{"id":5939,"date":"2025-11-19T12:51:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T17:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niagarafallscliftonhill.com\/blog\/?p=5939"},"modified":"2025-11-20T08:08:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T13:08:12","slug":"american-thanksgiving-in-niagara-falls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/american-thanksgiving-in-niagara-falls\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate American Thanksgiving in Niagara Falls"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/united-states-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22270\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Swap the stress of Thanksgiving prep for an unforgettable escape to Niagara Falls. This year, let <strong>November 27, 2025<\/strong>, be a holiday where you simply show up and enjoy. Picture it: the frosty air nips at your cheeks, making the perpetual mist over the Falls seem to glow against a stark, dramatic sky. The city itself twinkles with the first signs of seasonal decor, creating a festive backdrop without any of the work. Since everything from world-class attractions to stunning viewpoints is within easy walking distance, your group can focus on the experience, reconnecting and savoring the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ease of Travel for a Busy Thanksgiving Weekend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Thanksgiving weekend is usually associated with heavy traffic and packed airports, many travelers find the Canadian side of the Falls easier to reach than expected. November weather is typically cool, though major snowstorms are not common at this point in the season. Most visitors can get around easily by car or on foot, making it simple to explore at a relaxed pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-family-fun-on-clifton-hill\">Family Fun on Clifton Hill <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clifton Hill, the city&#8217;s lively entertainment district, offers plenty to do throughout Thanksgiving. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/attractions\/niagara-speedway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Niagara Speedway<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> go-karts operate when the weather cooperates, and the Niagara <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/attractions\/niagara-skywheel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SkyWheel<\/a><\/strong> continues to circulate guests above the skyline with panoramic views of the Falls. Families who want to experience several attractions at once can purchase the Fun Pass, which provides access to popular Clifton Hill venues at a bundled price and gives visitors freedom to enjoy the area at their own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Discover the Ultimate Fun at Clifton Hill \u2013 Niagara&#039;s Top Destination!\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u8l70XTbK-E?start=4&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the <strong>Fun Pass<\/strong> for discounted admission to multiple attractions, making it easy to enjoy Clifton Hill&#8217;s top experiences all weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/webhost.corecashless.com\/cliftonhill\/sales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"482\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fp-price-09-2024.png\" alt=\"Fun Pass Prices\" class=\"wp-image-63326\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/webhost.corecashless.com\/cliftonhill\/sales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"846\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fprides2026.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80275\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-thanksgiving-dining-on-clifton-hill\">Thanksgiving Dining on Clifton Hill<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/restaurants\/boston-pizza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bostonpizza2-910x1366.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65544\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of spending the afternoon preparing a meal, families can take a seat at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/restaurants\/boston-pizza\">Boston Pizza on Clifton Hill<\/a><\/strong>. The menu is extensive, with more than one hundred dishes ranging from salads and starters to heartier selections and desserts. The large dining area works well for groups, and once the meal is finished, visitors are already steps away from more entertainment, including the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/attractions\/strike-rock-n-bowl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strike! Game Zone<\/a><\/strong> with bowling, arcade classics, and billiards.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bp-bar-lit-distance.jpg\" alt=\"BP Food Spread\" class=\"wp-image-61691\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boston Pizza Clifton Hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-holiday-weekend-shopping\">Holiday Weekend Shopping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanksgiving and Black Friday go hand in hand, and shoppers will find several options throughout the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/black-friday-shop.jpg\" alt=\"Black Friday\" class=\"wp-image-26139\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.3529411764705883\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanksgiving and Black Friday go hand in hand, and shoppers will find several options throughout the city. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/shopping\/canada-one-outlets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada One Outlet Mall<\/a><\/strong> remains a popular stop for shoppers seeking recognizable brands and savings at stores such as Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, and Adidas. Those looking for local character often head to Clifton Hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people stop at <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/shopping\/canada-trading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada Trading Company<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> during their visit. The shop features meaningful pieces from local artists, including Indigenous artwork, handmade jewelry, and Niagara-themed items that make thoughtful keepsakes or gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/shopping\/fudge-factory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/fudgefactorytreats-1366x910.jpg\" alt=\"fudge factory treats\" class=\"wp-image-43746\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fudge Factory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/shopping\/fudge-factory\">Fudge Factory<\/a><\/strong> is well regarded for its fudge and candies made right on the premises. Visitors often pick up a box to enjoy during their stay or bring home as a sweet souvenir from their visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-winter-festival-of-lights\">Winter Festival of Lights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>November 15, 2025 \u2014 January 4, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/winter-festival-of-lights-in-niagara-falls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/wfol-th.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55839\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Biggest and the Brightest of All Winter Festivals in Ontario!