{"id":21749,"date":"2017-09-21T13:46:11","date_gmt":"2017-09-21T17:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niagarafallscliftonhill.com\/blog\/?p=21749"},"modified":"2025-05-29T10:48:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T14:48:44","slug":"8-free-things-to-do-in-niagara-in-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/8-free-things-to-do-in-niagara-in-october\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Free Things To Do In Niagara In October"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I think we would all agree that FREE is best! Here are 8<strong><em>\u00a0free things to do in Niagara in October<\/em><\/strong>. It&#8217;s good to save money and still have fun with family and friends!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/webhost.corecashless.com\/cliftonhill\/sales\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/728x90-funpass2b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>1<\/p>\n<h3>Feast Street Niagara<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/feaststreet.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"312\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/feaststreetniagara.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via feaststreetniagara.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>When: Saturday, September 30th (noon-11:00 pm)- Sunday, October 1st (noon-6:00 pm)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where: Downtown Welland.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>*Free Parking available:\u00a0East main street, Hellems Avenue, Division St. King St. or The Farmers Market at Division and Young Street.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/feaststreetniagara.com\/\">Feast Street Niagara<\/a>\u00a0is a FREE event for everyone! Diverse music, delicious food, beer, wines and ciders, all weekend long for Niagara&#8217;s BIGGEST and most diverse festival!<\/p>\n<p>2<\/p>\n<h3>Rogers Hometown Hockey in Niagara Falls<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/rogershomehockey.jpg\" alt=\"free things to do in Niagara Falls in October\" width=\"851\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p>via hometownhockey.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/attractions\/niagara-parks\/queen-victoria-park\">Queen Victoria Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the first of 24 stops this season, the two-day celebration of Rogers Hometown Hockey (season 4) will take place in\u00a0Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls.<\/p>\n<p>Ron MacLean and Tara Slone as they host the free event, and it will be a\u00a0full weekend of National Hockey League alumni, activities, musical acts, giveaways &amp; much more!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/webhost.corecashless.com\/cliftonhill\/sales\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/160-tokens.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<h3>Boo at the Zoo<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/booatthezoo-1024x384.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in Niagara in October\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/safariniagara.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via safariniagara.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>When:\u00a0Saturday, October 7th &#8211; Monday, October 9th from\u00a010:00 am \u2014 4:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where: Safari Niagara,\u00a02821 Stevensville Road, Stevensville<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>**admission is FREE ONLY to kids that are dressed in costume from ages\u00a00-12** (13+ is $15 at the gate).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/events\/safari-niagara-boo-at-the-zoo\">Boo at the Zoo<\/a>, kids get to trick or treat their way around the zoo. There is also:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scavenger Hunt Contest for your chance win a 2018 family season membership<em>\u00a0(2 Adult\/ 2 Child)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Fun House<\/li>\n<li>Inflatables<\/li>\n<li>Kids Dance Party<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<h3>29th Annual Pumpkinville<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/pumpkinville.jpg\" alt=\"free things to do in Niagara Falls in October\" width=\"612\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1994863874114841\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via facebook.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>When: Saturday, October 14th from 10:00 am &#8211; 2:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where: Happy Rolph&#8217;s Animal Farm, 650 Read Road, St. Catharines<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a family fall festival with plenty of\u00a0<strong>FREE<\/strong>\u00a0games, activities and entertainment including: pumpkin carving, scarecrow building, bouncers, hay dive, crafts, facepainting and so much more. For the first 500 families you will receive a free pumpkin. Judging begins at 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Niagara IceDogs will host the scarecrow building station. Stakes, straw and clothing will be provided. Families are encouraged to bring old clothing and other accessories for their scarecrow creations.<\/p>\n<p>There is also a free shuttle from the Grantham Lions parking lot to and from event.<\/p>\n<p>Grantham Lions Club:\u00a0732 Niagara St, St Catharines<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/webhost.corecashless.com\/cliftonhill\/sales\/?pcode=SHIPIT\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/fp-delivered-728-90.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5<\/p>\n<h3>14th Annual Pumpkinfest<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/pumpkinfest.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween kid-friendly events in Niagara\" width=\"776\" height=\"836\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heartlandforest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via heartlandforest.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>When: Saturday, October 21st from 11:00 am &#8211; 4:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where: Heartland Forest,\u00a08215 Heartland Forest Road, Niagara Falls<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is their annual fall festival! Free admission to enter. they will have delicious food and desserts, artisan vendors, and activities for all ages and all abilities.<\/p>\n<p>100% of the proceeds made go to their environmental stewardship, educational programming, and disability programs.<\/p>\n<p>6<\/p>\n<h3>Oktoberfest 2017<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/oktoberfest1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"828\" height=\"465\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1719580674721194\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via facebook.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>When: Saturday, October 21st from 11:00 am &#8211; 6:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:\u00a0Lock Street and Hogan&#8217;s Alley, Port Dalhousie<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Celebrate the traditions of a German Oktoberfest in Port Dalhousie with authentic style foods, live music and craft beer vendors.<\/p>\n<p>7<\/p>\n<h3>Niagara Health Expo<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/heart-care-1040250_1280-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in Niagara in October\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.niagarahealthexpo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via niagarahealthexpo.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>When: October 21st from 10:00 am &#8211; 3:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:\u00a0Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre, 547 Glenridge Ave, St. Catharines<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 4th annual Niagara Health Expo is a FREE community event that connects visitors with doctors and healthcare providers. This is your chance to see exhibitor displays, expert speakers, demonstrations, activities, win prizes, get samples, and much more. Parking is also free.<\/p>\n<p>8<\/p>\n<h3>Tunnel of Terror<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tunnelofterrorpostcard.jpg\" alt=\"gree things to do in Niagara Falls in October\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/events\/tunnel-of-terror\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via cliftonhill.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>When: Saturday, October 28th &#8211; Tuesday, October 31st<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where: 3007 Loyalist Avenue, Niagara Falls<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>*Donations are not required, however they are appreciated. Requests for non perishable food items for Project Share and\/or cash donations for a local young boy named Tristan Romeo.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/events\/tunnel-of-terror\">Tunnel of Terror for Project Share &amp; Kids with Cancer<\/a>\u00a0is a Halloween yard haunt Charity event.<\/p>\n<p>The Tunnel of Terror is a handmade haunted tunnel made of wood and tarps, built in the backyard of David and Karyn Torbett. This year it&#8217;s more like a house than a tunnel. It&#8217;s over 900 sq ft of walk through haunted tunnels, hallways and rooms with live actors inside and a few spooks and surprises around every corner and behind every door.\u00a0This is the\u00a08th year for The Tunnel of Terror.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/pumpkin-995416_1280-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"Niagara Festivals and Fairs\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/list-upcoming-niagara-festivals-fairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via niagarafallscliftonhill.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For a list of Niagara region Festivals and Fairs for the Fall season,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/list-upcoming-niagara-festivals-fairs\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/webhost.corecashless.com\/cliftonhill\/sales\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/728x90-sw2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I think we would all agree that FREE is best! 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