Special Events in Niagara Falls USA

Where: Whirlpool State Park
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025; 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Join us educators on a weekly walk along the gorge from Whirlpool State Park to Devil’s Hole State Park to learn more about the history and ecology of our gorge parks! Registration required on Eventbrite.com

Where: Devil’s Hole State Park
When: Monday, August 18, 2025; 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Join a Park Naturalist on an evening photography walk along the Niagara Gorge. Registration required on Eventbrite.com

Where: Whirlpool State Park
When: Sunday, August 24, 2025; 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Join us educators on a weekly walk along the gorge from Whirlpool State Park to Devil’s Hole State Park to learn more about the history and ecology of our gorge parks! Registration required on Eventbrite.com

Where: Whirlpool State Park
When: Saturday, August 30, 2025; 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Join us educators on a weekly walk along the gorge from Whirlpool State Park to Devil’s Hole State Park to learn more about the history and ecology of our gorge parks! Registration required on Eventbrite.com

Where: Whirlpool State Park
When: Sunday, September 7, 2025; 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Join us for a walk focusing on enrichment for our furry friends with many stops along the trail to let the dogs get their fill of new scents found in the park as we discuss some of the natural phenomenon and history surrounding the area. Registration required on Eventbrite.com

Where: Whirlpool State Park
When: Thursday, September 11, 2025; 11 AM – 12:30 PM

Take a journey along the rim of our beautiful Niagara Gorge and explore all its spectacular views with a Park Naturalist. Registration required on Eventbrite.com

Where: Whirlpool State Park
When: Thursday, September 11, 2025; 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Let your creativity shine during our eco-friendly rock painting activity. This family friendly program involves visitors to decorate stones with colorful designs or wildlife inspired artwork. Registration required on Eventbrite.com

Where: Whirlpool State Park
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025; 2 PM – 4 PM

Take a leisurely stroll along the rim trail on the last Saturday of summer! Registration required on Eventbrite.com

Where: Whirlpool State Park
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025; 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Join a Park Naturalist in making fairy houses. These mini homes are made from natural materials found in our forest and are a cute whimsical yard or trail decoration. Registration required on Eventbrite.com

Where: Whirlpool State Park
When: Sunday, October 5, 2025; 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Join us for a walk focusing on enrichment for our furry friends with many stops along the trail to let the dogs get their fill of new scents found in the park as we discuss some of the natural phenomenon and history surrounding the area. Registration required on Eventbrite.com

Where: Whirlpool State Park
When: Saturday, October 11, 2025; 10 AM – 12 PM

Go birding with an educator on migratory bird day to learn more about the migratory birds we find along the Niagara River. Registration required on Eventbrite.com

Where: Whirlpool State Park
When: Sunday, October 12, 2025; 10 AM – 1 PM

Join us on a hike down to the Whirlpool Flats and immerse yourself with the stunning fall foliage contrasted with the blue/green water of the lower Niagara River and subsequent rapids. Ages 8+. Skill level: Difficult. Registration required on Eventbrite.com

Where: Devil’s Hole State Park
When: Saturday, October 18, 2025; 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Short talk about how to identify trees and then take a short walk on the rim trial towards Whirlpool State Park. Registration required on Eventbrite.com

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

Take a walk along the gorge to learn more about the fall foliage with a park educator! Binoculars and cameras encouraged! Registration available on Eventbrite.com but not required