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Many of the events in Buffalo NY and Niagara Falls NY are the backbone of the community that brings residents, businesses and travelers each season to the Buffalo Niagara Region. The Erie County Fair, The Buffalo Wing Festival, Allentown Art Festival allow businesses and amateurs alike to show off their food, services or their passion for the arts. Many events in Buffalo and Niagara Falls NY have plenty for kids to do including the Pre-Season Kids-Day Football Game at Ralph Wilson Stadium, which has bounce houses, face paintings, autographs and a fabulous post game fireworks display all at little to no cost aside from ticket prices, which are extremely discounted off regular season price tickets. Check back often or follow us on Facebook to know what to expect when visiting the Buffalo Niagara Region.

FEBRUARY 2012

Now thru March 18th Free Ice Skating at Rotary Rink
Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza
Main at Chippewa Streets, Buffalo
(716) 854-RINK (7465)
www.buffaloplace.com
FREE ice-skating in downtown Buffalo. Tues.-Fri. 11am-2pm & 5-9pm; Sat. 11am-8pm; Sunday 11am-6pm. Closed Mondays. Snack at the concession stand. Rotary Rink is a weather dependent rink.

Now thru April 29th CSI: The Experience
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo
(716) 838-1249
www.sciencebuff.org
Put your investigative skills to the test as a crime scene investigator. Step into the world of cutting-edge forensic science & investigative techniques and solve the crime! Your child does not have to miss out on learning about forensic science; check out the kid friendly activities on the website.

1st - 18th Night Lights at the Gardens
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo
(716) 827-1584
www.buffalogardens.com
The gardens will be illuminated with theatrical and interactive lighting & soundscapes. 6-9pm Weds. & Thurs. 6-10pm Fri. & Sat.

3rd Play Late 'Til Eight
Explore & More Children's Museum
300 Gleed Avenue, East Aurora
(716) 655-5131
www.exploreandmore.org
On the first Friday of every month, enjoy playing until 8pm! Pizza is served from 5:30-7pm. Just $3 for a slice, veggies and a drink. Spark your kids' creativity, curiosity & imagination at Western New York's only museum just for kids!

4th Zooper Saturday (Family Valentine's Day)
Buffalo Zoo
300 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo
(716) 995-6133
www.BuffaloZoo.org
Enjoy animal demonstrations, enrichment activities, or make a Valentine's card for a friend or family member! Activities are FREE with from 11am-3pm with Zoo admission.

4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Storytelling Saturdays
Aquarium of Niagara
701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls
(716) 285-3575
www.aquariumofniagara.org
Performances by WNY’s most exciting storytellers twice each Saturday.

9th - 13th Buffalo Auto Show
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Buffalo
(716) 855-5555
www.nfada.com or www.buffaloautoshow.com
One of the biggest annual attractions featuring the largest display of vehicles under one roof. New, vintage, concept vehicles.

10th Buffalo Winter Bash
Statler City Grand Ballroom & Terrace Room
Niagara Square at Delaware Avenue, Downtown Buffalo
(716) 479-6545
http://buffalowinterfest.com/c-20-buffalo-winter-bash.aspx
Buffalo's 1st annual Winter Bash is part of the Buffalo Winterfest. Live blues and jazz music featuring Eric Crittenden & country music with up-and-coming country singer, Maddie Larkin. Beer & wine tastings, chicken wings, light snacks & more from 6-9pm. Visit the website for ticket info - must be 21 years old to attend.

10th - 12th Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond Hockey Tournament
Erie Basin Arena, Downtown Buffalo
(716) 856-3150
www.buffaloplace.com
The fifth annual Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond Hockey Tournament will shift to a street hockey tournament this year as a much milder Buffalo winter has made it impossible to guarantee pond hockey play, yet tournament organizers remained committed to providing an authentic outdoor hockey experience for the 144 teams and more than 1,000 players who have registered for the 2012 games.

11th - 12th Powder Keg Winterfest
Lower Main Street & surrounding area, Buffalo
(716) 479-6545
www.powderkegfestival.com
Winter sports tournaments, childrens events, world’s largest ice maze, snow tubing, iceskating, petting zoo, wood carvers, strong/woman competition, dog sled deomostrations and great food and drink. Takes place along Main Street, Pearl St., Seneca St. and Coca-Cola Field.

