Last updated: November 11, 2024
Plan your holiday adventure in Welland with our ultimate event guide. For Welland residents and newcomers, this guide is your ticket to a joyful holiday season.
Popular events this season include the Merry and Bright: Welland Santa Parade & Tree Lighting, where community spirit shines as families gather to enjoy a festive parade followed by the lighting of the Christmas tree. The Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls offers a stunning display of illuminated attractions throughout the park, making it a enchanting experience for all ages. And don't forget the Niagara Falls Boat Tour & Journey Behind the Falls, providing a unique opportunity to witness the breathtaking power of the falls, especially magical during the winter months. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Welland Holiday Light Displays
Welland Winter Lights
Explore Welland's residential neighborhoods during the 2023 Welland Winter Lights self-guided tour, featuring breathtaking holiday light displays.
Port Colborne Tree Lighting Ceremony
Port Colborne's Tree Lighting Ceremony features a brief ceremony, photos with Santa, and a tree lighting countdown, creating a joyful holiday atmosphere.
From Toronto: Winter Festival of Lights Niagara Falls Tour
The Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls features 3 million lights and 75+ displays along the Niagara Parkway and tourist districts. Explore the self-guided Hot Chocolate Trail, visit illuminated installations, and enjoy nightly Falls Illumination.
Niagara Falls Winter Wonder Tour
The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights is Canada's largest free outdoor light festival, featuring over 3 million lights and spectacular displays across tourism districts. The event includes a nightly Falls Illumination and the Hot Chocolate Trail, offering a variety of hot chocolate concoctions at multiple stops.
From Toronto: Winter Wonder of Niagara Falls Tour
Explore the spectacular displays of millions of lights and larger-than-life illuminations along the Niagara Parkway and across tourism districts. Discover the Hot Chocolate Trail, featuring over 30 unique flavors, and enjoy the nightly Falls Illumination.
Welland Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas On Ice
Fallsview Casino's Christmas On Ice is a high-paced spectacle featuring world-class ice skating, dancers, and singers. The event transforms the Avalon Theatre into a winter wonderland with national championship ice skaters and mesmerizing aerial acts.
Handel’s Messiah
Handel's Messiah is a timeless choral masterpiece featuring grand orchestral sounds and powerful choruses, showcasing the beauty and emotion of classical music.
Welland Other Holiday Activities
Merry and Bright: Welland Santa Parade & Tree Lighting
Join Welland in downtown for the 2024 Santa Claus Parade, Civic Square Tree Lighting Ceremony, and Merry Chili Christmas. The parade starts at 5 p.m. sharp, featuring festive characters and a chili cook-off. After the parade, Santa and Mayor Campion will light Welland’s Christmas tree, and attendees can mail letters to Santa, make holiday crafts, and enjoy free chili samples.
Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Parade
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Parade is a vibrant holiday event featuring beautifully decorated floats, marching bands, and festive community participation. It takes place in Old Town, with the parade route including King and Centre Streets, Castlereagh, Wellington, Byron/Prideaux, Simcoe, and Queen Streets.
Pelham Santa Claus Parade
The Pelham Santa Claus Parade is a festive event hosted by the Fabulous Fenwick Lions, featuring a parade route starting at Bethany Christian Reformed Church and ending at Centennial Park. The event includes live entertainment, festive activities, and community participation.
Grimsby Museum Holiday Event
The Grimsby Museum Holiday Event features local history exhibitions, children's programs, and workshops, with a gift shop and picnic park.
Niagara Falls Boat Tour & Journey Behind the Falls
Descend 125 feet into 130-year-old tunnels to explore the raw power of Horseshoe Falls. Witness the thunderous vibrations and breathtaking views from the observation decks, feeling the force of one-fifth of the world's freshwater crashing down.
Merry Chili Christmas
Join Welland for a festive holiday celebration featuring a Santa Claus Parade, Civic Square Tree Lighting Ceremony, and a chili cookoff. Enjoy activities like taking photos with Santa, mailing letters to Santa, making holiday crafts, and meeting festive characters. Bring donations to decorate the Mitten Tree and support Community Christmas Toys.
Falls Fireworks Cruise
Witness the breathtaking spectacle of Niagara Falls illuminated at night, accompanied by a stunning fireworks display, offering panoramic views and a memorable experience.
