January 26, 2022
Top 10 Fun Family Day Activities in Niagara Falls
Family Day is all about spending time to reconnect and make memories with your family. What better way to bond with your clan than a fun day in Niagara Falls! Brimming with tons of activity for all ages, we’ve put together a list of exciting ideas for some famjam fun!
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1. Tropical Paradise
Fly your flock over to Bird Kingdom, the world’s largest free-flying indoor aviary. This winter regular child admission will be discounted by 30% from February 19 - 27, 2022!
2. Plan Your Escape
Put on your thinking caps, work together, and plan your escape at Adventure Rooms Canada! Solve challenging clues and puzzles in under an hour to break out of your themed room and celebrate as a family.
3. Family Fun on the Hill
There is so much for families to see and do on Clifton Hill especially during the Family Day weekend!
- Enjoy views from above on the Niagara SkyWheel
- Explore the eye-popping exhibits at Ripley’s Believe it or Not, Tussaud’s WaxWorks & Ripley’s Selfie Studio
- Have fun at attractions like the Big Top Amazing Mirror & Laser Maze, House of Frankenstein, Great Canadian Midway, Adventure City, Niagara Falls Fun Zone and more!
4. Search for Some Sweets
Explore the amazing selection of chocolate treats and sweets at Hershey’s Chocolate World. For a decadent treat try a fresh strawberry dipped in rich HERSHEY’S chocolate, or cool off with the signature HERSHEY’S milkshake, a thick and frosty treat! Kids love the life-size HERSHEY’S KISSES brand characters that roam through the store.
5. See Butterflies Up Close
Explore a warm nature oasis at the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory. This glass enclosed butterfly habitat is the perfect reprieve from the cold winter temperatures. Walk the paths of this tropical setting as butterflys flutter all around you.
6. Comic Extravaganza
For the kid in all of us, head over to Big B Comics to discover the best in pop culture. Big B has become the epicenter for fans of comic books, graphic novels, video games, toys and general pop culture merchandise. From Archie to Wonder Woman, and everything in between, there’s something for all ages at Big B Comics!
7. Lights & Entertainment
The OPG Winter Festival of Lights continues all the way to Family Day with larger than life displays along Fallsview Blvd, Murray Street and the Niagara Parkway from Queen Victoria Place to the Floral Showcase. Displays include 3D Canadian wildlife, a giant gingerbread house, illuminated hearts, a 60ft light tunnel and more. Find the Festival map and display details at WFOL.com.
NEW for Family Day weekend is live indoor entertainment featuring a special 3-night show by Splash and Boots. Stay tuned for more information.
8. Niagara Falls Wonder Pass
Looking for the best way to experience many attractions this Family Day weekend? Grab a Niagara Falls Wonder Pass to save big and make the most of your time! Each Wonder Pass includes admission to Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara’s Fury, and the Butterfly Conservatory, as well as two days of transportation on the WEGO bus system and Falls Incline Railway.
9. Glowing Illuminations
End your day on a glowing note by venturing to the brink of the Falls for a magical experience – the icy illuminated Falls. With a Fallsview hotel room you can also enjoy the incredible light show from the comfort of your bed.
10. Family Friendly Fare
Satisfy your cravings and refuel your energy with lunch or dinner at kid-approved restaurants, including these cool picks:
- For an out-of-this-world dining experience, head to The Flying Saucer Restaurant
- Feel like you’re on wild safari at Rainforest Cafe
- Grab a slice of the good stuff at Boston Pizza and have some bowling fun at Strike Rock N’ Bowl conveniently located right inside the restaurant!