May 2025 Newsletter

May 2025

May 2025 The 2025 Summer Fireworks Series returns this month! Weather permitting, the Falls fireworks start May 16 at 10:00 p.m. and run nightly until October 13, lighting up the sky all summer as Canada’s longest-running fireworks series. Photo by Niagara Parks Spring is blooming in the Niagara Region May brings beautiful excitement to the…

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May 2025 The 2025 Summer Fireworks Series returns this month! Weather permitting, the Falls fireworks start May 16 at 10:00 p.m. and run nightly until October 13, lighting up the sky all summer as Canada's longest-running fireworks series. Photo by Niagara Parks Spring is blooming in the Niagara Region May brings beautiful excitement to the Niagara Region!

Seasonal attractions are reopening, floral events are popping up, Mother's Day (May 11) is just around the corner and the Victoria Day long weekend (May 19) is on the horizon. It's a beautiful time to explore! Keep reading for can't-miss May adventures across the Niagara Region. 🌷  Tasc Tulip Festival A sure sign of spring is the blooming tulips, and right now is the perfect time to embrace them in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake!

Visit the Tasc Tulip Festival, now until May 11, where you can experience over 3 million tulips! Bring your camera – and a vase – as you get to pick 10 tulips as part of your entry at this beautiful experience.  Add a wine tasting onto your ticket for an elevated experience among the flowers, and check out their paint nights, sunrise yoga, art picnic and more! Get tickets and get picking!

Photo from Tasc Tulip Festival  Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom Festival You're invited to the first annual Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom Festival, a four-day celebration of florals, flavours, and festivity. This floral and garden show brings together the finest floral designers to showcase the very best of spring’s vibrant colours and fragrances. From May 9–12, 2025, experience the streets of historic Old Town and select Niagara-on-the-Lake locations as they are transformed by gorgeous blooms.

The event includes floral installations, garden-inspired dining, Garden Fair and a floral-inspired culinary experience. Enjoy a celebration of food, flowers and community. Photo from In Bloom Festival  Niagara in Boom Treat the special moms in your life to a truly unforgettable experience—the chance to fire a cannon!

Visit the Fort George National Historic Site on May 11 for a day filled with history, fun, and a blast from the past. Don’t miss your shot – literally! Pre-book your canon firing for mom (visit the website for details).  In the spirit of blooming creativity, anyone wearing a hat that is fancy, floral, and fun will receive a special 20% discount to the fort.   Get ready for an explosive Mother's Day!

Photo from Parks Canada  Niagara Falls Farmers' Market The 2025 spring-summer season of Niagara Falls Farmers' Market will begin on May 17, 2025 and runs every Saturday until October from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the MacBain Community Centre. Look forward to 30-40 weekly vendors offering a diverse range of options for visitors. Products available at the market include local produce, flowers, homemade baked goods, food items, and artisan goods.  Meet at the Market.

Photo from Niagara Falls Farmers' Market  Sip & Sizzle Weekends in May Experience the flavours of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s wine country with the Sip & Sizzle Tasting Pass! This self-guided tour invites you to explore Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries while enjoying delicious barbecue and grilled-inspired tastings, perfectly paired with VQA wines. Every Friday – Sunday in May, visit 8 of the 23 participating wineries to get your sip and sizzle on!

Get ready to sip and sizzle all month. Photo from Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake Partner Spotlights! We work closely with many great businesses, destinations and attractions in the Niagara Region!

It's always the perfect time to support local.💖 This month, we're featuring two great Niagara Parks experiences that have reopened for the 2025 season.    May Events 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! Find even more experiences on our website!

Visit the Destination Niagara Region Website   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  Best Deals: Hot Deals for Niagara Save big on your next stay in Niagara with Destination Niagara's BEST DEALS! Wyndham Fallsview Hotel Travel until June 30 and receive: $30 dining voucher at Outback Steakhouse $20 dining voucher at TGI Fridays Restaurant & Sports Bar $15 dining voucher at IHOP Restaurant $25 slot voucher for Fallsview Casino or Casino Niagara See here for more information. Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview Starting at $165 per night Stay until May 31, 2025 Luxurious two-room suite accommodations  Complimentary Breakfast Buffet Complimentary Evening Reception including two alcoholic drinks  $20 dining voucher at TGI Fridays Restaurant & Bar  $20 dining voucher at IHOP Restaurant See here for more information.

