October 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Fright Night at Canalside
SCREAM through 3 terrifying haunted attractions this Halloween season including: ‘HOTEL’- a paranormal nightmare that has you trapped within its walls and horrific past!Also new this year, WNY’s FIRST BUFFALO THEMED ATTRACTION! QUEEN CITY HORRORS…takes…
Halloween Spooktacular
Spooktacular is great for even the youngest members of the family! So put on your favorite costume and come join us for games, crafts, snacks – and carrousel rides. Our Kiddieland Testing Park will be open (weather permitting)! At 7:00pm, Nels Ross -…
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk
Help create a world free from the pain and suffering caused by breast cancer. Join the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on October 15, at Canalside. Registration begins at 8:30 am. The sanctioned 5K run starts at 9 am,…
Silo City: Vertical
Silo City: Vertical will take you to the top of the American and Perot grain elevator 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…
Scout Strong Mud Run
The Greater Niagara Frontier Council of the Boy Scouts of America is holding a SCOUT Strong Mud Run on Saturday, October 15 2016 at Beaver Island State Park on Grand Island, NY. This race takes you along the scenic Niagara River along roads, through…
ReUse One Year Anniversary Party
you'll hear some great local music, eat some great food, get tours of the building (including a roof top view of the city), and shop FOR HOURS from the extensive and always growing inventory of reclaimed, low cost, and unique building materials. ReUse…
ReUse One Year Anniversary Party
Hear some great local music, eat some great food, get tours of our building (including a roof top view of the city), and shop FOR HOURS from our extensive and always growing inventory of reclaimed, low cost, and unique building materials. We're also…
Buffalo On Tap Harvest Beer Festival
Sample over 100 releases from some of America’s best craft breweries. Plus hang out in an atmosphere filled with live music, delicious food available for purchase, and great vendors. *Participants must be at least 21 years of age to attend*
Fall Festival for Farmed Animals
Join us for fun farmed animal visits, live music, cooking demo, face painting, pumpkin painting, delicious food, hot apple cider, beer, pie auction and more! The Fall Festival for Farmed Animals will also feature Albert the Super Cow's 2nd Year of Living…
Oktoberfest at the Broadway Market
Enjoy a German or Polish beer in the market”s food court while listening to the music of the Grandfather’s Big Band. Stop down on Saturday, October 15th and shop the market and experience the flavor of Oktoberfest! Fall is a great time to visit the Broadway…
Haunted Halloween Family Fun Lights On Tour
District of the Dead Haunted House presents our Halloween Family Fun Lights On Tour! For just $7, enter the haunted houses an unlimited amount of times with the lights ON, no live actors or scares, flashlights provided, child friendly characters, popcorn…
Spooktacular Family Fun Day
Kids Crafts|Food & Crafts Vendors from 10:am - 5:00pm Scary Storeis from 3:00- 500pm Free Admission
Sierra Club Annual Awards Dinner with Guest Speaker Aaron Mair
The local Sierra Club, the Niagara Group, is hosting its awards dinner with special guest speaker, SC National President, Aaron Mair. This year's environmental award recipients are: Paul Dyster, Mayor, City of Niagara Falls Thomas DeSantis, Senior Planner,…
Outer Harbor Fall Fest
Bring the entire family down to Wilkerson Pointe for a bunch of family friendly activities including a hay playground and kids craft area presented by Independent Health, magic shows, live music, Thistle Creek Alpacas petting zoo and more! We will also…
Local Restaurant Week
Taste that? In every sumptuous bite of a tempting dish served up at one of our incomparable independent local restaurants, you can detect a hint of it. It's the rich culture and history of Western New York. And there's no better time to go out and experience…
A Toast to Literacy
Literacy New York Buffalo-Niagara, Inc. is the region's sole provider of free, one-on-one adult tutoring services serving Erie & Niagara Counties. Literacy New York- Buffalo-Niagara is excited to host their largest annual fundraiser: A Toast to Literacy!The…
A Toast to Literacy!
Literacy New York Buffalo-Niagara Inc. is the region's sole provider of free, one-on-one adult literacy tutoring services in Erie & Niagara Counties. Please join us as we toast to changing lives, word by word: A Toast to Literacy!Tuesday, October 18,…
A Toast To Literacy
Enjoy two (2) complimentary drink tickets, food, music, silent auction and a gift certificate raffle. Proceeds directly benefit programs that help individuals develop basic reading and English skills which enable them to better function in our community.…
National Unity Day: Together Against Bullying
Make it ORANGE and make it end! What are your true colors when it comes to bullying? If you care about safe and supportive schools and communities make your color ORANGE on Unity Day. That’s the day everyone can come together – in schools, communities,…
Walktober
Explore Downtown Buffalo during a Free Guided Wellness Walk! Meet at the VBN Visitor Center across from the Lafayette Hotel and the Central Library at 12:10 sharp on Wednesday, Oct 19 and Oct 26, and walk for 30 minutes. A great way to get those steps…