September 2015
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Canalside Family Scavenger Hunt
A Scavenger Hunt for families who love Buffalo and want to have a great time while discovering Canalside and this city’s heritage. Every Saturday this summer family teams will race through Canalside solving riddles, finding clues, taking pictures…
Landmark Cruise
Take a "Landmark Cruise" on the Miss Buffalo II from 3:00-5:00pm any Wednesday in July through Labor Day. Narrated by Dennis Galucki, these sightseeing cruises offer a view of Buffalo from the river which has shaped its history, as well as a wealth of…
Blues Bikes & BBQ
Allstate Appraisals and 97 Rocks, Anita West, and the Armor Inn Tap Room will host Blues Bikes & BBQ, every Tuesday night until September 29th rain or shine. Live music will fill the restaurant, patio and parking lot weekly featuring local and national…
BBQ, Brews and You @ Silo City: the re-imagined “Plate Expectations”
A unique look at one of Buffalo's treasures while supporting Meals on Wheels. "BBQ, Brews and You at Silo City!" will feature food, beer and wine, music, silent and live auctions, games and free tours of Silo City by Explore Buffalo. This year's Plate…
W.O.W Walking on Wednesdays
This moderate paced, half hour walk will cover approximately 1.5 miles and will burn about 150 calories. Fun trivia question and prize giveaway at the end of each walk! Every Wednesday from Noon to 1:00pm at Kaminski Park at Roswell Park (at Carlton…
Wild Photo Day
Increase your shutter speed and prepare for a once in a lifetime opportunity to capture animals in action, in their natural settings! Professional, amateur, and recreational photographers are invited to bring their cameras and venture into the wild during…
National Buffalo Wing Festival
Buffalo's most iconic festival! Try dozens of different wings from across the country, along with 70,000 of your most ardent fellow wing enthusiasts. Don your wing wear -- the wing hat is particularly appropriate -- and meet and greet folks from all…
Labor Day Train Rides
Enjoy a round trip train ride along the Erie Canal. The Labor Day Train Ride is from 11:00am-1:00pm, and the Blues & Booze Train Ride is from 2:00-4:00pm. Medina Railroad Museum admission included.
Kenn Morgan's Hot Dog Day
Celebrate life, good friends, comfort food and simple pleasures, and leave the worries of the world behind you! It's the end of an era at Locust Street Art.
Biggest Loser Run/Walk- Half Marathon/5K
A race for all fitness levels. Whether you are ready to set a personal record or this is your first race, The Biggest Loser RunWalk is for you! Each registered participant and finisher will receive the following: The Biggest Loser Finisher's Medal…
Labor Day Walk for Peace and Nonviolence Cookout and Festival
Walk for Peace around MLK Park and enjoy a Family Cookout featuring music, entertainment and children’s activities at this FREE community event. Entertainment by Ismail & Co., Chuckie Campbell, The Buffalo Ukulele Club and Michele Costa (theatreFigüren).…
Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic (Dogs, Cats, Ferrets)
FREE Rabies Shots for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets. Bring pets on a short leash or in a carrier. No aggressive dogs! If possible, bring a copy of your pet's vaccination records. www.erie.gov/health
Child Care Resource Network's Totally Tubular 80's Nite
Get out your leg warmers, neon & acid washed jeans and take a step back in time. Join us for Child Care Resource Network’s Totally Tubular 80’s Nite- an awesome evening of cocktails, auctions, dinner and rockin’ out on the dance floor to your favorite…
Central Terminal Toy Train and “Railroadiana Expo”
Toy and model train vendors from throughout the Northeast will be selling trains of all gauges and vintages. Purveyors of railroad antiques, DVDs, books, photographs and more also will also be on hand. Model trains and accessories, operating train layouts,…
Medina Railroad Museum Customer Appreciation Day
Enjoy a round trip train ride along the Erie Canal. Museum admission included. Food vendors and a Chinese Auction this day also. All tickets just $20 and kids under 2 years ride free on a lap.
Sips & Sweets Train Ride
Enjoy a round trip train ride along the Erie Canal. Choose either wine or beer tastings served with danish, cupcake and chocolates. Museum admission included.
Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade of WNY
Celebrate Buffalo's Puerto Rican and Hispanic communities and their cultural pride! The parade starts at City Hall and heads north on Avenida San Juan (AKA Niagara Street).More the 2,000 participants representing at least 70 WNY organizations will light…
Bisonfest
Celebrate, Bavaria-style! The Flying Bison tasting room turns into a German beer hall attached to a giant outside tent area to celebrate the upcoming arrival of fall. On Saturday, September 12th from noon-4pm, the Flying Bison taps will be filled with…
Budding Tree Yoga Fest
A full day of yoga for every member of the family - especially children. Three venues on Canalside provide three options every hour, from Partner Yoga to Power Yoga to Laughter Yoga, and an introduction to Hoop Dancing. Discover more than two dozen vendors…
A Walk in the Park, Erie County
Learn about how to get and stay healthy while walking through some of WNY's loveliest parks. These Saturday walks are a FREE, fun, family-friendly ways to stay in shape this Fall. Fall 2015 Park Walk Schedule: Saturday, September 12: Sprague Brook Park-…