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25th Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games

NY's Largest Celtic Festival is Niagara Celtic! Enjoy a family-friendly weekend celebrating Irish, Scottish & Welsh fun. Celebrating 25 years this September 19 & 20.
Dates: 
09/19/2026
09/20/2026
Saturday 10am-10pm | Sunday 10am-5pm
Location: 
Niagara County Fairgrounds, Lake Avenue, Lockport, NY, USA
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Pumpkinville Celebrates 58 Years of Family Fun

Celebrate fall with a full day of family fun at Pumpkinville, a 225-acre family farm just minutes from Ellicottville! With more than 35 activities for all ages, families can bounce on the Jump Pillow, ride the Pumpkinville Express and Cow Train, wander through the corn maze, take a hayride, visit farm animals, explore the pumpkin patch, and dig and play in the Corn Barn. New fun includes the musical Groove Grove and a Build-a-Buddy experience, while 2026 brings a special celebration of Spookley
Dates: 
09/12/2026
09/13/2026
09/14/2026
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM every day, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM on 10/31/26
Location: 
Pumpkinville, Sugartown Road, Great Valley, NY, USA
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Migratory Bird Walk at Beaver Island State Park

Observe the Niagara River along River Lea Trail in search of the first sign of waterfowl and the departure of summer songbirds. Meet at River Lea Parking Lot in Beaver Island State Park. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the program starting time. Programs are free, but registration is required. Parking is limited and parking fees may apply.
Dates: 
09/13/2026
10 am
Location: 
Beaver Island Nature Center, Beaver Island Parkway, Grand Island, NY 14072, United States
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Free Dream Builders Parent and Me: Intro to Zine Making at The Foundry

Zines are self-published, handmade booklets with a long history of giving everyday people a creative outlet to share ideas, art, stories, and perspectives. In this class, you'll learn how to make a one-page zine — a single sheet of paper that, with a few strategic folds and one cut, transforms into a tiny 8-page booklet. You'll design yours from scratch and leave with a finished original ready to duplicate, share, and distribute. No experience necessary.
Dates: 
09/19/2026
10 am - 1 pm
Location: 
The Foundry
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Niagara County Peach Festival

The Niagara County Peach Festival is an old fashioned festival complete with a parade, peach shortcake, food, vendors, carnival rides and 4 days of stage entertainment! Money raised at the Peach Festival supports children’s programs and related charities in our community. Our annual parade will be held Saturday on Center Street at 11 AM. Pre-Sale Ride Tickets are available.
Dates: 
09/10/2026
09/11/2026
09/12/2026
Varies; see website
Location: 
New York 18, Lewiston, NY 14092, United States
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Signs of the Changing Season at Reinstein Woods

Join a family-friendly guided walk to look for subtle clues that autumn is on its way. Registration is required and don'f forget to dress for the weather.
Dates: 
09/12/2026
10 - 11:30 am
Location: 
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY 14043, United States
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Family-Friendly Conservation Celebration at Farmcraft Brewery

Join us Thursday, September 10, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Farmcraft Brewery in Wyoming County, less than 8 miles from East Aurora and within the Western New York Wildway. Enjoy live music from local Americana band Tough Old Bird, a delicious farm-to-table buffet with meat, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, and a beautiful setting surrounded by working farmland and scenic countryside. This family-friendly evening is a chance to connect with fellow conservation supporters and celebrate another year of protecting the forests, farms, and wetlands that make Western New York extraordinary. Every ticket purchased helps the Western New York Land Conservancy permanently protect these special places for future generations.
Dates: 
09/10/2026
6 - 9 pm
Location: 
Farmcraft Brewery, U.S. 20A, Strykersville, NY, USA
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Fall Pumpkin Fun at Kelkenberg Farm

Princess PLUS superhero meet-and-greets are from 11am-1pm, courtesy of Emmalee’s Memories of Buffalo! The day will start with a story time at 10:30, then time to enjoy the farm in royal company! There’s no other time on the farm when we have more going on! Come get in on all of the fall fun, with pumpkin picking from our HUGE patch, hayrides, pony rides for children, corn pit, mountain slides, visiting with ALL of the farm animals, and many many more activities included with admission!
Dates: 
09/12/2026
09/13/2026
09/14/2026
Wed-Thurs 10-2, Fri, Sat, Sun & Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day 10-5
Location: 
Kelkenberg Farm, Wolcott Road, Clarence Center, NY, USA
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How-To Festival at the Central Library

Learn "how to" do new things at the Central Library's How-To Festival!
Dates: 
09/19/2026
10 am - 1 pm
Location: 
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY, USA
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Fall Festival at Reinstein Woods

Enjoy the premier festival that celebrates all things nature and environment in WNY! Crafts for kids, live animals, hands-on activities, food, and more! The NFTA Parks Adventure Bus is offering free transportation from the main terminal in Buffalo to the festival. Activities Include: Kid’s Scavenger Hunt (with a prize!), Rescue Turtles, Make Bean and Clay Mosaics, Test your birding skills at the Spotting Scope Station, fun activities provided by 20+ partner organizations, including face painting, Musical entertainment, and more!
Dates: 
09/19/2026
10 am - 4 pm
Location: 
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY 14043, United States
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RCCT Fall Fest

Get ready for an old-fashioned fall festival with games, rides, music, food, raffles, and MORE! Rides and games will be provided by Knox's Great American Midway.
Dates: 
09/18/2026
09/19/2026
Friday, 5 - 10 pm; Saturday, 12 - 10 pm
Location: 
St. Christopher's Roman Catholic Church - Tonawanda
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Agriculture Fair at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village

Celebrate Western New York’s farming roots at the Agriculture Fair at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, where history comes to life with plenty to see, hear, and try! Families can explore hands-on rural crafts and farmstead demonstrations, listen to live bluegrass music, discover special exhibitions, take guided tours, and add a little extra fun with agriculture-themed face painting. Admission also includes access to the museum and Historic Village, making this September 19 event a lively way to experience the agricultural traditions that have helped shape the Buffalo Niagara region.
Dates: 
09/19/2026
11 am - 3 pm
Location: 
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst, NY 14228, United States
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