The human drama unfolds as you wander the grounds of historic Drummond Hill Cemetery at night this fall. As the sun sets on four select dates, you’ll glimpse into the lives–and deaths–of some of Niagara’s famous and not-so-famous historical figures.

The City of Niagara Falls History Museum is pleased once again to offer night-time walking tours of Drummond Hill Cemetery, one of Canada’s most historic cemeteries. New this year are shorter, earlier, twilight tours at 6 p.m. on Saturdays.

The Drummond Hill Cemetery Tours are scheduled for Friday, October 19 and 26 at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Saturday, October 20 and 27 at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served after each tour at the Battle Ground Hotel Museum. Tours depart from the cemetery gates located on Buchner Place off Drummond Road. A rain or shine event, participants are encouraged to dress according to the weather conditions. Recommended for ages 14+ as some content may not be suitable for younger audiences.

Frank The Man The Music starring Bob Anderson reenacts the world-famous crooner Frank Sinatra and his beloved music. The very talented Bob Anderson nails the most iconic tunes Sinatra ever sang with pitch-perfect versions of Come Fly with Me, It Was a Very Good Year, New York, New York and many more.

Coming to the Fallsview Casino:

• Oct 24 – 8:30PM
• Oct 25 – 3:00PM
• Oct 25 – 8:30PM
• Oct 26 – 9:00PM
• Oct 27 – 3:00PM
• Oct 27 – 9:00PM
• Oct 28 – 3:00PM
• Oct 28 – 7:00PM

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The Concert Series at the Scotiabank Convention Centre is back for its second season, Live by the Falls! The third of the series brings a performance by April Wine on October 25 2018.

April Wine is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The band enjoyed international success in the 1970s and 1980s, released more than 20 albums since 1971. They still continuing to awe audiences!

Tickets

Tickets for this show are $43 (all inclusive), and go on sale starting Monday, June 18, at 10:00 am.

Subscriptions for all four Live by the Falls shows are $125 (all inclusive).

Tickets and subscriptions can be purchased online at sccniagara.ticketpro.ca, by phone with Ticketpro at 1-888-655-9090.

Consider making reservations for dinner at the Skylon Tower before the event! 

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Join Niagara Parks October 20, 26 & 27 at Old Fort Erie, and experience Halloween traditions and stories as you tour the eerie grounds and barracks of Canada’s bloodiest battlefield by torch and candlelight while enjoying period authentic hot drinks and snacks.

In addition to hearing the haunted tales of the fort, learn about the fascinating history of some of our most beloved Halloween traditions.

Complete your ghost tour with one of these Halloween themed movie screenings at the Old Fort Erie Visitor Centre Theatre.

Oct. 20 Poltergeist(18A)

Oct. 26 The Shining(R)

Oct. 27 Edward Scissor Hands(R).

Pinks, Greens, Yellows and bronzes on display at the Floral Showhouse during the popular Chrysanthemum Display. Enjoy brush varieties, cascading collections in baskets, pillars and pyramids as well as large single-stem exhibitions.

Just a short walk from Table Rock Centre, Niagara Parks’ Floral Showhouse features 7 unique shows throughout the year that change seasonally. Escape the cold and explore the lush gardens and floral arrangements of this beautifully maintained site.

Oct 27 – Nov 18, 2018

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Consider making a visit to the observation deck at the Skylon Tower after the event!

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Nightmares Fear Factory is the perfect Halloween experience. Check out the haunted house Niagara Falls attraction during the scariest time of the year. Join us in the fun, if you dare. Scream « Nightmares » and they may let you out!

Halloween is the perfect time for thrill seekers test how brave they are and see who their friends are. The intensity is taken up a notch on this date only with tension levels thick enough to cut.

Located on Victoria Ave. in Niagara Falls. 

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Enjoy watching the fireworks shower over Niagara Falls on as part of the Winter Festival of Lights.

Winter fireworks schedule:

The Concert Series at the Scotiabank Convention Centre is back for its second season, Live by the Falls! The fourth and final concert of the series is Platinum Blonde on November 9 2018.

Platinum Blonde is a Canadian new wave band formed in Toronto in 1980. The band, now a trio consisting of Holmes, Galli and Todd, continue to tour Canada regularly, coming to the Niagara Falls Region for Live by the Falls. 

Tickets

Tickets for this show are $43 (all inclusive), and go on sale starting Monday, June 18, at 10:00 am.

Subscriptions for all four Live by the Falls shows are $125 (all inclusive).

Tickets and subscriptions can be purchased online at sccniagara.ticketpro.ca, by phone with Ticketpro at 1-888-655-9090.

