Free Park Programming

Fall Programming at Niagara Falls and Niagara Gorge now available
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!

 

Evening Stroll at the Falls

Where: Niagara Falls State Park; Meet at Parking Lot 3
When: Fridays from September 6 - October 11, 2024; 5:30 PM - 7 PM

Join us for a casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and explore what makes this park so unique! Registration available on EventBrite.com, but not required.

 

Hike Through History

Where: Niagara Falls State Park; Meet in front of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center - Parking Lot 1
When: Saturdays from September 7 - October 12, 2024; 2 PM - 3:30 PM

Discover the important people and events that created and protected our nation's oldest state park on this guided walk. Registration available on EventBrite.com, but not required.

 

GORGEous Wildflowers

Where: Niagara Falls State Park - Gorgeview Trail; Meet at the Schoellkopf Elevator
When: Saturday, September 14, 2024; 10 AM - 11:30 AM

Enjoy the fall wildflowers and views of the Niagara Gorge as we stroll along the Gorgeview trail in pursuit of nature's artwork. Registration available on EventBrite.com.

 

Scavenger Hunt on the Gorge

Where: Whirlpool State Park; Meet at the Whirlpool Pavilion
When: Saturday, September 14, 2024; 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Join one of our educators for a guided scavenger hunt along trail 2 to find different signs of life that exist all around us! Registration available on EventBrite.com.

 

Tails on Trails

Where: Niagara Falls State Park; Meet at the Schoellkopf Elevator
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024; 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Bring your furry friend on this casual walk along our scenic overlooks of the Niagara Gorge. It is not necessary to have a dog to participate, however, all dogs must be up to date on immunizations, leashed, and under control. Registration available on EventBrite.com.

 

Fall Foliage Walk

Where: Whirlpool State Park; Meet at the Whirlpool Pavilion
When: Friday, October 11, 18, and 25, 2024; 2 PM - 3:30 PM

Join us as we look at the fall foliage of the Niagara Gorge. Enjoy the crisp air with family and friends on this GORGE-ous walk. Registration available on EventBrite.com.

 

Ghost Stories Along the Gorge

Where: Devil's Hole State Park; Meet at the Devil's Hole State Park Parking Area
When: Saturday, October 12, 2024; 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Come walk along trail 2 and listen to scary stories from along the gorge! Registration available on EventBrite.com.

 

Hunter's Moon at DeVeaux

Where: DeVeaux Woods State Park; Meet at 3180 DeVeaux Woods Dr E Parking Lot
When: Tuesday, October 17, 2024; 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Come see the Hunter's Moon at DeVeaux Woods State Park and learn more about Earth's one and only moon!

 

Fun Facts with Kelly: Wildflowers

Where: Artpark State Park; Meet at the Fishing Access Parking Lot
When: Saturday, October 19, 2024; 2 PM - 3:30 PM

Search for the changing colors and enjoy the fall wildflowers as we stroll along the gorge in pursuit of nature's artwork.

 

Feeling Fishy - Fish Facts

Where: Artpark State Park; Meet at the Lower Lot Parking Lot
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024; 10 AM - 11:30 AM

Join a Park Naturalist on a walk through the lower gorge and learn about fish found in the region. Must be 8 years or older.