14th The Pink Floyd Experience
University At Buffalo Center For The Arts/Mainstage Theater
103 Center For The Arts, Buffalo, NY
www.ubcfa.org
With a spectacular new light show, full quadraphonic sound and six brilliant musicians, The Pink Floyd Experience offers the most authentic Floyd experience possible. Audiences are raving about this epic tribute concert. Visit our website to get more info about this 7:30pm concert show.

FEBRUARY MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

The Anchor Bar
1047 Main Street, Buffalo
(716) 886-8920
www.anchorbar.com
Live music on Thursday night @ 7pm with Nick Battistella (Sinatra & more), live jazz Friday night and live Latin jazz on Saturday nights @ 9pm.

The Chocolate Bar
114 W. Chippewa Street, Buffalo
(716) 332-0484
www.originalchocolatebar.com
Live sax music with Saxman Slim every Tuesday night from 7:30 - 10:30pm.

Hard Rock Cafe
333 Prospect Street, Niagara Falls, NY
(716) 282-0007
www.hardrock.com/niagarafalls
Free music Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights featuring different bands. Go to our website for the schedule.

Macaroon’s Nite Club
576 Dick Road, Cheektowaga
(716) 681-7197
www.macaroonsniteclub.com
Friday & Saturdays - live music - call or visit our website for hours and more info.

Salvatore's Italian Gardens
6461 Transit Road, Depew
(716) 683-7990
www.salvatores.net
Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night for your listening and dancing pleasure.

The Scotch Lounge
(in the Scotch 'n Sirloin)
3999 Maple Road, Amherst
(716) 837-4900
www.scotchnsirloinrestaurant.net
Live weekend entertainment with single or group performers.

Shadow Lounge
1504 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo
(716) 835-3975
www.shadowloungebuffalo.com
Tuesday, February 14th - Valentine's Day Gift Party
Friday & Saturday evenings - live music at 10pm. Call or visit our website for more info.

MARCH 2012

Now thru Dec. 28th Buffalo Tours: Buffalo City Hall
Buffalo City Hall
65 Niagara Square, Buffalo
(716) 852-3300
www.preservationbuffaloniagaral.org
Learn all about this Art Deco masterpiece - inside and out. Buffalo Tours offer free tours of Buffalo City Hall every weekday (except holidays and when City Hall is closed). Tours begin at Buffalo City Hall at the Info Desk in the lobby. Most guided tours do not require reservations. Simply arrive at the designated starting point a few minutes for the tour is scheduled to begin.

1st SEAsonings - Taste of Niagara
Aquarium of Niagara
701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls
(716) 285-3575 x 206
www.aquariumofniagara.org
Savory servings of food and wine provided by area restaurants and NY State wineries.

2nd Play Late 'Til Eight
Explore & More Children's Museum
300 Gleed Avenue, East Aurora
(716) 655-5131
www.exploreandmore.org
On the first Friday of every month, enjoy playing until 8pm! Pizza is served from 5:30-7pm. Just $3 for a slice, veggies and a drink. Spark your kids' creativity, curiosity & imagination at Western New York's only museum just for kids!

9th - 11th & 16th - 18th Buffalo Home & Garden Show
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
153 Franklin Street, Buffalo
(716) 855-5555
www.buffalohomeshow.com
Offering over 500 exhibits.

9th Messages at The Manor
The Winery at Marjim Manor
7171 E. Lake Road, Appleton, NY
(716) 778-7001
www.marjimmanor.com
Enjoy wine tasting and light refreshments. Receive a psychic reading from Glenn White in a gallery style setting. Doors open at 6:30pm, gallery opens at 7pm. Visit the website for more details.

12th Zooper Saturday (featuring River Otters and Big Cats)
Buffalo Zoo
300 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo
(716) 995-6133
www.BuffaloZoo.org
Enjoy the river otters and fine felines in action! Animal enrichment and keeper talks. FREE from 11am-3pm with Zoo admission. Visit the website for details.

18th St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Delaware Avenue (Niagara Square to North Street, Buffalo)
(716) 875-0282
www.buffaloplace.com
Each year, thousands of people flock to downtown Buffalo to enjoy this annual parade.

22nd - 25th Plantasia Garden & Landscape Show
The Hamburg Fairgrounds
5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg
(716) 649-3900
http://plantasiany.com/
Thousands of sq. ft. of beautiful gardens, water features, patios, flowers & accessories. Shop with over 175 vendors for everything you need to create your own perfect outdoor living experience. FREE gardening seminars. Activities & special events for the kids in the Children's Garden!

