May 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Senior Prom
Join us on for our first Amherst Senior Center Prom. Dinner will be served at 5:00 with entertainment to follow provided by Serendipity Swing. This evening is part of our month long celebration of Older American’s Month. This event will be hosted by…
Nickel City Con
Imagine a room filled with the world’s greatest Super Heroes, movie & television characters, and yes, even the Villains. A giant space where this world and the world of fantasy collide – that’s Nickel City Con. NCC is Upstate NY’s Largest Pop Culture…
Charge of the Knights 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Walk
Join us for our annual 5K Run though the Village of Williamsville. Not up for a full 5K ? How about the 1 mile run/fun walk. A great activity to set a goal for - or to do with your child. 5K Run/Walk .................. $30 Advance / $35 Day of 1Mile…
Buffalo Living Tour: Southtowns
Tour six different properties in the Southtowns. The upscale and unique residences are open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free shuttle service is provided by We Care Transportation and will be available at each location. The properties being…
Lake Effect Furies' Annual Meat Raffle
The Lake Effect Furies, Buffalo's Division 1 roller derby team, are hosting their annual Meat Raffle this Saturday, May 19th to help defer costs associated with travel and training. Doors open at 6:30pm and the first raffle is at 7pm. There will be basket…
MetroPCS 1st Anniversary Event
The MetroPCS Corporate Store is celebrating its first anniversary and wants YOU to join them! Stop by MetroPCS at 2521 Walden Ave. (across from super Wal-Mart) on Saturday, May 19th from 12-2PM Enter to win Post Malone Tickets from WBLK! Enjoy FREE lunch…
Rally for Rescued Pets Spring Expo
FREE ADMISSION Not for Profit Pet Rescue Organizations with adoptable Pets and items to benefit each Rescue, basket raffle, pet food samples, Phoenix Rising Equine Rescue and Rehab with a great items and pony rides (weather permitting), Messinger Woods…
Rally for Rescued Pets Spring Expo
Many not for profit Rescue organizations with adoptable pets and items to benefit each rescue, giant basket raffle, Homemade bake goods, Pet food samples, Messinger wood with live owls, Many vendors with items for Pets, Friends and Family members of…
Buffalo Zoo Storytime
Join "Storytime in the Village" at the Buffalo Zoo! Storytime will start at 11:00 AM in the picnic area near the carousel. After reading a couple of fun children's books, we'll enjoy lunch together (BYOL) and then go explore the Buffalo Zoo (regular…
Erie Canal Bicentennial
The Erie Canal had a major impact on Western New York and the heartland of the United States. Derided as “Clinton’s folly” after NY Governor DeWitt Clinton, the canal was completed in 1825, and brought unbridled economic prosperity to Buffalo at its…
Walk for Hope
The third annual South Buffalo Walk for Hope, an event to raise awareness of depression, addiction and mental illness and to reduce the societal stigma attached to these issues, will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19 in Cazenovia Park.…
A Day Out with Thomas
All aboard for a 25 minute train ride with Thomas. Meet Sir Topham Hatt, bounce house, play tables, coloring, bean bag toss, live entertainment, museum admission and more!
Parkside Tour of Homes
The Parkside Community Association is proud to present the 20th Annual Tour of Homes on Sunday, May 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online now at www.parksidebuffalo.org!This year’s tour features some truly exceptional homes.…
Skyride 2018
Join us for an incredible bike ride over the 100-foot-high Skyway! And this year we're going to #BiketheHighways–not just Rt. 5 but Rt. 33 Kensington Expressway and Rt. 198 Scajaquada! The SkyRide is GObike Buffalo's signature annual event, our fundraising…
Acupuncture & Chiropractic Care for Breast Cancer Survivors
Acupuncture is a recognized form of alternative therapy for breast cancer patients and has been shown to help relieve fatigue, hot flashes, nausea, vomiting, and pain. The most thorough study of acupuncture in breast cancer patients was published in…
Bid to Build
Join us at Bid to Build, The Foundry's premier fundraising event! The mission of the Foundry is to increase economic prosperity through entrepreneurship and education. We are dedicated to making it a success for us, our students, our start up community,…
Elmwood Village Farmers Market 2018
The 2018 Elmwood Village Farmers Market will be held every Saturday from May 12 through Nov. 24 at the corner of Elmwood Avenue and Bidwell Parkway in Buffalo’s historic Elmwood Village. I n addition to fresh, locally grown produce and locally crafted…
Shop, Rock-n-Stroll
Shop, Rock-N-Stroll kicks off the 2018 summer season on Friday May 25th celebrating ten years on Hertel Avenue. Boutiques, Specialty Shops and Restaurants will be open for extended hours. The series of events features live music and street vendors from…
March of Umbrellas 2018
Bring your brightest umbrella, be it old, borrowed, beachy, rain-worthy, dressed up, crafted up or just plain mangy. Come and join us to celebrate the opening of summer in grand umbrella fashion. It's a one-mile saunter (walk), free of charge, community…
A Taste of Lewiston
A Taste of Lewiston is presented by the Lewiston Council on the Arts and Corey McGowan Productions. Experience the finest culinary treats from throughout Lewiston, NY along with services from their many fine businesses.Home to some of the best festivals…