January through December

Festivals & Events

No matter what time of the year you visit, you’ll find plenty to do!

City Meetings

September 14, 2026—Recreation/Harbor Meeting—Regular Session, 5:30 pm – Conference Room in City Hall.

September 15, 2026—NOTICE: City of Little Falls Zoning Board of Appeals—A public hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 9:00 am in the Conference Room at City Hall to consider an application submitted for 22 Church Street, Little Falls, New York.

September 15, 2026—NOTICE: City of Little Falls Zoning Board of Appeals—A public hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 9:30 am in the Conference Room at City Hall to consider an application submitted for 199 Burwell Street, Little Falls, New York.

September 15, 2026—Common Council Special Meeting/Workshop—For Local Law #9 on NYS Uniform Fire Prevention on September 15th at 3:30 pm in the Common Council Chambers.

September 16, 2026—Golf Commission Meeting—Regular Session 8:00 am at the Municipal Golf Course.

September 21, 2026—Board of Public Works Meeting—Bills 5:30 pm and Regular Session 6:00 pm in the Conference Room in City Hall.

September 30, 2026—Urban Renewal Board Meeting—Regular Session 8:00 a.m. in the Conference Room in City Hall.

October 6, 2026—Common Council Meeting—Bills 6:30 pm. Regular Session 7:00 pm – Common Council Chambers

October 13, 2026—Police and Fire Commission Meeting—Bills 8:30 a.m. and Regular Session 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room in City Hall.

Restaurant Week March 8-14, 2027

It’s back! Businesses have been rounded up to participate in Restaurant Week 2027. This year, it will run from March 8 to 14 and feature area restaurants and bars.

Marica Bellico is the organizer of the event. She said, “Winter’s a little slow, so we picked March as that point between Valentine’s Day and when the busy season starts to give some exposure for restaurants. We wanted a week where restaurants could create a menu or specials they wanted to promote for an entire week.”

Annual Memorial Day Service May 31, 2027

Join us for our annual Memorial Day Service, which will be held at Ward Square/Eastern Park, E. Main Street, Little Falls, NY, from 11 a.m. until noon, rain or shine.

Mayor Deborah Kaufman said, “Memorial Day is the day we set aside to remember with gratitude and pride all who served and died to protect our country and our freedom.”

“To all those who fought and died in battle…We remember you, we salute you, and honor you on this day. Welcome Home… We will never forget you,” she said.

Little Falls Pride 7 June 12, 2027

LF Pride returns for our seventh year as Herkimer County’s first-ever Pride. PRIDE is about being true to yourself, accepting others for who they are, inclusion, and about creating diversity awareness.  That’s exactly what the young adults of Rainbow Club, a program of Little Falls Community Outreach, wanted to celebrate when they decided to create this event.
 
Youth and Family Center, partners with Little Falls Outreach for this event.

Canal Celebration Aug 12-15, 2027

The Annual Canal Celebration, spanning 40 years, represents our recognition of the community, our heritage, and the spirit that makes Little Falls a unique place in the Mohawk Valley. Canal Celebration has welcomed thousands of visitors to Little Falls, attending dozens of family-oriented community programs held throughout the week. These programs are made possible through the dedicated efforts of approximately a hundred-plus individuals representing local Organizations, Businesses, and Industries, as well as the City of Little Falls employees.

Garlic & Herb Festival – September 12, 2026

The Mohawk Valley’s climate and soils are ideal for growing garlic and herbs, which is why we have so many local producers. Ours is a non-profit agricultural festival; we aim to provide information to area would-be farmers and gardeners about the benefits of growing these crops. We also support local non-profits in the community by including musicians and local artisans in our festival—and by donating a portion of the proceeds to seven different non-profits.

Cheese Festival – October 3, 2026

The Little Falls Cheese Festival has become known as New York State’s premier gathering of cheesemakers, reminiscent of its early history as the nation’s cheese market capital. With 80 booths, 22 New York cheesemakers, and over 120 varieties of cheese to sample, the 2025 festival drew an estimated 16,500 visitors to the community from all over the Northeast.

Halloween in Little Falls – October 31, 2026

Halloween in Little Falls is a fun, family-friendly event that draws children and adults from all over the area. It’s an evening of visiting with friends, taking the family out, looking at the Halloween decorations, and a City-wide night of community spirit.

It runs from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Annual Veterans Day Service November 11, 2026

Join us for our annual Veterans Day Service, which will be held at Ward Square/Eastern Park, E. Main Street, Little Falls, NY, from 11 a.m. until noon, rain or shine, conducted by the Little Falls American Legion and VFW.

Since 1920, the American Legion, our nation’s largest Veterans Organization, has advocated for Armistice Day to honor the sacrifices made by our service members. Following World War II and the Korean War, the American Legion led the charge to recognize November 11th as the day to honor all American Veterans

Christmas in Little Falls – December 11, & 12 2026

A fun, family-oriented holiday celebration brought to you by businesses and not-for-profit agencies serving Little Falls, New York. Our fun and mostly FREE events have drawn thousands of visitors from throughout the Mohawk Valley to get into the holiday spirit by celebrating in our quaint, scenic town located on the Erie Canal.

Fun & Entertainment

Plan your visit today!

​Whether you’re planning a visit or thinking of relocating, we have an abundance of resources to welcome you to Little Falls and make your visit a memorable one. Just drop us a note with your plans, and we’ll get busy.

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