Special Events in Niagara Falls USA

Where: Whirlpool State Park
When: Sunday, December 15, 2024; 10:30 AM – 12 PM

Join an educator at Whirlpool State Park to learn more about animal tracking and then explore the park and trails for tracks. Registration required at EventBrite.com.

Where: Devil’s Hole State Park
When: Sunday, December 22, 2024; 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Take a break from the holiday and end of semester stresses by going on a leisurely stroll along Trail 2. Registration required at EventBrite.com.

Where: DeVeaux Woods State Park
When: Wednesday, January 1, 2025; 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Walk the DeVeaux Woods trails with canine friends. Notice signs of nature and tracks along the way. Stop and talk about old growth forests and a bit of history about the park. Registration required at EventBrite.com.

Where: Fort Niagara State Park
When: Wednesday, January 1, 2025; 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Join us for a walk to welcome the New Year along Lake Ontario where we’ll see migrating waterfowl and traverse the trail along the shore. Registration required at EventBrite.com.

Where: Wilson-Tuscarora State Park
When: Wednesday, January 1, 2025; 12 PM – 1:30 PM

Join us on a first day Hike through beautiful Wilson-Tuscarora State Park as we explore it’s old growth forest and stunning views of Lake Ontario. Registration required at EventBrite.com.

Where: Knox Farms State Park
When: Wednesday, January 1, 2025; 1 PM – 2:30 PM

Embrace a feeling of renewal as you kick off the year with a refreshing First Day Hike at Knox Farm. Registration required at EventBrite.com.

Where: Fort Niagara State Park
When: Wednesday, January 1, 2025; 2 PM – 3:30 PM

Join us for a walk to view the Niagara River, War of 1812 Cemetery, and lighthouse as well as Old Fort Niagara from the parking lot. There will be a tour of the Officer’s Club to view the paintings and visit the museum displays. Registration required at EventBrite.com.

Where: Whirlpool State Park
When: Wednesday, January 1, 2025; 2 PM – 4 PM

Ring in the new year by taking a walk along the top of the gorge from Whirlpool State Park to Devil’s Hole State Park and back! Registration required at EventBrite.com.

Where: DeVeaux Woods State Park
When: Thursday, January 16, 2025; 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Learn a little more about our neighbor the red planet from one of our park educators, and then head outside to get a closer look while Mars is at its brightest in the sky! Registration required at EventBrite.com.

Where: Devil’s Hole State Park
When: Saturday, January 18, 2025; 2 PM – 4 PM

Migrate south from Devil’s Hole State Park to Whirlpool State Park and learn about why and how some animals decide to make their own journeys south every year! Registration required at EventBrite.com.

Where: DeVeaux Woods State Park
When: Sundays, January 26 and February 9, 2025; 11 AM – 12:30 PM

Take a winter hike through DeVeaux Woods and learn the basics of snowshoeing with a Park Naturalist. Registration required at EventBrite.com.

Where: Fort Niagara State Park
When: Saturday and Sunday, February 15-16, 2025; 2 PM – 4 PM

Join a naturalist with a spotting scope on the sun lawn in Fort Niagara to view the migrating waterfowl over Lake Ontario! Registration required at EventBrite.com.

Where: DeVeaux Woods State Park
When: Friday, February 21, 2025; 5 PM – 6:30 PM

Grab your favorite mug or thermos and take a stroll through the cool winter air at DeVeaux Woods State Park. Bundle up and sip some hot chocolate while taking in the views of old growth woods. Weather permitting; adventure will be taken on snowshoes. Registration required at EventBrite.com.

Where: Whirlpool State Park
When: Saturday, February 22, 2025; 1 PM – 2:30 PM

Take a leisurely stroll along the rim trail from Whirlpool State Park to Freedom Plaza and back to take in the winter scenery and learn some fun facts about the gorge! Registration required at EventBrite.com.