Things To Do in Buffalo, NY
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Revolutionary War Weekend
Join us for an immersive living history weekend and experience what life was like in both the British and Patriot encampments during the Revolutionary War. Features of the weekend will include: drill and arms demonstrations, children's activities and experiences, demonstrations of the roles played by… >>
FREE Live Music at the Buffalo River Grove Picnic & Event Center
FREE LIVE MUSIC • COLD DRINKS • GREAT FOOD • NO COVER CHARGE! Why spend a fortune on a night out when you can enjoy an evening of live music, great food, cold drinks, cash bar, and good company at our Free Music Events at Buffalo River Grove Picnic & Event Center? Tonight's lively performance is by… >>
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 and crafts and socialize with one another. Each… >>
$7.16 Day at the Botanical Gardens
Celebrate Western New York with $7.16 Admission on July 16 only for #716Day! With more than 125 years of history, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is an important and beloved WNY institution. With 12 stunning greenhouses filled with exotic plants from around the world, our conservatory… >>
Butterflies: Watercolor Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Explore the beauty of nature in our beginner watercolor class studying butterflies! Perfect for newcomers, this course introduces you to basic watercolor techniques while focusing on these magnificent creatures. You’ll learn how to paint the delicate wings and vibrant colors of butterflies through easy-to-follow… >>
Garden Explorers Summer Camp: Bees, Bats, and Butterflies
Explore the inspiring beauty of plants and nurture your child’s love for nature by joining the Garden Explorers program at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens! This half-day program explores various subjects including art, science, botany, and gardening with differing themes each week. Garden… >>
Decades on the Dance Floor
Step into style and sound from across American history! Explore our iconic fashion exhibit featuring centuries of clothing—from shoes and coats to undergarments—while dancing to music from the past 10 decades. Dress in the style of your favorite era and compete for prizes in our costume contests, grab… >>
Junior History Buffs
Junior History Buffs is a program at The Buffalo History Museum that engages children ages 4-11 in age-appropriate history lessons, songs, stories, crafts and games. A short program, or “Circle Time,” is instructor-guided and includes songs, a brief lesson about local history and a story. After this,… >>
Summer Celebration: Chicken BBQ and Concert
☀️ Kick Off Summer with Island Vibes in Western New York! ☀️ Grab your family, friends, and lawn chairs and join us for an evening of music, food, and summertime fun at Lord of Life! Free Outdoor Concert: Feel the rhythm of the islands as the Lancaster Carnival Kids Steel Orchestra brings their vibrant… >>
Butterfly Release at the Botanical Gardens
Get up close with our butterflies in a truly special way! New this year, join us for a live Butterfly Release on select Saturday mornings during the Butterfly Experience! Enjoy exclusive early access to the Botanical Gardens and our Butterfly Experience before we open to the public. Participants will… >>