| | May
1 - October 7, 2006
Queenston
Heights Tours
Queenston, Ontario
Battle of Queenston Heights
walking tour which outlines the 19th century military action which eventually
led to the death of General Sir Isaac Brock.
(905) 468-6621
http://www.friendsoffortgeorge.ca | |
May 5-7,
2006
Niagara River Middle Eastern Dance Festival
A weekend full of events, workshops and forums showcasing the
spirit of women through dance.
Various locations throughout Buffalo Niagara
Admission: Call for pricing
(716) 876-6291 | | May
7 - September 9, 2006
Ghost
Tours
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Join us on a candlelit
guided walking tour through haunted Fort George. Thrill to accounts of real-life
experiences with spirits. Dress for the weather. Call to confirm dates.
(905)
468-6621
http://www.niagara.ontarioghosts.org | | May
12-13, 2006
The Mamapalooza
Festival
Family Circle presents the musical movement of the
year. Moms across the country are preparing for the only festival that celebrates
the Mom artist. Saturday, May 13 also at The Langston Hughes Institute from noon-7pm,
Mamapalooza All Moms-All Music-All Day sponsored by The Langston Hughes Institute
and DownInMySoul Productions with Music by Liz Abbott, Noa Bursie, Kilissa Cissoko,
Joyce Carolyn, Barbara Levy-Daniels, Indeed Love, Wise Mecca, Annette Daniels
Taylor, Rebekah Williams, Introducing Drea and Paula Wachowiak. And dance with
Inertia Dance Company, Third Rank Dancers and Folkloric Dancers.
Daily Admission
$5, children are free.
Hours: Friday 7pm-11pm, Saturday 12pm-7pm
The
Langston Hughes Institute
25 High Street Buffalo, NY 14203
http://www.mamapalooza.com | | May
12 - 28, 2006
38th Annual
Niagara Folk Arts Festival
St. Catharines, Ontario
Join
us as we celebrate our 38th year of diversity with our all new, sampling of World
Food, larger international craft bazaar, interactive arts and world class entertainment.
(905) 685-6589
http://www.folk-arts.ca | | May
20-22, 27,28, 2006
Lilac Festival
at Royal Botanical Gardens
Hamilton, Ontario
905-527-1158
ext. 521
http://www.rbg.ca | | May
27, 2006
11th
Annual Beat the Heat Golf Tournament
Welland, Ontario
The
11th Annual "Beat the Heat" Golf Tournament is a 4-person team scramble.
Registration starts at 8am. Cost is $80 includes 18 holes of golf, cart, hot dog
after 9th hole, buffet dinner and prizes.
(905) 732-5337
http://www.wellandheritagecouncil.com | | June
1 - 20, 2006
45th
Annual Welland Rose Festival
Welland, Ontario
The Welland
Rose Festival is a celebration of community pride and heritage. Enjoy events such
as a Lobsterfest, Art Show, Fashion Show, Fishing Derby, Rose Show, Carnival,
Craft Show and Grand Parade!
(905) 735-8696
http://www.wellandrosefestival.com | | June
2-4, 2006
Hellenic Festival
The Hellenic Festival
is a tradition in Buffalo. You'll find great culture, cuisine, entertainment and
much more.
Admission: $1
Hours: Friday 12pm-12am, Saturday 12pm-11pm, Sunday
12pm-9pm
Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
1000 Delaware
Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-9485 | | June
3 - 10, 2006
Niagara
New Vintage Festival
St. Catharines, Ontario
Join over 35
internationally acclaimed Ontario Wineries at one of Canada's premier spring events,
as we present the first taste of Niagara's Award Winning Wines. A spectacular
celebration!
(905) 688-0212
http://www.niagarawinefestival.com | |
June 10-11,
2006
Polish Heritage
Festival
Exhibits, vendors, polish food, entertainment, children
activities on both days. Don't miss Bobby Vinton and Jimmy Sturr in concert!
Admission:
Festival admission $5, Concert $40
Hours: Saturday 12pm-12am, Sunday 12pm-9pm
Fairgrounds-Agri
Center
5600 McKinley Parkway Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 998-2501
http://www.polfunfest.com | | June
10-11, 2006
49th
Annual Allentown Art Festival
The Allentown Art Festival takes
place in the Allentown Historic Preservation District of Buffalo, New York. Tens
of Thousands art patrons visit the Festival to enjoy the beauty of Buffalo's weather
in June, the charm and uniqueness of the Allentown area and the quality of the
art and crafts presented by the over 450 selected applicants from the United States
and Canada, with work juried by professional artists and craftspeople.
