September 2017
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Eclipse Retreat at Chautauqua Institution
The eclipse retreat is your once-in-a lifetime opportunity to align with the energies of the moment and to create a more blissful life of creativity, love and purpose. You will learn and practice time-tested tools with a contemporary application on the…
Lewiston Food Tour
Come discover what the Village of Lewiston (minutes from Niagara Falls) has to offer in a new and fun way! Sample food and beverages from restaurants nationally featured on Food Network's "Man v. Food" and The Travel Channel's "Best of the Road" along…
Travel Raffle at The Botanical Gardens
Tickets - $20 - 3 Chances to WIN and only 700 will be sold! Tickets on sale June 1-September 1 Grand Prize - Dream Vacation! - A trip for two to Ireland, Mexico, or the Caribbean! You pick where AND when! All arrangements will be made for you through…
2017 Little Free Library® Design Competition
The Buffalo Architecture Foundation's 2017 Little Free Library® Design Competition is an Open, Two-stage, Design Competition to design, construct, and install a contemporary book shelter in underprivileged neighborhoods in Buffalo, NY. Architects, designers,…
Buffalo Harbor Cruise
Travel through four bodies of water on an international boundary! Pass through the historic Black Rock Lock and Canal. See Buffalo’s original lighthouse built in 1833 as well as Old Fort Erie in Canada. This is just a sampling of the sights to see all…
Double Decker Bus Canalside Tour
Canalside and Buffalo Waterfront Tour A seat on the second level of our double decker bus is a a great way to explore Canalside and the waterfront. This tour focuses on the city's amazing waterfront history, bringing to life Buffalo's rise from backwater…
Build a Better World! Passport to Reading contest
The Library System has unveiled a new Passport to Reading contest which encourages families to travel the highways and byways of Erie County to visit all of the public libraries. Library travelers can pick up a special commemorative Passport and have…
Squeaky Wheel's 14th Animation Fest
Squeaky Wheel’s Animation Fest returns for its 14th year with animations by emerging and established artists from around the world! Designed for ages 6 and up, this family-friendly affair is an annual showcase culled from a public call for submissions…
Under Pressure: Redefining the Multiple
September 1–24, 2017 Preview Party & Art Auction: Aug. 31, 6 - 9 pmHors d’oeuvres and libations / Silent Auction / Meet the Artists$50 / 50 tickets available. Call RoCo to Purchase. Opening Reception: September 1, 6–9pm Artist Talk: September 2, 1pmUnder…
2017 Art Chase Scavenger Hunt
To celebrate the arts in Buffalo, the Allentown Association and the Allentown First Friday Gallery Walk present the “2017 Art Chase” scavenger hunt. On the evening of Friday, September 1st, neighbors of all ages are invited to create teams of four to…
Succulents at The Botanical Gardens
10am-5pm - Included with Botanical Garden admission - $11 adults, $10 seniors (62+), $9 students (13+ with ID), $6 Kids 3-12, members and kids 2 and under are free! These tiny beauties will be displayed in creative ways. There is power in many when…
Painting Under The Influence, an Art Exhibition celebrating a decade of classes with Coni Minneci
River Art Gallery & Gifts at 83 Webster St in North Tonawanda presents Painting Under The Influence, an Art Exhibition celebrating a decade of classes with Coni Minneci. It features a large grouping of artists joining together in celebration of their…
Pan-Am Walking Tour
Take a walking tour of the Pan-American grounds with one of our trained docents. See the fair in a whole new light. $10. Pre-registration required: 716-873-9644. A map with historic photos is included. Rain or shine. Should it rain, a free tour of the…
Food Truck Rodeo
Join us for the final round-up of the season. Interactive family activities, Dj music, and up to 15 trucks of delectable suppertime offerings. Come hungry! Free Museum admission for all. Check out the exhibits and charming gift shop. Bike, run, or…
Just Buffalo Literary Café
Readings/Performances by Lorna C. Hill (founder of Ujima Theater Co.), Olga Karman (author of "Scatter my Ashes Over Havana"), and Rachel Robles Saeger at Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweethome Rd., Amherst NY. Free and open to the public. Curated and hosted…
Wanderlust: Actions, Traces, Journeys 1967-2017 - Opening Reception
Wanderlust: Actions, Traces, Journeys 1967-2017 highlights the creative process of artists who make work outside the confines of an indoor space. They have departed the studio, the stage, the gallery, and the museum. They found themselves wandering—sometimes…
Kozo: Experimentation and Tradition Opening Reception
A group of WNY artists investigate the possibilities with paper and mulberry bark.The Western New York Book Arts Center (WNYBAC) presents Kozo: Experimentation and Tradition, a collaborative exhibition by twelve WNY artists, on view from September 8th…
Harvest Education Day
September 9th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm $8 Adults, $6 Seniors, Military, and Children, 3 and under FREE Featuring a variety of hands-on, interactive activities for adults and children to enjoy throughout our 35-acre historic village. Demonstrations will include:…
2nd Saturday Walking Tour Around Hoyt Lake
From great white and great blue herons to the site of the long-gone Spire Head gazebo, there are many features to discover in Delaware Park. Fans of “Gala Water,” as the lake was originally called, are invited to view its sights and learn its history…
Collectors' Expo
Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame wide receiver Andre Reed, a well-known antiques appraiser and many other special attractions will highlight the very first Collectors’ Expo to take place in the historic Buffalo Irish Center, located at 245 Abbott Road in South…