Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights
40th Anniversary of the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights (WFOL) Presented by Niagara Falls Tourism
November 12, 2022 to February 20, 2023
51 Nights of Twinkling Lights
With over 3 million lights and 75+ spectacular displays providing colourful visuals, Niagara Falls will be transformed into a twinkling winter wonderland along the Niagara Parkway, Dufferin Islands and across the tourist districts. Visitors to this popular annual event can bundle up and walk or drive through the Festival route to explore the outdoor, self-guided experience and warm up with the Hot Chocolate Trail.
The Festival transforms Niagara Falls into a magical winter wonderland with millions of lights and larger than life illumination displays along the Niagara Parkway and across the city's tourism districts. An annual tradition for many, it's the perfect getaway to get in the holiday spirit, reconnect with friends and family, and explore Niagara Falls in the winter months. The icy Falls are even more beautiful after dark with the nightly Falls Illumination!
Festival Map November 18, 2023 - January 7, 2024
The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors and supporters:
Major Partners:
Niagara Falls Tourism
The Province of Ontario
Tourism Partnership of Niagara Niagara Parks Commission
Corporate Sponsors:
OLG
NF Bridge Commission
OPG
Cogeco
Festival Walking Routes
From 3D moose to a giant gingerbread house and pathways of illuminated trees, the Festival route will have you discovering a new favourite display at every turn.
Whether you're planning a family staycation, romantic escape, or a girls weekend, there are bucket list attractions, restaurants and accommodations to make everyone smile from ear to ear (even if their nose might be a little cold from the crisp winter air).
We can't wait to welcome you to Niagara Falls this winter!
Nightly Falls Illuminations
The Hot Chocolate Trail
Hot Chocolate Trail
The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights Hot Chocolate Trail
The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights Hot Chocolate Trail
Warm up this winter season with a hot beverage while exploring the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights. This new self-guided trail will lead you to delicious stops of chocolatey concoctions created by chocolatiers, chefs and mixologists at some of the area's excellent restaurants and bake shops across Niagara Falls. From classic combinations with mint, orange and s'mores to inventive cocktails like a Velvet kiss or a Dirty Snowman featuring unique homemade ingredients like flavoured marshmallows and even eyeball gummies, this new trail has 17 stops with 23 unique and delicious flavours to sip and savour (both non-alcoholic and alcoholic options).
1.Bar Barista @ Fallsview Casino Triple Chocolate Raspberry Truffle $8, Nutty Oat Hot Chocolate $16*
2. BeaverTails Pastries Clifton Hill The Classic Hot Chocolate $4
3. Bird Kingdom Big Mango Hot Chocolate $2
4. Casino Niagara Plain More Fun $7 *must be 19 years of age or older to enter the casino
5. Coco’s Terrace Steak House Christmas Chocolate Holly $4.25, $7.95*
6. Denny’s Classic Hot Chocolate $4.29, Cinnamon Roll $6.99*, Baileys Hot Chocolate $6.99*
7. District 11 at Hilton Hotel & Suites Dulce De Leche w/option of Mini Churros $3.99 sm $5.50 lg $4 Mini Churros
8. Doc Magilligan's Irish Pub Burt Rudolph $12*, White Chocolate Christmas $12*
9. Great Room at Marriott on the Falls Bullit Bourbon Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate $16*
10. Hershey's Chocolate World Candy Cane Hot Chocolate $6.99
11. Lucky’s Restaurant & Bar Vanilla Dream Delight Hot Chocolate $13.95*
12. Lobby Bar at Marriott Fallsview Oreo Mint Hot Chocolate $16*
13. Moose & Squirrel @ DoubleTree Fallsview Peppermint $3.95 Tall, $4.75 Grande, $4.95 Venti, Whiskey $10*
14. Mr. Cappuccino Coffee Bar & Bistro Cocoa Cupcake Delight Hot Chocolate Sm $4.99, Md $5.99, Lg $6.99
15. Niagara Clifton Family Restaurant S’mores Blizzard Hot Chocolate, Cinnamon Fall Spice $3.99, $8.99*
16. Niagara Distillery Gingerbread, Coconut, Rockin’ Rudolph Hot Chocolate $6, $12*
17. Niagara Vines Lobby Bar at Sheraton Fallsview Cocoa Craze Hot Chocolate $14*, Cozy Cocoa Hot Chocolate $8
18. Old Stone Inn Boutique Hotel Parisienne Chocolat Chaud $16*, $11
19. Red Ganache Hazelnut $5.75, Lavender $5.75, Gingerbread $6.25
20. Ripley’s Selfie Studio Hot Shoc-o-late Hot Chocolate $4.99
21. Ruby Tuesday Salted Caramel $3.99, Naughty but Nice Hot Chocolate $8.99*, Naughty but Nice Shooter $7.99*
22. Table Rock House Restaurant Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate $11*, Caramel Hot Chocolate $5
*Alcoholic Beverage
Winter Festival Newsletter
Get the most out of your trip to see the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights by signing up and reading the monthly newsletter that is available leading up to and throughout the festival.
