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The 2025 Summer Fireworks Series returns this month! Weather permitting, the Falls fireworks start May 16 at 10:00 p.m. and run nightly until October 13, lighting up the sky all summer as Canada's longest-running fireworks series.
Photo by Niagara Parks
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Spring is blooming in the Niagara Region
May brings beautiful excitement to the Niagara Region! Seasonal attractions are reopening, floral events are popping up, Mother's Day (May 11) is just around the corner and the Victoria Day long weekend (May 19) is on the horizon.
It's a beautiful time to explore! Keep reading for can't-miss May adventures across the Niagara Region. 🌷

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Tasc Tulip Festival
A sure sign of spring is the blooming tulips, and right now is the perfect time to embrace them in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake!
Visit the Tasc Tulip Festival, now until May 11, where you can experience over 3 million tulips! Bring your camera - and a vase - as you get to pick 10 tulips as part of your entry at this beautiful experience.
Add a wine tasting onto your ticket for an elevated experience among the flowers, and check out their paint nights, sunrise yoga, art picnic and more!
Get tickets and get picking!
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Photo from Tasc Tulip Festival

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Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom Festival
You're invited to the first annual Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom Festival, a four-day celebration of florals, flavours, and festivity. This floral and garden show brings together the finest floral designers to showcase the very best of spring’s vibrant colours and fragrances.
From May 9–12, 2025, experience the streets of historic Old Town and select Niagara-on-the-Lake locations as they are transformed by gorgeous blooms. The event includes floral installations, garden-inspired dining, Garden Fair and a floral-inspired culinary experience.
Enjoy a celebration of food, flowers and community.
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Photo from In Bloom Festival

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Niagara in Boom
Treat the special moms in your life to a truly unforgettable experience—the chance to fire a cannon! Visit the Fort George National Historic Site on May 11 for a day filled with history, fun, and a blast from the past.
Don’t miss your shot - literally! Pre-book your canon firing for mom (visit the website for details).
In the spirit of blooming creativity, anyone wearing a hat that is fancy, floral, and fun will receive a special 20% discount to the fort.
Get ready for an explosive Mother's Day!
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Photo from Parks Canada

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Niagara Falls Farmers' Market
The 2025 spring-summer season of Niagara Falls Farmers' Market will begin on May 17, 2025 and runs every Saturday until October from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the MacBain Community Centre.
Look forward to 30-40 weekly vendors offering a diverse range of options for visitors. Products available at the market include local produce, flowers, homemade baked goods, food items, and artisan goods.
Meet at the Market.
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Photo from Niagara Falls Farmers' Market

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Sip & Sizzle Weekends in May
Experience the flavours of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s wine country with the Sip & Sizzle Tasting Pass! This self-guided tour invites you to explore Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries while enjoying delicious barbecue and grilled-inspired tastings, perfectly paired with VQA wines.
Every Friday - Sunday in May, visit 8 of the 23 participating wineries to get your sip and sizzle on!
Get ready to sip and sizzle all month.
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Partner Spotlights!
We work closely with many great businesses, destinations and attractions in the Niagara Region! It's always the perfect time to support local.đź’–
This month, we're featuring two great Niagara Parks experiences that have reopened for the 2025 season.

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May Events
There are so many events in May, from history to shopping, side-splitting laugh-out-loud and nostalgic music experiences. There's no shortage of events this month in the Niagara Region!
Find even more experiences on our website!
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An Evening with Jeff Foxworthy
May 2, 2025
OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls
Jeff is one of the world's most respected comedians. He's the largest-selling comedy-recording artist, a multiple Grammy Award nominee, and bestselling author of more than twenty-six books. He's hosted or starred in five TV series and was also a part of one of the most successful comedy tours of all time, The Blue Collar Comedy Tour. And let's not forget he's given rednecks more jokes than they know what to do with...
Go see Jeff.
Photo from OLG Stage

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Reif Estate Winery Mother's Day Market
May 10 and 11, 2025
Reif Estate Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Treat Mom to a day of local artisan shopping, delicious wine, and beautiful vineyard views. The two-day event includes 35+ artisan vendors, food, live music, door prizes, wine tasting, and welcome glass of bubbly for Mom.
Sip, shop and celebrate mom.
Photo fromReif Estate Winery

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Gene Simmons Band
May 15 2025
OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls
Gene Simmons is an international rock legend and co-founder of KISS, America’s #1 gold record award-winning group of all time in all categories (RIAA). As a serial entrepreneur, Simmons has achieved success that reaches far beyond his music career, extending into television, film, publishing, merchandising, restaurants, consumer products and more.
Rock out with Gene.
Photo from OLG Stage

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Friends of Fort George and Parks Canada Events
May 2025
Fort George, Niagara
There are several big events this month that celebrate the history of Niagara at Fort George:
War of 1812 Officers Day - May 17, 2025
Fort George is filled with pomp and circumstance as War of 1812 Re-enactors show what life was like in Upper Canada for the “upper class”. Beautiful uniforms and décor will adorn the Officers’ Quarters with demonstrations happening throughout the day.
Artillery Day - May 25, 2025
Celebrate The Canadian Royal Regiment of Artillery’s 309th Birthday and Fort George will be celebrating with a BANG! Cannons and mortars will roar to life with firing demonstrations along with specialized programming that will highlight the “Heavy Metal” from days gone by. Artillery firing demonstrations will be happening at 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
Learn more.
Photo from the Friends of St. George

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Wyndham Fallsview Hotel
Travel until June 30 and receive:
- $30 dining voucher at Outback Steakhouse
- $20 dining voucher at TGI Fridays Restaurant & Sports Bar
- $15 dining voucher at IHOP Restaurant
- $25 slot voucher for Fallsview Casino or Casino Niagara
See here for more information.
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