May 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Garden Walk Applications
Garden Walk this year is Saturday and Sunday, July 30-31 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Anyone can enter. There is no judging of gardens, Garden Walk is NOT a contest. There are no entry fees. All you have to do is fill out an application and get gardening! Just…
Seneca Nation Farmer's Market
Support farmers, a variety of vendors, including barbecue-style foods, chicken and kebabs, crafts, and back massages on the spot!
"Movin in May" FREE Guided Walks
Free, guided 30 minute walks in downtown Buffalo this May. Convene at 12:00 noon at the Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center, located at the corner of Lafayette Sq. and Washington St. (across from the Hotel @ The Lafayette, diagonal from the Buffalo & Erie…
Celebration of Hope Wine & Beer Tasting
Support Gerard Place while enjoying live music, fantastic food, basket raffles, a wine and beer tasting, and more at a Celebration of Hope. Gerard Place’s support services for homeless mothers and their children has been highly successful. Among families…
Spree Best of WNY 2016 Party
The Best. Party. Ever. Eats from local restaurants, wine and beer tasting, silent auction and photo fun! This year, we've partned with our friends at the Independent Health Foundation to offer a wide variety of healthy options to our guests. Benefiting:…
Brewing Science
Taste beers from Big Ditch, Community Beer Works, Flying Bison, Pearl Street, 42 North Brewing, and others from Try-It Distributing. Dine on Lloyds tacos and enjoy music by Mary Beth King, all to support the Hauptman-Woodward Institute. Tickets are $40…
WNY Craft Beer Magazine Release Party
Happy Hour, music, beer, games and fun.
Made in America Store Grand Opening!
On Saturday, May 21st, 2016, The Made In America Store will celebrate their biggest expansion since opening in 2010. The Ribbon Cutting will kick off the Grand Opening at 1000 West Maple Court in Elma, NY 14059. This event will feature live music, giveaways,…
The Skyride 2016
A fundraising bicycle tour that includes an incredible, scenic ride over the Skyway, The Skyride is GObike Buffalo's signature annual event. Each year the route has been different, and each route features historic Olmsted Parks and Parkways. Ride one…
Steelfest 2016
Women of Steel exhibit opening, plus local craftsmen and cultural organizations will be setting up tables with information and goods for sale at the 2nd Annual Steelfest in the parking lot of the Heritage DiscoveRY Center Buffalo.* The event will also…
Pet Expo
Bring your pet to Elderwood! The day of fun will include pet blessings, pet adoptions, treats and dog training demonstrations. Stop by to meet Sgt. James Hildreth and Sarge of the Niagara County Sheriff Department's K-9 Division. Hot dogs, chips and…
Paws for Patriots
Linkon's Last Chance animal Rescue is hosting its 3rd annual paws for patriots fundraiser. This is a Free Family/dog friendly event. We will have Vendors, Bounce house, , food truck, children activities, basket raffles and much much more.
Hospice Memorial Walk
Raise money for Hospice Buffalo, remember loved ones that are no longer with us, and honor all Hospice patients by participating in the 20th Annual Hospice Memorial Walk. You'll enjoy games, activities, face painting, special guests and prizes - not…
Slow Roll Buffalo
Bicycle through Buffalo with more than 1,000 of your new best friends! The slow pace keeps the group safe and gives riders a unique perspective of our great city and its neighborhoods. Slow Roll is FREE and it's for everyone; all ages, all skill levels…
Cooks For Books
Love books? Love food? You'll love this fundraiser for Brighton Place: A Community Resource Center, a library rescued by the community it serves. Now that's love. Enjoy live music, food whipped up by Buffalo's finest celebrity chefs, wine tasting, basket…
Time Lost is Brain Lost
Join us at Elderwood Residences at Wheatfield as Dr. Nyathappa Anand M.D. of Neurology discusses preventing and treating stroke. A free luncheon presentation brought to you by Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and Elderwood Residences at Wheatfield.…
Care Givers Workshop
The Amherst Center for Senior Services will present a Care Givers Workshop on Friday, May 27, 2016 from 9:00 AM—12:00 Noon. Topics covered will include understanding Alzheimer's and dementia, what can you do if your loved one has a serious illness,…
BuffaLove Fest
Celebrate all things Buffalo at the Zoo! The fourth annual BuffaLoveFest will rock with live music from some of Buffalo's finest bands, beer & wine from a variety of local crafters, food trucks, artisans specialized in Buffalo-themed goods & much more!…
Canalside Boardwalk Carnival 2016
Kick off the Summer with the whole family at the Canalside Boardwalk Carnival! Enjoy 16 rides and games for all ages, plus fabulous food, a beer tent, live entertainment and more! Admission is FREE. • Unlimited ride bracelets: $20 per day per person…
Buffalo Pride
A week's worth of celebration, advocacy and community engagement! No other event in WNY touches such a varied and large cross-section of residents and visitors, while bringing neighbors together to celebrate pride in our community. Previous years have seen…