As spring blossoms in Niagara, it’s the perfect time to engage with the community through local events and outdoor activities.  Here’s what’s happening in May 2025:

🎨 Rug Tufting Workshop – May 3, 2025

Join Tufts of Love at the Niagara Falls History Museum for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own rug from start to finish. Suitable for ages 10 and up (accompanied by an adult).

📍 Niagara Falls History Museum, 5810 Ferry Street
🕛 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM sessions
🔗 Event Details

🌸 Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom Festival – May 9–12, 2025

Experience the first annual In Bloom Festival, a celebration of food, flowers, and community. Enjoy stunning floral displays, live music, and special events hosted by gardening expert Frankie Flowers.

📍 Various locations in Niagara-on-the-Lake
🔗 Festival Information

🛍️ Annual Free Tree Giveaway & Farmers’ Market Opening – May 17, 2025

Celebrate the opening of the Niagara Falls Farmers’ Market and receive a free native potted tree (while supplies last). Explore local produce, flowers, baked goods, and artisan products.

📍 MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road
🕖 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🔗 Market Details

🎭 Shaw Festival: “Anything Goes” – May 17, 2025

Enjoy a performance of the classic musical “Anything Goes” at the Shaw Festival Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

📍 Shaw Festival Theatre
🕖 7:00 PM
🔗 Ticket Information

🎶 Niagara Falls Concert Band: Mini Concert Series – May 25, 2025

Attend a free afternoon performance titled “Music à la Femme!” showcasing the rich sounds of woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

📍 The Niagara Falls Exchange, 5943 Sylvia Place
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🔗 Concert Details

🦋 Explore the Butterfly Conservatory

Visit the Butterfly Conservatory to witness over 2,000 tropical butterflies in a lush rainforest setting. A perfect family-friendly activity to enjoy the beauty of nature.

📍 Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens
🔗 Conservatory Information