Consider making reservations for dinner at the Skylon Tower before the event! 

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For the first time ever, Niagara Falls will host the Cascades of Fire International Fireworks Competition. Presented over 6 weekend nights in November, Cascades of Fire will feature 18-minute pyrotechnic shows synchronized to music. This year’s competition will feature presentations from China, Finland, Brazil, Vietnam, Italy with a special finale by Team Canada.

All shows start at 9:00 pm.

TEAMS

• November 9th: Team China
• November 10th: Team Finland
• November 11th: Team Brazil
• November 16th: Team Vietnam
• November 17th: Team Italy
• November 18th: Team Canada

JUDGING PANEL

The decision of the judging panel is final. Teams will be rated as follows:

20 points – Theme and choice of music
20 Points – Creativity
20 Points – Selection of Effects and use within the display
20 Points – Synchronization to the music selection
20 Points – Crowd reaction and appreciation

At the end of each display, each jury member will rate the performance according to the above criteria. The awards will be presented by the Mayor of Niagara Falls at the closing ceremony scheduled for Sunday, November 18th.

A family holiday tradition for over 65 years featuring poinsettias, cyclamen, azaleas, Christmas cactus and paperwhite narcissus, free-flying tropical songbirds and many other Christmas surprises.

Open all year long the Floral Showhouse is the perfect tropical oasis to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Collections of orchids, succulents, and other tropical plant species are on display throughout the year that reflect the changing seasons.

Offering 7 shows per year, there is always something beautiful in bloom to enjoy.

Nov 24 – Jan 6, 2019

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Consider making a visit to the observation deck at the Skylon Tower after the event!

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Deck the Falls Holiday Walking Tour returns to the Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival of Lights in December! Tour stunning venues within the tourist district in Niagara Falls. Each location offers different activities including culinary and gourmet food sampling, holiday beverages, desserts and treats, fun photo opportunities, life-size games, live music entertainment, craft workshops and demonstrations and more!

Ticket holders will receive their Deck the Falls Tour Pass booklet with tour information, venue map and instructions. Your Tour Pass includes the vouchers that can be redeemed along the tour.

This year the tour dates will be November 30, December 1, 7, 8, 14 & 15!

Come celebrate Winter at the Holiday Inn by the Falls as part of the Winter Festival of Lights Holiday Walking Tour.

Ticket holders will receive their Deck the Falls Tour Pass booklet with tour information, venue map and instructions. Your Tour Pass includes the vouchers that can be redeemed along the tour.

Stop by the Holiday Inn by the Falls for Christmas Cocktails where they will be serving festive cocktails on the heated patio at Coco’s restaurant.

Deck the Falls takes place November 30, December 1, 7, 8, 14 & 15!

The Scotiabank Convention Centre transforms into a winter wonderland for the 2018 Niagara Falls Icewine Festival. Cozy-up to loved ones as you sip your way through premium VQA Wines and Ice Wines from over 15 of Niagara’s exceptional wineries. These wines will pair perfectly with the savoury dishes offered by some of Niagara’s most talented chefs.

Niagara’s most entertaining musicians will have you dancing along to your favourite songs and if the party gets a little too toasty inside, take a stroll through the outdoor Icewine Winter Wonderland, complete with ice sculptures and lights, where you can enjoy all that winter has to offer.

The Cuvée weekend wine experience kicks off en Route on Friday and Saturday leading to the marquis event – the Grand Tasting on Saturday evening at the Scotiabank Convention Centre. 

Guests of the Grand Tasting will have the opportunity to taste wines selected by the winemakers themselves as their favourite. What wine will each winemaker choose?  Their selections will be revealed at the tasting. 

The Après Cuvée Party will keep the celebration going with dancing and will feature sparkling wine, Icewine as well as local craft beer and cider stations. To complement the VQA wine selection, guests will also have the opportunity to sample signature dishes created at live cooking stations by local and guest chefs.

Back for a third year, the Elvis Festival comes to Niagara Falls April 26 – April 28, 2019.

To celebrate Elvis and his connection to Canada, the Niagara Falls Elvis Festival is a three-day festival of Graceland style entertainment and competition.

If you have a burning love for Elvis Presley, then you’re about to be all shook up.

Imagine three days of non-stop Graceland style Elvis celebration held at a premier Las Vegas-style venue including:

• Must-See Elvis Gala Shows
• 2 Day Elvis Competition; Grand Champion to be crowned on Sunday
• Delicious Food
• Fun times & cool surprises

All events take place at the Greg Frewin Theatre.