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.
Warm weather programming at Niagara Falls and Niagara Gorge is 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!
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Music in the Mist
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Welcome Center
When: Thursday, July 10, 2025; 1 PM – 4 PMRelax and listen to some of the best local musicians in Western New York at the Music in the Mist series sponsored by the Niagara Falls Hard Rock Café on Thursdays from 1pm – 4pm throughout the summer. Chill on the Great Lawn in front of the Welcome Center and enjoy lawn games and activities for the kids while jamming to great tunes.
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Stroll at the Falls
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Friday, July 11, 2025; 2 PM – 3:30 PMJoin us for a casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and explore what makes this park so unique! Meet in front of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Parking Lot 1. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Friday and Saturday, July 11-12, 2025; 7:30 PM – 9 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Meet on Goat Island at Parking Lot 2 Arch. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Hike Through History
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Sunday, July 13, 2025; 2 PM – 3:30 PMDiscover the important people and events that created and protected our nation’s oldest State Park on this guided walk. Meet in front of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Parking Lot 1. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Family Fun in the Park
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Welcome Center Patio
When: Tuesday, July 15, 2025; 11 AM – 2 PMTake a rest and make a cool souvenir of your visit on Tuesdays 11am – 2pm in July and August at our Family Fun Tent sponsored by the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center.
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Horseshoe Hullabaloo
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Terrapin Point
When: Wednesday, July 16, 2025; 5:30 PM – 7 PMJoin us at the edge of the Falls for a weekly all-ages music jam at Terrapin Point — with rhythm, melody, and mist in the air. This is an open, percussion-forward music circle featuring hand drums, shakers, guitar, handpan, bubbles and singing. We’ll have basic percussion instruments available, but you’re encouraged to bring your own drum, djembe, guitar, or voice to join in the groove.
Free, and family-friendly. All are welcome! Meet on the lawn in front of Top of the Falls Restaurant (Terrapin Point, Goat Island)
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Music in the Mist
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Welcome Center
When: Thursday, July 17, 2025; 1 PM – 4 PMRelax and listen to some of the best local musicians in Western New York at the Music in the Mist series sponsored by the Niagara Falls Hard Rock Café on Thursdays from 1pm – 4pm throughout the summer. Chill on the Great Lawn in front of the Welcome Center and enjoy lawn games and activities for the kids while jamming to great tunes.
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Stroll at the Falls
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Friday, July 18, 2025; 2 PM – 3:30 PMJoin us for a casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and explore what makes this park so unique! Meet in front of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Parking Lot 1. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Hydropower and Early Industry
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Friday, July 18, 2025; 3 PM – 4:30 PMWalks from the Welcome Center to the Schoellkopf Elevator and then to the ALCOA Ruins. We will stop at appropriate places to talk about key points. Meet in front of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Parking Lot 1. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Adults 18+ only. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate shoes for walking. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Friday and Saturday, July 18-19, 2025; 7:30 PM – 9 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Meet on Goat Island at Parking Lot 2 Arch. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Hike Through History
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Sunday, July 20, 2025; 2 PM – 3:30 PMDiscover the important people and events that created and protected our nation’s oldest State Park on this guided walk. Meet in front of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Parking Lot 1. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Family Fun in the Park
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Welcome Center Patio
When: Tuesday, July 22, 2025; 11 AM – 2 PMTake a rest and make a cool souvenir of your visit on Tuesdays 11am – 2pm in July and August at our Family Fun Tent sponsored by the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center.
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Horseshoe Hullabaloo
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Terrapin Point
When: Wednesday, July 23, 2025; 5:30 PM – 7 PMJoin us at the edge of the Falls for a weekly all-ages music jam at Terrapin Point — with rhythm, melody, and mist in the air. This is an open, percussion-forward music circle featuring hand drums, shakers, guitar, handpan, bubbles and singing. We’ll have basic percussion instruments available, but you’re encouraged to bring your own drum, djembe, guitar, or voice to join in the groove.
Free, and family-friendly. All are welcome! Meet on the lawn in front of Top of the Falls Restaurant (Terrapin Point, Goat Island)
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Music in the Mist
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Welcome Center
When: Thursday, July 24, 2025; 1 PM – 4 PMRelax and listen to some of the best local musicians in Western New York at the Music in the Mist series sponsored by the Niagara Falls Hard Rock Café on Thursdays from 1pm – 4pm throughout the summer. Chill on the Great Lawn in front of the Welcome Center and enjoy lawn games and activities for the kids while jamming to great tunes.
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Stroll at the Falls
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Friday, July 25, 2025; 2 PM – 3:30 PMJoin us for a casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and explore what makes this park so unique! Meet in front of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Parking Lot 1. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Friday and Saturday, July 25-26, 2025; 7:30 PM – 9 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Meet on Goat Island at Parking Lot 2 Arch. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Hike Through History
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Sunday, July 27, 2025; 2 PM – 3:30 PMDiscover the important people and events that created and protected our nation’s oldest State Park on this guided walk. Meet in front of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Parking Lot 1. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Family Fun in the Park
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Welcome Center Patio
When: Tuesday, July 29, 2025; 11 AM – 2 PMTake a rest and make a cool souvenir of your visit on Tuesdays 11am – 2pm in July and August at our Family Fun Tent sponsored by the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center.
