October 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Richardson Olmsted Complex Audio Tour
Explore the Richardson Olmsted Complex using the newly-released FREE exterior audio tour. Using any phone, you can call in for an exploratory look at the past, present, and future of this National Historic Landmark. There are 15 stops on the renewed…
Inside Gatehouse Walking Tour
This unique 1.5-hour walking tour begins at our Main Street gates, where you’ll view the interior of our gatehouses, built for the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. View an historic 1930s home parlor funeral set-up before heading out onto the grounds to…
Forest Lawn's Famous History Trolley Tour
Join Forest Lawn for our entertaining and famous two-hour trolley or walking tours through our historic and beautifully landscaped grounds. Learn about our history, including the rural cemetery movement, our art and architecture, trees, waterways and…
Theater District Ghost Walk
Theater superstitions, War of 1812 hauntings, speakeasy-era spooks, and two of the creepiest "true" tales that appear on any of our tours... Since 1998, the Theater District tour has been based on one of our finest scripts. This tour is led by Sun Mones.…
East Aurora Ghost Walk
Since 1997, the East Aurora village ghost walk has been a Western New York classic. Famous local ghosts, occult architecture, prehistoric battlefields, gripping supernatural experiences, child-stealing Little People, and the legendary “Suicide Alley...”…
The Supernatural Roycroft Ghost Walk
A classic tour of the myth, magic and mystery of East Aurora's historic Roycroft Campus. Occult symbolism, sacred astronomy, Arts & Crafts mysticism, campus ghosts, and "The Five Deaths of Elbert Hubbard." Supernatural Roycroft tours of East Aurora are…
Allentown: Ghost Walk
Murders, mysteries, and amorous intrigues...Classic architecture, Native American legends, and battlefield ghosts... Since 1999 the Haunted History Ghost Walk of Allentown has been one of HHGW's most popular tours. With Mason Winfield. Meet @ 7:00pm…
Orchard Park Ghost Walk
Orchard Park – one of Western New York’s loveliest villages – has the “usual suspect” haunts to be anticipated in any historic upstate village: lost graveyards, holiday-season apparitions, after-death visitations, settler-era spooks, Underground Railroad-trauma,…
Hedda Gabler
The story of a woman bored and trapped in a stifling marriage. Both jealous and callous, she seeks to control her former love’s destiny only to reek havoc and destruction instead. Hedda Gabler, by Play by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Donn Youngstrom. Show…
Hamilton's America Free Preview Event
Don’t throw away your shot to hear from “Hamilton” experts. You’re invited to a free preview of PBS Arts’ newest documentary “Hamilton’s America!” Enjoy live performances from local actors and dancers and see a 30-minute preview of the documentary on…
Lehrer Dance 10th Anniversary Performance
A spectacular concert showcasing Buffalo's premier dance company's internationally renowned blend of artistry and athleticism. This year’s program will feature three world premieres (including a live performance by the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus), one…
Buffalo Theatre District Ghost Walk
Theater superstitions, War of 1812 hauntings, speakeasy-era spooks, and two of the creepiest "true" tales that appear on any of our tours... Since 1998, the Theater District tour has been one of HHGW's most popular tours. Cost: $15 Adults, $10 Ages 7-11,…
Latino Americans: 500 Years of History: The New Latinos, Episode IV
The Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY presents the landmark documentary Latino Americans: The New Latinos, Episode IV, The Buffalo & Erie County Library will host the showing of this "first major documentary series for television to chronicle the rich…
Larkin Square Author Series: Ann Hood
We are delighted to welcome Ann Hood back to Buffalo and Larkinville. Ann will be speaking at the Larkin Square Author Series on Wednesday October 5th from 5:30 – 6:45 pm. Ann’s new novel is called The Book that Matters Most (W.W. Norton & Co., 2016).…
#AdultFieldTrip
Part three in the series between the TR Site and Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village. Weird, wacky, and wonderful; the things we couldn’t show you on your 4th grade field trip. Enjoy an evening of exploration in our research library. Tours, hands-on activities,…
CANALSIDE: Ghost Walk
Join the HHGW tour of Buffalo's revived Canalside district for a crash course in local supernatural history, HHGW style. Because of its location, this Canalside tour has a heavy dose of material from military history, the Erie Canal-era, the days of…
BNAA Fall 2016 Exhibition
1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts is pleased to announce their next show - a Fall Exhibition by the BNAA Artists. The Buffalo Niagara Art Association 2016 Fall Exhibition will be juried by George Miller. Exhibit on view October 6 through October 29,…
CANALSIDE: Haunted Pub Crawl
Enjoy Buy One, Get One Labatt Beer Specials at Canalside's Pavilion Tent. Experience chilling real life stories of hauntings, spooks and murder such as the exploding corpse and the most un-lady like actions of the ghostly prostitute. Cost: $20 Adults…
"If Voting Changed Things" Photo Exhibit
The Opening Reception for If Voting Changed Things will take place at the ¡Buen Vivir! Gallery for Contemporary Art in Allentown in Buffalo on First Friday, Oct. 7 from 6-9 p.m. The exhibit features photographs of protests at the 1972 Republican National…
Buffalo Niagara Art Association 2016 Fall Exhibition - Opening Reception
1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts is pleased to announce its next show - a Fall Exhibition by the BNAA Artists. The Buffalo Niagara Art Association 2016 Fall Exhibition will be juried by George Miller. Exhibit on view October 6 through October 29, 2016.…