May 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
St. James Spring Craft/Vendor Show & Chicken BBQ
Local handmade crafts. Vendor booths. Baked Sale. Chicken BBQ Free Admission
Mother's Day Big Band Dance, featuring Alex Rene Big Band.
Big Band Dance celebrating Mother & her day. Music by Alex Rene Big Band & singer Mari McNeil. Snack trays welcome, door prize, 50/50 split. Cash Bar. NO outside beverages. More ino call 716-694-3121 Large Parking lot, easy access.
Slow Roll Parkway Revival Ride
Ride your bike on the Scajaquada, safely and legally, without dodging cars. Be part of this Slow Roll Season Opener and statement for right-sizing the Scajaquada and Kensington Expressways to restore Olmsted’s vision for our city and help knit our community…
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Zoo
Treat mom to a special catered brunch on Mother’s Day! There will be two seatings at 9:30am to 11:00am and at 11:30am to 1:00pm Tickets include Zoo admission, crafts, and a gift for each mother. Guests will be ASSIGNED tables, and given the specific…
Soccer Shots Sessions for 2-6 year olds
Join us for our Summer Season of Soccer Shots near you! These classes offer Character Development, and Soccer Fundamentals in a Non-Competitive and Age Appropriate setting. Don’t miss out on the unique opportunity for kids to learn the basics of soccer…
Old Fashioned Penny Sale
Old Fashion Penny Sale Hosted by Garden Rebekah Lodge 564 ~ Admission is $2.00, additional sheets of tickets are $1.00, refreshments available for sale!! At St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church 1395 George Urban Blvd. Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (Behind Walgreens…
Explore Buffalo's Season Kick-Off Party
It's time to kick off the 2016 tour season with a party! Join Explore Buffalo at the brand new lodge in RiverFest Park to enjoy Buffalo’s newest waterfront destination. Enjoy the view of the sunset on the Buffalo River and grain elevators as we celebrate…
Breaking the Ice
Event Description Come literally break the ice to get to your favorite beverage. You won't want to miss this! Wine, beer and appetizers included. Breaking the Ice is a tradition for rowers and boaters up north where you sometimesliterally need to " break…
The Downtown Buffalo Country Market
The Downtown Buffalo Country Market is the perfect place for office workers, residents & visitors of Downtown to pick-up fresh produce, purchase baked goods for home or even prepare a summer garden filled with beautiful beds of annuals and perennials.…
Shea's Wine, Food, and Beer Festival
Savor enough sips and samples to delight your palate all night long. This year's event showcases the very best wine, beer, and culinary tastings from around the area with plenty of entertainment and prize raffles. Includes the mind-bending illusions…
Pet Connection Programs THURSDAYS at West Seneca Outdoor Farmers Market
Pet Connection Programs Inc. will be at the Main Street Outdoor Farmers Marketplace in West Seneca corner of Union Rd and Main Street starting each Thursday on these dates May 12, 19, 26- June 2, 9, 16, 30 & July 7 from 4pm to 7:30pm. Puppies to greet…
Day Out with Thomas: The Ready, Set, Go Tour 2016
Start your engines! Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to team up with him for a day of family fun at Day Out with Thomas: The Ready, Set, Go Tour 2016. Children everywhere can join Team Thomas when the #1 Engine pulls into Medina Railroad…
Day Out With Thomas
Day Out With Thomas™ is a family event that offers aspiring engineers and their families the unique opportunity to take a ride with the classic storybook engine, Thomas the Tank Engine™ at regional heritage railroads across the country. Since Thomas…
FREE Craft & Vendor Show
Come shop with unique vendors and crafters - FREE Event
National Mini Golf Day
Come on out and enjoy National Miniature Golf Day at Adventure Landing! The event takes place on Saturday, May 14th. The first 100 guests at the park to purchase a game of Miniature Golf or a Super Saturday Pass get a FREE Miniature Golf Season Pass!…
Spring Launch
Kick off the 2016 boating season with the “Spring Launch” of Western New York’s only wooden boatbuilding organization, the Buffalo Maritime Center. The cocktail party will feature original maritime and waterscape art, a handcrafted wooden kayak and specialty…
The Kelly Tough 12K and 1.2K Fun Run/Walk
Runners and walkers - join Jim Kelly and Hunter’s Hope for the second annual The Kelly Tough. The 12K Run and 1.2K Fun Run/Walk will begin at 9:00am on Jim Kelly Boulevard, near Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park. The run and walk are immediately…
Relay for Heroes
A day of family fun honoring our military veterans. Relay teams (consisting of 3-5 people) continuously walk, jog, or run around the track between 9:00am and Noon. There will also be a Color Guard, a Kan-Jam tournament, a "Home Run for Heroes" wiffleball…
Rally to Rescue "Paws" for Summer Pet Expo
FREE ADMISSION Many Rescue Organizations with adoptable pets and items to benefit each Rescue ( new to this event- horse, rabbit, guinea pigs,rat rescues) Vendors galore with numerous everyday items and gift items for Pets, family members and friend,…
Hull House Breakfast Fundraiser
Join us at Applebee's for breakfast and a basket raffle, too. The menu includes a short stack, bacon, juice, coffee, and tea. Tickets are $7:00 per person. For tickets please contact Kathy Smith - ksmith@hullfamilyhome.com