Saturday October 29th, 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Buffalo's Biggest Halloween Bash
DON'T MISS THE BIGGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY OF THE YEAR! $3,000 IN COSTUME PRIZES!!We're back with Shred & Ragan's 10th annual bash on the SATURDAY BEFORE HALLOWEEN at the Connecticut St. Armory! Entertainment, food and full bar, and the best costumes in town! $2,500 Grand prize for Best Costume and $250… >>
Silo City: Vertical
Silo City: Vertical will take you to the top of the American and Perot grain elevator complexes. Approximately two and half hours in length, you will experience all of the history and mechanics of the grain elevator, as well as the malt production process in the Perot malthouse on this in-depth tour.… >>
Sugar Skull Workshop - Celebrate el Día de los Muertos
Learn about the Day of the Dead, a beautiful (not scary!) Mexican tradition of honoring one's ancestors in conjunction with All Saints Day. Leonel Rosario, proprietor of Mariachi de Oro Mexican Grill, will share his experiences of building family ofrendas, making tamales, and other unique customs which… >>
Empire State Poetry Slam & Halloween Bash
Ghosts and gumbles may chase you down but cobwebs will never catch you. Bubbles bubbles this life can be trouble when you fall for the hocus pocus. Skelectons and monsters don't only hide in closests sometimes they dwell beside you." Catch this and more at the Empire State Poetry Slam where teams of… >>
'90s Rise Again Halloween Bash
4-Hour Open Bar + Late Night Buffet from Fat Bob's Smokehouse 90's Alt Rock Show from Kurt & The Loders (Main Floor) 90's Dance Party from Crespo Beats and Sean T. Heidinger (Upstairs) Cash prizes for raddest costumes! $200 Best Group. $150, $100, $50 Best Individual Costumes. Pump up those kicks, grab… >>
2nd Annual Miles For Michael 5K Run/Walk
USATF Sanctioned/Certified community 5K Run/Walk to raise awareness of the opioid/heroin epidemic plaging our communities, and across our nation. Race Start Time 10:00 AM, Rain or Shine. Post-Race event to immediately follow, and will include awards, pizza, refreshments, music, and children's activities:… >>
EVL Halloween Half Marathon and 5K
Grab your friends pick out your Costumes and get ready to run! The EVL Halloween Half is going to be one of the most fun Half Marathons you will ever participate in! Schedule: 7:00 – 10:30 am – Packet Pickup – Ellicottville Brewing Company 11:00 am – EVL Half Marathon Start – 5 Monroe St11:15 am –… >>
Gilbert Gottfried
Gilbert Gottfried is one of the most sought-after comedians, and regularly performs live to sold-out audiences across North America. He has been a frequent guest on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "The Howard Stern Show" and appeared in the hit comedy documentary "The Aristocrats," with Entertainment… >>
Haunted Halloween Family Fun Lights On Tour
District of the Dead Haunted House presents our Halloween Family Fun Lights On Tour! For just $7, enter the haunted houses an unlimited amount of times with the lights ON, no live actors or scares, flashlights provided, child friendly characters, popcorn facepainting and games includes. All ages welcome!… >>
Stomp
STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like… >>
Halloween Puppy Parade and Costume Contest on Main Street!
Bring your pups down to the 500 and 600 blocks of Main Street to strut their stuff for Halloween! Puppy parents and children are encouraged to dress up as well! Proceeds to benefit the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter. Dogs available for adoption through the City Shelter will be participating in the… >>
Halloween Puppy Parade and Costume Contest
Bring your pups down to the 500 and 600 blocks of Main Street to strut their stuff for Halloween! Puppy parents and children are encouraged to dress up as well! Proceeds to benefit the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter. Dogs available for adoption through the City Shelter will be participating in the Parade!Registration… >>
Beyond Ghost: October Ghost Hunts and Tours
Para-History Tours Beyond Ghosts brings back it's popular Para-History Tours to the Central Terminal! Learn a little bit of both of the fascinating history of the Central Terminal as well as the ghostly stories and claims of paranormal activity that will make the hair on the back of your neck stand… >>
Silent Movie: The Phantom of the Opera
Westminster’s Director of Music and Organist, Garrett F. Martin, performs an improvised score to the 1925 silent film starring Lon Chaney. Free, donations accepted to benefit the Westminster Friends of Music.
Eas
Doug started the Easy Street Sliders in early 2003. Playing only a couple shows that year he was determined to see the band grow and become a great blues band. His determination paid off in late 2004 when the band became complete by featuring some of the greatest musicians in the Buffalo area. We guarantee… >>
All Hallow's Eve
Bring the little ones to the Museum for day-time Halloween fun! Paint pumpkins and participate in other spooky activities! Members free; museum admission.
