August 2014
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Falls Fireworks
2013 marked the 20th Anniversary of Canada's longest running fireworks series! Start off the night with a free concert featuring Stacey Renee!! Additional Fireworks on Friday May 9 & Sunday May 11. Bonus Fireworks nightly from August 24 to August 29.…
Ann Parker Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
Arcangel Gallery Exhibit - Included with admissionWater and Glass - Shimmering pools, cascading fountains, glass reaching to the sky, silver-toned and green-gray succulents, all have been captured in Ann Parker’s photographic display of the Botanical…
Queen City Ferry Boat Rides
Queen City Ferry offers a water ferry service between Buffalo’s inner and outer harbor. Board the Queen City Ferry at the Central Wharf. The Ferry travels to Wilkeson Pointe on the Outer Harbor, and along the Buffalo River to Riverfest Park in Buffalo’s…
Old Falls Street Book Lecture Series & Signings
Come on down to Old Falls Street, USA (Middle Block) to listen to some of our most accomplished local authors speak about their journeys and successes via the written word every Wednesday at 2 p.m. in July & August for FREE. We have partnered up with…
Silo City Vertical Tour: Sunset
Silo City: Vertical will take you to the top of the American and Perot complexes. Approximately two and half hours in length, you will experience all of the history and mechanics of the grain elevator, as well as the malt production process in the Perot…
BUFFALO NIAGARA MEDICAL CAMPUS WALKING TOUR
Learn about the upcoming multi-million dollar additions to the campus, including the UB Medical School, and John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital. This route includes interior visits at the Hauptman-Woodward Institute, UB’s Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics…
Flicks on Old Falls
Grab a blanket and share a bag of popcorn each Thursday night as Old Falls Street, USA, turns into an open-air theater featuring free classic and contemporary movies under the stars. Food and beverage vending will be offered each week. (Weather permitting) 8/28…
Wellness Walks at Tifft
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve and enjoy the fresh air and the sights and sounds of the season with a guided outdoor stroll on our beautiful and accessible trails in South Buffalo! Please call 825-6397 to confirm walk will be taking place. Price: $2…
VIP Brewery Tour of Hotel Lafayette
VIP Brewery Tour of Hotel LafayetteTour and Tasting Every Thursday Evening this SummerTours last an hourInclude a quick tour of the Hotel LafayetteThen we head into the Brewery (normally off limits to civilians)We enjoy three generous samples of craft…
Buffalo Bites Food Tours
You will taste exceptional food samples from seven local establishments on the Elmwood Village Tour. Our stops include an artisan chocolatier, a local cooperative market and one of the oldest establishments in Buffalo, known for their crispy and delicious…
Fitness in the Park: Zumba
Presented by: YMCA and Independent Health Get moving this summer with Independent Health and YMCA of Buffalo Niagara's "Fitness in the Parks" -a FREE program designed to encourage all Western New Yorkers to stay on track with their fitness goals! Everyone…
National Buffalo Wing Festival
Official site hereAdmission Tickets$5 per dayChildren 8 and under are free. Tickets are available at the gate.Food TicketsAll food tickets must be purchased at the festival. No pre-sale is available. Food tickets are $1.00 each and are used to purchase…
Spirit of Buffalo Pirate Adventure
All cruises include a crew of professional pirates. You will be entertained with pirate stories, face painting, a treasure hunt, music and loads of swashbuckling family fun! An adventure your children will not forget. Adults $23 Children $19 (12 and…
Billy Cobham
William Emanuel "Billy" Cobham is a Panamanian American jazz drummer, composer and bandleader, who permanently relocated to Switzerland during the late 1970s.
The Biggest Loser RunWalk Buffalo Half Marathon/5K/Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
Spend your Labor Day weekend with The Biggest Loser RunWalk in beautiful Buffalo, New York and nearby Niagara Falls! As an added bonus, a portion of proceeds from this race will be donated to Fleet Feet's "Shoes on Students" program, providing shoes…