24th - 25th Penguin Days
Aquarium of Niagara
701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls
(716) 285-3575 x 206
www.aquariumofniagara.org
Get up close and personal with a Peruvian penguin! See penguin feedings. Mascots, prizes & more!

26th - April 1st Local Restaurant Week
Various Restaurants in WNY
(716) 819-6608
www.localrestaurantweek.com
Local Restaurant Week celebrates the unique independent restaurants that contribute to our great WNY culture. Dine out with family and friends in support of our local restaurants and experience incredible savings with tasty deals! Over 200 restaurants participate, check the website for details.

MARCH MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

The Chocolate Bar
114 W. Chippewa Street, Buffalo
(716) 332-0484
www.originalchocolatebar.com
Live sax music with Saxman Slim every Tuesday night from 7:30 - 10:30pm.

Salvatore's Italian Gardens
6461 Transit Road, Depew
(716) 683-7990
www.salvatores.net
Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night for your listening and dancing pleasure.

The Scotch Lounge
(in the Scotch 'n Sirloin)
3999 Maple Road, Amherst
(716) 837-4900
www.scotchnsirloinrestaurant.net
Live weekend entertainment with single or group performers.

Shadow Lounge
1504 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo
(716) 835-3975
www.shadowloungebuffalo.com
Friday & Saturday evenings - live music at 10pm. Call or visit our website for more info.

APRIL 2012

6th Play Late 'Til Eight
Explore & More Children's Museum
300 Gleed Avenue, East Aurora
(716) 655-5131
www.exploreandmore.org
On the first Friday of every month, enjoy playing until 8pm! Pizza is served from 5:30-7pm. Just $3 for a slice, veggies and a drink. Spark your kids' creativity, curiosity & imagination at Western New York's only museum just for kids!

7th The Easter Egg Hunt
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo
(716) 827-1584
www.buffalogardens.com
Pre-registration only as the hunt sells out every year! Kids ages 6 and under are eligible for the hunt, but kids of all ages can enjoy fun activities, a scavenger hunt, games, a petting zoo, prizes and more! Easter egg hunt is outdoors so dress accordingly. Visit the website for more details.

7th SEAster Egg Hunt
Aquarium of Niagara
701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls
(716) 285-3575 x 206
www.aquariumofniagara.org
The only underwater egg hunt in Western New York! Children search the exhibits for SEAster eggs. Win Prizes! Meet the SEAster Bunny & Beaker, the Aquarium Penguin Mascot!

9th Dyngus Day
Various sites
(716) 833-5211
www.DyngusDayBuffalo.com
Pussy Willows, Piwo, Polkas, Parades, Parties and a Plethora of Polish Pride. Enjoy this traditional Polish post-Easter festival featuring over 30 polka bands at various locations across WNY. See our website for more information.

MAY 2012

4th Lewiston Smelt Festival
Village of Lewiston Waterfront
115 N. Water Street, Lewiston
(716) 754-9500
www.niagarariverregion.com
The Niagara Anglers batter and fry hundreds of pounds of smelt on the Lewiston waterfront. Plenty of free smelt and live music!

4th Play Late 'Til Eight
Explore & More Children's Museum
300 Gleed Avenue, East Aurora
(716) 655-5131
www.exploreandmore.org
On the first Friday of every month, enjoy playing until 8pm! Pizza is served from 5:30-7pm. Just $3 for a slice, veggies and a drink. Spark your kids' creativity, curiosity & imagination at Western New York's only museum just for kids!

17th Shea’s Performing Arts Center Annual Fine Wine & Food Festival
646 Main Street, Buffalo
(716) 847-1410
www.sheas.org
Enjoy samples of food & wine from WNY’s restaurants, catering services, wineries and much more.

JUNE 2012

1st Play Late 'Til Eight
Explore & More Children's Museum
300 Gleed Avenue, East Aurora
(716) 655-5131
www.exploreandmore.org
On the first Friday of every month, enjoy playing until 8pm! Pizza is served from 5:30-7pm. Just $3 for a slice, veggies and a drink. Spark your kids' creativity, curiosity & imagination at Western New York's only museum just for kids!

1st - 3rd Buffalo Greek Fest
Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunication
146 West Utica Street, Buffalo
(716) 882-7121
www.buffalogreekfestival.org
Step into the Greek culture and experience the sights sounds and tastes of the birthplace of democracy - Greece. Enjoy the Greek food, feel the rhythm of the music and dance a little! Acquaint yourselves with our Greek Orthodox Church.