Free
admission
Hours: 11am-6pm Allentown
Historic Preservation District of Buffalo
Allen Street & Delaware Avenue Buffalo,
NY 14202
(716) 881-4269 (716) 881-4269
http://www.allentownartfestival.com | | June
10,11,17,18, 2006
Roycroft
Chamber Music Festival
A joyful music festival since 1994.
$10 in advance, $12 at door
7pm
St. Matthias Church
374 Main Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 912-8663
http://www.roycroftchambermusic.org | | June
14 - 23, 2006
30th
International Luncheons
Welland, Ontario
Take a taste into
the culinary world during our 30th annual celebration of Welland's cultural diversity
served at the downtown Market Square. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
(905)
732-5337
http://www.wellandheritagecouncil.com | | June
16 - 17, 2006
Beamsville
Strawberry Festival
Beamsville, Ontario
Kick off Friday
night with bedraces in downtown Beamsville and Saturday at the Fairgrounds for
live entertainment, crafters, strawberry food vendors, kidz zone and a great car
show!
(905) 562-9232
http://www.strawberryfest.ca | | June
17-18, 2006
Juneteenth
Festival
Buffalo's celebration of African-American culture
and the ending of slavery. The Juneteenth Festival features ethnic foods and wares,
a parade, 5K race, health fair, job fair, book swap and Underground Railroad Tours.
Free admission
11am-8pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Best and
Fillmore Streets Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 891-8801
http://www.juneteenth.com | | June
17, 2006
4th
Annual Dragon Boat Art & Craft Show
Welland, Ontario
This
unique art and craft show is in conjunction with the Annual Dragon Boat Races
on the old Welland Canal. Spaces are available for $50. Tents can be rented. Come
enjoy the races.
1-888-764-9041
http://www.wellandheritagecouncil.com | | June
20, 2006
Rockin' at
the Knox 2006
Rockin' at the Knox is a unique experience, marrying
music and art in and around the distinctive setting of the Gallery. Performances
will be staged in the Gallery from 5pm-8pm, as well as on two outdoor stages.
Rockin'
at the Knox will feature the popular rock group Blondie, led by vocalist Deborah
Harry, who was recently inducted into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Throughout the evening, Rockin' will present several of the brightest stars on
the Western New York music scene - a variety of performances for all tastes -
from soothing jazz to contemporary rock. Cash bars and food concessions will be
available outdoors.
Admission: In advance $40, $45 at the door.
Tickets
available at all ticketmaster outlets
5pm-11pm Albright-Knox
Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 882-8700
http://www.albrightknox.org | | June
24-25, 2006
Roycroft Summer
Festival
Visit the home of Elbert Hubbard and the Art and Crafts
Movement in historic East Aurora during the annual Roycroft Summer Festival. You'll
meet Roycroft Artisans displaying and selling their wares, as you enjoy entertainment
and refreshments on the Historic Roycroft Campus.
Hours: 10am - 5pm
Roycroft
Campus
Main Street East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 655-7252
http://www.ralaweb.com | | June
24 - 25, 2006
Italia In
Festa
Thorold, Ontario
A two day festival celebrating Italian
food, drink, dance and entertainment. Book Depot parking lot.
(905) 680-9477
http://www.thorold.com | | June
30 - July 4, 2006
Friendship
Festival
Celebrate the friendship and history shared between
Canada and the United States. Since 1987, the international flavor of the Festival
brings together a collection of community, entertainment, culture, arts and crafts
and a host of childrenÕs activities. Concerts
start at 8:00 p.m., taking place at Mather Arch at the bottom of Central Avenue.
The 5-day Bi-National celebration of Canada and Independence Days along both sides
of the Niagara River at the Peace Bridge will take place from June 30th to July
3rd in Fort Erie, and June 30th to July the 4th at Riverside Park, Buffalo. Fireworks
on July 1st & July 4th. Free
admission
Hours: 11am-11pm
Riverside Park in Buffalo
Mather Arch
in Fort Erie, Ontario
Various locations Buffalo and Fort Erie Ontario
(888) 333-1987 or (905) 871-6454
http://www.friendshipfestival.com | | July
5 - 9, 2006
Niagara International
Music Festival
St. Catherines, Ontario
This festival is
proud to be held annually in the beautiful Niagara Region of Canada. This festival
welcomes choirs, bands and orchestras from Europe, the U.S. and Canada.
