August 2025

Botanical Inspirations | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit

The Buffalo Niagara Art Association, a regional art group in existence since 1955, will turn the talents of its member artists to the beauties and splendors of nature in its Fall 2025 exhibition at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Inspired… >>

Roller Derby Information Night and Screening of Whip It!

Have you thought about joining roller derby? Want to know more about the sport, what to expect and maybe win some swag? Then be sure to join us for an evening full of fun at the Screening Room where we will be showing the derby classic, Whip It and answering… >>

World Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event

08/09/2025 @ 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Join us on Saturday, August 9th 10am-2pm at The Buffalo History Museum as we celebrate World Indigenous Peoples’ Day with keynote speaker Dr. Jolene Rickard of the Tuscarora Nation, Turtle Clan. There will also be… >>

Dockside Demonstrations

Dockside Demonstrations offer a unique opportunity to watch craftspeople demonstrate their skills and techniques connected to the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief. Upcoming demonstrations may include blacksmithing, paddle shaping, rope making, woodworking,… >>

Meat Raffle

Join the museum for a Meat Raffle Fundraiser on Saturday June 1st at Gratwick Hose 110 Ward Road, North Tonawanda. The event includes the meat raffle, a basket raffle, a 50/50, and a door prize. $20 ticket per person gets your seat, beer, wine, or soda… >>

Mythical Terrarium Workshop for Kids

Create your own miniature magical world in this fun workshop for kids! This workshop includes all materials needed to build a tropical terrarium complete with mythical dragons and unicorns. Kids will learn about how terrariums work, how to create an… >>

Gran Fondo

The Niagara Hospice Gran Fondo is an annual fundraising event that combines scenic cycling with community celebration, all to support the compassionate end-of-life care provided by Niagara Hospice. Held on August 9, 2025, starting off at the Niagara… >>

5th Annual Summer Party

Farm Dinner with Keith Ramondi & Jesse Ross of Dapper Goose

Erba Verde Farms invites the Western New York community to gather at its regenerative farm in East Aurora for a meaningful and delicious experience this summer. Each of its summer-long farm-to-table dinner events features a multi-course meal from a celebrated… >>

Boozy Bookfair

Come enjoy an afternoon of books, bubbly and brews, at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Relive your childhood memories and experience the magic of a school book fair… but for grown ups. Explore the gardens and sip on something sweet while… >>

Memory Cafe

Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ – a program for people with changes in their memory or thinking and the people who care for them. At each Memory Cafe, participants will view our museum exhibits and artifacts, create arts… >>

Teaching American History Seminar – The American Mind: Frederick Douglass

08/12/2025 @ 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The American Mind: Frederick Douglass Dr. Joseph Fornieri- Rochester Institute of Technology August 12th , 2025 REGISTRATION BEGINS: 8:30 AM SEMINAR: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM EST About this seminar: One of the most influential… >>

Left of the Dial: 1980’s College Radio Happy Hour w/ DJ Dr Wisz (on the patio)

Join DJ Dr Wisz WEDNESDAY, August 13, for Left of the Dial: 1980’s College Radio Happy Hour – The Lounge @ Revolution Gallery. Enjoy the Summer patio-nights, starts @ 6pm. FREE! Back when ‘alternative’ became a buzzword for anything other than mainstream,… >>

REVEAL

Lift the VeilSlip behind. Find the unknown. From the company that brought you Prom of the Dead The site-specific performance party of the summer.   Join us in celebrating the completion of Torn Space's latest phase of construction. Torn Space Theater… >>

Junior History Buffs

08/15/2025 @ 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Join all your friends and Junior History Buffs for a FREE! lesson about canals down at Canalside! Enjoy the interactive theater with folk stories about the Erie Canal with the Wondermakers and other hands-on activities… >>

Rainforest Retreat | Kids Terrarium Workshop

The rainforest is home to the most biodiversity found on the planet. Explore the plant kingdom of the rainforest and create your own tropical planter to take home! In this workshop we learn about rainforest ecology, plant adaptations, and how to create… >>

Zinefest 2024

WNY Book Arts Center (Book Arts) is excited to announce ZineFest 2025. Sponsored by Gutter Pop Comics, ZineFest will be held on all 3 floors of 468 Washington Street on Saturday, August 16th from 11pm-4pm. This event is free and open to the public, for… >>

Tonawanda Boat Parade

The 2025 Tonawanda Boat Parade will kick off at the Buffalo Launch Club on East River Road in Grand Island, led by the replica Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief! The parade will travel down the river - offering great viewing from Niawanda Park on Niagara… >>

National Rollercoaster Day

Join HCFM to celebrate the ups and downs of Rollercoasters! Take on Rollercoaster theme challenges and STEM lessons with general admission on National Rollercoaster Day!

Native Culinary Herbs for the Home Garden | Speaker Series

Native plants support local wildlife while adding beauty to our gardens. However, native species are often absent from herb gardens and nursery herb departments. In this talk, Sarah Sorci of Sweet Flag Herbs will spotlight easy-to-grow native plants… >>