Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Events at State Parks
Event Search Results
Skip Navigation LinksHome / Events / Search Results
32 events matched your search
Sat 27 Apr
Tails on Trails
Saturday, April 27, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
DeVeaux Woods State Park
Bring your furry friend on this casual hike along the upper gorge and learn about what makes the Niagara Gorge so unique and beautiful. Meet at Freedom Plaza. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 25 May
Forest Bathing – Connecting with Nature*
Saturday, May 25, 2024 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
DeVeaux Woods State Park
Join a Forest Therapy Guide and awaken your senses, be in the present, slow down and reconnect with nature. The walk will blend time for solitude in nature with some light sharing. We will vary between wandering, sitting, and standing to cover no more than a mile. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
Sat 08 Jun
Devil’s Hole Anniversary Hike*
Saturday, June 8, 2024 11:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Devil's Hole State Park
Join us on a special hike in celebration of the 100-year anniversary of Devil's Hole State Park and receive a commemorative sticker! This program also completes the "Gorge-ous Views" activity for the Centennial Challenge! Registration required on Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
Sat 15 Jun
Pride Walk Along the Gorge*
Saturday, June 15, 2024 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Devil's Hole State Park
Come show your pride at parks and join a Park Naturalist on a walk along the Niagara Gorge Rim trail from Devil's Hole State Park to Whirlpool State Park and back! Registration required on Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
Sun 28 Apr
Find That Frog
Sunday, April 28, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Evangola State Park
Spring is here, and so are the frogs! Vernal pools are hopping with toads and salamanders. Use all of your senses to find that frog. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 25 May
Spring Migrations*
Saturday, May 25, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Evangola State Park
Join us for a casual stroll in search of migrating warblers and other songbirds. Registration Required on Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
Mon 27 May
Memorial Day Bald Eagle Walk*
Monday, May 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Evangola State Park
Happy Memorial Day! Enjoy a leisurely walk while exploring the park and looking for bald eagles. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
Sat 29 Jun
Jewels of the Sky*
Saturday, June 29, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Evangola State Park
On this guided walk we will search for ebony jewelwings and tiger swallows as well as other dragonflies and butterflies that may be in flight. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
Sat 01 Jun
Paws in the Park*
Saturday, June 1, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Knox Farm State Park
Enjoy a leisurely walk with your dog and a Park Naturalist. It is not necessary to have a dog to participate, however, all dogs in attendance must be up-to-date on immunizations, leashed, and under control. Registration Required on Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
Sat 15 Jun
I Am Your Father
Saturday, June 15, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Knox Farm State Park
On this guided walk, in a faraway galaxy, fathers of animals we will find. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
Fri 21 Jun
Knoxturnal Stroll*
Friday, June 21, 2024 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Knox Farm State Park
Enjoy a peaceful evening stroll through the rolling hills of Knox Farm in search of nocturnal animals. Adults Only. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
Sat 20 Apr
Introduction to Forest Therapy
Saturday, April 20, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Niagara Falls State Park
Ever wonder what Forest Bathing was all about? Join a Nature and Forest Therapy Guide with an indoor presentation followed by a short walk to awaken your senses, be in the present, slow down and reconnect with nature. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 27 Apr
How We Shaped the Falls
Saturday, April 27, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Take a walk with a Park Naturalist and learn about the various ways we've changed (and continue to change) the landscape of the park, including the falls themselves! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 04 May
I Love My Park Day
Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Help get Niagara Falls State Park ready for the summer 2024 season with I Love My Park Day! A variety of activities will be occurring around the park. All ages welcome! Registration Required on I Love My Park Day Website.
Registration: Required
Sat 25 May
Hike Through History
Saturday, May 25, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the important people and events that created and protected our nation's oldest state park on this guided walk. Registration available on Eventbrite.com but not required.
