Happy weekend, Niagara Falls! In today’s happening-today edition: Downtown design feedback, Thunder of Niagara Air Show, and new welcome center attractions + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Downtown design feedback: Niagara Falls will host a second meeting June 23 on Main Street streetscape and plaza improvements, funded by the NYS Department of State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, to gather resident feedback -- see the design plans.
Major waterfront project: Construction will begin soon on Tonawanda Island’s $24 million Bridge Street Landing, adding 114 apartments, nine waterfront short-term rentals, a riverwalk, and commercial space, supported by a 15-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement -- follow the waterfront build.
New ways to explore: Niagara Falls State Park opened two new welcome center attractions, Voices of the Falls, a history exhibit, and Above the Roar, a Delaware North virtual reality experience honoring Indigenous contributions -- explore the new exhibits.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Weekend play upgrade: Swap the couch for Reservoir State Park. Courts for tennis, hoops and pickleball, fields for softball and soccer, plus legit fishing at the reservoir if you're angling for quiet time. When the snow shows up, the sledding hill and cross-country paths keep cabin fever in check.
Beer and pub bliss: Skip the tourist traps and treat yourself to The Griffon Gastropub, where the beer list stays interesting and the menu swings from classic fish fry to creative wild game burgers. It’s the kind of cozy, Buffalo-proud joint you bring friends to then take the credit.
Rainy day swing fix: Whether you’re tuning up your drive or just want to sip something cold while talking trash with friends, The Links at Niagara has Trackman simulators and a proper sports bar vibe. Easy way to sneak in nine after work or make league night your new weeknight ritual.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎉 Braes Tragically Chip Grand Opening @ The Tragically Chip (Lewiston) | Saturday (6/20) at 7:55 AM – Set your alarm and cruise over to Walmore Road for Brae’s Tragically Chip grand opening, complete with a ribbon cutting at 7:55 a.m., because of course. Celebrate with warm cookies, neighborly small talk, and the smug glow of being first in line.
✈ Thunder of Niagara Air Show 2026 @ Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Clear your weekend skies, the Thunder of Niagara Air Show is back to rattle coffee mugs all over town. Expect roaring jets, aerobatics, and plenty of neck craning. Bring lawn chairs, earplugs, and your best small talk about contrails, weather, and where to park.
🚗 Annual Car Show @ Frontiersmen VFW Post 7545 (Tonawanda) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Swing by the 9th Annual Car & Bike Show at the VFW, free to browse and stacked with chrome, grilled lunch, cold drinks, and DJ. Expect raffles, rescue pups from Buffalo Underdogs, and proceeds to Crisis Services, so you can feel good while ogling horsepower.
🌞 4th Annual Ancient Earth Honoring & Summer Solstice Despacho Ceremony @ Niagara Falls State Park | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Solstice vibes call for trading lawn chores for a mindful wander at the Mighty Niagara, with guided imagery, drum circle, and a despacho offering to honor the water. Bring a stone, drum, or rattle, biodegradable offerings only. Finally, a cleanse that does not involve juice.
🎸 Foley's Summer Bash @ Foley's Tavern | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Foley's is kicking off summer with patio tunes, cold drinks, good eats, and the kind of crowd you want to run into. Major Dudes warm things up, Rockabilly Steve and BR3 keep it humming, with drink specials, a 50/50, and a wide open patio bar.
🎤 Tony Danza @ Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino Bears Den | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 PM – Whether you know him from Taxi reruns or the night your babysitter swooned over Who’s the Boss, Tony Danza brings his charm, stories, and a little song to the Bear’s Den at Seneca Niagara. Cozy room, strong drinks, zero laugh tracks.
🧘 Restorative Yoga + Massage @ Niagara Arts & Cultural Center | Sunday (6/21) at 11:15 AM – Sunday at Xóchiyapa Yoga means a proper reset, not a sweaty penance. Marisa guides restorative poses while Ash gives everyone a mini massage, then we linger over chai and chat at The NACC. Think nap-adjacent stretching, lowered shoulders, and that rare feeling of being unhurried. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Niagara Falls report Weather forecastToday — High: 74°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 11%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 2 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 76°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 9%
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