Niagara Falls: Events Highlights
Season Event Highlights
Ongoing Events:
Pizza Pizza Falls Fireworks & Coca Cola Concert Series
Canada’s longest running fireworks series will light up the skies every Friday, Sunday and holiday at 10 p.m. beginning May 21. Additional fireworks shows have been added for every Wednesday in July and August, and every Friday from September 10 to October 8. The Coca Cola Concert Series takes place at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays in May and June, and on Saturdays and Sundays in July and August, as well as on holidays. It’s the perfect family outing!
PLEASE NOTE – ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. For updates on fireworks and concert listings, click here.
2010 Concert Lineup:
May 21 - Summerfield
May 23 - Borderline
May 24 - Lowdowm
May 28 - The British Invasion
May 30 - Lowdown
May 31 - Portrait
June 4 - Borderline
June 6 - Portrait
June 11 - The Shift
June 13 - Portrait
June 18 - The Shift
June 20 - Juke Box Junkies
June 25 - Blue Radio
June 27 - Renegade
July 1 - Last Exit
July 2 - The Shift
July 4 - Lowdown
July 9 - Portrait
July 10 - Blue Radio
July 11 - Renegade
July 17 - Athertones
July 18 - Borderline
July 24 - P.K. Hummingbird
July 25 - Summerfield
July 31- Last Exit
August 1 - Borderline
August 2 - Athertones
August 7 - Portrait
August 8 - The Shift
August 14 - Summerfield
August 15 - Lowdown
August 21 - Juke Box Junkies
August 22 - The Shift
August 28 - Portrait
August 29 - Athertones
September 3 - Renegade
September 4 - The British Invasion
September 5 - Portrait
RCMP Officer Meet and Greet: beginning June 25 – September 6 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Canada is known for many things but nothing is more notable than the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Come to Table Rock Centre, located at the brink of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls during the summer on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to meet a RCMP officer for photos and to answer questions. Don’t forget to bring your camera!
Queenston Heights Sunday Afternoon Concert Series
The Sunday Afternoon Concert Series in Queenston Heights Park will feature the sounds of big bands, symphony orchestras, dixie and more. Nothing speaks more of summer than an enjoyable Sunday afternoon concert in the Park. Concerts take place from 2-4 p.m. Don't forget your blanket or lawn chair! 14184 Niagara Parkway, Queenston, ON.
2010 Queenston Heights Concert Lineup:
July 11 - Niagara Falls Concert Band
July 18 - Lincoln Concert Band
July 25 - Hollands Glorie Band
August 29 - Niagara Falls Concert Band
September 5 - Niagara Region Musicians
September
Annual Reiger Begonia display at the Floral Showhouse: September
This fall show consists of a mix of fall colours including orange, yellow, pink and white. The Reigers varieties produced have a double bloom and are approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. The Reigers will be combined with a fabulous display of coleus, tropical foliage plants and a mix of bright fall colours. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call 905-354-1721 for more information. 2405 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls.
Murder Mystery at Old Fort Erie: September 10 & 11 at 7pm
Experience a murder most foul in the creepy interior of the old stone fort. A different story each night - Friday: "Militia Muster" Saturday: "Wedding in the Fort". Exciting prizes to be won! Adults 13+ $10 per night or $15 for both; Children 6-12 $5 per night or $8 for both. Please call for reservations 905-871-7211.
It's Our Time Charity Golf Tournament at Legends on the Niagara: September 16
Support the Regional Niagara Healthcare Complex and the Walker Cancer Clinic at Legends on the Niagara Golf Course. Please CLICK HERE for details.
October
West 49 Take the Cake, October 1 & 2
Presented by Schick X3 and the Axe Twist Amateur Open, West 49’s Take the Cake is Canada's largest cash purse event in Canadian skateboarding history with $100,000 CDN in prize money being awarded! Thirteen of the world’s best international skaters will descend on Niagara Falls at Oakes Garden Theatre to showcase their tricks on a best trick stair set up. Visit www.west49takethecake.com for more information.
Estée Lauder Global Landmarks Illumination: October 14
On October 14, The Niagara Parks Commission and the Niagara Falls Illumination Board will partner with Estée Lauder to illuminate both the American and Canadian Horseshoe Falls in pink, as part of that company’s Global Landmark Illumination campaign. Together with other prominent landmarks around the globe, the world-famous Falls will be lit in pink, thereby continuing a tradition of drawing attention to the need for knowledge and research aimed at combating breast cancer.
Doors Open Niagara: October 16 & 17
The Laura Secord Homestead and Mackenzie Printery & Newspaper Museum both participate in this much anticipated Bi-National Doors Open Niagara weekend. For more information, please visit www.doorsopenniagara.ca. Free admission!
All Hallow’s Eve at Old Fort Erie: October 29 & 30
Venture out to Old Fort Erie to experience the traditions of Hallowe’en, brought to life through the Ghosts of the Old Fort. Please call (905) 905-871-7211 for reservations. 350 Lakeshore Road, Fort Erie. Please visit www.oldforterie.com for details.
Niagara Falls International Marathon & Niagara Parks Schools Marathon Challenge: October 24
The Niagara Falls International Marathon is the only marathon in the world that starts in one country and finishes in another. This marathon boasts a full marathon, half marathon, half marathon walk, a 5 km marathon along with the Niagara Parks Schools Marathon Challenge. This fast paced course is set along the scenic Niagara Parkway. Visit www.niagarafallsmarathon.com for details or to register.