1-800-267-8526
http://www.abc.ca | | July
8-9, 2006
Taste of
Buffalo
Celebrate some of Buffalo's most famous cuisine at
The Taste of Buffalo, a weekend festival filled with great food and entertainment.
More than 50 local restaurants and wineries are represented. The music never stops
with four stages providing continuous entertainment.
Admission is free, but
tickets must be purchased for food items which range from $1 - $3.50.
Hours:
Saturday, 11am-9pm; Sunday, 11am-7pm
Downtown Buffalo Niagara Square & Delaware
Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 652-0628 (716) 652-0628
http://www.tasteofbuffalo.com | | July
8 - 9, 2006
Ridgeway Summer
Festival
Ridgeway, Ontario
Uptown Ridgeway family weekend
with crafts, 100 musical chairs, auction, pancake breakfast, jugglers, clowns,
karoke, wildlife displays, Town Crier, live music, car show, street dance, beer
tent and more.
(905) 894-1720
http://www.ridgeway.ca | | July
13-16, 2006
Italian Heritage and Food Festival
Italian
delights, entertainment stages, games and rides.
Free admission
Hours: Thursday
- Sunday 10am-10pm
Delaware District
Hertel Avenue (between Virgil
and Colvin)
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 874-6133 | | July
14-16, 2006
Polish-American
Arts Festival
28th annual celebration featuring folk artists,
polish bands and dancers, cuisine and vendors.
Free admission
Hours: Friday
7pm-12am, Saturday 3:30pm-12am, Sunday 3pm-9pm
Cheektowaga Town Park
2600 Harlem Road Cheektowaga, NY 14225
(716) 686-3466
http://www.tocny.org | | July
14-16, 2006
Annual Grease Pole Festival
The
area's oldest Puerto Rican festival.
Free admission
Hours: Friday 5pm-11pm,
Saturday 12pm-12am, Sunday 12pm-9pm
Augustin "Pucho" Olivencia Center
261
Swan Street Buffalo, NY 14204 (716) 852-1648 | | July
15 - 16, 2006
Thorold's 28th Annual Arts & Crafts Show
Thorold,
Ontario
Welcome to Thorold's 28th Annual Arts & Crafts Show. Enjoy juried Artists/Artisans
from across Canada at this popular two day event. All admission proceeds towards
Thorold's new Recreational Centre.
(905) 227-7248 | |
July 22, 2006
Gospel Festival
8 hours of
Free, non-stop gospel singing and preaching. Bringing families together (regardless
of race, color, religion or ethnic background), to enjoy food, vending, and gospel
music at its best by local and national talents.
Call for hours
Admission:
Free
Johnnie B. Wiley Sports Pavilion
Corner of Best & Jefferson Streets
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 855-1569 | | July
27- August 6, 2006
Infringement
Festival
For ten days in the summer of 2005, the streets of
Allentown came alive with over 150 performances by local and visiting theater
and dance companies, puppeteers, media artists, poets, comics, musicians, cabaret
acts, virtual reality designer and miscellaneous insurrectionists. This year,
by popular demand, the "Buffalo Infringement Festival" will be back to show the
City of Good Neighbors that exciting art can happen anywhere, anytime, without
a blockbuster budget.
Admission: Varies from free to nomimal costs per event.
Hours: varies by day
Allentown District /Various locations Buffalo, NY
14202
http://www.infringebuffalo.org | | July
28-30, 2006
Lebanese
Festival
Lebanese festival includes ethnic food, drinks, music,
dancing and entertainment for children.
Free admission
Hours: Friday 6pm-11pm,
Saturday 4pm-11pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm St.
John Maron Parish Center
2040 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 634-0669
http://www.stjohnmaron.org | | July
29-30, 2006
Wildlife &
Renaissance Festival
Up close wildlife encounters! Walk with
the Eagles, meet our National symbol. See a Peregrine Falcon, the fastest animal
on the planet at 270 mph! Meet with Laguna, an Ocelot, only 80 wild left in the
U.S. See an Andean Condor, one of the largest flying birds. Visit with Dragon,
the largest owl species in the world. Meet Harry Potter's fascinating owls. There's
also a flying bird show as seen on National Geographic, Conan O'Brien Show, &
PBS.
