April 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Heartlight 2018
Join Child & Family Services for the 19th Annual Heartlight, CFA's premier fundraising event at Events at the Foundry! Guests will be treated to a fun-filled evening of hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and silent auctions, all to raise funds and awareness…
Launch Party: Olmsted Parks Mobile App
Love your Olmsted Parks? On April 20th, be the first to experience the NEW mobile app crafted for our historic park system. Look forward to wayfinding, a trivia game and an augmented reality feature! A great way to start Olmsted-ucation Week! Join the…
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper Spring Sweep
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is hosting its annual Spring Sweep. This massive undertaking see the community coming out to tackle around 50 different sites on Saturday, April 21. According to Waterkeeper, “Last April, more than 2,000 volunteers helped…
Olmsted-ucation Week: Movie Day ft. The Lorax
Special thanks to the North Park Theater for featuring Dr. Suess’ The Lorax! Don’t miss this exciting double feature!
Earth Day & #Olmsted150 Volunteer Day
Get dirty with your Olmsted Parks! Spend a day in the dirt helping to get your favorite park ready for spring! In 2018, we celebrate 150 years of Olmsted in Buffalo, and we invite you to experience a day in the dirt at your Olmsted Parks. Volunteer on…
Niagara County Central Rotary Club Auto Parts Swap Meet & Car Corral
This popular auto parts & automotive related swap meet has a huge following and has grown every year. Indoors. 60 vendors. Includes outdoor car corral. $5.00 admission. Children under 12 are free. Basket auction. Handicapped accessible. Food available. …
Taste of the Southtowns
Help rebuild Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary that was destoyed by the snowstorm on March 2. 7 Restaurants will be serving over40 food items from $2.00- $5.00 including; Filet Mignon, beef Tenderloin, Pulled Pork, Beef on Weck, Tacos, Chicken Pot…
Unyts Blood Drive at DeGraff Memorial Hospital
The hospital will host a UNYTS blood drive in the Conference Dining Room & Cafeteria. Walk-ins are welcome. You can also schedule an appointment online at unytsblooddonor.org, enter Sponsor Code 002034, or contact the Volunteer Services Office at 716-690-2088.…
Olmsted-ucation Week: Tree Give Away
Need a new tree for your landscape? Stop by the Cazenovia Park Casino to pick one up, compliments of DEC!
2018 TOY Brew Bash
Raise a pint to support the Theater of Youth. Join us for an evening of drinks, food, auctions, raffles, and more at Resurgence Brewing Company - all in support of TOY's mission to better the lives of WNY's children through professionally-produced live…
Buffalo Meets
Join Working for Downtown on Wednesday, April 25th at Sato Brewpub for Buffalo Meets. Formerly known as Thursday’s in the City, we’re putting together some of Buffalo’s most interesting venues with Buffalo’s most interesting people and companies. The…
National Walk at Lunch Day
Join Refresh Editor, Scott Scalon and Philip Haberstro of the Wellness Institute for a free 30-minute guided walk! Event Details: Date: Wednesday, April 25th 2018 Time: Walk begins at 12:15 PM Location: Walk meets and ends at the lobby of the Buffalo…
H.O.P.E. HAITI Fundraiser
Join us at the Marcy Casino on April 26th to aid H.O.P.E Haiti in providing necessary resources for Borgne, Haiti ‘s main community library! Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar will be available along with live music. Raffle basket tickets will be sold at the…
Olmsted-ucation Week: Book Signing with Frank Kowsky
In partnership with the National Association for Olmsted Parks, we look forward to the second edition release of Frank Kowsky’s book, "The Best Planned City in the World: Olmsted, Vaux, and the Buffalo Park System. Join us on Thursday, April 26, for…
Trinity Blooms! Auction and Gala
On Friday, April 27th, 2018 Trinity's 15th Annual Auction and Gala 'Trinity Blooms' will once again offer a bounty of wonderful gifts and items to entice bidders. Last year nearly 150 people from throughout the community enjoyed elegant hors d'oeuvres…
Olmsted-ucation Week: What the Heck is an Arboretum?
Calling all historic preservationist and tree-enthusiasts, join us for Rooted in History, Growing our Future: What the heck is an Arboretum?! — an expert panel discussion on Arboreta in the historic landscape, presented by Delaware North. Join us as…
Arbor Day: Tree Tours
Celebrate Arbor Day 2018 by visiting some of the trees in our outdoor collection while learning the basics of tree identification. Wear comfortable shoes/boots you do not mind getting muddy. Walk takes place rain or shine. This informal tour meets at…
Arbor Day: Tree Planting
Join Botanical Gardens’ staff and volunteers as we add a new tree to our Arboretum’s collection. Free - 3:30pm
Fairy Garden Make-It Take-It
A Make-It, Take-It Workshop just for kids ages 5-12! Make your own miniature garden for fairies or gnomes during this fun workshop the day of the Fairy Festival. We’ll be using found and natural materials to make the perfect hideaway during this hour…
Fairy and Gnome Festival
Celebrate spring with our mythical friends! Visitors young and young-at-heart are welcome to join us for fun activities all day long, including fairy-themed crafts and activities, a special scavenger hunt, view the Fairy House Contest entries and vote…