June 2025
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
QCRD Championship Cup: Saucies vs the Devil Dollies
It’s Championship Cup time. The 2025 home team season is coming to a close, but not before the undefeated Saucies take on the Devil Dollies. The Saucies are going for the Championship Threepeat, but do the Dollies possess what it takes to stop them.…
Mini Tour Fridays
Visit the Botanical Gardens on select Friday afternoons for complimentary, 30-minute “mini tours.” Learn all about the highlights of our first six greenhouses from our knowledgeable Garden Guides. Then, enjoy the rest of our conservatory at your own…
Blooming Colors
Blooming Colors is an evocative exhibition by local Western New York artist Susan M. Palys, celebrating the vibrant beauty of nature through a collection of floral-inspired artworks and mixed media paintings. Each piece in this curated series captures…
Jump Start Students, "Envision" & BPS Art Educators, "el·e·men·tal"
Buffalo Arts Studio is excited to present the Jump Start Biennial Student Exhibition, “Envision,” running concurrently with the Buffalo Public School Art Educators Exhibition, “el·e·men·tal.” Both shows are on display from May 23 to June 14, 2025, with…
Crocodile Fever, by Meghan Tyler, runs May 30 – June 15 at the Irish Classical Theatre Company
Prepare to be plunged into the darkly comic and fiercely captivating world of Crocodile Fever by Meghan Tyler, praised by THE LIST as “brilliant, batshit and brutal.” Fueled by Taytos, gin, 80s anthems and a chainsaw, it’s the Devlin sisters versus the…
Virtual Art Sale Kick-off
Join the VIRTUAL art sale kick-off June 2, at roco6x6.org. Get your access code for $15 general / $10 for members 6x6 IS A FUNDRAISER! Every $20 artwork purchase supports our future exhibitions & public art! Each summer Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s…
Good Neighbor Cruise Nite
A family friendly fun nite to show off & look at cool cars, listen to music, have some good eats and win prizes.Back for our 8th year. Mark your calendars for the Good Neighbor Cruise Nite Dates. South Buffalo's cruise nite.
Happy Hour History: The Life and Times of Bennet Riley
06/04/2025 @ 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. One of Buffalo’s least remembered yet most historically significant heroes was Major General Bennet C. Riley. He served in the U.S. Army for 40 years from the War of 1812 through the Mexican War and culminated with…
Annual Hallwalls Auction
The Annual Hallwalls Auction (AHA!) is Thursday, June 5 inside Asbury Hall. Don't miss your chance to take home exceptional contemporary works that are woven into Hallwalls' rich history. Tickets & Sponsorship Packages here:https://bit.ly/AnnualHallwallsAuction…
44th Annual Strawberry Festival
This family fun event is free admission and features live music, artisan vendors, great food, wine and craft beer, and our famous wine slush! There will also be a balloon artist, a bounce house, mechanical bull riding, and of course strawberry desserts.…
Pan-Am Walking Tour
06/07/2025 @ 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Come enjoy a tour of the ground where the Pan-American Exposition took place over 100 years ago. Buffalo, which in 1901 was the 8th largest city in the United States, hosted over 8 million people from around the…
Butterfly Experience
Flutter down to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and immerse yourself in the winged world of butterflies right here in Buffalo! Step into our brand-new Tropical Orchard, which will be home to hundreds of live butterflies from June 7 to August…
Bonsai Show
The Buffalo Bonsai Society and the Botanical Gardens proudly present the return of the annual Bonsai Show. Meet with members of the Bonsai Society and learn about their craft as they display amazing bonsai specimens from their personal collections. Watch…
Breakfast with General Lafayette
06/07/2025 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Come join the Black Rock Historical Society for a delightful morning with General Marquis de Lafayette Lafayette! This event will be a unique opportunity to enjoy a delicious breakfast while learning about the fascinating…
Spring into Summer Craft & Vendor Fair
Crafters & Vendors... Basket Raffle.... Shopping... and more! Come out to support Buffalo's local small businesses. FREE ADMISSION. $5/5min massages available. You don't need to be present to win the Basket Raffle. Bring donations for The City of Buffalo…
Rebekah Basket Raffle
Rebekah Basket Raffle 1395 George Urban Blvd. Cheektowaga NY 14225 Basket Raffle hosted by the Rebekahs of Erie and Niagara Genesee District Doors open at 12:30pm Drawing starts at 2:00pm sharp Basket Raffle Tickets are $5.00 for a sheet or 6 sheets…
"Eat Drink Pray" Food & Wine Celebration
Join the Sisters of St. Francis on Thursday, June 12th (6 – 8 pm) at Banchetti’s by Rizzo in Amherst for a fun-filled evening at our annual Eat Drink Pray Food & Wine Celebration! In true Franciscan spirit, this year’s theme is A Night in Assisi. You’ll…
Estate Planning Essentials Webinar with Tompkins Financial Advisors
Join Tompkins Financial Advisors' trust and estate team to learn more about a variety of estate planning essentials. The webinar will cover topics such as: Key Estate Planning Documents Beneficiary Designations and Account Ownership What is a Trust and…
Wild Photo Day at Hawk Creek Wildlife
CAPTURE THE BEAUTY OF LIVE WILDLIFE THROUGH A CAMERA LENS. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to photograph beautiful wildlife up-close, without barriers, and in a natural setting. Recreational, amateur, and professional photographers are welcome! Eagles,…
Animal Play Day at Hawk Creek Wildlife
Come see our animals as you never have before! This immersive and family-friendly event features behind-the-scenes and up-close encounters with Hawk Creek’s live raptors, corvids, wild cats, reptiles and exotic birds. Don’t miss the unique opportunity…