Admission: Adults $12, Seniors $10, Children under 10 $5, Family Pass
$25
Hours: Saturday - Sunday 11am-4pm Hawk
Creek Wildlife Center
655 Luther Road East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-8646
http://www.hawkcreek.org | | July
29, 2006
East Aurora Street Festival and Sidewalk Sale
A
closed Main Street allows crafts, food and merchants to display and sell products.
Entertainment on the street; Operation Kids offers an educational experience for
children to do business for the day. Admission: Free
Hours: 9am - 4pm Village
of East Aurora
Main Street East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-8444 or (800)
441-2881 | | July
29, 2006
Bubblefest
It's a Festival of Bubbles! Bubble-making, bubble trouble,
bubbles for everyone! Bubbles with your bare hands; large enough to stand inside.
Experiment with colors, shapes and sizes. Freeze a buble. Blow multitudes of bubbles.
Have fun with bubble sculptures. Bring the family on this great summer day to
play!
Admission: $1 per person with museum admission.
Hours: 11am - 4pm
Buffalo
Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 896-5200
http://www.buffalomuseumofscience.org | | August
4 - 7, 2006
Annual
Rotary Ribfest
St. Catharines, Ontario
Ribs, Blues Bands,
and family entertainment! Specialized chefs from across North America showcase
and compete for ÔBest Ribs' title! Held in Montebello Park, St. Catharines.
(905)
935-4142
http://www.rotaryniagara.org | | August
6, 2006
Art
in the Park Fine Arts Festival
The Burchfield Nature & Art
Center, West Seneca Youth Bureau and West Seneca AmeriCorps will host the fourth
annual "Art in the Park" Fine Arts Festival. Art in the Park feature a juried
art show which showcases artists from all over Western New York. The public is
invited to attend and enjoy some of the best artwork Western New York has to offer,
live music, food, children's activities, and tours of the gallery and grounds.
Admission:
Free Charles
E. Burchfield Nature and Art Center
2001 Union Road West Seneca, NY 14224
(716) 677-4843
http://www.buffalo.com/burchfieldnatureandart/ | | August
8 - 13, 2006
Royal
Canadian Henley Regatta
St. Catharines, Port Dalhousie, Ontario
International
101 yr old rowing regatta held on Martindale Pond, Port Dalhousie, site of the
FISaturday 1999 World Rowing Regatta.
(905) 937-1117
http://www.henleyregatta.ca | | August
11 - 13, 2006
444
Walleye Tournament
Port Colborne, Ontario
The "444
International Walleye Tournament" is a two day tournament which allows 4
fish to be weighed per day, 4 (maximum) anglers per team, and 4 pairs of poles.
It takes place on Lake Erie.
(905) 835-1891
http://www.thefishingspot.com/pcdcc | | August
12-13, 2006
Buffalo
Karibana Carnival Parade and Festival
Buffalo Karibana Festival
is the sister of Toronto to Canada's carnival celebration of West Indian culture,
foods, colorful costumes, parades, arts and crafts, which originated in Trinidad
Tabago W.I.
Admission: Free
The parade begins at 2pm Saturday on Delaware
Avenue.
Hours: Noon - 9pm
Downtown Buffalo
Delaware Avenue at
Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 836-2853
http://www.buffalokaribana.org
| | August
12-13, 2006
Annual Lewiston
Outdoor Fine Arts Festival & WNY High School Chalkwalk Competition
This
prestigious two-day event showcases the works of more than 150 exceptional artists
from the United States and Canada. On Saturday, watch the chalk fly when teams
of talented high school artists create their spectacular chalk murals on Fifth
Street.
Admission: Free
Hours: 10am-6pm Historic
Lewiston
Center Street Lewiston, NY 14092
(716) 754-0166
http://www.artcouncil.org | | August
19, 2006
22nd Annual
Scottish Festival and Highland Games
Enjoy a day of Scottish
Heritage with Bag Pipers, traditional and contemporary Scottish music, dancers,
athletic events, sheep herding, vendors, Scottish food and more.
