Friday, March 20, 2026

Your daily guide to both sides of the Falls

Today's Weather

NY side: expect a mostly cloudy day with a high near 40°F and a chance of morning snow showers giving way to rain by midday, with southwest winds around 10 mph. Ontario: roughly 4°C and grey — same Falls, same clouds, different units. Layer up, bring waterproof shoes, and consider this your official permission to duck into somewhere warm and delicious.

Eat Today

🍕 Gadawski's — Niagara Falls, NY

It's Friday, it's Lent, and that means one thing in Western New York: fish fry season. March is prime fish fry season in WNY — think flaky cod or haddock, beer-battered and fried to perfection, served with fries and coleslaw. Gadawski's Polish standby delivers exactly that, plus pierogies and golombki for anyone who wants to make it a full Eastern European feast. Perfect excuse for a hearty Friday lunch.

Do Today

🦋 Niagara Butterfly Conservatory — Canada Side

With clouds and cold hanging around for the first day of spring, warm up among hundreds of free-flying tropical butterflies at the Niagara Butterfly Conservatory. It's year-round, blissfully warm inside, and genuinely magical — a great reset from the grey gorge weather outside. Adults $25; it's right next to the free Niagara Botanical Gardens if you want a quick stroll before or after.

Stay Tonight

🏨 The Brock Niagara Falls-Fallsview — Canada Side

A historic boutique hotel fresh off a $15M renovation, The Brock is the only boutique property in the Fallsview district — meaning you get charm and that iconic view. It's ideal for couples or travellers who want something more intimate than the big tower hotels. Insider tip: grab dinner downstairs at Prime Steakhouse, rated #1 restaurant in Niagara Falls on TripAdvisor. thebrockhotelniagarafalls.com

Quick Tip

It's Friday during Lent — fish fry spots fill up fast tonight across both sides of the border. Hit your restaurant of choice before 6pm to beat the rush.

What's On This Week

  • Mar 20 (Today) — Eid Prayer, Niagara Falls Convention Centre, Niagara Falls, ON. Community Eid celebration at the Convention Centre. (fallsconventions.com)

  • Mar 18–22 — Le Grand Cirque: Maximum Velocity, Niagara Falls, ON. Performing arts event running through March 22. High-flying acrobatics for the whole family. (niagarafallstourism.com)

  • Mar 22 — American Revolution Speaker Series, Old Fort Erie, ON. Professor Mark G. Spencer opens the series exploring the Revolutionary Era; tickets $15, all sessions at 2:00 p.m. (destinationniagarafalls.ca)

  • Mar 2–31 — USA250: Celebrating the American Vision, Castellani Art Museum, Niagara Falls, NY. Special exhibition celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary featuring works by Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, and more — admission is free. (niagarafallsusa.com)

  • Mar 27 — Sawyer Brown, Niagara Falls, ON. Live music at a Niagara Falls venue.