FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Free Admission

This Family Day weekend, join us at the Niagara Glen Nature Centre to discover the secrets of Niagara’s diverse bird species. Participate in an exciting meet and greet featuring incredible birds of prey, presented by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy.

Hosted in collaboration with Birds on the Niagara, the Family Day Birding Open House will feature bird identification workshops and presentations from local birding experts, as well as guided birding walks. Admission is free.

Sundays starting February 16 until March 16 | 9 a.m. – 12 noon | Garden Café, Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens.

Let your creativity take flight during one of our Stained Glass Butterfly Workshops at the Garden Café! Guided by expert Gord Maretzki from Urban Tractor Farm Winery, you’ll craft a vibrant Blue Morpho stained- glass butterfly with a wingspan of about 6 inches.

Country music star Cole Swindell will be charming audiences at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Friday, August 22, 2025. Tickets for Cole Swindell go on sale Friday, February 7 at 10:00am through ticketmaster.ca. 

Comedy gold is on the way with Jerry Seinfeld as he returns to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Friday, July 25, 2025. Tickets for Jerry Seinfeld go on sale Friday, February 7 at 10:00am through ticketmaster.ca. 

Catch Jake Owen with special guest Uncle Kracker bring their Driftwood Ramble tour to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Tickets for Jake Owen with special guest Uncle Kracker go on sale Friday, February 7 at 10:00am through ticketmaster.ca. 

Mad Science of Niagara at the Butterfly Conservatory
Let curiosity take flight with hands-on science fun!

Niagara Parks is partnering with Mad Science of Niagara to bring guests an engaging series of interactive and educational activities for the whole family at the Butterfly Conservatory this February and March.

Attention lords and ladies! Join the Knights of Blackthorn Productions for an exploration of the Middle Ages! Touch and try on medieval armour, check out the weapons of the time and learn how they would be used. Ask your questions of these costumed characters and feel like you have been transported back in time.

The presentation will be hosted in The Exchange, located directly behind the Museum.
After the show, explore the Museum galleries and complete a scavenger hunt.

Spend Family Day exploring biodiversity and habitat conservation @ the Museum!

Join the Earth Rangers for live animal shows at: 11am, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm in the Exchange. This unique and up-close encounter with their animal ambassadors will leave you educated and inspired to help protect animals in the wild. Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

Other activities include free family portraits by Digital Attractions, scavenger hunts, crafts, and three galleries full of artefacts that explore our local history!

Special One-Day Wedding Event Planned for Valentine's Day at Niagara Falls City Hall & History Museum.Prospective newlyweds are invited to book their civil wedding ceremony on February 14th and enjoy a unique Valentine’s Day-themed wedding experience.

Peter Alexander – Historic Music Co-ordinator, Parks Canada

Gavin Watt – Military Animation Supervisor, Parks Canada

Friday February 28, 2025. 11:00 am at Navy Hall

From the lowliest private to the officers that staffed the headquarters, live music filled the day to day activities of Fort George. Come enjoy a discussion and performance of music across the classes, with Peter Alexander and Gavin Watt who have been entertaining Niagara residents at Fort George since the 1980's.

Tickets can be purchased on the Friends of Fort George online store.