- Annual Poinsettia Show dazzles with holiday magic at the Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse
- Free photos with Santa Claus inside the Floral Showhouse
- Experience a traditional Victorian Christmas with holiday tours at McFarland House
- Make Niagara Parks part of your New Year’s Eve plans
- For full event schedules and additional information, please visit niagaraparks.com/events.
Niagara Falls, ON – This holiday season, Niagara Parks invites visitors to embrace the festive spirit with special events and activities taking place throughout the month of December, across the Niagara River corridor.
From the enchanting Poinsettia Show to the mesmerizing Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights, presented by Niagara Falls Tourism, there is something for everyone to enjoy at Niagara Parks. Make this holiday season unforgettable by planning a visit to experience Niagara Parks’ unique lineup of festive attractions and events.
Annual Poinsettia Show at the Floral Showhouse
November 18, 2023 – January 7, 2024
Niagara Parks’ Annual Poinsettia Show is now open at the Floral Showhouse. Explore rows of cascading poinsettias, including traditional holiday landscapes with modern touches of brilliant colours and lights that make the warmth and magic of the holiday season come to life.
As part of the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights (November 18, 2023 – January 7, 2024), the Floral Showhouse will stay open later in the evening, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., with special lighting enhancements that add to the enchanting poinsettia display. It's an ideal opportunity to take a break from the frosty temperatures and bask in the warmth and beauty of this historic venue during the evening hours. For more information, visit niagaraparks.com/poinsettia.
Meet and Greet with Santa Claus
December 8-9, 15-16 and 22, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Santa Claus will be making a special appearance at the Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse during the Poinsettia Show on select nights in December as part of the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights, presented by Niagara Falls Tourism. Guests are invited to enjoy a meet and greet with Santa and take a free photo on December 8-9, 15-16, and 22 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Don't miss the chance to meet Santa and create lasting memories at the Floral Showhouse. For more information on the free meet and greet with Santa Claus, please visit WFOL.com/events.
McFarland Heritage Christmas
December 1-3, 6-8 and 9-10
Christmas returns to McFarland House this year, beginning with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary’s Holiday Home Tour from December 1 to 3. The following week, the heritage home will host the Yuletide Afternoon Tea from December 6 through December 8. Experience a traditional Victorian Christmas as you indulge in a selection of seasonal teas and delectable treats, including scones, finger sandwiches and holiday-inspired desserts.
On December 9 and 10, guests will be able to enjoy a holiday-themed tour of McFarland House, adorned with traditional, all-natural handmade decorations by the Garden Club of Niagara. Homemade cookies and hot beverages will be available for purchase, and guests are welcome to enjoy their treats in the glassed-enclosed conservatory. For more information, please visit niagaraparks.com/mcfarlandchristmas.
Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights
November 18, 2023 – January 7, 2024
Canada's foremost illumination festival, the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights presented by Niagara Falls Tourism, returns to Niagara Falls for 51 nights of twinkling lights until January 7, 2024. All along the Niagara Parkway, guests can engage in playful experiences with interactive light installations in Queen Victoria Park, explore the iconic Poinsettia Show at the Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse, experience the mesmerizing sound and light show, Currents, at the Niagara Parks Power Station and indulge in a Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate with Wayne Gretzky’s Salted Caramel Cream Whiskey at Table Rock House Restaurant, as part of the destination-wide Hot Chocolate Trail (non-alcoholic option also available).
For more information about Niagara Parks' participation in the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights, please visit niagaraparks.com/WFOL.
New Year’s Eve at Niagara Parks
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Ring in the new year with an exclusive New Year’s Eve Dinner, crafted by award-winning Chef Matt Krupa at Table Rock House Restaurant on December 31. This mouth-watering, prix fixe dinner will set the tone for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve in Niagara Falls. Start a new tradition this New Year’s Eve with a stroll through Niagara Parks to view the Winter Festival of Lights, special illumination of the Falls and spectacular fireworks displays at 8 p.m. and again at midnight to ring in 2024.
WildPlay Zipline to the Falls
Experience an adrenaline rush with a run on the WildPlay Zipline to the Falls, open all year round. WildPlay’s Zipline to the Falls is a hands-free, worry-free and fully-guided experience for both the thrill seekers and the hesitant. Enjoy the thrill of adventure and a stunning bird’s eye view of Niagara Falls in this once in a lifetime opportunity for guests over the age of seven. Create lasting memories with family and friends and embrace this unforgettable adventure.
For more information about WildPlay Zipline to the Falls, please visit niagaraparks.com/wildplayzipline.
Niagara Falls Wonder Pass
Experience the best of Niagara Parks with the Niagara Falls Wonder Pass! One pass grants access to Niagara Parks' top attractions, including the all-new Tunnel experience at the Niagara Parks Power Station. Whether it’s standing in awe at the base of the world’s most powerful waterfall at Journey Behind the Falls, exploring Niagara’s power story or experiencing a lush tropical oasis full of free-flying butterflies, Niagara Falls Wonder Pass is the best way to explore Canada's top leisure destination. For more information, please visit niagaraparks.com/deals.
Plan your Niagara Holiday Getaway with GO
For visitors from the GTA planning to take part in any of the holiday events at Niagara Parks, the GO Niagara Train Service continues to operate daily, to provide seamless access to all that Niagara has to offer. For bundled packages, tickets and train schedules, please visit niagaraparks.com/go.