Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights
42nd Anniversary of the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights (WFOL) Presented by Niagara Falls Tourism November 16, 2024 to January 5, 2025.
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 16, 2024 - January 5, 2025
The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors and supporters!
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
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!
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.
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
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
EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
There are so many events taking place in Niagara Falls during the OPG Winter Festival of Lights! Which will you attend?
