Free Park Programming
So much to explore
Learn more about Niagara Falls on a walking tour or at an Education Station. Plus, programming isn’t limited to just Niagara Falls. Check out all our offerings at EventBrite.com.
All programming is subject to change. Unless noted otherwise, registration is suggested but not required, and participation is first-come-first-served.
Be on the lookout for our Pop-Up Education Stations!
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National Trails Day: Length of the Gorge
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Discovery Lot
When: June 6, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMCelebrate the 33rd National Trails Day with our annual Length of the Gorge hike!
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Niagara at the Crossroads: Indigenous Nations and the American Revolution
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Education Center
When: June 13, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMJoin us for an immersive three-part event, that invites you to experience history through Indigenous voices, artistry, and lived tradition. Through cultural dance demonstrations, guest speaker, and hands-on, make-and take activity, the program is intended to highlight Niagara Falls as a place of deep Indigenous significance and a strategic crossroads during the Revolutionary War. This event centers the experiences of Indigenous Nations who navigated diplomacy, alliance, conflict, and survival during a time of upheaval, often with enduring impacts on their lands and sovereignty. The blend of storytelling, movement and interactive learning, demonstrates that Indigenous cultures are not confined to the past but are vibrant, resilient, and present today, offering visitors a richer and more inclusive understanding of the Revolution and Niagara’s continuing indigenous legacy.
1pm – Education Center
First, we welcome guest presenter, Jordan Smith (Mohawk Nation, Bear Clan) to impart the shared knowledge and experience of the Haudenosaunee- discussing the experience along the Niagara Frontier for Indigenous Peoples during the time of the Revolutionary War as we as the continuing communities today. Registration required as space is limited.
2pm – Education Center
Next, Kehala Smith (Tuscarora Nation, Turtle Clan) fifth-generation beadworker, clothing designer, and traditional dance instructor, will lead a hands-on workshop in the creation of cornhusk dolls. These dolls are steeped in tradition and significance. Join us to make your own to take home, learn of their important roll in Haudenosaunee culture, and how the devastation of the Sullivan Campaign of 1779 is connected. Registration required as space is limited.
3pm – Outside the Education Center
Dancers from each of the Nations of the Haudenosaunee will demonstrate several traditional social dances, while Jordan (Mohawk Nation, Bear Clan) and Kehala (Tuscarora Nation, Turtle Clan) share the stories of each dance, explaining the roles each play in Indigenous life as social activity and heritage celebration. Audience members will be invited to learn and participate – so expect a highly interactive, educational and entertaining program! (No registration needed)
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Wildflower Watercolor Series
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Discovery Lot
When: June 13, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMJoin us for this reoccurring watercolor series where we will create nature journals based upon wildflowers we see throughout the season.
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Wellness Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Discovery Lot
When: June 20, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AMStart your morning with a wellness walk in one of the most picturesque parks in our region!
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Gorge Rim to River Level
Where: Devil’s Hole Area at Niagara Falls State Park
When: June 20, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMWe will hike down Devil’s Hole stairs, up the Whirlpool stairs and back along the rim trail.
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Hike Through History
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: June 20, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMJoin a park naturalist on a hike to learn about the rich history of Niagara Falls State Park!
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Last Call for Spring
Where: Devil’s Hole Area at Niagara Falls State Park
When: June 20, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMTake a leisurely, wildflower focused stroll along the gorge on the last day of spring!
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Bridging the Gap
Where: Whirlpool Area at Niagara Falls State Park
When: June 30, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMWalk with an educator to Freedom Plaza and back to learn about the history of the engineers, daredevils, and freedom seekers who bridged the gap between the opposite sides of the gorge.
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Botany Stroll at the Falls
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Goat Island – Parking Lot 2
When: July 3, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMWalk along the trails to discuss some of the interesting plants and some of the botanical surveys of the past. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Goat Island – Parking Lot 2
When: July 3, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at night on a guided tour. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Goat Island – Parking Lot 2
When: July 4, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at night on a guided tour. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Hike Through History
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – In front of the Welcome Center
When: July 5, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMDiscover the important people and events that created and protected our nation’s oldest state park on this guided walk. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Mammal Stroll at the Falls
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center
When: July 10, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMExplore the different mammals found in the Niagara Region. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Goat Island – Parking Lot 2
When: July 10, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at night on a guided tour. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Goat Island – Parking Lot 2
When: July 11, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at night on a guided tour. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Hike Through History
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – In front of the Welcome Center
When: July 12, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMDiscover the important people and events that created and protected our nation’s oldest state park on this guided walk. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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A Good Book and A Cool Breeze
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Schoellkopf Elevator
When: July 16, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMTake a seat under the Schoellkopf Pavilion to talk about your book of choice followed by an hour of silent reading. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Birding Stroll at the Falls
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – In front of the Welcome Center
When: July 17, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMTake a stroll around the park in search of the different bird species found in the area. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Goat Island – Parking Lot 2
When: July 17, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at night on a guided tour. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Stop and Listen: A Mindful Meander
Where: Whirlpool Area at Niagara Falls State Park
When: July 18, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMOn World Listening Day, join an educator for a walk down the rim trail while we listen to all the different sounds around us. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Goat Island – Parking Lot 2
When: July 18, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at night on a guided tour. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Not Just Honeybees!
