July 6-7 10am-6pm. Serene Gardens (2800 Grand Island Blvd.) For the first time Grand Island is parti

Western New York is bursting with unique summer activities that make the season truly unforgettable. In this guide you will find an Alice in Wonderland-themed Chalk Fest, an entire four days dedicated to Lucille Ball, and the third-largest Juneteenth celebration in the world.
June 7-9. Cheektowaga Town Park. Friday:Classic car cruise music,. Saturday: Little Miss Crabapple Pageant, the Taste of Cheektowaga,. jersey shore resort hotels Sunday: War of 1812 Ceremony, Fag Day concert, fireworks. tocny.org
jersey shore resort hotels June 14-16. Buffalo River Fest Park (249 Ohio St.) Events include a waterfront phot memorabilia display, food refreshments, a beer garden, kids area, arts crafts show, historic tours along the Buffalo jersey shore resort hotels River, live entertainment, bingo, more. thevalleycenter.com
June 15-16. Martin Luther King Jr. Park (Best St. Fillmore Ave.) The third largest Juneteenth celebration in the wold. Praise worship, SHARP Parade, entertainment, vendors, book fair, tours, kids activities, African drum dance lessons, more. juneteenthofbuffalo.com
June 16, noon-9pm. Buffalo Niagara Heritage (3755 Tonawanda Creek Road)Bring the family to celebrate roots music Buffalo Culture. Feat. Walter jersey shore resort hotels Trout, Monophonics, Crtt's Juke Joint, Dive House Union more. $10, free for kids under 13. bnhv.org
June 21-23. Buffalo Waterfront Various locations. A three day event that showcases Buffalo's assets, highlights opportunity celebrates the city's many successes, Citybration jersey shore resort hotels aims to keep the best brightest here bring back those who have left. citybration.com
June 29., 7-8pm VIP, 8-11pm. Buffalo Museum of Science (1020 Humboldt Pkwy.) Star gazing, wine and beer tasting, live entertainment, and food. A variety of astronomy-related activites will take place through out the building.. Admission to Starlights will also include entry to Body Worlds Vital. $60 VIP/$40/$35. Guests sciencebuff.org/events/starlights
July 9-12, 11am-11pm. Island Park (Williamsville, NY, Behind Village jersey shore resort hotels Hall). Parade, live music, reunions, rides, fishing derby, refreshments, and more. A popular celebration to honor a century old community tradition. jersey shore resort hotels oldhomedays.org
July 14-21. (15 Webster St., Tonawanda, NY). Celebrate the Erie Canal it's history. Crafts, parade, golf tournament, jersey shore resort hotels chalk it up tornament, rides, more. The largest event held along the banks of the Ol'Erie in NYS. canalfest.org
July 27, 8:30pm. Days Park (Allentown). Bring a blanket or chair and watch animated films by emerging and established artists under the stars. In case of rain, the screening will be held at Squeaky Wheel. Encore presentation Aug 21 at Canalside. 8:30pm. (712 Main). Free. squeaky.org
August 1-4. Jamestown, NY. Chocolate wrapping, Latin dance classes, I Love Lucy trivia contest, tour of Lucille Ball's hometown more. Feat. stand up from Kathleen Madigan, Bill Engvall, the GI's of comedy. lucycomedyfest.com
August 3-4. Along Main St. between W. Huron Mohawk St.. Alice in Wonderland theme. Chalk hat-making workshop, hopscotch tournaments, tea parties, balloon artists, music, story book sessions, more. All ages.
August 7-18. Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway Clubhouse (5600 McKinley Pkwy. Hamburg, NY). Live music, community stage acts, concerts, fair camp, contests, talent contest, jersey shore resort hotels rides, refreshments, animals, and more. ecfair.org
July 13-14. 11am. Delaware Ave Niagara Square. More than 200 culinary specialties served by WNY's best restaurants three stages with a variety of live music. The largest two-day festival in the country. tasteofbuffalo.com
August 4, 12-9pm. Island Park (Williamsville, NY, Behind Village Hall). Local restaurants offer their best culinary delights .Food tickets are purchased the day of. Free children's activities entertainment. village.williamsville.ny.us/events.html
June 7-8. Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway Clubhouse (5600 McKinley Pkwy. Hamburg, NY). 11th Year Celebration of Polish Culture Traditions. Culture, tradition, exhibits, jersey shore resort hotels crafters, refreshments, entertainment, and dancing. Music by the Buffalo Touch, John Stevens Double Shot. The theme for this years festival is Celebrating our 5th Year Guinness World Record Holder Most Fish Dinners Served at an Event. $10/Free Kids under 16. polfunfest.com
July 12-14. Sts. Cyril Methody Macedonian Orthodox Church (4785 Lake Ave., Blasedell, NY). Celebrate the rich heritage of Buffalo's Macedonian community. Traditional Macedonian food, music, dance groups, cultural exhibits, special menu of lamb, shish-kebab, bbq chicken, cabbage rolls, Macedonian potatoes, more. stscyrilandmethodymoc.com
Aug 1-4, 11am. Hertel Ave. Local entertainment, bocce, Italian Idol contest, demonstrations, crafts, kid's activities, the second largest Italian street festival in the country. Take in the sights, sounds, food, culture that make the Italian- American experience so very special. buffaloitalianfestival.com
July 27-28. 10am-6pm. jersey shore resort hotels Glen Park (278 Glen Ave.) Over 30 artists and vendors, jersey shore resort hotels 10 local restaurants, student art displays, 20 musical acts and performances, youth activities, more. facebook.com/glenparkartsfestival
August 10-11, 10am-6pm. Center St., Lewiston, NY. Over 175 artists and fine crafters. Meet the artists, visit College Alley featuring student artwork, KeyBank 28th Annual Chalk Walk Competition, music, food, street performers, make and take workshops, and demonstrations. artcouncil.org/events/artfestival.php
September 7-8, 9:30am-5:30pm. Buffalo Central Library(1 Lafayette Square.) A juried fine art exposition that connects experienced collectors and first-time buyers with established and emerging local, jersey shore resort hotels regional, and international artists. Showcases a broad scope of fine art mediums including painting, photography, sculpture, print, works on paper, video, and mixed media alongside performance art, live music, and refreshments.
