Described as one of American poetry's longtime masters of the art, Philip Schultz is a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and the founder/director of The Writers Studio, a private school for fiction and poetry writing based in New York City. He is the author of several collections of poetry, including Failure (Harcourt, 2007), winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize.

Kick off the fall season by spending a day in the woods. Enjoy crafts for kids, live animals, hands-on activities, food, live music by Nan Hoffman and more. No registration required for this event.

 

Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center is located at the Dr. Victor Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve - a unique 292-acre complex of forests, ponds, and wetlands surrounded by suburban development. Reinstein Woods offers a variety of opportunities to explore and learn about nature for families and people of all ages. In addition to free guided tours of the woods, DEC offers a variety of special programs each month, including snowshoe and ski adventures, walks on seasonal topics, and a fall nature festival.

Come to Ellicottville when the foliage of the surrounding hills is ablaze with color for their Fall Festival, October 8th and 9th, 2011. It's the southtown's oldest and largest Festival. Tens of thousands of festival goers make for a lively weekend of unique foods, an arts and Crafts Show, carnival rides, live entertainment and much more.

 

Please join us, Thursday, September 15 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm, for a free concert sampling highlights of the BPO 2011-2012 season at Kleinhans Music Hall. Free Admission!

Happy Hour:
Drinks and appetizers from our restaurant partners at 5:30pm - Concert begins at 7pm

For more information contact the Box Office at (716) 885-5000.

The FIRST ANNUAL YOGA FEST will be August 14, 2011 from 10am-4pm at the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf.

There will be free classes all day long, yoga postures, meditation, dance, singing, and activities for children. You can get a massage or energy healing, Henna and learn about what the yoga and holistic wellness community in WNY has to offer.

Schedule:

10:00am-10:45am Healing Yoga for Back, Neck & Shoulders
by Lisa Walter from Anjali Yoga & Wellness Studio

For 42 years, M&T Bank’s Plaza Event Series began on June 6, 2011 and will continue to offer a diverse line up of music, acting, dancing, and more until August 26, 2011.
This year, the stage has moved to the north side of the plaza to accommodate construction that is part of M&T’s multimillion dollar investment to renovate the exterior of One M&T Plaza.
The Plaza Event Series is free and held daily from noon to 1 pm. With a 12-week schedule, the series is the longest running, corporate-sponsored event of its kind in the United States.

Concerts run on Wednesdays & Saturdays from June 15 - August 27, 2011 on the Erie Canal in Gateway Harbor Park in North Tonawanda, NY. Every concert 100% free for all ages!

 

Buffalo’s first and only off‑leash area

In August 2007, The Barkyard was opened on a temporary site in LaSalle Park. Since then, The Barkyard has enjoyed tremendous success—attracting thousands of visitors and earning overwhelming public support.

Come and be thrilled by the spectacular fireworks display over Niagara Falls. The free Niagara Falls fireworks show over the water is an experience you won’t want to miss.

From Mid-May through September, free Fireworks shows will occur each Friday and Sunday and holiday at 10:00 p.m. And July through August, shows will also occur Wednesdays at 10:00 pm. 

Holiday's include:
Victoria Day, May 23
Memorial Day, May 30
Canada Day, July 1
Independence Day, July 4
Civic Holiday, August 1