Special Events

Niagara Falls knows no dull day. In addition to the amazing array of Niagara attractions, special events occur on a regular basis-sometimes three or more in a single day. Niagara Falls events for 2009 include the Niagara Wine Festival, Niagara International Marathon, regular Art Niagara tours and activities, Niagara Fallsview Casino concerts and entertainment, golf tournaments, and the ever-popular Winter Festival of Lights. Peruse the calendar to assist in planning your Niagara Falls vacation.

Niagara Wine Festival
The Niagara wine region celebrates its internationally acclaimed vino with over 100 events at some of the 25 Niagara-on-the-Lake vineyards within just 15 minutes of Niagara Falls. The popular event includes Niagara wine tours and tastings, concerts, Niagara dining, artisan shows, wine seminars, and family entertainment.

Niagara Falls International Marathon
Love to run? The Niagara Falls International Marathon features five different marathon events, a Health & Fitness Expo, and special guest speakers this fall.

Winter Festival of Lights
Niagara Falls is an enchanting winter destination, and the Winter Festival of Lights makes it even more romantic. The brilliant Niagara festival brings three-million tree and ground lights along with over 125 animated light displays to town. The award-event draws 1.3 million visitors between November and January each year.

Fireworks over the Falls
Niagara lights up in more ways than one during the Winter Festival of Lights with Fireworks over the Falls. This favorite of Niagara attractions offers a spectacular way to enjoy the Niagara experience. Fireworks over the Falls also occurs each summer.

Niagara Ice Wine Festival
Ontario's most famous wine takes center stage in January with the Niagara Icewine Festival. There is no better place to enjoy this award-winning wine than in the frosty winter wonderland that produces it-with events, tastings and Niagara wine tours each January.