October 2017
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
D.A.V.I.D Drug Awareness Voices Igniting Difference
Our mission is to bring awareness and educate our community while raising money to bring more rehab facilities to WNY and make a change with this opiate epidemic. So many families have been affected by this epidemic including mine. We are holding a fundraiser…
Buffalo Indie Weddings Bridal Show
Plan your wedding while sipping cocktails with the most creative wedding vendors in WNY at the newly opened Hotel Henry! We're taking over two whole floors, with excitement for you in every room! Our bridal shows are designed to feel like a PARTY, with…
BNMC Rotary New Member Social
Ever wonder what Rotary is all about? Find out about Buffalo's newest, youngest and most effective Rotary organization, appropriately located on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, at the Fall Member Social at Flying Bison Brewery. Stop by for brew and…
Local Restaurant Week WNY
It's Local Restaurant Week! This biannual event celebrates the vital role our local independent restaurants and vendors play in contributing to Western New York's cultural identity and regional economy. But it's really just a great excuse to have a…
Mah Jongg Special Event
Join us for an afternoon of fun and Mah Jongg. We will start with a delicious buffet lunch and an afternoon of play. Make new friends or bring your own! Pre-registration required. Wednesday, Oct. 18 12:00-4:00pm Full Member: $18 | Gym/Community Participant:…
WEDI's Buffalo Resurgence
Join us at Resurgence Brewing Co. on October 19th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM to eat, drink, and support the continued growth and development of our city! For $30, you will enjoy food from around the globe provided by WEDI's small business incubator, the West…
Investigative Post 2nd Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction
Join us for a fun event benifiting WNY's only non-profit news center. Emcee Maryalice Demler with Keynote speaker Sarah Cohen of the New York Times. Honoree Joseph Finnerty. Sponsorships and tables still availible.
Spirits of Buffalo - Adventures in Buffalo History
Join Explore Buffalo's expert docents for in-depth presentations on Buffalo's past! Impress your friends with little-known facts about Buffalo's exciting history. Each evening features two docents presenting on various topics. On October 19, get ready…
Love is Love Party
THANK YOU to EVERYONE who has come forward and placed a sign on their lawn, garden, or window. The response has been overwhelmingly positive. We are completely out of signs! BUT good news - we are throwing a PARTY and will have even MORE SIGNS available.…
Black Rock Historical Society Fall Speaker Series
Michael E. McCarthy, author, President of the Irish American Cultural Institute Rochester Chapter, and Advisory Board Irish Studies Program St. John Fisher College will speak about this crisis that sparked renewed threat of an agrarian revolt centered…
Meat Raffle at Queen of Heaven
Our extremely popular annual meat raffle returns for yet another year. FREE admission, refreshments and snacks. That’s right, no cover charge. Over 250 prizes to win including whole turkeys, select fresh cuts of beef, chicken, pork, sausages and more...…
Under The Harvest Moon
Join us under the glow of the harvest moon for our 22nd annual Auction and Food Extravaganza. Enjoy sumptuous cuisine and decadent desserts. Sip a variety of wines and beers. Bid on amazing items with our celebrity auctioneer, WGRZ-TV's Kevin O'Connell.…
Halloween Storytime
Join us for this month’s “Halloween” themed Storytime! Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and stick around for a fun autumn craft! Storytime in the Village is a free community event for young children (infant – 2nd grade) to read, learn…
Buffalo Believes in Miracles for St. Jude
Join us for the Inaugural Cocktail Party to support St. Jude in Buffalo, NY! There will be cocktails, appetizers, and live entertainment at the premier entertainment location of Shea’s.Limited Special of $75 per person for a night of fun! For more information…
Elmlawn Family Fall Fest
FREE Family Fall Festival featuring Petting Zoo, Hayrides, Star Wars Characters from The North Ridge, Balloon Animals, Tattoos, Magician, Bounce House, Kid’s Crafts, Food Trucks, Vendors and more at the 3rd Annual Elmlawn Family Fall Fest.
A Toast to Literacy!
Literacy NY Buffalo-Niagara Inc. is a nonprofit and the region's sole provider of free, one -on-one adult literacy tutoring services in Erie and Niagara counties, helping adults learn to read, write or speak English better. LNYBN is thrilled to announce…
Spotlight on Domestic Violence
The evening will include performances by musicians, poets, actors, and survivor testimonials. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, refreshments, and children’s activities. This 8th annual event is organized and sponsored by the Erie County Coalition Against…
The Erie Canal, the Buffalo Harbor, and the Men Who Made it Happen
Peter Filim, founding member of the Preservation Coalition of Erie County, Life Trustee of Preservation Buffalo Niagara, and instructor for tour docents in Buffalo, will discuss the Erie Canal and Inner Harbor, and will include influential historical…
BuffaLOVE for Las Vegas
BuffaLOVE for Las Vegas... a fundraiser for the victims of the tragic shooting in Las Vegas. Organized By Destiny 716, and graciously hosted by the one and only Viva Las Fabulous herself... Chevon Davis! Please join us in coming together to try and raise…
Safe Trick-or-Treating
The McGuire Group’s Northgate Health Care Facility will host its annual Safe Halloween Trick-or-Treating event on Friday, October 27 from 4 pm – 6 pm. Members of the community are encouraged to stop by the facility dressed in costume and parade along…