Niagara Icewine Festival Discovery Pass (Region-wide) – Wineries across Niagara are gearing up for the Icewine Discovery Pass experience starting January 16, with tastings and food pairings at participating wineries across the region. 🍇 Check the details and participating stops via Niagara Icewine Festival – Discovery Pass.lovestc​

Cool As Ice Gala at Niagara Parks Power Station (Niagara Falls) – A dress-up night out for wine lovers on January 31, with Icewine, local food, and live entertainment at the Niagara Parks Power Station. Tickets and info at Cool As Ice Gala – Niagara Icewine Festival.lovestc​

Niagara Falls Winter Hot Chocolate & Winter Fun Ideas (Niagara Falls) – Local attractions and cafés are leaning into cozy season with winter activities, from illuminated Falls views to warm-up spots nearby. See ideas and partners on Things to Do in Niagara Falls This January 2026.cliftonhill​

Local artisan and workshop spaces (Welland) – Creative studios in downtown Welland are hosting hands-on workshops like floral ornament making and potion-themed craft nights this month, great for date night or a friends’ outing. Browse upcoming sessions via Welland events calendar.happeningnext​

Lighting up winter nights (Niagara Falls) – The Winter Festival of Lights wrapped up for the season on January 4, after filling the Niagara Parkway with millions of lights and family-friendly displays, continuing a long-standing community tradition of brightening the darkest weeks of the year. Catch festival info and future dates at Winter Festival of Lights.wfol​

Family story time & crafts (Port Colborne) – The Port Colborne Public Library is keeping winter days bright with free family programs like Saturday story time, baby time, and a kid’s craft cart, giving local families a warm indoor spot to gather. Check the lineup at the Port Colborne Public Library calendar.calendar.portcolborne​

Jan 12, 2026 – Library Book Club (Port Colborne) – Afternoon book club meetup at Port Colborne Public Library, featuring Family Remains by Lisa Jewell for local readers who love a good discussion. Details – Port Colborne Library Calendar.calendar.portcolborne​

Jan 13, 2026 – Baby Time (Port Colborne) – Songs, stories, and social time for little ones and caregivers at the Port Colborne Public Library, free with pre-registration. Program info.calendar.portcolborne​

Jan 14, 2026 – Kids’ Craft Cart (Port Colborne) – Drop-in, free craft hour for families at the library, with rotating creative themes and lots of room for imagination. Event listing.calendar.portcolborne​

Jan 16–Feb 1, 2026 – Niagara Icewine Festival: Discovery Pass (Region-wide) – Sip, stroll, and sample as wineries across Niagara pour special Icewine and food pairings over multiple weekends. Full event details on Events This Week in Niagara Region.niagaradigest​

Jan 22 & 25, 2026 – Piff the Magic Dragon (Niagara Falls) – Comedy, magic, and a very cheeky dragon at Fallsview, perfect for a night out away from the snowbanks. Tickets linked from Events This Week in Niagara Region.niagaradigest​

Jan 29, 2026 – Hairball at the OLG Stage (Niagara Falls) – Big hair, bigger anthems: a full-throttle 80s-style rock show closing out January at Fallsview Casino’s OLG Stage. Details via Events This Week in Niagara Region.niagaradigest​

This week – Winter live shows & attractions (Niagara Falls) – From Greg Frewin’s Wild Magic to limited-run comedy and music nights, January in the Falls leans hard into indoor entertainment. See current picks on Things to Do in Niagara Falls This January 2026.cliftonhill​

This week – Welland Public Library programs (Welland) – Storytimes, tech help, and kids’ activities are running throughout the month at Welland Public Library branches, giving families and learners a warm winter hub. Browse dates on the Welland Public Library calendar.welland.librarycalendar​

This week – Creative workshops & first Niagara Book Expo promo (Welland) – Downtown Welland hosts hands-on workshops and a book-focused gathering later in the month, ideal for makers and avid readers. 📖 Check listings on Welland events calendar.happeningnext​

This week – St. Catharines events & Icewine activities (St. Catharines) – From downtown happenings to local Icewine tie-ins, there’s a growing mid-January lineup across the Garden City. See what’s on via loveSTC event calendar.lovestc​

Ongoing – Seasonal & nightly favourites (Region-wide) – Niagara evenings still shine with illuminated Falls, winter dining specials, and ongoing arts programming across multiple municipalities. Explore region-wide picks on Events This Week in Niagara Region.niagaradigest​