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Niagara Falls · Festivals & Events

2nd Annual Niagara Falls Spring Fest

Shake off winter at Fireman's Park — shop local artisans, enjoy live music from local talent, and soak in the spring air at this free community festival.

🕐 Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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St. Catharines · Food & Drink

Port Dalhousie Foodie Fest & Summer Market

Gourmet eats, sweet treats, local handmade vendors, and DJ Sream live all day at Port Dalhousie Lions Club — Niagara's most anticipated summer food market.

🕐 Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Niagara Falls · Festivals & Events

Niagara Falls Fireworks Series 2026

Canada's longest-running fireworks series erupts nightly above Horseshoe Falls — five minutes of pure artistry, every night, completely free.

🕐 Nightly 10:00 PM · May 15 to October 12, 2026

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Welland · Festivals & Events

Concerts on the Canal — Welland 2026

Six free summer evenings of live music at Merritt Park Amphitheatre, set against the shimmering waters of the Welland Recreational Canal.

🕐 Saturdays June 6 to Sept 5, 2026 · Gates 6 PM, Music 7 PM

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St. Catharines · Wineries & Breweries

Spring HandMade Market at 13th Street Winery

300 Canadian makers, Niagara wine, food trucks, and live music across two bespoke weekends in the vineyards of 13th Street Winery.

🕐 June 5-6 & June 12-13, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Niagara-on-the-Lake · Festivals & Events

Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom Festival 2026

Four enchanted days of blossom, craft, and curated garden-inspired events across the storied streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

🕐 May 8–11, 2026 · Various times

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St. Catharines · Family Fun

Niagara Children's Festival 2026

Four extraordinary days of world-class theatrical wonder for young audiences in St. Catharines, with free outdoor activities all weekend.

🕐 May 14–17, 2026 · Free activities Sat-Sun 10AM-4PM

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Niagara Falls · Attractions

Niagara Falls Adventure Pass

The ultimate Niagara Falls experience — Journey Behind the Falls, Hornblower Cruises, Niagara's Fury, and White Water Walk bundled into one iconic package.

🕐 Daily · Hours vary by season

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Niagara-on-the-Lake · Date Ideas

Peller Estates Winery Restaurant

Fine dining in a stunning chateau — Canada's only restaurant where you dine in a wine barrel cellar surrounded by thousands of bottles of Icewine.

🕐 Daily · Restaurant open for lunch and dinner

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Niagara-on-the-Lake · Festivals & Events

TASC Tulip Festival 2026

Wander 55 acres of 3 million tulips in bloom, pick your own bouquet to take home, and enjoy live music and food trucks at Ontario's largest tulip farm.

🕐 April 29 – May 15, 2026 · Daily (bloom dependent)

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Niagara-on-the-Lake · Arts & Culture

Niagara Jazz Festival 2026

Four days of world-class jazz and blues in the vineyards of Niagara-on-the-Lake — intimate twilight performances at The Hare Wine Co. and beyond.

🕐 Main Festival: June 25–28, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM nightly

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Niagara-on-the-Lake · Wineries & Breweries

Jackson-Triggs Summer Concert Series 2026

Canada's #1 wine amphitheatre hosts Sam Roberts Band, Chantal Kreviazuk, Classic Albums Live performing Fleetwood Mac, and more — wine in hand, vines all around.

🕐 June–September 2026 · Various dates · Evening shows

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Niagara Falls · Festivals & Events

Misty City Music Festival 2026

Three days of country music at Fallsview Event Grounds — Brooks & Dunn, Jon Pardi, Dustin Lynch, and Lonestar headline Niagara's biggest country festival.

🕐 September 18–20, 2026

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Jordan · Food & Drink

Restaurant Pearl Morissette

Ontario's only two-Michelin-star restaurant — an extraordinary destination dining experience in a heritage farmhouse amid Niagara's vineyards.

🕐 Thu–Sun · Dinner only · Check website for current hours

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Niagara-on-the-Lake · Food & Drink

Trius Winery & Restaurant

NOTL's only MICHELIN Guide recommended restaurant — world-class Niagara cuisine paired with award-winning Trius wines in a stunning winery setting.

🕐 Daily · Lunch & Dinner · Brunch on weekends

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Hamilton · Day Trips

Hamilton Waterfall Trail Day Trip

Just 45 minutes from Niagara Falls — Hamilton has over 100 waterfalls, the Bruce Trail, and some of the most dramatic escarpment scenery in Ontario.

🕐 Seasonal · Dawn to Dusk

Hidden Gem

Free to explore

Jordan · Day Trips

Jordan Village — Niagara's Best Kept Secret

A charming stone-walled village in the Niagara Benchlands — boutique galleries, heritage restaurants, world-class wineries, and zero tourist crowds.

🕐 Always open · Shops typically 10AM–5PM

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Niagara-on-the-Lake · Festivals & Events

Niagara Icewine Festival

Canada's most celebrated winter wine event — Queen Street transforms into an outdoor Icewine Village with fire pits, live music, and tastings at 30+ wineries.

🕐 January annually · Weekends 12 PM – 6 PM

Must Visit

Free

Niagara Falls · Festivals & Events

Winter Festival of Lights

Canada's largest free outdoor light festival — 3 million lights along an 8km illuminated route past the Falls, through Dufferin Islands, and along the Niagara Parkway.

🕐 Mid-November to Early January · Nightly from dusk