Looking for things to do around WNY during Reunion Weekend? Make sure they do NOT interfere with our Class of 75 Activities
🎶 Music & Festivals (July 17–20)
Thursday, July 17
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Party at the Pier – Waterfront festival at River Fest Park (free admission)
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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue – Live at Artpark Amphitheater
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The American Elton John (Tribute) – Seneca Niagara Casino, Stir Lounge
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Jim Lauderdale – Sportsmen’s Tavern
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Matthew Good – Town Ballroom
Friday, July 18
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Dark Star Orchestra – Terminal B, Outer Harbor
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Evening Star Concert Hall – Late-night rock lineup
Saturday, July 19
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Grace Potter & JOHNNYSWIM – Artpark Amphitheater
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Young the Giant – Seneca Niagara Event Center
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Kim Mitchell – Riviera Theatre
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YYNOT – Rush Tribute – Buffalo Iron Works
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Megan Moroney & Danielle Bradbery – Terminal B
Sunday, July 20
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Larger Than Life (Boyband Tribute) – Buffalo Iron Works
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Surf City All Stars – Riviera Theatre
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Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes – Sportsmen’s Tavern
🚤 Boat & Canal Tours
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River, Lake & Canal Cruise – Buffalo Harbor Cruises – 2-hour narrated harbor & river tour
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Spirit of Buffalo – Historic schooner with day and sunset sails
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Harbor Queen – Fun narrated tours and live music cruises
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Big Kahuna Tiki Boat – Party on the water with island vibes
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moondanceCat Catamaran Cruises – Scenic Lake Erie sailings, multiple daily departures
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Buffalo River History Tours – Narrated canal and grain elevator cruise
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Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruise – Through the “Flight of Five” locks, historic Erie Canal cruise
🏭 Silo City Tours
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Silo City Ground Walking Tour – Explore towering grain elevators with expert guides
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Silo City Arts & Ecology Tour (Sat 2 PM) – Unique nature & industrial art walking tour
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Private/Group Silo Tours – Customizable for groups or events
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Buffalo River History Tour + Silo City Combo – Book combo for river cruise + elevator walk
And here are some more activities!
Butterfly Experience and Feed the Fish
Buffalo and Erie Co Botanical Gardens
https://www.buffalogardens.com/
Old Home Days July 15-18
Island Park
https://www.oldhomedayswilliamsville.com/
Williamsville Market July 19. 10:00-1:00
https://www.williamsvillefarmersmarket.com/
Music on Main Street July 17
Williamsville Every Thursday Evening.
https://willvill.com/events/music-on-main/
Buffalo and Erie Canal Exhibit
https://buffalowaterfront.com/erie-canal/things-to-do
Downtown Country Market July 19
Main St and Fountain Plaza
https://www3.erie.gov/eriegrown/downtown-buffalo-country-market
Three Ships USS Little Rock, The Sullivans and The Croaker
Buffalo Naval Park
https://buffalonavalpark.org/tours/
Buffalo River and Silo Tours
https://buffaloriverhistorytours.com
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Walking and Trolley Tours
Main and Delavan Buffalo.
https://forest-lawn.com/events/