June 2014
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Allentown Mob Walking Tour
How did a Rembrandt painting stolen from a French museum find its way to Buffalo? Or how did one Buffalo mobster get the nickname “Lucky Pants”? Find out on the Allentown Mob Tour!This tour is adapted from Mike Rizzo’s book “Gangsters and Organized Crime…
Masters of American Architecture Walking Tour
TIME: 10 AM - 12 PM COST: $10 or $5 with valid student ID. Reservations encouraged. Visit explorebuffalo.org for more information and to make online reservations or call 716-245-3032. See signature works by some of America’s greatest architects on this…
Buffalo Greek Fest
Our Greek Community welcomes you to our 37th Annual Greek Fest! Our Festival heralds the beginning of the festival season on the Niagara Frontier. We are the beginning of many such events for the entire family to attend and experience the beautiful diversity…
PRIDE PARADE
Date: Sunday, June 1 Time: Step off is at 1:00 pm Location: NEW IN 2014! The Parade begins at Elmwood Avenue and Forest Avenue and ends at the corner of Elmwood Avenue and Allen Street Registration: The parade is free to attend and open to the public.…
PRIDE FESTIVAL
Date: Sunday, June 1 Time: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location: Canalside (Prime St, Buffalo, NY) Admission: $5 DETAILS This is the main event! Now in its 23nd year, the Buffalo & WNY Pride Festival features live entertainment, family activities, food and gift…
RAPTORS - NATURE’S ELITE PREDATORS!
Join in the behind-the-scenes and up close encounters with Hawk Creek’s live hawks, owls, falcons, eagles, and vultures. Enjoy the exciting live flying bird show, and Junior Raptor Keeper activity for kids. Refreshments, gift shop, and different activities…
Zumba at Canalside presented by BlueCross BlueShield
Every Tuesday starting June 10 --- 6 pm at Canalside. Experience the Zumba Canalside party led by Jen , Meg and Olivia
Silo City: Vertical Sunset Tour
SPACE IS LIMITED FOR EACH TOUR – RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Visit www.explorebuffalo.org or call (716) 245-3032 to make your reservation today!This tour is an experience unlike any other tour in the world! Silo City: Vertical will take you to the top…
Car & Tractor Cruise Nights
Second Friday in June, July, and August from 5-8pm. Cruise vehicles pre-register or register upon arrival to be eligible for give-a-ways and door prizes. Call 585-535-4100.
Downtown Buffalo Pub Walk
Finally a tour that combines everything we love--Buffalo's history and beer! This pub walk starts with a pint at Brawler's Deli in the basement of the historic Pearl Street Grill (circa 1841). From there we meander through the streets of downtown where…
Silo City: Vertical Tour
THIS TOUR INCLUDES LUNCH ON THE DOCK ALONG THE BUFFALO RIVER FOLLOWING THE TOUR! RESERVATIONS REQUIREDVisit www.explorebuffalo.org or call (716) 245-3032 to make your reservation today!This tour is an experience unlike any other tour in the world! Silo…
Juneteenth Festival
Come and enjoy a fun filled weekend for the entire family. The Juneteenth Festival is the third largest festival of its kind in the country. Its mission is to 'actively preserve and promote the broad spectrum of the African American heritage through…
Father's Day Cookout
Make Father’s Day a great family day with a cookout tailored just for Dad. Juicy Bison burgers, St. Louis Ribs, and BBQ Beef Brisket are just a few items on the menu. Cookout menu will be served from 11am-3pm. The Lodge will serve a special ala carte…
BBQ & Blues Bash
Don't miss Gateway-Longview’s 6th Annual BBQ & Blues Bash. Enjoy live blues, barbecue food, beer, and good company while supporting the disadvantaged children and families served by Gateway-Longview throughout Western New York. National blues recording…
West Side Mob Tour
Buffalo’s West Side was once a hotbed of mob activity and government surveillance as law enforcement tried to make a dent in the criminal underworld, often with little success. Find out how the mob succeeded at eluding the government men for decades…
USA vs. Portugal game LIVE
FREE EVENT - Watch the USA vs. Portugal game LIVE on two big screens at Canalside! Kickoff is at 6:00 pm but the party starts at 4:00 pm with food trucks, beer/wine, and more- bring lawn chairs and the entire family! Pre-party at Templeton Landing Restaurant…
Seminar on Helping Aging Parents
Helping and caring for an aging senior can be a daunting task. There is a plethora of information, sometimes too much, on the web and elsewhere. Finding care options and resources is, in some ways, the easy part. But the true difficulty can come in the…
The Ride For Roswell
One in two men and one in three women will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Funds raised through The Ride For Roswell support the cutting-edge research and patient care programs at Roswell Park. The Ride For Roswell, a two-day fundraising…