October 2015
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Architectural Pursuit
Calling all pirates and fellow treasure seekers: team up with a crew of family, friends, and other assorted scurvy scallywags for a three-hour scavenger hunt while exploring both famous and lesser-known architectural gems of downtown Buffalo and Canalside.…
Shoptober Bra Crawl
A night of local shopping, fashion, food, and giving back. Cast your vote for the best bra on Thursday, October 15 between 5:00pm and 8:00pm in the Elmwood Village when 35 business will be donating 15% of their sales from the evening to the American…
Corks & Forks
A benefit for Heritage Centers, Corks & Forks is a fun evening with great food, local wines, beers and ciders, a silent live auction, and a raffle for a chance to win a trip to Negril, Jamaica! What a delicious way to support services for individuals…
Spooktacular
A not-so-scary Halloween Party! Spend the evening playing games, doing Halloween crafts, and eating tasty treats at the museum. This family friendly event is appropriate for even the youngest members of the family! At 7:00pm there will be a special performance.…
A Celebration of a Century of Ethnic History: Contributions of Ethnic Communities to Buffalo and Western NY
A Celebration of a Century of Ethnic History: Contributions of Ethnic Communities to Buffalo and Western New York. Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17 Program Friday afternoon: Buckham Hall Registration 2:00-6:00 p.m. …
Hospice Harvest Festival
Follow the March Hare, the Mad Hatter and the Dormouse to an enchanted evening. Secure your spot at the perfectly MAD party on Friday, October 16, and make sure you are not late for this very important date at the Adams Mark Hotel & Events Center. Down…
David Sedaris
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America's pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire…
Day of the Girls Buffalo
Girls coming together to talk about what really matters to us to teach ourselves and other people–adults, boys, and other girls all across the world–new ways of thinking about gender issues, which will help us take action to change the status quo. The…
Blues & Booze Train Ride
Enjoy a round trip ride along the Erie Canal. Choose wine or beer sampling on board served with snacks. Museum admission included.
Fall Foliage Train Ride
Your last chance to enjoy a relaxing round trip train ride to see the Fall foliage along the Erie Canal is on October 17th. Departs Medina at 11:00am returns at 1:00pm. Museum admission included.
Strengthening Families Celebration
This free event will feature scientific experiments, technology, animal exhibits, games, prizes and more for children and adolescents. “Keeping Our Children Safe” is this year’s event theme designed to coincide with National Fire Prevention Week. The…
Pumpkin Run 5K & 1.5 Mile Family Fun Walk
Enjoy food, prizes, DJ, basket raffle, vendors, kids’ activities, arts & crafts, massages, & more and support Gateway Longview's community services, special education and residential treatment programs, impacting more than 3,600 Western New York children…
Community Dance!
Community Contra Dance 834-9700: Queen City Contra Dancers, 8-11PM, $10 : Contra Dance taught & called by Margaret Mathews. Music by Howard Blumenthal & Allegheny Crossing. Basics at 7:30. No Partner or Experience Needed. www.qccd.org
Local Restaurant Week
Think of a restaurant you've always wanted to try. Then check the list of restaurants that are participating in Local Restaurant Week. Make reservations, and pay just $20.15 for any of that venue's Restaurant Week Specials. What a great way to try our…
Screening for Mental Health
The Mental Health Association of Erie County, Inc. will be offering free and anonymous screenings for depression, bipolar, anxiety, and PTSD at the Boulevard Mall Sears Court on Thursday, October 22nd from 10-3pm. The screening only takes a couple minutes;…
TEDxBuffalo at Asbury Hall
Buffalo, N.Y.’s annual, independently-organized TEDx event. An evening of presentations and performances by local innovators.
TEDxBuffalo
Illuminate! is the theme of this year's independently-organized TEDxBuffalo event. An evening of presentations and performances by local innovators who want to change the world, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection…
Artfarms Family Fall Celebration
A fall-themed art activities for children, with pumpkin painting and mask making, free cider, doughnuts and apples. Discover this wonderful farm located on the city’s East Side. Take a seat at the Tree Table, hand crafted specifically for Artfarms and…
3rd Annual Haunted Food Truck Rodeo
Join Iron Island Museum and Buffalo's Best Food Trucks for our 3rd Annual Haunted Food Truck Rodeo. This is a family friendly Halloween event with food, psychics, face painting fun, and more.Proceeds from this event benefit the Iron Island Preservation…
Bundle Up Buffalo
Donate new or gently used winter coats, gloves, scarves, hats, boots, and blankets to families in Buffalo who might need them through this annual outerwear drive hosted by Jericho Road Community Health Center. The need is particularly great among our refugees…