Niagara Falls Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Niagara Falls and surrounding areas
Niagara Falls shines this festive season with events and things to do centered near the falls and downtown observation areas where Holiday lights and seasonal charm fill the evenings. Join the Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade or enjoy the Lewiston Christmas Walk Weekend for markets, live music, and family fun. Explore festive events that blend outdoor lights displays, holiday entertainment, and cozy markets for memorable winter celebrations.
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Christmas Markets
24 eventsFestive market supporting local children and youth.
Christmas Shows
22 eventsA classic holiday musical based on the beloved film.
Christmas Lights
18 eventsCanada's largest FREE outdoor light festival
Christmas Parties
11 eventsA trail of unique hot chocolate creations across Niagara Falls.
Christmas Activities
25 eventsOutdoor shopping experience with Winter Wonderland of Lights
Editor's Picks (6)
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Cavalcade of Lights
(Toronto)
Annual tree lighting and holiday festival
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Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights
Canada's largest FREE outdoor light festival
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White Christmas Musical
(Buffalo)
A classic holiday musical based on the beloved film.
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The Original Santa Claus Parade
(Toronto)
Over 120 years of tradition
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Oakville Hometown Holiday
(Oakville)
Outdoor shopping experience with Winter Wonderland of Lights
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Merry and Bright in Downtown Welland: Santa Claus Parade and Tree Lighting
(Welland)
Santa Parade, Tree Lighting, and Chili Cookoff in one event.
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Niagara Falls Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
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Christmas Events Road Trips & Weekend Getaways
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Niagara Falls Christmas FAQ
The Winter Festival of Lights is the largest annual event, running from mid-November to early January. Jingle Falls USA in early December is another key celebration featuring markets, live entertainment, and holiday activities downtown.
Niagara Falls uniquely combines natural wonder with festive illumination, highlighted by the nightly illumination of the Falls themselves and the extensive Winter Festival of Lights displays along the Niagara Parkway.
Neighborhoods near the Niagara Parkway and areas around Clifton Hill are popular for their vibrant light displays. Local community streets also host beloved neighborhood displays that offer a cozy, walkable holiday experience.
Downtown Niagara Falls, especially around Old Falls Street during Jingle Falls USA, hosts several markets featuring local artisans. Additional markets and craft fairs are held in community centers and event spaces near Niagara Falls throughout the holiday season.
Walking the Winter Festival of Lights route is free and offers a magical experience. Visiting neighborhood light displays and attending free concerts or meet-and-greets during festival events are also budget-friendly ways to enjoy the season.
Families will enjoy the interactive light displays along the Winter Festival of Lights, visits with Santa during Jingle Falls USA, and kid-friendly performances and workshops offered throughout the holiday events in Niagara Falls.