What’s Happening in Niagara: February 2023

What’s Happening in Niagara:Here are a few of our featured events for the month of February: Valentine’s Day Experiences in Niagara: Valentine’s Day is around the corner! We’ve put together a mix of local experiences to try out no matter how you plan to celebrate. Galentines Bottomless Mimosas + Paint Escape February 12, 2023 from 11:45…

What’s Happening in Niagara:
Here are a few of our featured events for the month of February:

Valentine’s Day Experiences in Niagara:

Valentine’s Day is around the corner! We’ve put together a mix of local experiences to try out no matter how you plan to celebrate.

Galentines Bottomless Mimosas + Paint Escape

February 12, 2023 from 11:45 AM – 2:15 PM

Spend the day sipping and creating with your friends! Located at Goldie’s Museum, an Instaworthy Cafe and Bar with over 25 art installations and interactive sets, sip on bottomless mimosas and enjoy a guided paint session.

Tickets start at $141.25 and can be purchased online here.

Photo by Goldie’s Museum

41st Annual Valentine’s Day 5K

February 12, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Run a great 5k course and enjoy a post-race party in support of Gillian’s Place. Runners and walkers are welcome to participate. Chocolate medals for all race finishers and a variety of awards for fastest couple, first male and female overall runners, and age group prizes for runners.

Tickets start at $50.00 and can be purchased online here.

Photo by St. Catharines Runners and Walkers

Designer Purse Bingo at White Oaks

February 16, 2023 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM

Designer Purse Bingo is classic game with a high-end fashionable twist where fashion and charity come together. Guests will play 5 rounds of bingo with each round winner taking home a Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Coach, DKNY, and a BUY IN option for a Louis Vuitton designer handbag. Supporting local charities.

Tickets start at $43.45 and can be purchased online here.

Photo by Anchor Niagara


24th Annual Toque Tuesday Mayor’s Pancake Breakfast
February 7, 2023 from 7-9 AM
Market Square, St. Catharines
In support of Community Care of St. Catharines & Thorold, enjoy a pancake breakfast and coffee from Wandering Spirits. All proceeds support the Housing Help program and Raising the Roof.
Photo by Community Care of St. Catharines & Thorold

Niagara Helicopters Winter Nights and Lights
Now – April 30, 2023Niagara Falls
Fly over the famous Winter Festival of Lights and see the largest outdoor light festival from the skies above.
Photo by Niagara Helicopters

Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights
Now – February 20, 2023Niagara Falls
Celebrating 40 years, the largest free outdoor light festival features millions of lights, interactive displays, and an illumination light show called “Sparkling Winter Lights”.
Photo by Winter Festival of Lights
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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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