The updates include up-to-date display information, contests and news!
FREE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy 40 Nights of FREE family entertainment every weekend and nightly throughout the December holiday period indoors at the Crowne Plaza Fallsview, Americana Waterpark Resort & Spa and the Hilton Hotel & Suites Fallsview!
| DATE: | Hilton Hotel & Suites Fallsview | |
| Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm Location: Great Falls Room on Level E | ||
| Feb-17-2023 | Splash 'N Boots | Great Falls Room |
| Feb-18-2023 | Splash 'N Boots | Great Falls Room |
| Feb-19-2023 | Splash 'N Boots | Great Falls Room |
| DATE | Crowne Plaza, Elizabeth Room | Americana Conference Centre & Resort, Lobby |
| 3 x 30 minute shows at 6:00, 7:00 & 8:00PM, Story Time 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30pm | Services run throughout the 6-9PM timeframe, Story Time 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30pm | |
| Talent/Act | Talent/Act | |
| Nov-12-2022 | A Cool Magician - Ray Anderson | Glitter Tattoo |
| Nov-18-2022 | Dan the Music Man | Balloon Twister |
| Nov-19-2022 | Dan the Music Man | Facepainter |
| Nov-25-2022 | Craig Douglas Juggler | Glitter Tattoo |
| Nov-26-2022 | Craig Douglas Juggler | Facepainter |
| Dec-2-2022 | Dick Joiner Magic | Glitter Tattoo |
| Dec-3-2022 | Dick Joiner Magic | Balloon Twister |
| Dec-9-2022 | Darren Bedford Juggling & Yoyo Show | Balloon Twister |
| Dec-10-2022 | Darren Bedford Juggling & Yoyo Show | Facepainter |
| Dec-16-2022 | Tex Mex Winter show | Facepainter |
| Dec-17-2022 | Tex Mex Winter show | Balloon Twister |
| Dec-23-2022 | Bob Cates Juggling | Air brush tattoos |
| Dec-24-2022 | Abe Ladder | Facepainter |
| Dec-26-2022 | Bob Cates Juggling | Balloon Twister |
| Dec-27-2022 | Bob Cates Juggling | Airbrush face paint |
| Dec-28-2022 | Bob Cates Juggling | Air brush tattoos |
| Dec-29-2022 | Bob Cates Juggling | Facepainter |
| Dec-30-2022 | Bob Cates Juggling | Glitter Tattoo |
| Jan-1-2023 | Kobbler Jay Show | Airbrush face paint |
| Jan-2-2023 | Kobbler Jay Show | Air brush tattoos |
| Jan-3-2023 | Kobbler Jay Show | Facepainter |
| Jan-4-2023 | Kobbler Jay Show | Glitter Tattoo |
| Jan-5-2023 | Kobbler Jay Show | Airbrush face paint |
| Jan-6-2023 | Mark Nicolas Close up Magic | Facepainter |
| Jan-7-2023 | Mark Nicolas Close up Magic | Balloon Twister |
| Jan-8-2023 | Mark Nicolas Close up Magic | Airbrush face paint |
| Jan-13-2023 | Bob Cates "Comedy in Motion" | Glitter Tattoo |
| Jan-14-2023 | Bob Cates "Comedy in Motion" | Airbrush face paint |
| Jan-20-2023 | Peter Mennie Magic | Balloon Twister |
| Jan-21-2023 | Peter Mennie Magic | Facepainter |
| Jan-27-2023 | Darren Bedford Juggling & Yoyo Show | Glitter Tattoo |
| Jan-28-2023 | Darren Bedford Juggling & Yoyo Show | Airbrush face paint |
| Feb-3-2023 | A Cool Magician - Ray Anderson | Air brush tattoos |
| Feb-4-2023 | A Cool Magician - Ray Anderson | Facepainter |
| Feb-10-2023 | Dan the Music Man | Balloon Twister |
| Feb-11-2023 | Dan the Music Man | Airbrush face paint |
