Niagara County Winter Events
The holiday season is underway in Niagara County, bringing festive events for all ages, including a hometown parade, visits with Santa Claus, and holiday shopping! There’s plenty to enjoy as the community celebrates together. Scroll down to see what’s happening and start planning your holiday fun.
Support local small businesses and play Shop Small BINGO from November 15th to December 2nd. Get 4 in a row on your board to enter our holiday giveaway!
One winner will receive $100 in tokens for the Lockport Community Farmers Market! Five winners will receive a ticket to the musical of their choice at the Historic Palace Theatre! Upcoming productions include: The Happy Elf, RENT, Shrek the Musical, and West Side Story! Get all the details at: DiscoverLockport.com/bingo
Enjoy the annual Festival of Lights at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine from November 22nd to January 4th, featuring over 75 beautiful light displays!
Light Up Lockport is almost here! Enjoy a full day of fun Holiday activities -including movies and a parade- in the city of Lockport on Saturday, November 29th, 2025.
Enjoy the Christmas Candy Trail at the Bewley Building during Light Up Lockport.
Enjoy this Special Holiday Family Spirit Seeking event at the Western Block (with SANTA) at 247 Market Street in Lockport. Venture into the Western Block complex's historic areas and use equipment and tools to reach out and contact the Spirit/s of Christmas Past; Enjoy the Spirit of Christmas Present - joined by SANTA CLAUS for the entire event; and share what we see our grim futures to be less we change our ways, creating hopes and goals for our Christmas Futures!
Join The Checkered Poppy for Hot Chocolate, Wassail, Coffee, Make It/Take It Ornaments & Cards and several local bakeries on-site with their goodies!
Enjoy the Christmas Concert Series: Back to Christmas Morning with the Lock City Sound! Enjoy concerts across Niagara County featuring Christmas songs old and new.
Enjoy Santa and Grinch deliveries from Papa Leo’s in Lockport! How it works: You book a time slot. Santa or the Grinch shows up with a pizza. Spends a few minutes with your kids. Takes a picture or two. And then he departs off on his next journey.
Price: 50 dollars plus tax. Includes a large pizza with pepperoni. 5-10 minutes with grinch or Santa. A little gift bag for the kids. Dates: Sunday Nov. 30th (Grinch), Saturday Dec. 6th (Santa), Saturday Dec. 13th (Santa), and Saturday Dec. 20th (Grinch).
Bookings can only be made through scott and he can be reached at the store at 716-434-4222 or email therealpizzaflipper@gmail.com
The Christmas Cottage at 5080 Day Road offers a special place for families to come together, escape the holiday rush, and visit Santa Claus all at no cost.
What better way to show your holiday cheer than THE POLAR EXPRESS ™ Train ride at The Medina Railroad Museum and caroling loud for all to hear?
Enjoy The Happy Elf live onstage December 4-7 at the Historic Palace Theatre -sponsored by Niagara Produce. Destined to become a new holiday classic with music by Harry Connick Jr., Eubie the Elf is on a musical mission to bring Christmas cheer to Bluesville, a town on Santa’s naughty list.
The Town of Lockport welcomes Santa Claus to his Christmas Cottage! Visit with Santa Claus in a beautiful North Pole setting, FREE for the community!
The Kenan Center presents "A Christmas Carol" at the Taylor Theatre- Like You’ve Never Seen It Before! You think you know this story... but not like this! In this new adaptation of A Christmas Carol, a family theatre troupe conjures Scrooge and plays the characters in his life with fast-paced humor and heart.
Uncork the magic of the season at 12 local wineries. Sample exquisite local wines and collect a unique keepsake snowflake ornament at each stop to deck out your tree (or your wine rack!) with cheer. A perfect weekend wine tasting experience along the Niagara wine Trail to get in the festive spirit for couples, friends, and family. Grab your ticket – your perfect blend of holiday joy and local vineyard charm awaits!
Sip, shop, and celebrate the season at the Good Spirits Holiday Market on Sunday, December 7 from 12-3PM at The Lock Tender! Enjoy browsing unique gifts from Terroir General Store and Lock City Books with additional vendors to be announced.
Step into a cozy winter evening of local shopping, festive drinks, and community spirit at our Indoor & Patio Winter Market! Enjoy cozy tunes, twinkle lights, and a relaxed night of holiday cheer right in the heart of Wilson, New York!
Join us for a festive afternoon filled with stouts, dark ales, winter warmers, and holiday seasonal releases from some of our favorite craft breweries. 🍻 $25 Includes: A special tasting glass, 10 six-ounce samples, and 10% off food or to-go orders over $30
Enjoy The Nutcracker performed by Classical Ballet of WNY from December 13th-14th at the Historic Palace Theatre! Don’t miss this beloved Holiday tradition!
Enjoy this festive holiday event for the whole family! Enjoy a professionally decorated Kenan House, write and send letters to Santa, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, peruse the Holiday Market with dozens of vendors, play fun games and activities, and so much more! You might even run into the Grinch or Jingles the Elf while you're here!
Join Freedom Run Winery for a Sip and Shop with local vendors set up shop in our production room from 12-6PM! Santa will be making an appearance as well TBA! Featuring two showings of our annual Reading of a Christmas Carol at 2pm & 4pm. RSVP and receive one Future BOGO tasting coupon -can not be used day of.
Get in the spirit with beloved seasonal songs sung by Joshua Vacanti! Throughout the night, Joshua will invite special guest performers to the stage, highlighting remarkable artists from WNY, like the phenomenal Dyan Mulvey Dance Academy dancers. You might even catch a glimpse of Santa himself. Get your tickets today!
A Christmas Tribute to The Eagles is coming to the Historic Palace Theatre in Lockport, NY! The Ultimate Eagle’s Tribute Band recreates the legendary sound of one of the most beloved bands of all time, The Eagles. For years, this band has been amazing audiences with unbelievable lead vocals, soaring instrumentals, and a sound that is reminiscent of the unmistakable Eagles.
Enjoy Holiday shopping with 25+ local vendors and delicious food at the Lockport Community Farmers Market at The Dale Association at 33 Ontario Street!