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Nov 3, 2026

Fall colour is fading, and the Festival of Lights opens next Wednesday.

Fall colour is hanging on along the Escarpment, and the Winter Festival of Lights switches on in Niagara Falls next Wednesday, November 11.New to the region? Niagara Falls is the big-name stop, Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL) is the wine and history town, and St. Catharines is the hub for waterfall walks and local markets. Heads up: this one is longer than usual. If you’re short on time, read the Road alert and the Insider Tips first.

Oct 27, 2026

What is left in Niagara before Halloween: five picks

Halloween lands on Saturday, and Niagara has one October weekend left to run. Most of what follows is in Niagara Falls, the tourist hub, or Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL), the historic town downriver. Pick one and you will not need a map.

Oct 20, 2026

One free Halloween night in NOTL, one free Saturday in the Falls

This week’s Niagara calendar bunches up from Friday to Sunday, so Tuesday is the day to pick a plan. Most of it lands in Niagara Falls, with a ghost tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake and a free Saturday event in St. Catharines.

Oct 13, 2026

Fall foliage, concerts, and Halloween events across Niagara

Fall colour is peaking across the Niagara Escarpment, and a full lineup of live shows and heritage events runs from St. Catharines to Niagara Falls. Whether you live locally or are visiting from Toronto for a crisp autumn day trip, here is what is happening across the region this week.

Oct 6, 2026

Ball’s Falls parking fills by noon: Lincoln festival tips before Friday

Thanksgiving Monday is October 12, and many locals treat Friday as the real start of the long weekend. From the Falls to Lincoln (roughly 25 minutes west along the QEW) and Niagara-on-the-Lake, the calendar is full of last-chance seasonal events. Here’s what is worth your time before the crowds build.

Sep 29, 2026

Niagara-on-the-Lake's free museum weekend closes Sunday

Grape & Wine wrapped up its season in Montebello Park on Sunday, but the week ahead is just getting started: a free winery hoedown Wednesday, the two-day Cicada Music & Arts Festival on Henley Island Friday and Saturday, and a world premiere in Fenwick running Thursday through Sunday. Quick heads-up if you’re driving in from Toronto: St. Catharines, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Fenwick are their own towns about 20–30 minutes from the Falls and not neighbourhoods inside it. Factor the extra drive into your plans.