Community Calendar

The Hamburg Farmers Market has been a Southtowns staple since 1977. Attendees are free to explore a variety of agricultural products from local farmers, ranchers, homesteaders, and culinarians.

Join in on celebration of all things bicycling on Saturday, August 2nd at South Park the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens.

BUFFALO, NEW YORK / AUGUST 2ND 2025

Now in its 12th consecutive year, the Plan2Peak: Two Days of Buffalo bicycling event is back - bigger and more exciting than ever! The celebration kicks off Saturday, August 2nd in South Park, with a full day of cycling fun including a community ride, kids race-parade and the main event: Elite Women’s and Elite Men’s races to watch. The festivities will be emceed by pedal party enthusiast, Anita West from 97 Rock, bringing the energy all day long.

Spectators can watch elite bike racers from across the US and Canada who will pedal to top speeds of 30+ miles per hour! While enjoying the action, guests can grab delicious bites from Sun Cuisines Food Truck and Beer from Five&20 Spirits and Brewing. Want to join in on the fun? Don’t miss the community Slow Pedal around South Buffalo, led by Rick Singer of Slow Roll and ride ambassadors from WNY Bikes. Plus, kids under 8 can take part in a special “bike race/parade” at the start/finish line - it’s fun for the whole family!

This free, spectator-friendly event is open to the public.

Schedule of Events:
12PM-4PM - Sun Cuisines Food Truck and beer by Five&20 Brewing
1:30 PM - Free Community Bike ride - 10mph pace. Meet at the South Park main entrance at South Park & Park Drive at 1 PM. All are welcome to participate. Helmets are mandatory.
2:00 PM - Watch the Women’s Elite Race
2:45PM - Kids Bike Race-Parade. Parents can sign their kids up at the free event. Helmets are mandatory.
3:15 PM - Watch the Elite Men’s Race

For more details visit linktr.ee/earacingclub

About Plan2Peak Health and Human Performance
Two Days of Buffalo is presented by Plan2Peak – Health and Human Performance. Plan2Peak is a locally based company run by former racer Peter Cummings, providing elite coaching services for bike racers as well as triathletes, Peter has coached 10 National Championship titles and over 60 state Championship wins.

About EARC East Aurora Racing Club
The East Aurora Racing Club (EARC) is a USA Cycling club that was founded in 2012 and won USACycling’s national level “Best New Club of the Year'' that same year. EARC is dedicated to delivering top-tier race events for amateur elite cyclists.

As the YWCA of WNY continues to celebrate 155 years of steadfast service to the community, we have partnered with FeedMore WNY in our effort to advocate for equity access. Through this partnership we are facilitating access to healthy foods, which is a social determinant of health associated with neighborhood and built environment. This collaboration will directly benefit the Black Rock Community & our Buffalo neighbors.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer night at Party for Prep! Join us on Friday, August 8 at Hartman’s Distilling Co. (55 Chicago Street) for a fun evening filled with drinks, food, music, games, and incredible raffle prizes, all while supporting a great cause.

Whether you're coming with friends, coworkers, or flying solo, this is one of the most fun ways to support educational opportunity for students across Western New York. The energy is always high, the crowd is amazing, and every ticket helps fuel Buffalo Prep’s mission to uplift the next generation of scholars.

This event benefits Buffalo Prep and it Fuel Fund, presented by National Fuel, which helps cover things like books, transportation, and enrichment programs for high school students striving for academic success.

Bring your crew, grab a drink, and celebrate with us while making a meaningful impact. Group pricing is available, so make it a night out with friends!

Tickets are on sale now - don’t miss it.

As the YWCA of WNY continues to celebrate 155 years of steadfast service to the community, we have partnered with FeedMore WNY in our effort to advocate for equity access. Through this partnership we are facilitating access to healthy foods, which is a social determinant of health associated with neighborhood and built environment. This collaboration will directly benefit the Black Rock Community & our Buffalo neighbors.

As the YWCA of WNY continues to celebrate 155 years of steadfast service to the community, we have partnered with FeedMore WNY in our effort to advocate for equity access. Through this partnership we are facilitating access to healthy foods, which is a social determinant of health associated with neighborhood and built environment. This collaboration will directly benefit the Black Rock Community & our Buffalo neighbors.

Music & Market Mondays at Buffalo River Grove! (Formerly Fontana's)

2025: Mondays June 16 to August 25, 4pm to 8pm
Get ready to kick off your week with excitement at Music and Market Mondays at the Grove!

Our vibrant outdoor venue is open to all, packed with live music, delicious theme food each week, cash bar, unique vendors, fun games, and community displays for every age. With plenty of free parking, there’s no reason to miss out! Grab your friends and make your Monday unforgettable with an evening full of energy, laughter, and community. See you there!

List of more activities below. Plus, while your there you can check out the venue to see if it might be a great place to hold your next picnic or event.

As the YWCA of WNY continues to celebrate 155 years of steadfast service to the community, we have partnered with FeedMore WNY in our effort to advocate for equity access. Through this partnership we are facilitating access to healthy foods, which is a social determinant of health associated with neighborhood and built environment. This collaboration will directly benefit the Black Rock Community & our Buffalo neighbors.

🎉 **You're Invited to the International Festival of WNY!** 🌍

Location: Cheektowaga Town Park – Lions Pavilion Shelter & Cultural Center, Time: From 2 PM until sunset

Get ready for a vibrant, joy-filled celebration like no other! Savor the flavors of the world with authentic cuisine from across the globe. Dance to the rhythm of live music, soak in the sights and sounds of rich cultural traditions, and enjoy an atmosphere bursting with energy and unity.

Hosted by GDA Buffalo, a passionate nonprofit powered by dedicated volunteers, this event is your chance to experience a global journey right here in Western New York.

✨ Exchange greetings, share stories, taste incredible food, win exciting raffle prizes, and make unforgettable memories with friends and family!

Come hungry. Come curious. Come ready to celebrate the world!

We can't wait to welcome you—see you there! 🌎🎶🍴

Music & Market Mondays at Buffalo River Grove! (Formerly Fontana's)

2025: Mondays June 16 to August 25, 4pm to 8pm
Get ready to kick off your week with excitement at Music and Market Mondays at the Grove!

Our vibrant outdoor venue is open to all, packed with live music, delicious theme food each week, cash bar, unique vendors, fun games, and community displays for every age. With plenty of free parking, there’s no reason to miss out! Grab your friends and make your Monday unforgettable with an evening full of energy, laughter, and community. See you there!

List of more activities below. Plus, while your there you can check out the venue to see if it might be a great place to hold your next picnic or event.