Visitors to Niagara Falls have many different free activities to choose from during the summer months Niagara Falls. Local events and outdoor activities are perfect during the warm summer weather, and there are many evening activities for those who enjoy the cooler evening temperatures. Niagara Falls has free activities on both sides of the American-Canadian border.
Free Friday Night Fireworks
Friday night fireworks over the Falls are offered on Friday nights at about 9 pm, from May through September. The fantastic fireworks display can be watched at many locations near the Falls for the best views. A picnic blanket or some folding chairs are suggested for an evening by the Falls, watching the fireworks extravaganza.
Illumination at the Falls
Niagara Falls looks very different at night when the Illumination at the Falls lights are on. From May 1 until August 17, between 9 pm and midnight, the Illumination at the Falls experience lights up Niagara Falls with shades of color. From August 18 through September 30, the Illumination at the Falls lights is on from 8:30 pm until midnight. This attraction is perfect for visitors who want to take some spectacular photographs.
Niagara Falls Power Project Visitors Center
The Niagara Falls Power Project is just 5 miles down the Robert Moses Parkway, from downtown Niagara Falls, New York. The Niagara Falls Power Project Visitors Center is open from 9-5 daily, offering visitors free activities and educational information about the Power Project. Special events are planned regularly, and it is easy to reach the Niagara Falls Power Project Visitors Center from Niagara Falls. To visit, take the Robert Moses Parkway towards Lewiston for 4 miles, exiting at the Power Vista exit. Turn left on Route 104 for one mile, and park in the Power Vista parking lot.
Artpark Free Events and Family Fun
Artpark is just outside of Niagara Falls, located in the historic town of Lewiston, New York. During the summer months, the artpark offers a variety of free events and activities for adults and families. Artpark sits on the Niagara River Gorge, providing visitors with great views of the lower Niagara River. Guests can picnic, fish, or take a walk along one of the scenic trails at Artpark.
Tuesday at the Park is a popular free attraction at Artpark during the summer. Free concerts are held at the Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater from June 5 through August 28 Artpark. Concessions are available at different concession stands during free concerts. The concerts are scheduled for the evening.
Artpark began offering an additional free concert program on Wednesday nights recently. Artpark Wednesdays are held from July 11 through August 22. Artpark Wednesdays offer free hands-on art activities for children and National headliners for free concerts.
Family Weekends at Artpark are offered on Saturdays and Sundays in the month of July. Art demonstrations and activities for kids take place during July on the designated Artpark Family Weekends.
Lewiston Jazz Festival
The Lewiston Jazz festival is the perfect free summer event in the Niagara Falls area. Each year the Lewiston Jazz festival is held in the small town of Lewiston, attracting up to 30,000 visitors over the three-day event.
Clifton Hill
On the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, Clifton Hill is a popular area for people to watch, sightseeing, and taking an evening walk. The bright lights and large selection of shops, attractions, and restaurants make the Clifton Hill area a great place to spend some time.
Natural Wonder
Niagara Falls is a great place to do some free sightseeing during the summer. Spending a day taking photos of the many scenic areas in Niagara Falls is a great free activity for visitors. Drives along the Canadian side of Niagara Falls to Niagara-on-the-Lake can be the perfect way to spend a summer day. Take some time to break away from the traditional tourist activities this summer and try a few of the free activities in the Niagara Falls area.
