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Plantasia Garden & Landscape Show at the EC Fairgrounds

Plantasia is WNY's premier garden and landscape show - we are the show with the blooming gardens! Welcome to the Jungle and explore vibrant, exotic landscapes crafted by expert designers. Shop our garden markets for plants, accessories, artisan made items, services and more. Attend our seminars. Enjoy daily entertainment and family friendly activities.
Dates: 
03/13/2025
03/14/2025
03/15/2025
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Location:

5600 McKinley Parkway
Hamburg, NY, 14075
United States

Phone:

(716) 649-3900

Symphonic Showdown: The Wild West in Concert With the BPO

Symphonic Showdown: The Wild West in Concert transports audiences to the rugged landscapes and epic tales of the American frontier. Under the baton of Enrico Lopez-Yañez, this concert is a thrilling ride through the music that defined the Wild West in popular culture. From the comedic genius of Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles to the heroic themes of Silverado and The Magnificent Seven, each piece captures the spirit of adventure and the essence of the American West. The program also features classic compositions from Aaron Copland, Gioachino Rossini, and Leroy Anderson, further enriching this musical journey. Don your cowboy hats and boots for an evening that celebrates the enduring legacy of the Wild West through the power of symphonic music.
Dates: 
03/08/2025
7:30 pm
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Location:

786 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY, 14209
United States

Phone:

716-885-5000

St. Patrick's Day Cupcake Decorating Class

Join us for a fun-filled St. Patrick's Day Cupcake Decorating Class where you'll learn how to create delicious treats with a festive twist! You will be supplied with a 6 ready-made cupcakes. We will also provide all buttercreams and tools necessary to create your edible masterpiece. Different piping techniques will be taught by an instructor using piping bags and various shaped frosting tips. Once completed, we will provide a box for you to take your cupcakes home. These decorating classes are very casual and fun! They are a great activity to do with friends or family. No previous decorating experience is needed. The class will last approximately 1 - 1 1/2 hours.
Dates: 
03/16/2025
12 - 1:30 pm
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Location:

4475 Transit Rd.
Buffalo, NY, 14221
United States

Phone:

716-276-0706

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert With the BPO

Cars fly, trees fight back, and monsters are on the loose in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition, on a giant screen, while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score. Relive every magical moment as the music brings life to a story that has enchanted the world.
Dates: 
03/21/2025
03/22/2025
Friday at 7:30 am; Saturday at 2 pm
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Location:

786 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY, 14209
United States

Phone:

716-885-5000

Buffalo St. Patrick's Day Parade

A great patriotic and civic event in Buffalo that honors Saint Patrick and displays the Irish contributions to our community and country. It's great fun for the whole family! The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, is Buffalo's largest celebration of the Irish heritage. The Parade, which begins near Buffalo's art deco City Hall, draws people of all nationalities. Parade participants will line up near the McKinley Monument, at 2PM they will proceed north on Delaware Avenue to North Street. The enthusiastic crowds line Delaware Avenue as the Irish dancers, bands, civic organizations, and others march proudly by in celebration and in honor of St. Patrick.
Dates: 
03/16/2025
2 pm
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Location:

St. Patrick's Day Parade Route - Buffalo
Delaware Avenue Between Niagara Square and North Street
Buffalo, NY, 14202
United States

Phone:

716-875-0282

Wild Kratts Live 2.0 – Activate Creature Power! at Shea's

The Wild Kratts LIVE! stage show that has kids across North America buzzing is back with an ALL NEW show: “Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0 – Activate Creature Power!” Get ready to dive into another classic Wild Kratts adventure with the Kratt brothers as they combine live action and animation, with Martin and Chris LIVE on stage and the rest of the Wild Kratts team on screen, at the Tortuga HQ. Which creature powers will they activate and what new and amazing ‘WOW!’ facts will you learn? Experience, live-on-stage, the electrifying excitement and the inspiring quest of the Kratt Brothers that make the hit television series Wild Kratts a family favorite time and time again!
Dates: 
04/02/2025
2 performances - 3:30 and 6:30 pm
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Location:

646 Main Street
Buffalo, NY, 14202
United States

Phone:

716-847-1410

Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights at the Performing Arts Center

2025 will be a Big Year for Herb Alpert! Herb will be 90 years old on March 31st, his classic album, "Whipped Cream & Other Delights" will be 60 years old, Herb and his wife Lani are still celebrating their marriage of 50 years and due to an out-pouring from long time fans, Herb will, for the first time in over 35 years, be touring throughout 2025 with an all new "Tijuana Brass”. All of those great hit songs and wonderful memories that we all grew up listening to will be performed by Herb and his exciting new touring band in a once in a lifetime concert tour! Hits like "The Lonely Bull", "Spanish Flea", "Taste of Honey", "Tijuana Taxi", "This Guy's In Love With You", "What Now My Love", "Casino Royale", "Ladyfingers", "Rise" and many other surprises!
Dates: 
03/28/2025
7:30 pm
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Location:

Rockwell Hall 1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY, 14222
United States

Phone:

716-878-3032

St. Patrick’s Weekend At the Buffalo Irish Center

Celebrate the 3-day St. Patrick’s Day weekend at the epicenter of Irish culture in Buffalo. There will be food. music, dancing and more spread over the 3-day weekend. Check the schedule, put on your green, and join us for some authentic fun!
Dates: 
03/14/2025
03/15/2025
03/16/2025
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Organization:

Buffalo Irish Center

Location:

245 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY, 14220
United States

Annual Niagara Falls St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Join us at the 41st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, presented by the Niagara Falls Ancient Order of Hibernians! Festivities kick off at 4:45 p.m. with the ‘World’s Shortest Parade’ at the corner of Rainbow Boulevard and Old Falls Street. Traditional Irish food, drinks, and live entertainment from Tom Keefer and Celtic Cross and the McCarthy School of Irish Dance will follow inside the Niagara Falls Convention Center until 10 p.m. There will be family-friendly games and activities to keep guests of all ages in the St. Patrick's Day spirit. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased online, as well as in-person at the following locations: B & B Cigars, Cheri Amour, Capitol Cleaners, Wellness Park Pharmacy and Always a Party. Kids 12 and under are free with a paid adult admission.
Dates: 
03/14/2025
5 - 10 pm
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Location:

Niagara Falls Convention Center
101 Falls Street
Niagara Falls, NY, 14303
United States

Phone:

716-754-0036

"Old Neighborhood" St. Patrick's Day Parade

The Valley Community Association is excited to host the 30th Annual Old Neighborhood St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade will kick off at 11 am at the Valley Center. There will be more than 100 marching units including festive floats, pipe bands, Irish dancers and more! Immediately following, there will be an Irish Hooley with drinks, food, and live music by the Bobs! We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Dates: 
03/15/2025
11 am
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Location:

93 Leddy Street
Buffalo, NY, 14210
United States

Phone:

716-823-4707

St. Patrick’s Day Coin Hunt with Village Play

Get ready for a lucky day of fun at Village Play! Join us for a festive St. Patrick’s coin hunt around VP. Find a coin and win a prize! Coin Hunt, Open Play, Crafts. *Price includes NYS Sales Tax: 8.75%*
Dates: 
03/17/2025
11 am
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Organization:

Village Play

Location:

651 Oakwood Ave
East Aurora, NY, 14052
United States

Phone:

7165442188

St. Patrick's Day at the Broadway Market

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Rince Na Tiarna Irish School of Dance performing from 11:00 am – 11:20 am followed by the Blarney Bunch at 12:00 noon, and Grandfather's Orchestra playing a few Irish favorites with big band sounds from 12:30 - 3:30 pm. It's a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in lovely Buffalo!
Dates: 
03/15/2025
11:30 am - 3 pm ish
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Organization:

Broadway Market

Location:

999 Broadway
Buffalo, NY, 14212
United States

Early Birds At Reinstein Woods

Which birds have already arrived for the spring and which ones are on their way? Learn bird ID tips and see who’s flying in the woods. Registration required; call 716-683-5959.
Dates: 
03/08/2025
10 - 11:30 am
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Location:

93 Honorine Drive
Depew, NY, 14043
United States

Phone:

716-683-5959

Saturday Academy Dr. Charles R. Drew School

You and your family are invited to this free community event, which will expose children to hands-on activities in STEAM, arts and crafts, social-emotional, academic, and health and wellness and family engagement activites.
Dates: 
03/15/2025
10 am - 1 pm
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Organization:

BPS Community Schools

Location:

712 Main Street
Buffalo, NY, 14202
United States

Phone:

7163391421

Owl Ecology At Reinstein Woods

Learn the life history of owls at Reinstein Woods and dissect owl pellets to understand how owls fit into local food chains. Material fee: $5/person, free for Friends members. Registration required; call 716-683-5959.
Dates: 
03/15/2025
10 - 11:30 am
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Location:

93 Honorine Drive
Depew, NY, 14043
United States

Phone:

716-683-5959

55th Annual Gem, Mineral, & Fossil show at the EC Fairgrounds

This annual show provides an instant museum of Buffalo Geological Society Members’ fossils, minerals, and jewelry; demonstrators; the famous Mini-Mine for young collectors; the mining operation for children and adults; mineral and fossil identification; and a variety of non-profit exhibitors.
Dates: 
03/15/2025
03/16/2025
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Location:

5600 McKinley Parkway
Hamburg, NY, 14075
United States

Phone:

(716) 649-3900

Toddler Time: Barnyard Boogie! at Explore & More

This fun Toddler Time is all about farm animals! Join us as we practice colors, try some animal sounds and jam to a fun beat with musical instruments. An amooosing cow craft and story time will complete this class. Boogie on over! Includes Class + Admission for 1 Child and 1 Adult (Members receive a 10% discount)
Dates: 
03/15/2025
9 - 10 am
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Location:

130 Main Street
Buffalo, NY, 14202
United States

Phone:

716-655-5131

Kids Studio: Print with LEGO (Ages 5–7) at the AKG

Print with LEGO: turn LEGO bricks into an art material and print a design. Get messy and be creative in Studio B! Meet other budding artists, explore cool materials, and share your projects with others in the museum. $25 per class (Members save 15%!). Studio B, Knox Building
Dates: 
03/15/2025
10:30 am - 12 pm
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Location:

1285 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY, 14222
United States

Phone:

716.882.8700

The Hobbit At Theatre Of Youth

Our unlikely hero, Bilbo Baggins, would much rather be sitting in his cozy Hobbit Hole with a cup of tea and a plate of bacon and eggs. However, he somehow finds himself on a magically mystical adventure. Staged with speed and surprises, you’ll be delighted as things change before your very eyes. Discover what happens as Bilbo travels on an epic journey over freezing mountains and a frightening forest, meeting all sorts of fierce creatures—some who want to eat him, others who turn into dear friends. Running to the public from March 1-9, 2025 (Saturdays & Sundays at 2 pm).
Dates: 
03/08/2025
03/09/2025
2 pm
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Location:

203 Allen Street
Buffalo, NY, 14201
United States

Phone:

716-884-4400

Purim Carnival At the JCC - Benderson

Join us in celebrating Purim with a day filled with joy, laughter, and community spirit. There will be exciting games with fantastic prizes, face painting, bounce houses, and, of course, delicious Hamantashen treats. Kids are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes for our costume contest, with prizes for the most creative looks! Bring your friends, family, and appetite—there will be tasty food and refreshing drinks available. Don't miss out on this fun-filled event!
Dates: 
03/09/2025
12 - 3 pm
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Location:

2640 N. Forest Road
Getzville, NY, 14068
United States

Phone:

716-886-3145

Free Side by Side Concert With the BPO and the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra

Each year the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra joins the BPO for a mentoring experience that culminates in a joint performance on stage at Kleinhans Music Hall. BPO musicians spend time with GBYO students in coaching sessions prior to each performance. A longstanding tradition! This performance is free and open to the public.
Dates: 
04/02/2025
7:30 pm
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Location:

786 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY, 14209
United States

Phone:

716-885-5000

Ss. Peter and Paul's Annual Meat Raffle

You're invited to Saints Peter and Paul School's Meat Knight Raffle on March 22, 2025. "Meat" us in the school gym at 5 p.m. Tickets on sale now, $12 dollars each or a full table for $85 (seats 8 people), ticket includes 1 slice of pizza. For more information please call Jocelyn Brenner at (716) 730-1035.
Dates: 
03/22/2025
5:00PM
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Location:

5480 Main Street
Williamsville, NY, 14221
United States

Phone:

(716) 730-1035

Kids Yoga with Miss Jen at Village Play

Join us for Kids Yoga with Miss Jen Enjoy 30 minutes of play & 30 minutes of yoga practice, storytelling, and meditation. Miss Jen completed her yoga teacher training in January 2024. *Price includes NYS Sales Tax: 8.75%*
Dates: 
03/12/2025
5:45 pm
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Organization:

Village Play

Location:

651 Oakwood Ave
East Aurora, NY, 14052
United States

Phone:

7165442188

Full Moon Stroll At Reinstein Woods

Join us on a full moon walk where you’ll learn about the sap moon and explore what the animals are up to at night! Registration required; call 716-683-5959.
Dates: 
03/13/2025
8 - 9:30 pm
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Location:

93 Honorine Drive
Depew, NY, 14043
United States

Phone:

716-683-5959

St. Patrick’s Celebration with Village Play

Get ready for a lucky day of fun at Village Play! Join us for a festive St. Patrick’s celebration featuring a live Irish dancing by Harris-Grieco Shows. Approximately 10-15 dancers 30-minute show followed by audience participation - kids can come up and learn a little bit! Dancing, Crafts, Open Play, Pizza Dinner. *Show starts at 6PM* *Price includes NYS Sales Tax: 8.75%*
Dates: 
03/10/2025
5:30 pm
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Organization:

Village Play

Location:

651 Oakwood Ave
East Aurora, NY, 14052
United States

Phone:

7165442188