The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights (WFOL) will again illuminate the city of Niagara Falls, Canada, for 51 Nights of Twinkling Lights from November 15, 2025 until January 4, 2026. The most enchanting of Niagara Falls attractions, the annual Winter Festival of Lights is Canada’s largest FREE outdoor light festival. Experience the spectacular displays with millions of lights and larger than life displays across the tourism districts.

Sparkling Winter Lights

Experience ‘Sparkling Winter Lights’ at Niagara Falls—an illumination light show created to  capture the full mood of a northern winter: soft snowfalls, shimmering auroras over wide-open tundra, sudden blizzards, and the Falls dressed in frost. Subtle. Powerful. Completely magical. Join us for the Winter Festival of Lights and watch winter come alive.

Visitors to this popular annual event can take GO Transit to Niagara Falls GO and then bundle up and walk or take the WEGO Bus along the festival route to explore the outdoor, self-guided experience. Admission to this magical event is FREE!

There are Many Ways to Enjoy the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights 

• Explore the 8 km trail of twinkling lights along the Niagara Parkway, through Niagara Parks, along Clifton Hill and across the city.  Use the WEGO in Niagara Falls to hop on and off throughout the city.
• NEW show for 2025, Laser Light Spectacular - Laser light and sound shows will take place in Queen Victoria Park at these times:
• Every Friday & Saturday night from November 15 – December 20 and nightly from December 26 –January 4
• Shows every half hour from 6 - 9 pm (18-minute shows)
• 8 immersive & interactive displays and experiences
• This all new show features 25+ new light displays, including giant snowflakes, animals, light tunnel, toque, and maple leaf. An Interactive Festival map with a check-in to win contest. Designed for mobile use, guests can easily download and enter. For more details visit WFOL.com

Special Falls illumination called “Sparkling Winter Lights” taking place nightly at 6 pm, 7 pm & 8 pm.

The Misty Lodge activation will take place in Queen Victoria Park. This is the hub of the Festival with interactive displays, new laser show, and the best spot to watch the fireworks! The Misty Kids are the Winter Festival of Lights goodwill ambassadors and furry friends. All five mascots love to be silly and take photos with guests enjoying the Festival. The mascots will interact with guests at the Festival’s activation areas. You can enjoy this activation at the following times:              

• Fridays and Saturdays from 5 pm – 9 pm
• Queen Victoria Park (corner of Niagara Parkway and Murray Street)

Santa Meet and Greet where guests get to say hello to Santa and have their photo taken by a professional photographer. Friends and families will receive a FREE digital photo of their visit.

• Dates: December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20
• Time: 6 - 8 pm
• Location: Skylon Tower (lower level)