Hours: Saturday
10am - 5pm Amherst
Museum
3755 Tonawanda Creek Road Amherst, NY 14228
(716) 689-1440
http://www.amherstmuseum.org | | August
25-27, 2006
4th
Annual Tomato Festival
Those with green thumbs will enter the
Biggest Tomato Contest, the imaginitive enter the Best Dressed Tomato Contest,
big eaters enter the Tomato Eating Contest, & the best cooks will have a sauce
in the Tomato Sauce Contest. There will be rides, games, food, beer garden, farmers
market, Chinese auction, crafts and clowns, a Ms. Tomato Pageant, Car & Motorcycle
Show, 5K Race, Disc Golf Tournament, live entertainment and more.
Admission:
Free admission before 8:00am or after 5:00pm. $6 pr $7 8am-5pm
Hours: 9am
- 9pm Evangola
State Park
10191 Old Lake Shore Road Irving, NY 14081
(716) 549-1802
http://www.nysparks.com/parks/info.asp?parkID=101 | |
August 25-27,
2006
Historic Lewiston Jazz
Festival
Several natural acts along with some of the area's
finest musicians perform. The Lewiston Jazz Festival also has an "All That Jazz"
antique show, classic car show and culinary samples from area restaurants.
Free
admission
Hours: Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 10am-10pm, Sunday 10am-5pm Historic
Lewiston
476 Center Street Lewiston, NY 14092
(716) 754-9500
http://www.nypa.gov | | August
26-27, 2006
Elmwood
Avenue Festival of the Arts
Buffalo's funky and fun Elmwood
Village comes alive with art, crafts, music.
Free admission
Hours: Saturday
10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm Elmwood
District
Elmwood Avenue between West Ferry and Lafayette Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 881-0707
http://www.elmwoodartfest.org | | September
1-3, 2006
National Buffalo
Wing Festival
Celebrate the Buffalo Wing's contribution to
culinary history and its close identification with the city of its birth. Spend
Labor Day Weekend in Buffalo enjoying the sun, wing-inspired fun and more than
100 varieties of the tasty snack that deserves its very own festival. Make your
reservations NOW for a weekend you won't soon forget! Over 100 different flavors
of chicken wings from restaurants throughout the country. Also features the United
States Chicken Wing Eating Championship.
Admission: $5 per day, children 8
& under free
Hours: Friday 4pm-10pm, Saturday 12pm-9pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm Dunn
Tire Park
275 Washington Street Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 565-4141
http://www.buffalowing.com | | September
8-9, 2006
Allen Street
Samba Festival
There will be cultural displays, a world marketplace
on Allen Street, expanded children's activities, dance demonstrations, and a Saturday
evening concert at the Allendale Theatre located at 163 Allen Street. Allentown
District
163 Allen Street Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 876-6291
http://www.folkloric.org
| | September
16-17, 2006
Dozynki - A
Polish Harvest Festival
Polish Harvest festival featuring Polka
bands, Polish folk dancers, Polish bagpiper, and more. Polish and American food
and drink available, theme tray auction, children's games and activities, folk
artist demonstrations, Polish marketplace with imports and gifts, farmers market,
raffles, contests, polka lessons and more.
Hours: Saturday 12pm-11pm, Sunday
12pm-7pm Holy
Mother of the Rosary Cathedral
6298 Broadway Street Lancaster, NY 14086
(716)
685-5766
http://www.hmrcncc.org | | September
16-17, 2006
Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival
Highland
games, music, pipe bands, entertainment, food, beverages and vendors. Olcott
Beach
Route 78 Olcott, NY 14126
(716) 778-5730 | | September
22 - 24, 2006
Niagara
Food Festival
Welland, Niagara Falls and Region
Celebrate
the Peninsula's Tastiest Party on Merritt Island in Welland with over 40 restaurants,
wineries, and food producers showcasing their finest delights. Free outdoor concerts,
kid's zone and fun!
(905) 735-8696
http://www.niagarafoodfestival.com | | September
22 - October 1, 2006
54th
Niagara Wine Festival
St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Region
Niagara Grape and Wine Festival presents the 54th Niagara Wine Festival. Events
include wine tasting, winery tours, concerts, Niagara cuisine, artisan shows,
family entertainment and one of Canada's largest parades. Selected as Ontario's
Cultural Event of the Year.