Wyndham Garden Niagara Falls Fallsview Great hotel packages to choose from, including: Fallsview Dining Package Romance Package Fun Zone Fun Centres Package Casino Package See here for more information. All Best Deals are subject to change without notice.   With 12 municipalities, tons of parks and stunning nature (the Falls, parks, trails, etc.), there’s so much to experience in the Niagara Region!   Get started with planning your perfect escape on our website.  Do you want to see your business featured in our newsletter? Join Niagara's Inbound Travel & Tourism Program by reaching out to connect@destinationniagarafalls.ca.

The 2025 Summer Fireworks Series returns this month! Photo by Niagara Parks

Spring is blooming in the Niagara Region May brings beautiful excitement to the Niagara Region! Keep reading for can't-miss May adventures across the Niagara Region. 🌷 

Spring is blooming in the Niagara Region

May brings beautiful excitement to the Niagara Region!

Keep reading for can't-miss May adventures across the Niagara Region. 🌷

Tasc Tulip Festival A sure sign of spring is the blooming tulips, and right now is the perfect time to embrace them in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake!

A sure sign of spring is the blooming tulips, and right now is the perfect time to embrace them in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake!

Bring your camera – and a vase – as you get to pick 10 tulips as part of your entry at this beautiful experience. 

Add a wine tasting onto your ticket for an elevated experience among the flowers, and check out their paint nights, sunrise yoga, art picnic and more!

Photo from Tasc Tulip Festival 

Photo from Tasc Tulip Festival

Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom Festival You're invited to the first annual Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom Festival, a four-day celebration of florals, flavours, and festivity.

Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom Festival

You're invited to the first annual Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom Festival, a four-day celebration of florals, flavours, and festivity.

Photo from In Bloom Festival 

Niagara in Boom Treat the special moms in your life to a truly unforgettable experience—the chance to fire a cannon!

Treat the special moms in your life to a truly unforgettable experience—the chance to fire a cannon!

Pre-book your canon firing for mom (visit the website for details). 

In the spirit of blooming creativity, anyone wearing a hat that is fancy, floral, and fun will receive a special 20% discount to the fort.  

Get ready for an explosive Mother's Day!

Niagara Falls Farmers' Market The 2025 spring-summer season of Niagara Falls Farmers' Market will begin on May 17, 2025 and runs every Saturday until October from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the MacBain Community Centre.

The 2025 spring-summer season of Niagara Falls Farmers' Market will begin on May 17, 2025 and runs every Saturday until October from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the MacBain Community Centre.

Products available at the market include local produce, flowers, homemade baked goods, food items, and artisan goods. 

Photo from Niagara Falls Farmers' Market 

Photo from Niagara Falls Farmers' Market

Sip & Sizzle Weekends in May Experience the flavours of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s wine country with the Sip & Sizzle Tasting Pass!

Experience the flavours of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s wine country with the Sip & Sizzle Tasting Pass!

Photo from Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake

Partner Spotlights! It's always the perfect time to support local.💖 This month, we're featuring two great Niagara Parks experiences that have reopened for the 2025 season. 

It's always the perfect time to support local.💖

This month, we're featuring two great Niagara Parks experiences that have reopened for the 2025 season.

May Events There are so many events in May, from history to shopping, side-splitting laugh-out-loud and nostalgic music experiences. Visit the Destination Niagara Region Website

There are so many events in May, from history to shopping, side-splitting laugh-out-loud and nostalgic music experiences.

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. Photo from OLG Stage 

An Evening with Jeff Foxworthy

OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls

Jeff is one of the world's most respected comedians.

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. Photo fromReif Estate Winery 

Reif Estate Winery Mother's Day Market

Reif Estate Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Treat Mom to a day of local artisan shopping, delicious wine, and beautiful vineyard views.

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).

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).

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”.

Friends of Fort George and Parks Canada Events

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”.

Celebrate The Canadian Royal Regiment of Artillery’s 309th Birthday and Fort George will be celebrating with a BANG!

Best Deals: Hot Deals for Niagara Save big on your next stay in Niagara with Destination Niagara's BEST DEALS!

Best Deals: Hot Deals for Niagara

Save big on your next stay in Niagara with Destination Niagara's BEST DEALS!

Travel until June 30 and receive:

See here for more information.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview

All Best Deals are subject to change without notice.  

All Best Deals are subject to change without notice.

Wyndham Garden Niagara Falls Fallsview

Great hotel packages to choose from, including:

With 12 municipalities, tons of parks and stunning nature (the Falls, parks, trails, etc.), there’s so much to experience in the Niagara Region!   Get started with planning your perfect escape on our website.  Do you want to see your business featured in our newsletter?

With 12 municipalities, tons of parks and stunning nature (the Falls, parks, trails, etc.), there’s so much to experience in the Niagara Region!  

Get started with planning your perfect escape on our website.

Do you want to see your business featured in our newsletter?

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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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