiday Market

November 17, 2024

Niagara Falls Exchange, Niagara Falls

The City of Niagara Falls is hosting a new holiday market, ‘Deck the Halls,’ at The Niagara Falls Exchange (5943 Sylvia Place) on Sunday, November 17,  from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festive event will be packed with family fun, including a Polar Express train, kids’ activities, a s’mores station, and, of course, Santa Claus!

Bring your festive spirit for a day of holiday shopping and activities! Bonus: Entry to the event is free!

Learn more about Deck the Halls.

Photo from Deck the Halls

A Christmas Carol 2024

November 8-December 22, 2024

Royal George Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake

The magic of Christmas returns as does the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge! A Christmas Carol is the gift that keeps on giving and is the perfect annual reminder of what the Christmas spirit is all about.

Check out A Christmas Carol cast and purchase tickets.

Photo from Shaw Theatre

Winter Festival of Lights

November 16, 2024-January 5, 2025

Niagara Falls

The most enchanting of Niagara Falls attractions, the annual Winter Festival of Lights is Canada’s largest FREE outdoor light festival. Experience the spectacular displays with millions of lights and larger than life displays across the tourism districts.

This year, warm up the winter season with a hot beverage while exploring the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights on the Hot Chocolate Trail! There are more than 20 stops with over 30 unique and delicious flavours to sip and savour!

Get ready to enjoy 51 nights of twinkling lights!

Photo from Winter Festival of Lights

Christmas on Ice

November 29-December 18, 2024

Avalon Theatre, Niagara Falls

A thrilling high-paced spectacle of world-class ice skating and holiday cheer, Fallsview Casino’s Christmas on Ice features a winter wonderland of national championship ice skaters, dancers and singers that will fill you with the magic of the season.

Enjoy Christmas on Ice this November and December.

Photo from Christmas on Ice

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Niagara Region: Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit for fewer crowds?

Weekday mornings outside peak summer and holiday weekends are typically quieter. Shoulder seasons (late spring and early fall) balance weather and crowd levels.

Do I need a passport to cross the border for viewpoints?

Crossing between Canada and the United States requires valid travel documents. Many experiences stay on one side—check your itinerary before you go.

Are the trails and gorge viewpoints family-friendly?

Many paths are accessible with proper footwear, but some gorge routes include stairs and uneven stone. Review trail notes and posted advisories before heading out.

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