August 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Walking on Wednesdays
Walk during your lunch hour! Walking on Wednesdays (W.O.W.) , a great mid-day break walk, will get you back to work refreshed and ready to tackle the afternoon. Stop by the RPCI Farmer’s Market beginning June1 every Wednesday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. before…
Zumba at Canalside
What are you doing for yourself Tuesday evenings? Starting on June 7, head to the waterfront for an outdoor, waterfront Zumba Canalside party led by Jen , Meg and Olivia every Tuesday evening at 6:00pm. Fun and fit!
W.O.W - Walking on Wednesdays
Take a moderate paced, half hour walk. Cover approximately 1.5 miles and burn about 150 calories. There will be a fun trivia question and prize giveaway at the end of each walk! Sponsored by the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus in partnership with the…
Queen City Social
An upscale happy hour featuring all things local, including local bands, local restaurants and local Big Ditch beer. Every Thursday from June 30 through August 4, at Fountain Plaza (20 Fountain Plaza) from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Participating restaurants…
UB on the Green
UB on the Green, the university’s free outdoor performance series, is back for a 10th season to celebrate summer in the South Campus neighborhood. The family-friendly, alcohol-free events, presented by the UB Office of Community Relations, will take…
2016 Hospice Car & Cash RAffle
Niagara Hospice is hosting their annual Car & Cash raffle and this year the drawing is for a 2016 Camaro Convertible 2SS or $35,000 cash! Tickets are only $20 each and there will be up to 16 tickets drawn for cash prizes. Tickets are available for purchase…
Springville Area Chamber of Commerce Scavenger Hunt
Individuals, pairs, teams, and families are asked to register in person at the Springville Area Chamber of Commerce Office at 23 North Buffalo Street (Lucy Bensley Building) on Wednesday, July 20th 10am-2pm, Friday, July 22nd 10am-6pm Saturday, July…
Ferocious Fridays
What are the animals are up to after hours? For just $5 with coupon, enter after 3:00pm and stay on Zoo grounds until 8:30pm to find out!
Eden Corn Festival
Eden celebrates the "season of corn" with a four day fair-like festival! Entertainment, rides, games of chance, contests, ball games, performances, food, a parade and much more! Entrance is FREE and includes many shows and lots of entertainment; some…
Tifft Nature Preserve Wellness Walks
Enjoy the fresh air and the sights and sounds of the season with a healthy, guided outdoor walk on the Tifft Nature Preserve trails! Please call 716.825.6397 to confirm walk will be taking place. $2 donation per person appreciated
Dance Days of Buffalo
Put your body in motion at a three-day dance festival. Performances by all ages include a Contemporary Choreographers Showcase, Dance Around the World: A World Dance Showcase, and Inside HipHop with Verve Dance Studio. Children 12 and under are free.…
Tacklin' the Basics: Free Fishing Clinic
Join us on Saturday, August 6th from 8:30am to 2:00pm at Chestnut Ridge Park across from Shelter 10 to learn how to fish! Bring the whole family to participate. Our stations include casting, knot tying, basic tackle techniques, fish identification,…
Pop Up Playdate Café
An opportunity for parents to relax with delicious pastries and quality coffee, to visit with friends and let the kids be in a curated play space where they can get into everything. If you want to enjoy a Tipico Coffee cold brew or a sparkling lemonade…
Drums Along Hoyt Lake
An open community drum circle facilitated by some of WNY's finest hand drummers. Extra percussion will be available for audience participation, & dancers are very welcome! Last year’s event was awesome, went on for 4+ hours, over 100 people attended/participated.…
Adaptive Sailing and Fishing at Canalside
This program is designed to accommodate any situation from individual to groups with special needs to training. All programs are open to people with a physical or mental disability. If you have questions about how we accommodate a certain disability,…
PET DEGREE's First Barn Hunt Fun Test
PET DEGREE will be holding their FIRST Fun Test on August 6th! Come and check out our NEW campus located in Kaisertown, NY. PET DEGREE2070 Clinton Street Buffalo NY 14206855.PETDEGREE PRINT AND MAIL IN your Registration Form SPECIAL OFFER: Whether this…
Ducky Derby & Shuttleworth Park Festival
The Shuttleworth Park Festival will host the awards ceremony of the Scavenger Hunt and a local favorite, the Ducky Derby! The Ducky Derby will have three cash prizes along with other awards. Food and drink from Dina's Food Truck in Ellicottville will…
Antique & Classic Car Show
Old-fashioned, free family fun! See gorgeous dream cars, and enjoy live music, food trucks, tours, award presentations, prize giveaways, and Oldies Hit Parade DJ music and a special guest presenter. FREE Museum admission and tours, plus guest celebrity…
VegFest & Tofurky Trot
Discover the many health, environmental, and animal rights benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. The Tofurky Trot 5K starts at 10:00am across the street from Riverside Park on the Aqua Lane path. VegFest offers plenty of speakers, cooking demonstrations,…
Taste of Williamville
Bring your appetite to the Village of Williamsville as nearly two dozen local restaraunts serve up a taste of their menus. Enjoy live bands and local beer and wine at this annual event that is fun for the whole family. It will be even bigger and better…