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October 2025 Photo from Niagara Parks Spooky Season Has Arrived in the Niagara Region October brings fall fun to our neck of the woods. From Thanksgiving celebrations to spooky and scary fun, there are lots of activities and experiences you can fill your calendar with this month. Bring the Whole Family for Boo at the Zoo! Boo at the Zoo returns to Safari Niagara for two spooky, fun-filled weekends with over 100 local vendors handing out treats.
Costume contest, Halloween-themed activities, free pumpkin painting, seasonal photo ops and more! 🗓 October 4 & 5, and October 10-12. Get your tickets to experience the spooky fun! Photo from Safari Niagara Thanksgiving Festival at Ball's Falls The Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival has been a Niagara tradition since 1974! Gather your family and friends and head to Ball’s Falls Conservation Area this Thanksgiving – there is something for everyone!
Shop from over 150 vendors in the bustling craft and artisan market, treat yourself to delicious foods, sample some of the best local craft beers and wines, and listen to amazing live music on the main stage. For the kids, there is endless entertainment and fun – including free face-painting and crafts, magic shows, and live bird-of-prey shows presented by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy. 🗓 October 10-13 Learn more about the festival. Photo from Ball's Falls Ontario Culture Days on Now! Discover arts, culture, and heritage experiences taking place near you in the Niagara Region.
With hands-on experiences and tours of local spots, you'll be sure to find something new-to-you to experience. 🗓 Now until October 12 Experience arts and culture all over Ontario. Photo from Ontario Culture Days Fall in Love with Fall at Howells Adventure Farm Bring the family out to Fall Festival at Howells Adventure Farm! With over 35 attractions, games and shows, you're guaranteed to make memories that will last a lifetime.
Get your tickets and learn more. Photo from Howells Adventure Farm Cicada Music & Arts Festival From indie and folk to roots and rock, this year's festival features the Sam Roberts Band, Broken Social Scene, and many more incredible artists! Enjoy craft food and drink, browse our makers market, and take in the beauty of the Niagara Region while experiencing a festival rooted in community, creativity, and connection.
Join us for a weekend of music, art, and good vibes in Niagara. 🗓 October 3-4 📍 Henley Island, St. Catherines See the lineup and get tickets. Photo from Cicada Music & Arts Festival Partner Spotlight!
We work closely with many great businesses, destinations and attractions in the Region. The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is one of our favourite places to explore! October Events October is the first full month of fall. It brings landscape changes and celebrations of fun to kick off the season.
Find even more experiences on our website! Visit the Destination Niagara Region Website Cauldron Stirrers of NOTL Halloween Party 🗓 October 30, 6 p.m. Join Siversmith Brewing Company for this spooky event, happening on October 30th, from 6 pm until Late.
Shop Spooky Vendors, Sip Craft Brews, Have a Tarot Card Reading and dance to the tunes from a live DJ. The first 13 guests through the door to tell us "The Witch Sent Me" will receive a complimentary goody bag courtesy of Silversmith and the amazing Vendors who will be participating. Learn more.
Photo from Silversmith Brewing Company Go Behind the Scenes in the Illumination Tower For the first time ever, the public is invited to participate in free guided tours of the Illumination Tower. The Illumination Tower is where operators control the nightly illumination of Niagara Falls. The tours will take place from October 17 to 19 between 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how the Falls are illuminated each night. Learn how the falls light up.
Photo from Niagara Parks UNF Fall Festival 🗓 Thursday, October 2, 3:00 – 7:00 pm 📍 City Hall – Centennial Square University of Niagara Falls Canada invites students & the community to a FREE event with inflatables, games, live music, DJ, prizes, swag & photo ops. Food trucks & vendors on site. Open to all!
Bring friends, family & neighbours. Don't miss this afternoon of fun & community! Join the fall fun!
Photo from the NF Innovation Hub Drummonod Hill Cemetery Tours 🗓 October 18, 19, 25, 26 at 2 and 3 p.m. 📍6110 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, ON Niagara Falls myths, facts, and fallacies. Learn the truth in this unique opportunity to discover Niagara Falls through a visit to one of the most historic cemeteries in Canada. Led by a costumed guide, the human drama unfolds as guests wander the grounds and happen upon theatrical performances that provide a glimpse into the lives of some of the people from our City’s history.Join the tour.
Photo from Niagra Falls Exchange Frightmare in the Falls Sat, October 25 at 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sun, October 26 at 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join the ultimate celebration of horror at Frightmare in the Falls, happening from Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre.
Set against the iconic backdrop of Niagara Falls, this three-day event is one of North America’s most intimate and interactive horror festivals, with over 50,000 square feet dedicated to everything horror fans crave. Join in on the fright. Photo from Frightmare in the Falls Best Deals: Hot Deals for Niagara Save big on your next stay in Niagara with Destination Niagara's BEST DEALS!
Wyndham Grand Fallsview Hotel Keg Steakhouse Thanksgiving Package Book your long weekend getaway and have your Thanksgiving meal served to you at the Keg Steakhouse + Bar. Comfortable, spacious accommodations (FREE WIFI) Thanksgiving dinner for 2 at The Keg Steakhouse + Bar* (Thanksgiving menu available October 12 or 13) $15 dining voucher at IHOP Restaurant* See here for more information. Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview Stay and enjoy the view with Sky Fallsview Dining Package. It includes: Luxurious, two-room suite accommodations Complimentary Breakfast Buffet Complimentary Evening Reception including two alcoholic drinks $50 dining voucher at Sky Fallsview Steakhouse See here for more information.
