August 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
The Dude's Homebrew Competition
What if we told you you could try 25 fresh, unique, locally-brewed beers while hanging out at one of Buffalo’s best summer venues, all in exchange for making a $25 donation to cancer research? Good deal, right? That’s The Dude’s Homebrew Competition…
The Great Buffalo Jewbilee!
The Great Buffalo Jewbilee!, a brand new Summer Festival for the whole family, will make its debut Sunday, August 19 on historic Delaware Avenue. It’s the first festival of its kind for Western New York and takes place at the Jewish Community Center…
Explore the Summer @ Canalside
Explore the Summer with Explore Buffalo! Join us at Canalside for this free, interactive program for youth ages 5-12 and their families. Discover Canalside and experience Buffalo’s history through interactive activities that will engage your curiosity…
Chess on the Patio!
Chess on the Patio is returning to the Central Branch Library this summer! Learn to play chess on the scenic library patio while enjoying treats from the Fables Cafe. Bring your Staunton-style chess set and board (and clock if available). Advance registrations…
R U Sure? Trivia Night
A Trivia Night with Ru's Pierogis at The Dish on Canalside. Yeah! What a way to spend a summer evening on the waterfront.
Prohibition Cruise
Prohibition was a busy time for Buffalo's waterfront. With legal alcohol available just across the Niagara River in Canada, a short boat trip across the border could bring alcohol into Buffalo. In the way of that short trip were an increasing number…
Niagara County Fair
The Niagara County Fair in Lockport, NY is the largest youth fair in the state and has something for everyone. More than 35,000 people flock to the five-day fair to enjoy local events, live music, shows, contests, food, rides and more. If you’re looking…
Party for the People
Come join us for a special evening at Flying Bison Brewing Company! This all-ages charity concert will feature a diverse lineup of local musical talent to benefit Friends of Night People, a non-profit that provides food, clothing, medical care, counseling,…
Eden Corn Festival
The Eden Corn Festival is a four-day annual event entering its 55th year in 2018. It is one of the largest and longest-running festivals in Western New York. The Festival attracts imore than 100,000 people over the four days of the event. The Midway…
Summer Splash Cocktail Party
Make your way to Buffalo’s waterfront for the seventh annual Summer Splash, the classiest cocktail party of the summer. Add a twist of color to the outer harbor by donning your favorite fashionable MAGENTA attire and fuel your dancing shoes with complimentary…
Movies in the Meadow
Bring a chair or a blanket, family and friends to the Meadow in Delaware Park to watch a movie under the stars! As always, movies are free of charge thanks to our SERIES sponsor StaffBuffalo HRBuffalo and start at dusk behind the Parkside Lodge, 84…
Fossil Friday
On select summer Fridays, Penn Dixie will stay open late for after-hours fossil collecting from 5 to 9 pm. If the skies are clear we’ll bring out telescopes for some daytime astronomy, too. All ages welcome and no reservations are needed. Tool rental…
Kick-A-Thon for ALS
Pride Martial Arts Academy will be hosting its 8th annual Kick-A-Thon to benefit The ALS Association of WNY on August 4, 2018 at 9135 Sheridan Drive, Clarence, NY 14031. Registration will begin at 9:00 AM and opening ceremonies start at 10:00am. In addition…
2018 Sneaker Expo
Calling all sneaker heads: Buy, sell or trade your kicks at the 2018 Sneaker Expo! A can't-miss opportunity to network, socialize, enter a raffle and enjoy refreshments. For more information, contact Keith Smith at (716)-807-5471 or email at Royals1994@aim.com.…
Paint vs Paint Festival
Attend the grand opening of a professional paintball course at 482 Howard St in Buffalos "Ghost town" neighborhood (behind Fox Tire). To coincide with the event we are throwing a street art bash on the walls of the abandoned buildings in the Normel complex.…
2018 Wings Flights of Hope Buffalo BBQ
Fundraiser to include live music, food, drinks, raffles, 50/50, large Chinese auction, Chicken Dinner and more. Rain or Shine Please call 716-667-0816 for tickets or more info. Tickets also available at: wingsbbq.eventbrite.com
Guilty Pleasures Craft & Vendor Fair
Come on out to support your local small businesses. FREE ADMISSION with a donation for the SPCA. Basket raffle/Games/50-50/Shopping and cash bar available.
Theatre in the Mist's 2nd Annual Meat Raffle
Theatre in the Mist will host their 2nd Annual Meat Raffle on Saturday, August 4th, 2018 from 6pm to 10pm at the Frontier Fire Hall located at 2176 Liberty Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.More than 300 pounds of meat will be auctioned off, along with…
Salty Health Expo
We will have arts, crafts, readings, gift ideas, cooking demo, biofeedback demo, being an empath, oneness blessings, yoga in the salt cave, holistic healing lecture plus more! Vendors, music, and food including Shaved ice food truck. Eggertsville fire…
WNY VegFest
WNY Vegfest features world renowned speakers, exhibitors, vendors, live music, delicious and healthy food, children’s activities, entertaining performances, the largest ever Tofurky Trot 5K and so much more! Our work is dedicated to educating, inspiring,…