June 22-23, 10am-5pm. (Center St., Lewiston, NY). Garden related vendors, activities, speakers, demonstrations, and displays. Sponsored by the Lewiston Garden Club. Bring questions, soil samples, for master gardeners floral experts. lewistongardenfest.com
June 30, 10am-4pm. Church of Good Shepherd (Jewett jersey shore resort hotels Pkwy Summit jersey shore resort hotels Ave.) Guided Architecture Walking Tour held noon to 2pm. Self guided garden tour, $8 donation. Optional guided architecture/history walk $10. Buffalo Bikeshare rentals available for $15, bring your own helmet. 834-5412
July 6-7 10am-6pm. Serene Gardens (2800 Grand Island Blvd.) For the first time Grand Island is participating in the National Garden jersey shore resort hotels Walk. Self guided tour into some of the most beautiful gardens Grand Island has to offer.. serene-gardens/gigarden-tour-2013.com
July 13. 10am-2pm. Covering Main Street core neighborhoods from Fourth St. Park Place to Orchard Park Pierce Ave. Family friendly tour spotlights gardens from formal to cottage. Florists, nurseries, artists other vendors will offer plants, garden art more.
July 13-14, 10am-4pm. Memorial Park (Lake Union) Rain or shine. Maps available for free self-guided tour at the bandstand. Coupons for village restaurants businesses will be included in the brochure. jersey shore resort hotels All participating gardens will be clearly marked w/ garden participant signs. hamburggardenwalk.com
July 20 10am-4pm. Village Meeting House (5658 Main St.) Sidewalk sales farmers market from 8am to 1pm w/ fresh local fruit,meats, vegetables, plants, flowers. jersey shore resort hotels Historic landmarks include Williamsville jersey shore resort hotels Meeting house the Williamsville Water Mill. Tour is free self guided. jersey shore resort hotels village.williamsville.ny.us
July 20-21, 10am-4:30pm. Stroll through the Village of Lancaster's jersey shore resort hotels historic district View gardens of all types. Free, self guided tour. Programs will be available at Two Chicks a Rooster Petals to Please.
July 20-21, 10am-4pm. Charming, family friendly neighborhoods bordering the Niagara River. 60 plus gardens jersey shore resort hotels from quaint to expensive. View Saturday Night Lights evening tour from 8:30pm-10:30pm. ke-tongardentour.com
July 21, 9am-3pm. A self guided tour. Cazenovia Park South Parkm connected by Red Jacket McKinley Parkways, as designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.. More that 60 gardens that vary from waterfall to train gardens. jersey shore resort hotels Follow the Irish Heritage Trail. Headquarters: Tim Russert's Children's garden, (2002 South Park Ave.). southbuffaloalive.com
July 23, 10am-4pm. Kenan Center (433 Locust St.) Self guided jersey shore resort hotels tour includes more than 40 gardens jersey shore resort hotels from small city plots to large park-like spaces. The city offers a variety of specialty shops, restaurants, art galleries, more. lockportinbloom.com
July 27-28, jersey shore resort hotels 10am-4pm. More than 380 sites w/ 50,000 to 60,000 visitors each year from across the US Canada. This is the largest garden tour in the country. Unique shopping dining throughout Allentown on Elmwood ave explore sprawling historic Olmstead parks. gardenwalkbuffalo.com
Hennepin Park, 4th at Center St. Lewiston. Lewiston played an important role in the War of 1812 it's destiny was forever changed. when it was burned to the ground in 1813. Hear dramatic inspirational stories of the impact the War had on the lives of everyday people. artcouncil.org/events/marbleorchardhistoric.php