October 2019
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Fall Festival at Eastgate Plaza Farmer's Market
Say hello to Fall and farewell to the Eastgate Plaza Farmer’s Market. All are invited to a free, family-friendly Fall Festival as part of the exciting conclusion to the 2019 Farmer’s Market season. Festivities will include face painting, Halloween-themed…
Craft Fair and Lunch
Stop by for lunch (served from 11am-2pm), browse through handcrafted, heart-made items by dozens of local artisans, and don't forget to pick up something yummy at the bake sale. Check off your Christmas shopping list, buy some birthday gifts, and even…
BPO and JoAnn Falletta’s 20th Anniversary
Buy-one, get on- free admission for current BPO subscribers. Free docent-led tours will be held at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm. To find out more about the 20th Anniversary celebrations go to bpo.org
Witches and Warlocks Night Out 2019
Join us at The Antique Lamp Co and Gift Emporium on Friday, October 18th from 5-8 for the fourth annual Witches and Warlocks Night Out!! Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy spooktacular shopping, candy buffet, caramel apple sangria and a little something…
Dish It Out 2019
This is a unique culinary experience, featuring signature creations expertly prepared by local professional and celebrity chefs competing for votes to be awarded TOP chef! We guarantee an exciting evening, silent & live auctions and gourmet cuisine paired…
Festifall
Festifall is the premier fall event for families who live in the south towns of Western New York!The event features attractions for the entire family. There will be pony rides, petting zoos, tractor / hay rides, bounce houses, kids games, a “Touch a…
BOOtanical Celebration
Celebrate all things creepy and crawly! Learn about spooky plants while making some creepy crafts to take home. Enjoy Halloween treats, a visit from the Ice Queen and Ice Princess, and feel free to show off your costume. Have fun at activity stations…
Archangel 8 Chess Academy Monthly Tournaments
Monthly USCF-sanctioned chess tournaments hosted by Archangel 8 Chess Academy; Michael McDuffie, Tournament Director.
Our Famous Halloween Flea Market
This unique antiques and collectibles market has long been considered Buffalo’s Favorite. THIS MONTH: Free appraisals of antiques & collectibles .
Beechwood/Blocher Foundation 24th Annual Auction & Food Extravaganza
Guests are in for an evening of great auction items and maybe a pirate or mermaid to join in the fun! Dressed in their finest fashions of sea colors (blue and gold) or elegant and colorful resort wear, guests will dine on sumptuous cuisine and decadent…
Meat Raffle to benefit Lancaster Unleashed!
Join us for our first-ever meat raffle! Tickets are $8 in advance, or $10 at the door. Reserve a table of 8 in advance for $64. Beer, pop and wine will be provided; bring your own snacks. Email us at lancasterunleashed@gmail.com to buy tickets in advance.…
Elmlawn Family Fall Fest
The 5th Annual Elmlawn Family Fall Fest event will feature FREE activities including hayrides, a petting zoo, balloon animals, character appearances, Tonawanda Police and Fire Department, trick or treating, food trucks, vendors and MUCH more!
A Toast to Literacy!
Whether it’s lack of education or a language barrier, Buffalo is still faced with a serious literacy issue. Buffalo’s illiteracy rate is 30%; 10% higher than the national average. 63% of all U.S. jobs now require education beyond high school. Yet, nearly…
Save Mossy Point
The Western New York Land Conservancy and the Friends of Mossy Point have now raised nearly $1.1 million toward the purchase and protection of Mossy Point, a 222-acre property located in South Wales. They need to raise an additional $500,000 by Dec.…
Queen of Heaven’s Meat Raffle
Our very popular annual meat raffle returns for yet another year. You've been to the rest, now come to THE BEST. Hosted by the Knights of St. John, attendees will again enjoy the FREE admission, refreshments and snacks. That’s right, no cover charge! …
Forever In Our Hearts, Johnny
A fundraiser to benefit Mercy Flight in loving memory of Johnny Malcolm, an aviation enthusiast and a proud fan of Mercy Flight's Lifesaving Mission. This event is open to the public with $5 admission and children under 10 are free! Costumes are encouraged…
Matt Urban Center's Trunk or Treat
The arrival of fall weather means its almost time for the Matt Urban Center's annual Halloween themed community event: Trunk or Treat! This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, October 29 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Stop by the Hope Center at 385 Paderewski…
Halloween Axetravaganza
Help us celebrate our favorite event of the year! It's ZOMBIE WEEK From October 24th - November 3rd and Hatchets & Hops is transforming into a training ground to prepare for the zombie apocalypse. What safer place to be than an axe throwing bar anyway?…