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Museums
The City of Niagara Falls is home to multiple museums. Visit the Niagara Falls History Museum to learn about them, their locations, and operating hours.
Culture Committee
The Culture Committee endeavours to promote an awareness of and appreciation for arts, cultural, and heritage activities within our community. The committee looks forward to connecting you with many talented organizations and persons in our city. They host art shows, awards ceremonies, provide funding, hold capacity workshops and have links with various Community Groups. Check out the Culture Committee page for details.
City of Niagara Falls Culture Plan
A Culture Plan aims to identify and strengthen the community’s cultural resources, improving awareness, quality of life, and economic growth while offering better opportunities for artists and cultural organizations.
Visit Culture Counts to learn more.
Arts & Culture - Wall of Fame
The Arts & Culture Committee's Purpose is to foster, develop and unite artistic and cultural activities in the community. Through an Arts & Culture Wall of Fame initiative, the community will have the opportunity to celebrate the many outstanding accomplishments of its past and present citizens, as well as the works of art that reflect the best of Niagara Falls. View the inductees to the Wall of Fame.
Stamford Collegiate Alumni Association Award in memory of Barbara Frum
First awarded in 1992, the Barbara Frum Award is presented to an individual or an organization who has enhanced the quality of our lives by virtue of their "outstanding contribution to fostering and developing arts and culture opportunities in Niagara Falls.
The Barbara Frum Nomination Form is available online.
Past Winners of the Barbara Frum Award
- Firehall Theatre (2022)
- Deborah Attenborough (2021)
- Karen Stearne (2020)
- Wendy Leard (2019)
- Angela Menotti (2018)
- Elizabeth Manker (2017)
- Micheal Madden (2016)
- Philomena McCracken (2015)
- Dr. John (Jock) Ainslie (2014)
- Rick Rose (2013)
- Derek Tidd (2012)
- Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association (2011)
- John Anstruther (2009)
- Elizabeth Detlor (2008)
- Anthony J. Smith (2007)
- Nancy Zimmerman (2005)
- Niagara Concerts (2004)
- Carmen Dix (2003)
- Frances Corfield (2002)
- Marjorie Slinn (2001)
- Hilda Corkum (2000)
- Sherman Zavitz (1999)
- Egidio (Ed) Fantinel (1998)
- Pamela Robb (1997)
- Ruth Redmond (1996)
- Adam Daniel White (1995)
- Norma Potter (1994)
- George and Olive Seibel (1994)
- William S. Smeaton (1993)
Events Calendar
The City offers a Public Events Calendar for events happening in Niagara Falls. View the events happening or submit your own community event to our calendar, free of charge.
Arts and Culture Events
PD Day: Knight at the Museum
Friday, February 14, 2025 11:00 AM
The Niagara Falls Exchange, 5943 Sylvia Place
Join the Knights of Blackthorn Productions for an exploration of the Middle Ages! Touch and try on medieval armour, check out the weapons of the time and learn how they would be used. Ask your questions of these costumed characters and feel like you have been transported back in time. Pre-registration is required. 11am & 1pm shows.
PD Day: Knight at the Museum website linkPD Day Camp at Heartland Forest
Friday, February 14, 2025 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
8215 Heartland Forest Road
Join us at Heartland Forest and have a fun filled day of Outdoor Winter Activities, cool crafts and fun games!$53 for the day, for children ages 5-9
PD Day Camp at Heartland Forest website linkBirds on Niagara Paint Battle
Sunday, February 16, 2025 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Canadian Corps Unit 104 , 4674 Ferguson Street Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2E 2Z2
Our inaugural Parkway Artists' Guild (PAG) BON (Birds On Niagara) Paint Battle is an exciting competition for artists to paint birds and celebrate the Birds on Niagara Festival. Artists will go head-to-head in three rounds of live painting, with the winners determined by audience vote. Plus, seize the opportunity to own a unique piece of art through our silent auction of all original works!
Birds on Niagara Paint Battle website linkNiagara Falls Heritage Committee Presents Heritage Month Lecture Series
Saturday, February 22, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Niagara Falls History Museum, 5810 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2G 1S9
Join us as the Municipal Heritage Committee is hosting a free afternoon featuring lectures from the owners of two historic Niagara properties. Oswald Regency Cottage, circa 1835, speaker Ken Mokry. The Halfway Revival of Niagara landmark, speaker Darren Schmahl.
WinterFest
Saturday, February 22, 2025 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
8215 Heartland Forest Road
We invite families in the Region for a special winter celebration at Heartland Forest. The event includes a toasty fire pit with S'mores, yummy hot chocolate, our signature Tundra Trek on the trails, Reptile Kingdom and craft station, interactive exhibits inside the Nature Centre and so much more!$12/CHILD 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm
WinterFest website linkWinter Film Series: Booksmart
Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:45 PM to 9:00 PM
Niagara Falls History Museum, 5810 Ferry Street
All films are introduced by film critic and programmer Joan Nicks. Films are projected on the big screen at the Niagara Falls History Museum.$5 or FREE for Museum Members
Winter Film Series: Booksmart website linkSt. Patrick's Day Crafts
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road
Get in the St. Patrick's Day spirit with some fun themed crafts! We've got all the supplies so you just need your imagination!Ages: 3-12Cost: $5 per participant Time: 1:00 - 2:30 pm
St. Patrick's Day Crafts website linkScoop McCoy Children's Magician at MacBain Community Centre
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road
Scoop McCoy performs his hilarious, high-energy magic show at children's and family events across Southern Ontario. It's a fun, amazing, interactive show with lots of audience participation. Everyone - kids and adults - have a fun and fabulous time!Ages: 3-12Cost: $5 per participant Time: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Scoop McCoy Children's Magician at MacBain Community Centre website link