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By mid-November, Niagara Falls begins its transformation into a brilliant winter attraction as the <strong>Winter Festival of Lights<\/strong> returns. Displays stretch along eight kilometers of the Niagara Parkway and through Queen Victoria Park. Trees, installations, and illuminated scenes turn the evening into a glowing seasonal landscape. Clifton Hill sits within the festival zone, adding its own holiday flair with bright decorations and festive touches that create inviting spaces for nighttime walks and family photographs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XNlE-wlEcsI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click here for more details on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/winter-festival-of-lights-in-niagara-falls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winter Festival of Lights<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-greg-frewin-theatre-magic\">Greg Frewin Theatre Magic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/events\/greg-frewin-magic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/wild-magic-frewin.jpg\" alt=\"Wild Magic Greg Frewin Theatre\" class=\"wp-image-73848\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors searching for evening entertainment often end up at the <strong>Greg Frewin Theatre. The Wild Magic<\/strong> show mixes large-scale illusions with exotic birds and state-of-the-art stage effects. The pacing is quick, the energy high, and audiences frequently leave talking about their favorite moments. Performances run throughout November, making it easy to incorporate a show into a weekend itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracentralreservations.com\/Booking\/Greg-Frewin-Theatre\/?chdate=11\/01\/2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check the Full November Schedule Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-niagara-falls-illumination-and-fireworks\"><strong>The Niagara Falls Illumination and Fireworks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/events\/niagara-falls-illumination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1519\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/illumination.jpg\" alt=\"niagara falls illumination\" class=\"wp-image-58468\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After dark, the Falls light up beginning at 4:30 p.m., washing the water in shifting colours and creating a striking setting for an evening walk along the promenade.. During American Thanksgiving weekend, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/events\/niagara-falls-illumination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lighting schedule<\/a> includes themed displays recognizing cultural and national holidays, such as Barbados Independence Day and Albania&#8217;s national celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fall\/Winter Illumination Schedule:<\/strong> Nightly: November 1st &#8211; December 31st from 4:30 PM \u2014 2:00 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-special-illuminations\"><strong>Special Illuminations<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>November 28<\/td><td>10:00 &#8211; 10:15<\/td><td>Panama National Day<\/td><td>White, Blue, White, Red<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>November 28<\/td><td>10:00 &#8211; 10:30<\/td><td>113th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Albania and Albanian Heritage Month in Ontario<\/td><td>Red, Black<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>November 30<\/td><td>10:00 &#8211; 10:15<\/td><td>Barbados Independence Day<\/td><td>Blue, Yellow<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>November 30<\/td><td>10:15 &#8211; 10:30<\/td><td>Stomach Cancer Awareness Day<\/td><td>Blue<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fireworks-schedule-nbsp\"><strong>Fireworks Schedule:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When the weather cooperates, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/events\/niagara-falls-fireworks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fireworks<\/a> add a celebratory note to the evening. They are part of the Winter Festival of Lights program, taking place on <strong>Friday and Saturday nights starting November 15 and every night during the December holiday run, capped by a special midnight show on New Year&#8217;s Eve.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Niagara Falls Fireworks full show!\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k9Vmg6WkSP8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-holiday-tradition-at-the-niagara-parks-floral-showhouse\">A Holiday Tradition at the Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/events\/floral-showhouse-christmas-display\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/event_image\/public\/events\/event-images\/Poinsettia-Show-2020-header.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a touch of Christmas spirit, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/events\/floral-showhouse-christmas-display\">Niagara Parks Floral <span class=\"hiddenSpellError\"><span class=\"hiddenSpellError\"><span class=\"hiddenSpellError\">Showhouse<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong> hosts the Annual Poinsettia Show, a beloved tradition running from <strong>November 15, 2025 &#8211; January 4, 2026<\/strong>. Featuring vibrant displays of poinsettias, orchids, and holiday lights, this exhibit welcomes guests to capture the season&#8217;s beauty in a picturesque setting along the Niagara Parkway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-weekend-events-during-american-thanksgiving\">Weekend Events During American Thanksgiving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-3-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/events\/casino-christmas-on-ice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/xmasonice.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55820\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christmas On Ice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/events\/hot-chocolate-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hotchocolatetrail3.jpg\" alt=\"Hot Chocolate Trail Niagara\" class=\"wp-image-65481\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hot Chocolate Trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/event\/winter-festival-of-lights-laser-show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/category_item\/public\/events\/featured-images\/laser.jpg?itok=mSrAsxZ-\" alt=\"Laser Show\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WFOL Laser Show<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/events\/niagara-falls-fireworks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fireworks-falls.jpg\" alt=\"Fireworks in Niagara Falls at night\" class=\"wp-image-65477\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Falls Fireworks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/events\/scotiabank-convention-centre-handmade-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/handmade-market.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65467\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Holiday Handmade Market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/event\/misty-kids-misty-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/category_item\/public\/events\/featured-images\/mistylodge.jpg?itok=BWir3H2A\" alt=\"Misty Kids at Misty Lodge\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meet the Misty Kids<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/events\/casino-commodores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/thecommodores.jpg\" alt=\"The Commodores\" class=\"wp-image-77285\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Commodores<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/winter-festival-of-lights-in-niagara-falls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/wfol-th.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55839\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Festival Of Lights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/event\/coca-cola-holiday-caravan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/category_item\/public\/events\/featured-images\/cocacolacaravan.jpg?itok=hq7YkViX\" alt=\"Santa with a Cola bottle\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coca-Cola Caravan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-parking-on-clifton-hill\">Parking on Clifton Hill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/maps\/niagara-falls-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/cliftionhillparkign-1366x791.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28223\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-thanksgiving-in-niagara-falls\">Thanksgiving in Niagara Falls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether the highlight of the trip is a holiday meal together, a slow stroll under the illuminated Falls, or discovering new favourite spots around Clifton Hill, a long weekend in Niagara Falls offers a festive and memorable escape. With dining, entertainment, and attractions close enough to explore comfortably, visitors can settle in and make the most of the holiday, returning home with stories and experiences that linger well beyond the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swap the stress of Thanksgiving prep for an unforgettable escape to Niagara Falls. This year, let November 27, 2025, be a holiday where you simply show up and enjoy. Picture it: the frosty air nips at your cheeks, making the perpetual mist over the Falls seem to glow against a stark, dramatic sky. The city 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