Fall programs at the NY State Parks Niagara region

Here is some information I received from the Regional Park Interpretive Programs Office

Regional Park Interpretive Programs Office -Niagara Frontier Region
Prospect Park, P.O. Box 1132, Niagara Falls, New York 14303-0132

If you wish to receive our quarterly Public Programs schedule please send your email and / or postal address to maureen.curry@oprhp.state.ny.us
Call for information (716) 826-8895.


October 3rd, Friday
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
October 4th, Saturday
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Traditional Hand Weaving
Woodlawn Beach State Park
Using our hand made wooden lap peg loom, you will weave with yarns, ribbons and cloth. On the second day you will create a beautiful woven hand bag that you can embellish with beads, jewels or buttons! For ages 8 and up. There is a $15.00 material fee per person. For information and registration call (716) 826-8895.


October 10th, Friday
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Goat Island Evening Falls Walk
Niagara Falls State Park
Join a park naturalist for a leisurely stroll around the island. View the oldest state park in the United States at night time and hear about “lunar bows.” Be awed by all of the beauty this park has to offer. For information and registration please call (716) 745-7848.


October 14th, Tuesday
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Twilight Full Moon
Woodlawn Beach State Park
Watch the sunset over Lake Erie as dusk fades into night. Listen for the whinny of an owl and see if the coyotes howl. Take an evening prowl as the full moon lights our way across the beach. For information and registration call (716) 826-8895.



October 18th& 19th
Saturday & Sunday
“DOORS OPEN”- NIAGARA
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Niagara Falls State Park
FREE Niagara Gorge Discovery Center


November 1st, Saturday
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Historic Artpark Hike
Artpark State Park
Bring your coffee and join us on a leisurely walk through one of our most historic and picturesque parks in W.N.Y. Learn about the amazing cultural and geologic history that took place on this site. For information and registration please call (716) 745-7848


November 1st, Saturday
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Red Barn
Knox Farm State Park
A part of Americana is disappearing from the landscape as old wooden barns fall into disrepair. Learn about the unique construction, uses, and the history of Knox Farm barns. For information and registration call (716) 826-8895.


November 8th, Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Gorge at Low Water Hike
Whirlpool State Park
Enjoy the Niagara Gorge after the volume of water in the Niagara River is reduced by 25%. Join park naturalists for a guided hike that will take you past the Whirlpool to the historic Great Gorge Route station ruins. For information and registration please call (716) 745-7848.


November 14th, Friday
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Full Moon Adventure Walk
Beaver Island State Park
Take a shoreline walk with the light of the moon glistening on the Niagara River. Enjoy scenic night time views of the city while venturing through the woods and around the lagoon listening for night sounds. For information and registration call (716) 826-8895.


November 15th, Saturday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Knox Farm Fiber Program
Wool Braiding
Knox Farm State Park
Join us for an afternoon learning this traditional art form. Guest instructor Susan Judd, will teach us how to braid wool fabric that can be used for a variety of large and small projects including a simple hot pad. For ages 8 and up. $10.00 material fee for each person. For information and registration call (716) 826-8895.


November 15th, Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Gorge at Low Water Hike
Whirlpool State Park
Enjoy the Niagara Gorge after the volume of water in the Niagara River is reduced by 25%. Join park naturalists for a guided hike that will take you past the Whirlpool to the historic Great Gorge Route station ruins. For information and registration please call (716) 745-7848.


November 28th, Friday
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Gobble Walk
Evangola State Park
Burn off your turkey dinner with a rigorous walk through the wooded trails where we may see Red-shouldered hawks, Ruffed grouse and perhaps even a wild Turkey! For information and registration call (716) 826-8895.


December 12th, Friday
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Full Moon Owl Prowl
Buckhorn Island
State Park Sanctuary
Calling all night owls! Take a journey through the woods and follow the shore of the Niagara River by the light of the full moon. Discover that there is more to the night then you may think. For information and registration call (716) 826-8895.


These prescheduled programs are intended for individuals and families. Groups cannot be accommodated on these programs as space is limited for individuals.

ALL of these public programs are FREE.
There may be a material fee for Fiber Art programs.

For information on schools, scout and community GROUP programs, call 745-7848 or 826-8895 for detailed information.