1st - 3rd 100 American Craftsmen Festival
Kenan Center Arena
195 Beattie Avenue, Lockport
(716) 433-2617
www.kenancenter.org
Buffalo/Niagara’s only, and longest-running, festival dedicated to contemporary craft art and features leather, glass, metal, clay, wood, basketry, fiber, paper and mixed media.

9th - 10th Allentown Art Festival
Historic Allentown, Buffalo
(716) 881-4269
www.allentownartfestival.com
One of the largest annual outdoor art festivals in the nation featuring over 400 juried exhibitors.

15th - 17th Binational Doors Open Niagara "The Art of Architecture"
United States & Canada (see website for locations)
(877) 884-2736 x157
www.doorsopenniagara.com
Showcasing historical and architectural treasures, special programs and remarkable stories of the people and events that have shaped the Buffalo/Niagara region. Preceding this FREE weekend event is the launch of Architecture Week in the cross-border region from June 8th - 15th. Visit our website or call for more information.

23rd - 24th Roycroft Summer Festival
Parkdale Elementary School
141 Girard Avenue, East Aurora
(716) 655-7252
www.ralaweb.com
Annual outdoor arts festival, over 35 artisans display and sell their quality handcrafted wares. Entertainment & food.

29th - July 1st Friendship Festival
Riverside Park, Buffalo
Mather Arch, Fort Erie, Ontario
(888) 333-1987
www.friendshipfestival.com
Celebrate good relations between Canada and the US since the end of the War of 1812. Concerts, amusements, food, kids events & fireworks.

JULY 2012

1st Friendship Festival
Riverside Park, Buffalo
Mather Arch, Fort Erie, Ontario
(888) 333-1987
www.friendshipfestival.com
Celebrate good relations between Canada and the US since the end of the War of 1812. Concerts, amusements, food, kids events & fireworks.

7th - 8th Taste of Buffalo
Delaware Avenue, Downtown Buffalo
(716) 656-1214
www.tasteofbuffalo.com
The largest two-day food festival in the United States! Featuring over 50 restaurants, 7 local wineries, live music and food demonstrations. From Indian to Polish, Italian to Chinese, Caribbean to Irish, there's something to please every taste bud.

10th - 13th Williamsville Old Home Days
Main Street, Williamsville
www.oldhomedays.org
Various events and activities from band concerts & dance performances to a fishing derby for those 15 & under at the Island Park lake. Rides, food, games & more.

12th - 15th Italian Heritage & Food Festival
Hertel Avenue between Colvin & Delaware, Buffalo
(716) 877-1776
www.buffaloitalianfestival.com
The best local entertainment, bocce tournament, Miss Italian Festival, Italian Idol Contest, large assortment of Italian foods, essay contest for scholarships, computers for genealogical research, Italian bilingual Mass, religious processions, amusements, crafts for kids and more!

18th - 21st Annual Porter Cup
Niagara Falls County Club
505 Mountain View Drive, Lewiston
(716) 282-1204
www.portercup.com
The United States’ premier amateur stroke play golf tournament.

28th - 29th Buffalo Garden Walk
Elmwood Village, Buffalo
(716) 879-0123
www.gardenwalkbuffalo.com
Residents invite you to enjoy their lovely gardens as you walk along and admire some of the oldest neighborhoods and homes in the Allentown/Elmwood Village Districts.

AUGUST 2012

5th - 8th Kingdom Bound 2012
Darien Lake Theme Park Resort
9993 Allegheny Road, Darien Center
(716) 633-1117 or (800) 461-4485
http://www.kingdombound.org/
Darien Lake hosts one of the largest Christian festivals in the country with 50,000+ in attendance each year. Over 45 national and local artists & inspirational communicators, top notch Kids Ministry, Extreme Sports Demos, KB Marketplace, practical and challenging seminars, testimonies and more!

8th - 19th Erie County Fair
Hamburg Fairgrounds
5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg
(716) 649-3900
www.ecfair.org
Second largest county fair in North America showcasing our communities agricultural traditions, talents, diversity and heritage! With 275 acres of food exhibits, shows, rides & games, competitive exhibits and much more!

11th - 12th Annual Lewiston Fine Arts Festival
Center Street, Lewiston
(716) 754-0166
www.artcouncil.org
More than 150 exceptional artists from the USA and Canada are showcased.

24th - 25th Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival
Center Street, Lewiston
(716) 745-7220
www.lewistonjazz.com
More than 150 musicians performing over a 4 day period at various venues. Antique show, jewelry show & car show. Whet your appetite with local wines and then enjoy food from the region’s finest chefs!