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Horseshoe Hullabaloo
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Terrapin Point
When: Wednesday, July 30, 2025; 5:30 PM – 7 PMJoin us at the edge of the Falls for a weekly all-ages music jam at Terrapin Point — with rhythm, melody, and mist in the air. This is an open, percussion-forward music circle featuring hand drums, shakers, guitar, handpan, bubbles and singing. We’ll have basic percussion instruments available, but you’re encouraged to bring your own drum, djembe, guitar, or voice to join in the groove.
Free, and family-friendly. All are welcome! Meet on the lawn in front of Top of the Falls Restaurant (Terrapin Point, Goat Island)
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Music in the Mist
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Welcome Center
When: Thursday, July 31, 2025; 1 PM – 4 PMRelax and listen to some of the best local musicians in Western New York at the Music in the Mist series sponsored by the Niagara Falls Hard Rock Café on Thursdays from 1pm – 4pm throughout the summer. Chill on the Great Lawn in front of the Welcome Center and enjoy lawn games and activities for the kids while jamming to great tunes.
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Stroll at the Falls
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Friday, August 1, 2025; 2 PM – 3:30 PMJoin us for a casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and explore what makes this park so unique! Meet in front of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Parking Lot 1. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Friday and Saturday, August 1-2, 2025; 7:30 PM – 9 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Meet on Goat Island at Parking Lot 2 Arch. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Hike Through History
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Sunday, August 3, 2025; 2 PM – 3:30 PMDiscover the important people and events that created and protected our nation’s oldest State Park on this guided walk. Meet in front of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Parking Lot 1. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Family Fun in the Park
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Welcome Center Patio
When: Tuesday, August 5, 2025; 11 AM – 2 PMTake a rest and make a cool souvenir of your visit on Tuesdays 11am – 2pm in July and August at our Family Fun Tent sponsored by the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center.
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Horseshoe Hullabaloo
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Terrapin Point
When: Wednesday, August 6, 2025; 5:30 PM – 7 PMJoin us at the edge of the Falls for a weekly all-ages music jam at Terrapin Point — with rhythm, melody, and mist in the air. This is an open, percussion-forward music circle featuring hand drums, shakers, guitar, handpan, bubbles and singing. We’ll have basic percussion instruments available, but you’re encouraged to bring your own drum, djembe, guitar, or voice to join in the groove.
Free, and family-friendly. All are welcome! Meet on the lawn in front of Top of the Falls Restaurant (Terrapin Point, Goat Island)
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Music in the Mist
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Welcome Center
When: Thursday, August 7, 2025; 1 PM – 4 PMRelax and listen to some of the best local musicians in Western New York at the Music in the Mist series sponsored by the Niagara Falls Hard Rock Café on Thursdays from 1pm – 4pm throughout the summer. Chill on the Great Lawn in front of the Welcome Center and enjoy lawn games and activities for the kids while jamming to great tunes.
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Stroll at the Falls
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Friday, August 8, 2025; 2 PM – 3:30 PMJoin us for a casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and explore what makes this park so unique! Meet in front of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Parking Lot 1. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Friday and Saturday, August 8-9, 2025; 7:30 PM – 9 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Meet on Goat Island at Parking Lot 2 Arch. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Hike Through History
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Sunday, August 10, 2025; 2 PM – 3:30 PMDiscover the important people and events that created and protected our nation’s oldest State Park on this guided walk. Meet in front of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Parking Lot 1. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Family Fun in the Park
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Welcome Center Patio
When: Tuesday, August 12, 2025; 11 AM – 2 PMTake a rest and make a cool souvenir of your visit on Tuesdays 11am – 2pm in July and August at our Family Fun Tent sponsored by the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center.
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Horseshoe Hullabaloo
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Terrapin Point
When: Wednesday, August 13, 2025; 5:30 PM – 7 PMJoin us at the edge of the Falls for a weekly all-ages music jam at Terrapin Point — with rhythm, melody, and mist in the air. This is an open, percussion-forward music circle featuring hand drums, shakers, guitar, handpan, bubbles and singing. We’ll have basic percussion instruments available, but you’re encouraged to bring your own drum, djembe, guitar, or voice to join in the groove.
Free, and family-friendly. All are welcome! Meet on the lawn in front of Top of the Falls Restaurant (Terrapin Point, Goat Island)
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Music in the Mist
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Welcome Center
When: Thursday, August 14, 2025; 1 PM – 4 PMRelax and listen to some of the best local musicians in Western New York at the Music in the Mist series sponsored by the Niagara Falls Hard Rock Café on Thursdays from 1pm – 4pm throughout the summer. Chill on the Great Lawn in front of the Welcome Center and enjoy lawn games and activities for the kids while jamming to great tunes.
