OCT 9–12 · Lincoln
Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival
Run by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) since 1974, this is a Thanksgiving-weekend tradition: artisans, historical demonstrations, and guided walks through the conservation area's waterfalls and trails, running the full long weekend, 10am-5pm each day, rain or shine. Admission is $12 for ages 12 and up and $9 for seniors and children 6 to 11, and covers 150-plus artisan vendors, live music, children's activities, and heritage tours. On-site parking is limited and not guaranteed, so carpooling is worth planning for. Proceeds support the NPCA's conservation work, so it's one of the few fall events here that's directly funding the land it's held on.
Admission
- General admission, ages 12 and up: $12
- Seniors, 65 and up: $9
- Children 6 to 11: $9
- The official page lists no price for children under 6.
What's on
- More than 150 vendors, including artisans, a farmer's market, and food and drink
- Face painting, train rides, bird demonstrations and magic shows
- Heritage tours and guided nature hikes
- Musical entertainment
Getting there
- The main entrance is off 7th Avenue in Lincoln.
- Accessible parking is at the Centre for Conservation, 3292 Sixth Avenue, reached from Victoria Avenue.
- The festival says on-site parking is limited and not guaranteed.
About the festival
The festival has been a community tradition since 1974 and is run by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority.
Checked September 20, 2026. Dates and details can change; confirm with the venue before travelling.