(905) 688-0212
http://www.niagarawinefestival.com | | September
22 - October 1, 2006
Niagara
Wine Festival
Join in more than 100 exciting events during
the ten day celebration of the annual harvest of the grapes. Taste award-winning
wines, sample the best regional cuisine, thrill to live concernts and enjoy the
pageantry of two outstanding parades. voted one of North America's Top 100 Events
by the American Bus Association, and Ontario's Cultural Event of the Year by Attractions
Canada. Various
Locations
8 Church Street St. Catharines, Ontario L2R3B3
(905) 688-0212
http://www.niagarawinefestival.com | | September
23-24, 2006
Harvest
Festival and Craft Show
Our annual outdoor festival celebrates
the agricultural history of Amherst with a craft show, produce, food and farmers.
Hours: 10am-5pm Amherst
Museum
3755 Tonawanda Creek Road Amherst, NY 14228
(716) 689-1440
http://www.amherstmuseum.org | | September
23-24, 2006
Wildlife Festival
Free family fun is in store at the 21st annual Wildlife Festival featuring live
birds of prey, old and new world primates, reptiles and exotic animal presentations
by renowned wildlife naturalists. Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity
to experience hunting and fishing adventures provided by conservation educators
and will be able to participate in a variety of hands-on interactive family themed
activities. The admission-free festival which entertains thousands of visitors
annually is sponsored by the New York Power Authority and the Niagara County Federation
of Conservation Clubs in recognition of National Hunting and Fishing Day. Free
admission
Hours: 10am-5pm Niagara
Project Power Vista
5777 Lewiston Road Lewiston, NY 14092
(716) 286-6661
or (866) NYPA-FUN
http://www.nypa.gov | | September
25 - October 1, 2006
Great
Pumpkin Farm & Festival
Fall festival of family events, seasonal
displays, food, hayrides and the World Pumpkin Weigh-Off. Free admission
Hours:
10am - dusk Great
Pumpkin Farm
11199 Main Street Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 759-2260 or (800)
343-5399
http://www.greatpumpkinfarm.com | | September
30 - October 1, 2006
Art by the Falls
Niagara
Falls, Ontario
Art by the Falls 15th Annual Fall Festival Art and Craft Show.
Enjoy over 100 juried artists/artisans at this year's annual Fall Festival Art
& Craft Show plus entertainment for the whole family!
Sat & Sun 10am-5pm.
(905) 227-7248 | | October
6 - 9, 2006
Ball's
Falls Thanksgiving Festival
Jordan, Ontario
A family festival
including more than 140 juried artists and artisans, gourmet foods, live entertainment,
seasonal demos, children's activities and performers, heritage demonstrations,
food concessions.
(905) 788-3135
http://www.conservation-niagara.on.ca | | October
13, 2006
3rd
Annual Art & Silent Auction
Welland, Ontario
The 3rd Annual
Silent/Live Auction promises to have something for everyone. This event offers
a unique selection of gifts donated by various business throughout the Niagara
Region. Call for tickets.
(905) 732-5337
http://www.wellandheritagecouncil.com | | October
13 - 31, 2006
Halloween
Ghost Tours
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Hallowe'en guided
walking tour through haunted Fort George. Thrill to accounts of reallife experiences
with ghosts, spirits and things that go bump in the night. Not a haunted house
ride.
(905) 468-6621
http://www.niagara.ontarioghosts.org | | October
25
A Noteworthy Fall Art and Craft Show
St.
Catharines, Ontario
A great opportunity to start shopping for those Christmas
gifts at the juried show. Find us at Market Hall, King and James Sts., downtown
St. Catharines.
9am-4pm. Admission $2.
(905) 227-7248 | | October
20 - 29, 2006
The
Chrysanthemum Show
Hamilton, Ontario
The Mum Show is a themed
display of over 75,000 blooms. The show also features a horticulture trade show,
educational house, tea room, tropical house and aviary - all in doors.
(905)
546-2424
http://www.hamilton.ca/mumshow | | October
28, 2006
Harvest
Festival at the Farmers Market
Celebrating the Buffalo Niagara
harvest, this festival brings to a close the Farmers Market season and includes
Trick-or-Treating from 2pm-4pm, and a spooktacular sales all day on Elmwood. Free
admission
Hours: 10am-1pm Elmwood
District
Bidwell Parkway and Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 881-0707
http://www.foreverelmwood.org | | November
4 - January 8, 2007
Winter
Festival of Lights
Niagara Falls, Ontario
A million lights
and so much more! Enjoy the spectacular Niagara Parks Winter Wonderland, the five-kilometre
route along the Niagara Parkway, which contains over 100 animated light displays.
