Arts, Culture, Recreation in the Buffalo New York Area | What’s happening in Buffalo

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Drop-In Art Making: Blue and White At Museum of Fine Arts

Get inspired by blue-and-white porcelain artwork from the Museum’s collections of Asian, Dutch, and Islamic art. Then explore and play with shades of blue while painting a white ceramic tile with images of the natural world, daily life, or anything from your imagination! Last entry is 15 minutes before the end of the event.
Dates: 
06/12/2025
06/26/2025
06/29/2025
Thursday, 5 - 9 pm; Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm
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Organization:

Museum of Fine Arts

Location:

465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA, 02115
United States

Phone:

617-267-9300

Annual Buffalo Juneteenth Festival and Parade

The Buffalo Juneteenth celebration has grown tremendously, with the mission to actively preserve and promote the broad spectrum of African American heritage through educational and cultural activities that will benefit the community as a whole. The 50th annual Juneteenth Parade will be held on Saturday, June 14th. The parade begins at Genesee Street & Ivey Street at 10:00 AM.
Dates: 
06/14/2025
06/15/2025
varies, see website
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Location:

Martin Luther King Jr. Park - Buffalo, NY
Martin Luther King Park
Buffalo, NY, 14214
United States

Phone:

716 - 891 - 8801

SpringFest at Beaver Meadow

Celebrate National Trails Day with us! Bring the kids, family, and friends to participate in guided themed hikes; education animal presentations with our Eastern Screech Owl, turtles, and snakes; crafts; and enjoy live music, food, and other outdoor activities.
Dates: 
06/07/2025
11:00AM
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Location:

1610 Welch Road
North Java, NY, 14113
United States

Phone:

716-440-4251

Home Ecologist: Caterpillar Gardening (Basic) at Letchworth

Home Ecologists is an outing series designed for homeschool students. If you want a "butterfly garden," you really need a caterpillar garden! Learn the basics of why many caterpillars only eat specific plants and how you can create a better nursery for baby butterflies at home. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. (1 mile or less)
Dates: 
06/04/2025
1:30 - 3 pm
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Organization:

Letchworth State Park

Location:

1 Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY, 14427
United States

Phone:

(585) 493-3600

Animal Play Day

This immersive and family-friendly event features behind-the-scenes and up-close encounters with Hawk Creek’s live raptors, corvids, wild cats, reptiles and exotic birds. Don’t miss the unique opportunity to see how we train our animal ambassadors and watch them play with enrichment.
Dates: 
06/14/2025
1PM - 4PM
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Location:

1963 Mill Road
West Falls, NY, 14170
United States

Phone:

(716) 652-8646

Downtown Country Market At Buffalo Place

Held on Thursdays at Fountain Plaza (Main Street Chippewa and Huron Streets) the Market provides a delightful shopping experience for residents, workers, and visitors, and features an eclectic mix of fresh goods and fine wares. The Downtown Country Market is a proud participant in the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, Field & Fork Network Double Up Food Bucks Program, and the Farmers’ Market Federation of New York. The season will begin on Thursday, June 5, 2025 and continue weekly on Thursdays through October 23, 2025 (No Market on Thursday, July 3rd) between the hours of 10am and 2pm.
Dates: 
06/05/2025
06/12/2025
06/19/2025
10 am - 2 pm
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Organization:

Buffalo Place

Location:

671 Main Street
Buffalo, NY, 14023
United States

Phone:

716-856-3150

Architecture Adventures – Bug Art at the Martin House

Join the Martin House for Architecture Adventures – Bug Art! This fun and free outdoor program is offered one Saturday per month in the summer. Registration is required. For June 21, participants will set off on a scavenger hunt across the Martin House grounds to gather leaves, sticks, flowers, and other natural items. They will then turn these items into “bugs” with the use of glue, markers, paint, etc. Perfect for ages 5-12, the program will be limited to 15 participants. We kindly ask that only one parent/guardian participate per family.
Dates: 
06/21/2025
10:30 am - 12 pm
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Location:

125 Jewett Parkway
Buffalo, NY, 14214
United States

Phone:

(716) 856-3858

Annual Allentown Arts Festival

For 68 years the Allentown Art Festival has brought together talented artists from WNY and all over the country for an unforgettable celebration of art. We have something for everyone, from stunning ceramics, paintings, and photography to unique jewelry, sculptures, and more. Take a stroll through our festival and you will discover the most talented artists and most unique creations you'll find anywhere. We will have plenty of exciting activities to keep you busy all weekend long. Join us for a wonderful celebration of art, demonstrations, music, and food. Tens of thousands of art patrons visit the festival to enjoy the beauty of Buffalo's weather in June, the charm and uniqueness of the Allentown area and the quality of the art and crafts presented by the over 400 juried exhibitors.
Dates: 
06/14/2025
06/15/2025
11 am - 6 pm
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Location:

435 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY, 14202
United States

Phone:

716-881-4269