Still looking for something to do with the most important woman in your life this Mother’s Day? You’ll have no shortage of options here in Western New York! This weekend, businesses throughout the region will be hosting fun, family-friendly events in honor of Mother’s Day. Check out a few of our favorites below! Mother’s Day… Read more »
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Visit the Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival This Weekend
April showers are finally giving way to May flowers here in Western New York! This weekend, you can enjoy a lively display of spring color at the annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival in Delaware Park! Located in the park’s Japanese Garden, this event showcases the city’s cherry blossom trees in a peaceful, serene setting. If… Read more »
Enjoy a Unique Shopping Experience at Kelly’s Country Store
Located off of Grand Island Boulevard just south of Buckhorn Island State Park, Kelly’s Country Store has been a staple of our community for more than 50 years. The store was founded in 1962, when Walter and Grace Kelly decided they needed a permanent space to sell the penny candy they had been bringing to… Read more »
Trout Season Is off to a Great Start in Western New York
The temperatures might still be a little chilly here on Grand Island, but that isn’t stopping the local anglers from making the most of the first days of trout season. The season started on Sunday, April 2, and fishing enthusiasts from throughout the region are already hauling in some pretty impressive catches. If you’d like… Read more »
Buffalo’s Broadway Market Is Ready for Easter
Spring has officially begun and Easter’s on its way. That means it’s time to visit the iconic Broadway Market in Buffalo! If you’ve never been to the market before, you’re in for a treat. First opened in 1888, the Broadway Market is based on traditional markets in 19th-century Poland. A lot has changed over the… Read more »
Niagara Falls Aquarium Opens Its New Penguin Habitat
Have you had a chance to visit the Aquarium of Niagara recently? If not, now might be a great time to check it out! This week, the aquarium is opening its new Humboldt penguin habitat which is more than five times the size of its former exhibit. This $3.5 million upgrade is the largest project… Read more »
Take a Family Trip to the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
In 1915, Allan Herschell purchased a factory complex at 180 Thompson Street in North Tonawanda to support the growing needs of his budding wooden carousel business. Over the course of the next 55 years, Herschell’s company produce more than 3,000 hand-carved wooden carousels in the facility, establishing itself as one of the foremost manufacturers of… Read more »
Experience the Festival of Lights in Hamburg This Weekend!
Christmas is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to take in all the sights and sounds of the holiday season in snowy Western New York. This weekend, you can take part in the largest holiday festival in the region at the fairgrounds in nearby Hamburg. The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights features a… Read more »
Don’t Miss These 4th of July Events Around Grand Island
The 4th of July is one of our favorite holidays of the year. The weather is always great, people are outside having good time and there are a ton of fun events and activities going on around Grand Island. If you haven’t made plans for the holiday yet, these 4th of July events will provide… Read more »
Get Ready for Dyngus Day!
Yes, you read that right: Dyngus Day is around the corner! If you’re new to the Western New York area or considering a move to the region, you might be wondering what exactly is Dyngus Day? Dyngus Day is an annual post-Lenten bash, held in Buffalo, New York. The celebration and parade attracts tens of… Read more »