July 2025

Sat Jul 19th → Sun Jul 20th

University at Buffalo

Ford Driving Skills for Life

Community

Ford Philanthropy and the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), in partnership with the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC), are bringing six free, hands-on driving clinics to the University at Buffalo North Campus (80 Coventry… >>

Sat Jul 19th

The Polish Cadets

Broadway Bingo!

Arts & Culture

BROADWAY BINGO! A FUNdraiser for First Look Buffalo Theatre Company’s 2025-26 season of new plays!  Come for the prizes. Stay for the jazz hands!  Join your friends at First Look Buffalo Theatre Company and help support their 2025-26 season of developing… >>

Sat Jun 21st → Sat Jul 26th

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Inspiration Stations

Community

On select Saturdays this year, visit the Botanical Gardens for a unique art-making experience. Find inspiration among the lush greenery and vibrant plant life of our conservatory. Each Inspiration Station features a craft inspired by the season, our… >>

Wed Jul 2nd

The Buffalo History Museum

Happy Hour History – Edison & Tesla: The Myths vs. the Truth

Arts & Culture

07/02/2025 @ 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Enjoy a drink and a small tour of our exhibits related to electricity. Learn more about two Americans whose inventive contributions have affected the entire world. Mini tours available from 6-7pm Presentation by the… >>

Sat Jul 5th

Hawk Creek Wildlife Center

Wander the Wild at Hawk Creek Wildlife

Community

Visit Hawk Creek for an afternoon to Wander the Wild. This open house is for guests that want to come and enjoy the Center for a casual open house to view the animals and gardens, explore our nature trail and relax in the soothing atmosphere of Hawk… >>

Sat Jul 5th

The Buffalo History Museum

Pan-Am Walking Tour

Community

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 world.  Learn about the exhibits, the… >>

Wed Jul 9th → Wed Aug 27th

Commercial Slip

Wednesday Sailing

Community

Wednesday Sailing is a community program where you can experience sailing in our traditional, BMC-built sailboats. Participants can register at no cost and choose to either relax as a passenger or learn the basics of sailing. This event is FREE and open… >>

Thu Jul 10th → Fri Jul 18th

Evangola Community Theater to Produce Show “Here We Sit” by Don Swartz

Theater & Stage

This two-act comedy puts the audience on stage as they watch actors play members of a localcommunity showing their love for, and sometimes distaste of, stage theater in a tight-knit town.Here We Sit is an outrageous comedy for community theatres that… >>

Thu Jul 10th

The Buffalo History Museum

Drawing Support for Local Journalism - Closing of Adam Zyglis’ Ink & Insight.

Arts & Culture

07/10/2025 @ 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Buffalo Newspaper Guild Hosts the Closing of Adam Zyglis’ Ink & Insight. Come and mingle with the hard-working journalists of the Buffalo Newspaper Guild as we celebrate the closing of my 20 year exhibition and… >>

Sat Jul 12th → Sat Sep 20th

Commercial Slip

Guided Group Tours of the Erie Canal Boat "Seneca Chief"

Arts & Culture

Visitors can schedule a guided tour of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief for groups of up to 10 people. BMC docents and educators will lead the group through the boat, providing detailed insights into its history and significance.

Sat Jul 12th

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Dinosaur Terrarium Workshop

Workshops & Classes

Create your own miniature dinosaur world with this fun new class just for kids! This workshop includes all materials needed to build a tropical terrarium complete with dinosaur figures to bring home with them. Kids will learn about how terrariums work,… >>

Sat Jul 12th → Sat Jul 26th

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Pop-Up Portraits with Jeff Lennox

Arts & Culture

Join us on these special days to receive a personalized portrait drawing by Arcangel Gallery artist, Jeff Lennox. Each sketch will take about 10-15 minutes and will be completed in either black and white or color. A suggested donation of $25 is requested… >>

Mon Jul 14th

Hallwalls

MATES OF STATE SOMEWHERE TOUR

Live Performances

BUFFALO! We are bringing our Somewhere Tour to Hallwalls on Monday, July 14 and can’t wait to see you there. Tickets are on sale now. See you soon! Kori Gardner is one of the best female singers in modern music (and husband Jason is also no slouch).… >>

Tue Jul 15th → Tue Aug 26th

Tuesday Paddles

Community

Tuesday Paddles is a community canoeing program held at various locations throughout Buffalo and Western New York. The BMC provides canoes and instruction at scenic spots like Red Jacket River Front Park, offering participants a chance to learn how to… >>

Tue Jul 15th → Tue Dec 16th

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Sensory Hour at the Botanical Gardens

Community

Experience the Botanical Gardens in a calm, welcoming atmosphere during Sensory Hour—an event designed for individuals with sensory, developmental, or physical needs and their families. Enjoy a peaceful visit with reduced sounds, fewer crowds, and an… >>

Wed Jul 16th

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

$7.16 Day at the Botanical Gardens

Community

Celebrate Western New York with $7.16 Admission on July 16 only for #716Day! The Buffalo Botanical Gardens is a cultural gem in WNY filled with a rich history and 12 stunning greenhouses filled with exotic plants from around the world. Come learn more… >>

Thu Jul 17th

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Watercolor Bees and Blooms | Watercolor Workshop

Arts & Culture

Explore the beauty of nature in our beginner watercolor class on bees and 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… >>

Fri Jul 18th → Tue Jul 22nd

Hallwalls

Hallwalls 51st Annual Members Exhibition

Arts & Culture

For every year Hallwalls has existed, we have mounted an annual Members Exhibition. This is an opportunity for any current Member of Hallwalls to share their work with the community. As expected, these exhibitions can vary wildly from year to year, but… >>

Fri Jul 18th → Sat Jul 19th

Canal Fest of the Tonawandas

The Erie Canal Boat "Seneca Chief" at Canal Fest 2025

Community

The Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief will leave the Commercial Slip to join Canal Fest of the Tonawandas. Come aboard, explore the boat, and celebrate canal heritage with us!

Fri Jul 18th

The Buffalo History Museum

Junior History Buffs

Arts & Culture

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… >>