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Stroll at the Falls
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Friday, August 15, 2025; 2 PM – 3:30 PMJoin us for a casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and explore what makes this park so unique! Meet in front of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Parking Lot 1. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Friday and Saturday, August 15-16, 2025; 7:30 PM – 9 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Meet on Goat Island at Parking Lot 2 Arch. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Hike Through History
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Sunday, August 17, 2025; 2 PM – 3:30 PMDiscover the important people and events that created and protected our nation’s oldest State Park on this guided walk. Meet in front of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Parking Lot 1. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Family Fun in the Park
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Welcome Center Patio
When: Tuesday, August 19, 2025; 11 AM – 2 PMTake a rest and make a cool souvenir of your visit on Tuesdays 11am – 2pm in July and August at our Family Fun Tent sponsored by the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center.
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Horseshoe Hullabaloo
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Terrapin Point
When: Wednesday, August 20, 2025; 5:30 PM – 7 PMJoin us at the edge of the Falls for a weekly all-ages music jam at Terrapin Point — with rhythm, melody, and mist in the air. This is an open, percussion-forward music circle featuring hand drums, shakers, guitar, handpan, bubbles and singing. We’ll have basic percussion instruments available, but you’re encouraged to bring your own drum, djembe, guitar, or voice to join in the groove.
Free, and family-friendly. All are welcome! Meet on the lawn in front of Top of the Falls Restaurant (Terrapin Point, Goat Island)
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Music in the Mist
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Welcome Center
When: Thursday, August 21, 2025; 1 PM – 4 PMRelax and listen to some of the best local musicians in Western New York at the Music in the Mist series sponsored by the Niagara Falls Hard Rock Café on Thursdays from 1pm – 4pm throughout the summer. Chill on the Great Lawn in front of the Welcome Center and enjoy lawn games and activities for the kids while jamming to great tunes.
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Stroll at the Falls
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Friday, August 22, 2025; 2 PM – 3:30 PMJoin us for a casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and explore what makes this park so unique! Meet in front of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Parking Lot 1. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Friday and Saturday, August 22-23, 2025; 7:30 PM – 9 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Meet on Goat Island at Parking Lot 2 Arch. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Hike Through History
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Sunday, August 24, 2025; 2 PM – 3:30 PMDiscover the important people and events that created and protected our nation’s oldest State Park on this guided walk. Meet in front of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Parking Lot 1. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Family Fun in the Park
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Welcome Center Patio
When: Tuesday, August 26, 2025; 11 AM – 2 PMTake a rest and make a cool souvenir of your visit on Tuesdays 11am – 2pm in July and August at our Family Fun Tent sponsored by the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center.
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SNIFFari Through the Park
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Wednesday, August 27, 2025; 5:30 PM – 7 PMJoin 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. Meet at Schoellkopf Elevator at Great Lakes 360 Parking Lot. All dogs in attendance must be up-to-date on immunizations, leashed, and under control. 6 foot non-retractable leashes. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Horseshoe Hullabaloo
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Terrapin Point
When: Wednesday, August 27, 2025; 5:30 PM – 7 PMJoin us at the edge of the Falls for a weekly all-ages music jam at Terrapin Point — with rhythm, melody, and mist in the air. This is an open, percussion-forward music circle featuring hand drums, shakers, guitar, handpan, bubbles and singing. We’ll have basic percussion instruments available, but you’re encouraged to bring your own drum, djembe, guitar, or voice to join in the groove.
Free, and family-friendly. All are welcome! Meet on the lawn in front of Top of the Falls Restaurant (Terrapin Point, Goat Island)
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Music in the Mist
Where: Niagara Falls State Park – Welcome Center
When: Thursday, August 28, 2025; 1 PM – 4 PMRelax and listen to some of the best local musicians in Western New York at the Music in the Mist series sponsored by the Niagara Falls Hard Rock Café on Thursdays from 1pm – 4pm throughout the summer. Chill on the Great Lawn in front of the Welcome Center and enjoy lawn games and activities for the kids while jamming to great tunes.
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Botanizing on Goat Island
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Friday, August 29, 2025; 10 AM – 11 AMWalk from the arch into the woodland trail to talk about some of the interesting plants and some of the botanical surveys of the past. Meet on Goat Island at Parking Lot 2 Arch. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Stroll at the Falls
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Friday, August 29, 2025; 2 PM – 3:30 PMJoin us for a casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and explore what makes this park so unique! Meet in front of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Parking Lot 1. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Goat Island Evening Walk
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Friday and Saturday, August 29-30, 2025; 7:30 PM – 9 PMExplore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls as day fades to night on a guided tour. Meet on Goat Island at Parking Lot 2 Arch. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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Hike Through History
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
When: Sunday, August 31, 2025; 2 PM – 3:30 PMDiscover the important people and events that created and protected our nation’s oldest State Park on this guided walk. Meet in front of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Parking Lot 1. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
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