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Find us on Instagram (@NFMYAC) for up to date details on events, initiatives, and youth volunteer opportunities! 

Niagara Falls Youth Month

During the month of March, Niagara Falls as a city is going to celebrate the youth here! Events and promotions will take place throughout the month so check below for more details and how to get involved! March also includes March Break so be sure to check out all the great Break programming at City sites, click here!

Deals and Discounts

  • 2-for-1 Youth Swim (ages 4-17) every Friday evening (6:00-8:30pm) during Open Swim hours at MacBain Community Centre
  • 2-for-1 Badminton (ages 4-17) during Drop in Badminton hours at MacBain Community Centre, click here for the Drop In Schedule. *Excludes March Break, 10th-14th*
  • 2-for-1 Basketball (ages 4-17) during Drop in Basketball hours at MacBain Community Centre, click here for the Drop In Schedule. *Excludes March Break, 10th-14th*
  • 2-for-1 Youth Stick & Puck (15 and under) & Tiny Tots Skate at the Gale Centre, dates & times can be found here
  • Free Niagara Falls History Museum entry every Thursday from 5:00-9:00pm

NFX Roller Skate Night

Looking for an exciting way to spend your evening? Grab your friend and family and roll into a night of fun, laughter and great music from a live D.J!

  • Date: March 7th, 2025
  • Time: 6:30-8:00pm
  • Ages: All Ages 
  • Cost: $5.00 without rentals, $10.00 with rentals (limited supply)
  • Location: Niagara Falls Exchange
  • Click here to register

International Women's Day Racquetball Learn & Play Clinic

Racquetball Ontario invites you to celebrate International Women’s Day with us! Join us for a free ‘Learn and Play’ clinic for women and girls. An inspiring event filled with activities, empowerment, and community as we honour the achievements of women and support one another on this special day.

Henna Workshop

This Henna workshop offers an introduction to the ancient art of henna, covering its cultural significance, tools, and techniques. Participants will learn how to apply henna, practice basic design patterns, and receive tips for aftercare to ensure long-lasting results. Suitable for advanced learners, this hands-on workshop provides a creative, relaxing experience while exploring this traditional form of body art. 

  • Date: March 8th, 2025
  • Ages: 13+
  • Cost: Free!
  • Location: Stamford Centre Public Library
  • Time: 11:30am

Button Making Workshop

DIY customized buttons. Because who doesn’t love a button?

  • Date: March 10th, 2025
  • Ages: All ages
  • Cost: Free!
  • Location: Stamford Centre Public Library
  • Time: 10:00am

McMaster Engineering GO ENG Bath Bombs Workshop

Students will aim to gain a deeper knowledge of compounds, acids and bases through this chemistry lab and the creation of bath bombs. This project not only introduces students to the science behind skincare but also connects them with the rich tradition of DIY beauty practices. Students will work in groups of 3 but individuals will be able to make their own bath bomb and take it home! 

  • Date: March 13th, 2025
  • Time: 10:00am -11:30am
  • Ages: Gr. 6 - Gr. 8
  • Cost: $10.00
  • Location: MacBain Community Centre
  • Click here to register

McMaster Engineering GO ENG Soft Matter Physics Workshop

Discover soft matter physics! This workshop offers hands-on activities where students explore key physics concepts while making slime, bouncy balls, and toothpaste. At Station 1, students dive into polymer science by creating slime. They'll see how changing ingredient ratios affects slime's thickness (viscosity) and learn about its stretchy (elastic) properties. They'll also find out that slime behaves differently from water—it's a non-Newtonian fluid! Station 2 turns students into material scientists as they design bouncy balls. They'll learn how material structure affects bounce (elasticity) and discover the science behind how energy is stored and released during bouncing. In Station 3, students become materials engineers by formulating their own toothpaste. They'll see how adding ingredients changes toothpaste thickness and learn about its response to squeezing and spreading. 

  • Date: March 13th, 2025
  • Time: 12:30-2:00pm
  • Ages: Gr. 9 - Gr. 12
  • Cost: $10.00
  • Location: MacBain Community Centre
  • Click here to register

Brock University Game Expo

Hey, gamers! Brock students have been working hard all year to create their own brand new, never-been-played video games and now they want you to give them a try. Drop in, have fun and let the creators know what you think, since an important part of the game design process is feedback from gamers like you.