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Freedom Plaza
When: July 19, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMTake a short stroll along the no mow meadows of the Gorgeview trail while learning more about our native pollinators. Afterwards, learn how to make your own flower pressings. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Hike Through History
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – In front of the Welcome Center
When: July 19, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMDiscover the important people and events that created and protected our nation’s oldest state park on this guided walk. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Niagara Gorge Ecology Stroll
Where: Whirlpool Area at Niagara Falls State Park
When: July 24, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PMLearn more about the ecology of the gorge from a park naturalist! Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Goat Island – Parking Lot 2
When: July 24, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at night on a guided tour. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Pictures and Paints! At Devil’s Hole
Where: Devil’s Hole Area at Niagara Falls State Park
When: July 25, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMWalk partway down the rim trail with an educator, snapping pictures and learning more about the nature and history around you before sitting down to use your photos as inspiration for your watercolor painting! Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Goat Island – Parking Lot 2
When: July 25, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at night on a guided tour. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Along the Mighty Niagara
Where: Whirlpool Area at Niagara Falls State Park
When: July 26, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PMHike down to the Whirlpool Flats while learning more about the mighty waters of the Niagara River! Nature journals will be passed out at the Whirlpool Flats for those who want to write about their experience. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Hike Through History
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – In front of the Welcome Center
When: July 26, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMDiscover the important people and events that created and protected our nation’s oldest state park on this guided walk. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Snake Stroll at the Falls
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – In front of the Welcome Center
When: July 31, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMExplore the different snakes found in the Niagara Region. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Goat Island – Parking Lot 2
When: July 31, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at night on a guided tour. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Niagara History Hike
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Schoellkopf Elevators
When: August 1, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PMTake a challenging hiking loop with an educator to learn more about the history of industry and power that once stood beneath your hiking boots. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Goat Island – Parking Lot 2
When: August 1, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at night on a guided tour. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Great Gorge to Gorgeview
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Schoellkopf Elevators
When: August 2, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMAdventure along part of the old railway in the gorge to learn about the ecosystems around us before adventuring up the stairs and strolling along the gorgeview paths. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Hike Through History
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – In front of the Welcome Center
When: August 2, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMDiscover the important people and events that created and protected our nation’s oldest state park on this guided walk. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Evening Ride Along the Gorge
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Schoellkopf Elevators
When: August 6, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMGet out into nature this week by taking your bike out for a ride with an educator along 9 miles of paved pathway! Bikes not provided and helmets are required. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Climate Science Stroll at the Falls
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center
When: August 7, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMTake a stroll around the park to discuss current climate science topics. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Goat Island – Parking Lot 2
When: August 7, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at night on a guided tour. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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To the Rapids and Back!
Where: Devil’s Hole Area at Niagara Falls State Park
When: August 8, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PMHike with an educator to the northernmost end of the river level trail! Journals will be handed out for those who want to reflect on their experience along this lesser-traveled trail. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Wildflower Watercolor Series
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Schoellkopf Elevator Pavilion
When: August 8, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMJoin us for this reoccurring watercolor series where we will create nature journals based upon wildflowers we see throughout the season. It is not necessary to be present at every session to enjoy the program. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Goat Island – Parking Lot 2
When: August 8, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at night on a guided tour. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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DIY Bee Hotels
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Education Center – Parking Lot 1
When: August 9, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PMLearn a little more about our native bees before getting to build your very own bee hotel! They’re like birdhouses but for our solitary bees! Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Hike Through History
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – In front of the Welcome Center
When: August 9, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMDiscover the important people and events that created and protected our nation’s oldest state park on this guided walk. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Goat Island – Parking Lot 2
When: August 14, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at night on a guided tour. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Goat Island – Parking Lot 2
When: August 15, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at night on a guided tour. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Eco-Printing with Leaves!
Where: Devil’s Hole Area at Niagara Falls State Park
When: August 16, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PMJoin an educator for a demonstration on how to eco-print, a dyeing technique that transfers colors from nature to paper or fabric! Then learn how to use leaves to ID trees while waiting for the dyeing process to finish. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Hike Through History
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – In front of the Welcome Center
When: August 16, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMDiscover the important people and events that created and protected our nation’s oldest state park on this guided walk. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Goat Island – Parking Lot 2
When: August 21, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at night on a guided tour. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Pictures and Paints! At Whirlpool
Where: Whirlpool Area at Niagara Falls State Park
When: August 22, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMWalk partway down the rim trail with an educator, snapping pictures and learning more about the foliage of the Niagara Gorge before sitting down to use your photos as inspiration for your watercolor painting! Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Goat Island – Parking Lot 2
When: August 22, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at night on a guided tour. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Let’s Go Birding!
Where: Whirlpool Area at Niagara Falls State Park
When: August 23, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMGo birding along the gorge with an educator while identifying all the species we can along the way! This program is intended for beginners. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Hike Through History
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – In front of the Welcome Center
When: August 23, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMDiscover the important people and events that created and protected our nation’s oldest state park on this guided walk. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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River Stroll at the Falls
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center
When: August 28, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMTake a stroll around the park and along the river to discuss the importance of the great Lakes and the role Niagara Falls plays. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Goat Island – Parking Lot 2
When: August 28, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at night on a guided tour. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Goat Island – Parking Lot 2
When: August 29, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at night on a guided tour. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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Hike Through History
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – In front of the Welcome Center
When: August 30, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMDiscover the important people and events that created and protected our nation’s oldest state park on this guided walk. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
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