August 2017
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
America's Grape Country Wine Festival
Sip, shop & savor from over 30 wineries and craft brews and distilleries while enjoying live music, wine and cooking demonstrations, craft artisans and much more! The perfect festival to Taste WNY! Tickets holders will have free access to the Parrothead…
Summer Splash: Tangerine Twist
Make your way to Buffalo's waterfront for the sixth annual Summer Splash, the classiest cocktail party of the summer. Add a twist of color to the outer harbor by donning your favorite fashionable ORANGE attire and fuel your dancing shoes with complimentary…
Festival of India
Enjoy a day of celebrating the culture of India, including live musical performances, Indian cuisine, yoga and wellness sessions, henna, face painting, and more. Look for talented henna artists, wonderful jewelry, yoga, a rangoli competition, a “Journey…
Rosie the Riveter Tea Party
Celebrate the 72nd Anniversary of the end of World War II, the Steel Plant Museumat the Rosie the Riveter Tea Party! The Buffalo Dolls will be performing, and some real life Rosies will be there! Come celebrate our Rosies' hard work to secure our freedom.…
Super Saturday MONSTER JACKPOT Bingo
Bingo prizes totaling more than $6,000, Last Game $3,000, Huge basket raffle, Bell Jar, Door prizes, 50/50 Split, Grand prize drawings, dinner specials Hot dog or hamburger with 2 sides, $3. Also selling pizza, Paula's donuts, candies, snacks, drinks.…
Up on Roof Barbecue and Brews
Enjoy panoramic views of the City of Buffalo as you sip a cold brew from Community Beer Works along with some delicious BBQ from our Broadway Market vendors. Free and open to the public. Beer and food for sale. Music by Empress and the Royals.
Splish Splash Storytime
Join us for the "Splish Splash" themed storytime as we celebrate summer fun in the sun at Garrison Park! Remember to bring a blanket to sit on during storytime, and hang out afterwards to splash around in the wading pool.Storytime in the Village is a…
Taste of Lockport
The annual Taste of Lockport takes place the second Sunday of August. Presented by the Lockport Business Association with Corey McGowan ProductionsNiagara County’s ultimate summer food fair, featuring local restaurants, wineries and farms. A day in the…
Kenan Motor Exhibition: Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show
Car, truck and motorcycle show with Chiavetta’s BBQ, music, vendors, basket raffle & 50/50 split. The event also includes music, basket raffle, 50/50 split, and vendor market including Reid’s Food Truck, Krazy Kones, Kenan Arts Council’s Lemonade Stand,…
Summer Carnival at Buffalo Center - FREE Admission
Real fun for the whole family!!!! Ted's Hot Dog Truck will be there, plus the Black & Blues music group will be filling the air with music, miniature pony rides, many carnival games and so much more, including rides, so many things for the kids including…
Free Family Movie Night!
Free Family Movie Night! Games and activities begin at 7:30pm, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs begins at dusk. Food/concessions available, all proceeds given to Let Them LOL. Bring your lawn chairs and join us for some fun!
FREE Community Block Party BBQ at HOME, Inc.
JOIN US FOR A DAY OF MUSIC, FOOD, FAMILY AND FUN!!! CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS, BUFFALO POLICE K-9 DEMOS, BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE TRUCK & MORE! DJ, HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS, SNO-CONES, COTTON CANDY, POPCORN, BALLOON ANIMALS BY TEC EVENTS, LLC & ERIE…
Ghost Hunt at the Central Terminal
The night will consist of everyone breaking off into groups and each group will explore areas of the terminal like Fedele's Apartment, the Trolley Lobby, Baggage Claim area, and more. Different types of paranormal and spirit communication equipment will…
Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade & Flag Raising
This year's theme is UNIDOS SIEMPRE! With all that is going on in today's world, this is a very fitting theme. We as a community continue to stand strong together, regardless of our race, color, heritage, etc., we celebrate everyone. We have grown tremendously…
Lantern Parade
The Lantern Parade began in 1906, and is now an annual occurrence in Buffalo once again thanks to the Scajaquada Canoe Club and the Buffalo Maritime Center. Each year, boat/water enthusiasts meet up at Hoyt Lake in Delaware Park to partake in an annual…
K.I.A. Memorial Roadmarch 10km Race
SUPPORT OUR VETERANS and Honor the Fallen! The K.I.A. Memorial RoadmarchTM (KMR) is a 501(c)3!! KMR directly helps support Veterans, their families and Veterans organizations in Western New York. After each annual KMR event all non-perishable food is…
Taking it to the Streets: International Crusade, Rally & Festival
Taking It to the Streets brings the fun and excitement to the people. Each year's event is jam packed with live performance artists, food and merchandise vendors, resource information and linkage, community heroes, kids-centered activities, and more. Taking…
Bowling for Rhinos
Bowling for Rhinos is a fun annual charity event created by the American Association of Zoo Keepers and run locally by the Zoo Keepers of the Buffalo Zoo. All proceeds of this event directly benefit non-profit conservation organizations, such as the…
Change MS Fundraiser
AUG 19: MS Fundraiser 6-9PM @ D’Arcy McGee’s Irish Pub benefitting Change MS.Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets Tickets Door Prize, Basket Raffles, Open Bar + Buffet, Live Music and DJ’s, 50/50 Raffle and more! Click here to read our Buffalo News article.…
Treasures Under the Tent
A celebration with fine food and fabulous auction prizes, on Saturday, August 19, at the Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St. in Lockport. This year there will be many new auction items and a different menu, plus enjoy more casual dress for our…