August 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
New Social Tennis League Starting in Buffalo
USTA Eastern’s Sets in the City Buffalo will begin on Friday, July 1 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Village Glen Tennis Club in Williamsville, N.Y. The social tennis league is for young adults to start or continue playing tennis in an exciting, yet relaxed atmosphere.…
Buffalo Orienteering Club Guided Map Hike Series
Every Thursday evening in July and August of 2016, the Buffalo Orienteering Club will provide an opportunity to participate in an hour and a half long guided map hike beginning at 6 PM in Chestnut Ridge Park. A map hike is an orienteering course consisting…
Canalside Boat and Auto Show
Check out more than 250 new cars, trucks, RVs, sailboats, powerboats and personal watercraft at this free, family-friendly event at Canalside. See a “floating” car, enjoy “ride & drive” opportunities, visit numerous exhibitors, stop by the Saturday…
CanAm Century Ride & Cycling Weekend
A scenic bicycle ride for intermediate and experienced riders throughout the Canadian and American sides of the Buffalo-Niagara region. Sunday, August 7th, pedal 35, 62, or 100 miles! The two longer rides cross into Canada so bring your passport. Sunday…
Sprague Brook Park Score-O Orienteering Event
The first meet in the Score-O series. This Score-O lasts 180 minutes and has multiple controls spread across the park. Controls are worth different amounts of points based on the difficulty level of the control. Participants can find the controls in…
The Color Run Tropicolor™ World Tour
Join us at the start line to be whisked away to paradise. The Color Run Tropicolor™ World Tour has more fun, more sun and even more color for you and your friends to experience together and it’s coming to Buffalo! The Color Run is known as the ‘Happiest…
Empire State Wrestling featuring Raven
Coming off a sellout event showcasing two former WWE superstars, Empire State Wrestling (ESW) will return to the St. Johnsburg Fire Hall featuring extreme wrestling icon Raven. Pre-sale tickets are $12 and can be purchased ahead of time online at eswwrestling.com.…
Adaptive Water Ski Clinic
The Weatern NY Adaptive Waterski Event is a free event open to individuals and Veterans with disabilities and their families. Activities include Adaptive Waterskiing and Tubing in Buffalo Harbor. for more information: Call 716-364-8219 or e mail:…
Lake Effect Furies Happy Hour!
The Lake Effect Furies are headed off to VANCOUVER, BC to participate in WFTDA Division 1 Playoffs---here's your chance to send them off in style! Come on down to Brunner's Tavern for some good grub (wings! pasta! sliders!) and delicious drinks (open…
Ellicottville Adventure Run
A Score-O/mini Rogaine style orienteering event featuring the choice of a three hour event or a six hour event. Numerous controls are placed over a large area and competitors can chose any order and route they desire. The controls are placed throughout…