Registration: Required
Sun 26 May
Tails on Trails*
Sunday, May 26, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Bring your furry friend on this casual walk to take in the beautiful views of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Gorge. It is not necessary to have a dog to participate, however, all dogs must be up to date on immunizations, leashed, and under control. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
Sun 26 May
Tales of Tightropes and Daredevils
Sunday, May 26, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us on this guided walk on Goat Island as we share the tales of daredevils and funambulists of Niagara Falls through the years. Registration available on Eventbrite.com but not required.
Registration: Optional
Mon 27 May
Hike Through History
Monday, May 27, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the important people and events that created and protected our nation's oldest state park on this guided walk. Registration available on Eventbrite.com but not required.
Registration: Required
Sat 01 Jun
National Trails Day: Length of the Gorge
Saturday, June 1, 2024 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Celebrate the 31st National Trails Day with our annual Length of the Gorge Hike. Traverse the Niagara Gorge and follow the same path Niagara Falls took over the course of ~12,000 years as we hike from where it started to where it sits today! Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 07 Jun
Schoellkopf Anniversary Walk
Friday, June 7, 2024 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us on the anniversary of the collapse of the Schoellkopf Power station in 1956. Meet at the Education Center for a presentation on the history of the station followed by a short walk to see the ruins of the power station. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
Sat 08 Jun
Tales of Tightropes and Daredevils
Saturday, June 8, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us on this guided walk on Goat Island as we share the tales of daredevils and funambulists of Niagara Falls through the years. Registration available on Eventbrite.com but not required.
Registration: Optional
Sat 08 Jun
Rainbow Candle Lantern Walk
Saturday, June 8, 2024 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us to celebrate Pride month by making rainbow candle lanterns and taking a stroll in Niagara Falls State Park! Registration required on Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
Sat 15 Jun
Hike Through History
Saturday, June 15, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the important people and events that created and protected our nation's oldest state park on this guided walk. Registration available on Eventbrite.com but not required.
Registration: Optional
Sat 22 Jun
Tales of Tightropes and Daredevils
Saturday, June 22, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Join us on this guided walk on Goat Island as we share the tales of daredevils and funambulists of Niagara Falls through the years. Registration available on Eventbrite.com but not required.
Registration: Optional
Sat 29 Jun
Tails on Trails*
Saturday, June 29, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Bring your furry friend on this casual walk to take in the beautiful views of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Gorge. It is not necessary to have a dog to participate, however, all dogs must be up to date on immunizations, leashed, and under control. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
Sat 29 Jun
Hike Through History
Saturday, June 29, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Discover the important people and events that created and protected our nation's oldest state park on this guided walk. Registration available on Eventbrite.com but not required.
Registration: Optional
Sat 11 May
BioBlitz on the Gorge*
Saturday, May 11, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Participate in the 2024 Sea Grant Great Lakes BioBlitz at Whirlpool State Park! Whether you are a seasoned pro or have never used the iNaturalist app before, this community science effort is open to everyone who wants to be involved. Registration Required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 25 May
Forest Bathing – Connecting with Nature*
Saturday, May 25, 2024 08:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Whirlpool State Park
Join a Forest Therapy Guide and awaken your senses, be in the present, slow down and reconnect with nature. The walk will blend time for solitude in nature with some light sharing. We will vary between wandering, sitting, and standing to cover no more than a mile. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
Sat 04 May
I Love My Park Day
Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park
Join us for a beach clean-up! Registration Required on I Love My Park Day Website.
Registration: Required
Fri 10 May
Wildflowers and Wetlands
Friday, May 10, 2024 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park
Enjoy patches of unique and colorful Spring ephemerals along wetlands in 12-Mile Creek. Registration Required on Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
Sat 04 May
I Love My Park Day
Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Woodlawn Beach State Park
Show your love for Woodlawn Beach State Park for I Love My Park Day by helping cleanup the park! Equipment will be provided. Registration Required on I Love My Park Day Website.
Registration: Required
Sat 11 May
Spring Woodlawn Photography Walk
Saturday, May 11, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Woodlawn Beach State Park
Woodlawn Beach offers stunning views of Lake Erie and its surroundings, making it the perfect location for capturing the beauty of spring. Enjoy a spring photography and nature walk for everyone. Registration Required on Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required