  • Date: March 14th, 2025
  • Ages: Ages 6+
  • Cost: Free!
  • Location: Victoria Avenue Public Library
  • Time: 10:00am

MYAC Basketball Tournament

Think you got what it takes? Compete in MYAC’s 3v3 style basketball tournament! Don't miss out, grab your friends and get ready to win amazing prizes! For more information visit MYAC on Instagram @NFMYAC.

  • Date: March 14th, 2025
  • Time: 1:00-4:30pm
  • Ages: 12-18
  • Cost: FREE
  • Location: MacBain Community Centre
  • Click here to register. Registration closes at 11:59pm on March 12, 2025

Collage Night with Paper Bananas

Join in on a fun and creative Collage Night with Paper Bananas! Everything you need is provided! Dig into a huge supply of magazines, books, paper and other art supplies, and be inspired! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or it's your first time picking up a glue stick, it’s sure to be a relaxing evening of creativity! Check out Paper Bananas on Instagram @paperbananas.

  • Date: March 28th, 2025
  • Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Ages: 12 - 18 years
  • Cost: $5.00
  • Location: The Exchange Cultural Hub and Market
  • Click here to register!

Pathstone Mental Health: Staying Safe on Social Media

This workshop will include tips and tricks on how to stay safe online, and how to incorporate mindfulness into sleep hygiene and body image. Looking forward to seeing you there! 

  • Date: March 27th, 2025
  • Time: 4:00-5:00pm
  • Ages: 9-14
  • Cost: Free!
  • Location: MacBain Community Centre
  • Click here to register

Youth Market

This market provides an opportunity for youth vendors and businesses to show off what they've got an make some sales! What can you expect to see at the Market? Booths run by local youth or youth-service community services. Support the youth in our community by stopping by and seeing their passion and entrepreneurship

  • Date: March 30th, 2025
  • Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • Ages: All Ages
  • Cost: Free!
  • Location: The Exchange Cultural Hub and Market

Looking to get involved? We're seeking the following to activate at the Market and click here for more information and to register!

  • Youth Business: if you have a product or service you want to sell (includes handmade goods)
  • Youth Re-Sale: consider this one like a garage sale! Have some clothes, toys, etc. kicking around you want to try and sell? 
  • Youth Services: Community groups, not-for profits that offer services directed to supporting local youth
  • Youth Buskers: play a set at the Market!

MYAC's Den 2025

Welcome to MYAC's Den, a youth-led entrepreneurial event organized by Niagara Falls Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (NFMYAC). MYAC's Den is a platform for young innovators to pitch their business ideas, projects and/or services to a panel of judges composed of investors and business owners.

MYAC's Den aims to empower young entrepreneurs by providing them with an opportunity to showcase their creativity, passion, and business acumen. Participants will seek feedback, guidance, and potential investment to kickstart their ventures.

The event follows a dragon's-den style format where each participant will have a limited time to pitch their business idea to the panel of judges. This could be a product or a service. Judges will then provide feedback and ask questions to assess the viability and potential of each idea. Each candidate will have 3 minutes to present and 5 minutes for Q&A from the panelists, each candidate getting about 2 minutes to setup whatever props or displays they may use. Projector and sound system available. 

Please complete the ENTRY FORM linked here later than April 16, 2025 at 11:59pm to enter. Entries will need to demonstrate a robust business plan; that their idea is actionable and logistically sound. If you have what it takes, keep calm and carry on!

Prizes include a spot in Summer Company valued at over $3,000! More details on Summer Company can be found here

Full contest rules and eligibility can be found here

NFMYAC's New Logo!

MYAC logoThe winning design created by Christie Wang (Gr. 12 A.N. Myer S.S.) 

The first NFMYAC logo was designed almost 20 years ago! That’s longer than any of the current committee members have been on this planet. With a desire for a fresh new look, NFMYAC launched a logo contest in March of this year. Open to all post-secondary students across the city, the contest was a huge success: the team was overjoyed by the variety and quality of the submissions. The logos were submitted for blind review by Mayor Jim Diodati and NFMYAC. On May 5, the winning logo was officially adopted.

This contest is now closed. Thanks to all who contributed their designs!

For more information contact Nathan Smith [email protected]