Steve Coleman And Five Elements Part Of Art Of Jazz 2016–2017
One of the most important voices in American music, Steve Coleman has been internationally recognized for his compositions and recordings that straddle numerous genres. A recent winner of the prestigious MacArthur Genius Award and the Doris Duke Fellowship, Coleman’s experience as a composer, performer,… >>
Buffalo Theatre District Ghost Walk
Theater superstitions, War of 1812 hauntings, speakeasy-era spooks, and two of the creepiest "true" tales that appear on any of our tours... Since 1998, the Theater District tour has been one of HHGW's most popular tours. Cost: $15 Adults, $10 Ages 7-11, Under 7 FREE Duration: 90 minutes
Jimkata
Take note: Jimkata is not a cool electronic rock band. I mean, they are. The band’s new album, In Motion, is a triumph of swirling analog synths and breezy pop hooks. It’ll make your body groove. But dig deeper. You’ll be rewarded with something more…personal. “There’s a lot of great music out there… >>
BNAA Fall 2016 Exhibition
1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts is pleased to announce their next show - a Fall Exhibition by the BNAA Artists. The Buffalo Niagara Art Association 2016 Fall Exhibition will be juried by George Miller. Exhibit on view October 6 through October 29, 2016. Opening and Awards Reception with the artists:… >>
New Youth Tennis in Buffalo
USTA Eastern Hosts Youth Tennis Leagues in Buffalo WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., (September 20, 2016) – USTA Eastern will host Youth Tennis Leagues (YTL) for six weeks on Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. starting October 1 at South Towns Tennis Club in Orchard Park, N.Y. YTL is a tennis program for children… >>
The Rave That Must Not Be Named: Harry Potter Themed Halloween Event
BadWolf Productions and Rinse 716 proudly present:THE RAVE THAT MUST NOT BE NAMEDA Harry Potter themed Halloween event!!18+ with valid IDsponsored by Kikwear Industries and Sound Solution▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬✭ 3 floors in massive venue✭ 4 rooms of sound, lighting, and lasers✭ Multiple headliners & genres ✭ 2… >>
East Aurora Ghost Walk
Since 1997, the East Aurora village ghost walk has been a Western New York classic. Famous local ghosts, occult architecture, prehistoric battlefields, gripping supernatural experiences, child-stealing Little People, and the legendary “Suicide Alley...” This is one of the richest scripts we have. Meet… >>
Haunted Pub Crawl – East Aurora
Visits: Four East End Pubs Focus: Haunted pubs, village folklore, supernatural storytelling, and merriment.September 17 led by HHGW founder Mason Winfield All October Saturdays: led by HHGW partner Rob Lockhart Gathers/Registration: 6:30 pm, Begins: 7 pm at Tony Rome's Globe Hotel 711 Main St., East… >>
Haunted Halloween Train Rides
Special Offers are not applicable for all train ride times-Event is rain or shine-Tickets are valid for the date/time printed on the ticket only-Arrive at least one hour early, be at the boarding area 15 min prior to your trains departure, trains depart on time!-EVERYONE is required to have a ticket,… >>
The Pumpkindom
The Pumpkindom 3901 Niagara Falls Boulevard Website: pumpkindom.com Email: wnymaize@gmail.com Phone: (716)523-3860 September 10th - October 30th Open Daily noon - 8pm Join us on the Fairytale Trail to The Pumpkindom. Visit Ciderella's Castle, Jump on the Pumpkin Pad, Play Spookley Tag or take a ride… >>
The MAiZE
Get Lost and Find Fun in WNY's Original Corn Field Maze. Be one of the first to conquer over 8 Acres of Twists, Turns and Dead End trails that create the 2016 Pumpkindom Design! Open by daylight or moonlight! Hayrides, Pumpkins, Activities & Atttractions for all ages! Groups, Troops & Parties Welcome. … >>
Great Pumpkin Farm
The Great Pumpkin Farm is about wholesome fun & food. Spend a day picking out a pumpkin, meeting animals at the petting zoo, enjoying weekly events and finish the day off with a fresh donut and hot cider! There are different Festivals and Events every weekend, and many activities are offered weekly… >>
Soccer Shots Winter Season
Soccer Shots is a 4-season program to keep the kids active all year long. These classes offer character development, and soccer fundamentals in a non-competitive and age-appropriate setting. Soccer Shots will help your child's phycial health, character and imagination. Don’t miss out on the unique opportunity… >>