1-800-563-2557
http://www.wfol.com | | November
10 - 11, 2006
Holiday
Village and Craft Show
Hamilton,Ontario
The craft show,
in its 17th year, offers a unique selection of handcrafted items from over 55
crafters. A variety of interactive children's and family activities are also present
at the Holiday Village.
(905) 575-2221
http://www.craftsale.mohawkcollege.ca | | November
14 - January 7, 2007
The
McQuesten Childhood Christmas
Hamilton, Ontario
Enjoy this
special time of year as the McQuestens look back on the Christmas of their childhood,
featuring Victorian toys and decorations contrasted with music and treats from
the late 1930's.
(905) 546-2018
http://www.hamilton.ca/museums | | November
18, 2006
Hamilton
Santa Claus Parade
Hamilton, Ontario
A community Santa Claus
Parade with 10 bands, 30 floats, 50 other vehicles and 15 marching groups. About
90 minutes in length.
(905) 387-2682
http://www.hamiltonsantaparade.com | | November
19- January 1, 2007
Festival
of Lights
Giant nine foot tall Nativity Scene and over 50 other
religious statues illuminate 20 acres of gardens. Free admission
Hours: 5pm-9pm
Our
Lady of Fatima Shrine
1023 Swann Road Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 754-7489
http://www.fatimashrine.com | | November
25 - January 7, 2007
Victorian
Christmas
Hamilton, Ontario
Enjoy the beauty of a mid-19th
century family Christmas celebration at Dundurn Castle. The Garden Club of Hamilton
decorates the Castle with cedar boughs, ribbons and dried flowers.
(905) 546-2872
http://www.hamilton.ca/museums | | December
1, 2006
Candlelight
Stroll
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
A wonderful community
event, in its 16th year. A guided candlelight stroll winding through the historical
town, accompanied by local choirs and Christmas entertainment. Donations to local
charity.
(905) 468-1950
http://www.niagaraonthelake.com | | December
1 - 30, 2006
Christmas
Evening Tours
Hamilton, Ontario
Enjoy a unique opportunity
to see Dundurn Castle decorated for Christmas in the evening. Begin your evening
with carol singing in the front hall and enjoy an assortment of traditional Christmas
food.
(905) 546-2872
http://www.hamilton.ca/museums | | December
2-3, 2006
Roycroft Winter
Festival
The Roycroft Winter Festival is part of a village
wide celebration of the holiday season. Exhibits and sale of artists work, along
with food, entertainment and raffles.
Free admission
Hours: 10am - 5pm
East
Aurora Middle School
430 Main Street East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 655-7282
http://www.ralaweb.com | | Christmas
Art and Craft Show
Thorold,
Niagara Falls and Region
Christmas Shopping at its best! Enjoy juried artists/artisans
from across Ontario at this popular event. Held at the Optimist Hall, Dorchester
& Morrison Streets, Niagara Falls. Admission $2.
(905) 227-7248 | | December
31, 2006
New Year's
Eve Celebration
Welland, Ontario
Ring in the New Year with
our family event! Enjoy free hot chocolate, chili, pony rides and hay rides. Entertainment
includes a Much Music Dance Party and two firework displays in Downtown, Welland.
(905) 735-8696
http://www.tourismwelland.com | | December
31, 2006
Happy Blue
Year's Eve
Hamilton, Ontario
Celebrate the New Year with
friends and family at the Hamilton Children's Museum. The theme is BLUE. Wear
blue to the museum and enjoy the games, crafts, light refreshments and join us
in a count down to Blue Years Eve at 3:00pm.
(905) 546-4848
http://www.hamilton.ca/museums | | January
19 - 28, 2007
Niagara
Icewine Festival 2007
Niagara Falls, Ontario and Region
Niagara
is transformed into a wintry wonderland. Celebrating Icewine with Gala evenings,
outdoor Icewine cafe's, ornate ice bars and dinners, roasting chestnuts, frozen
grape picking and carriage rides. The Icewine Festival offers plenty for every
taste.
(905) 688-0212
http://www.niagarawinefestival.com | | | | |
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