| Feb-17-2023 | Tex Mex Winter Fest show | Air brush tattoos |
| Feb-18-2023 | Tex Mex Winter Fest show | Facepainter |
| Feb-19-2023 | Tex Mex Winter Fest show | Balloon Twister |
| Feb-20-2023 | Tex Mex Winter Fest show | Airbrush face paint |
Misty Kids Colouring Contest
COGECO MISTY KIDS COLOURING CONTEST
Enter the Misty Kids Colouring Contest running November 18, 2023 until January 7, 2024.
Colour your heart out to win a surprise prize pack from Niagara Falls Tourism and have your colouring page(s) featured on our website!
Download the colouring page here:
Colouring Contest
*Drop off information on the colouring page.
Live Entertainment at the Hilton Fallsview Hotel & Suites
Families walking along the Festival route can pop into the Hilton Fallsview Hotel & Suites to warm up and enjoy live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night from 6pm to 9pm. Entertainment includes magicians, musicians, acrobats, story time, oversized games and photo opportunities. You’ll also get to meet the Misty Kids - the Festival's five friendly mascots!
Feb 11 & 12 – Aaron Matthews (Magician)
Feb 18, 19, 20 – Dan the Music Man
Entertainment is sponsored by Ontario Power Generation, Hilton Fallsview Hotel & Suites, Cogeco, Tourism Partnership of Niagara, the Government of Ontario and Niagara Falls Tourism.
Free Pictures with Santa
Santa loves to have fun, too! Catch up with him at the Niagara Falls Fun Zone on Fallsview Blvd throughout November and December for a free photo (non-perishable food items will be accepted and donated to Project Share).
Make a night out of it with laser tag & arcade games, plus a free visit to the Mirror Maze when you have a photo taken with Santa. Free parking available.
COCA COLA HOLIDAY TRUCK TOUR
November 25th & 26th
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Festival is welcoming the Coca Cola Holiday Truck in partnership with the Niagara Parks Commission. Guests can safely enjoy the magic of the Holiday Season and capture a picture with the iconic Coca Cola Holiday Truck driven by none other than Santa himself. The Coca Cola activation will take place at the Corner of Murray Street and the Niagara Parkway, next to Queen Victoria Place.
OPG SANTA MEET & GREET
In December, Santa returns to the Festival on select nights for photos at the Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse.
You are invited to visit the to meet Santa Claus and get a complimentary digital photo to capture this holiday tradition brought to you by Ontario Power Generation.
Location: Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse
Dates: December 8, 9, 15, 16, 22
Time: 6pm-8pm
FIREWORKS
FIREWORKS ARE BACK!
Enjoy even more magic in Niagara Falls with nightly fireworks from December 26 to January 1 as we celebrate the Holiday Season.
- December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and January 1 at 10:00pm
- December 31 (New Year’s Eve) at 9:00pm and Midnight
EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
There are so many events taking place in Niagara Falls during the OPG Winter Festival of Lights! Which will you attend?