Wyndham Garden Niagara Falls Fallsview Stay just a short 5-minute walk from the falls. The Wyndham Garden Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel has great packages to choose from for every group, 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! Plan your perfect Niagara experience on our website. Do you want to see your business featured in our newsletter?
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Spooky Season Has Arrived in the Niagara Region October brings fall fun to our neck of the woods. From Thanksgiving celebrations to spooky and scary fun, there are lots of activities and experiences you can fill your calendar with this month.
Spooky Season Has Arrived in the Niagara Region
October brings fall fun to our neck of the woods. From Thanksgiving celebrations to spooky and scary fun, there are lots of activities and experiences you can fill your calendar with this month.
Bring the Whole Family for Boo at the Zoo!
Costume contest, Halloween-themed activities, free pumpkin painting, seasonal photo ops and more!
🗓 October 4 & 5, and October 10-12.
Thanksgiving Festival at Ball's Falls The Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival has been a Niagara tradition since 1974! Gather your family and friends and head to Ball’s Falls Conservation Area this Thanksgiving – there is something for everyone!
Thanksgiving Festival at Ball's Falls
The Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival has been a Niagara tradition since 1974!
Gather your family and friends and head to Ball’s Falls Conservation Area this Thanksgiving – there is something for everyone!
For the kids, there is endless entertainment and fun – including free face-painting and crafts, magic shows, and live bird-of-prey shows presented by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy.
Learn more about the festival.
Ontario Culture Days on Now! Discover arts, culture, and heritage experiences taking place near you in the Niagara Region.
Discover arts, culture, and heritage experiences taking place near you in the Niagara Region. With hands-on experiences and tours of local spots, you'll be sure to find something new-to-you to experience.
Experience arts and culture all over Ontario.
Photo from Ontario Culture Days
Photo from Ontario Culture Days
Fall in Love with Fall at Howells Adventure Farm Bring the family out to Fall Festival at Howells Adventure Farm!
Fall in Love with Fall at Howells Adventure Farm
Bring the family out to Fall Festival at Howells Adventure Farm!
Photo from Howells Adventure Farm
Photo from Howells Adventure Farm
Cicada Music & Arts Festival From indie and folk to roots and rock, this year's festival features the Sam Roberts Band, Broken Social Scene, and many more incredible artists!
From indie and folk to roots and rock, this year's festival features the Sam Roberts Band, Broken Social Scene, and many more incredible artists!
Join us for a weekend of music, art, and good vibes in Niagara.
📍 Henley Island, St. Catherines
See the lineup and get tickets.
Photo from Cicada Music & Arts Festival
Partner Spotlight! The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is one of our favourite places to explore!
October Events October is the first full month of fall. Visit the Destination Niagara Region Website
October is the first full month of fall.
Cauldron Stirrers of NOTL Halloween Party 🗓 October 30, 6 p.m. Photo from Silversmith Brewing Company
Cauldron Stirrers of NOTL Halloween Party
Photo from Silversmith Brewing Company
Go Behind the Scenes in the Illumination Tower For the first time ever, the public is invited to participate in free guided tours of the Illumination Tower. Photo from Niagara Parks
Go Behind the Scenes in the Illumination Tower
For the first time ever, the public is invited to participate in free guided tours of the Illumination Tower. The Illumination Tower is where operators control the nightly illumination of Niagara Falls.
The tours will take place from October 17 to 19 between 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how the Falls are illuminated each night.
UNF Fall Festival 🗓 Thursday, October 2, 3:00 – 7:00 pm 📍 City Hall – Centennial Square University of Niagara Falls Canada invites students & the community to a FREE event with inflatables, games, live music, DJ, prizes, swag & photo ops. Photo from the NF Innovation Hub
🗓 Thursday, October 2, 3:00 – 7:00 pm
📍 City Hall – Centennial Square
University of Niagara Falls Canada invites students & the community to a FREE event with inflatables, games, live music, DJ, prizes, swag & photo ops.
Photo from the NF Innovation Hub
Drummonod Hill Cemetery Tours 🗓 October 18, 19, 25, 26 at 2 and 3 p.m. 📍6110 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, ON Niagara Falls myths, facts, and fallacies. Photo from Niagra Falls Exchange
🗓 October 18, 19, 25, 26 at 2 and 3 p.m.
📍6110 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, ON
Niagara Falls myths, facts, and fallacies.
Photo from Niagra Falls Exchange
Frightmare in the Falls Sat, October 25 at 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Photo from Frightmare in the Falls
Sat, October 25 at 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Photo from Frightmare in the Falls
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!
Keg Steakhouse Thanksgiving Package
Book your long weekend getaway and have your Thanksgiving meal served to you at the Keg Steakhouse + Bar.
See here for more information.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview
Stay and enjoy the view with Sky Fallsview Dining Package. It includes:
All Best Deals are subject to change without notice.
All Best Deals are subject to change without notice.
Wyndham Garden Niagara Falls Fallsview
Stay just a short 5-minute walk from the falls. The Wyndham Garden Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel has great packages to choose from for every group, 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! Plan your perfect Niagara experience 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!
Plan your perfect Niagara experience on our website.
Do you want to see your business featured in our newsletter?
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