Labor Day weekend is upon us. It’s the last weekend before school starts and it often feels like the last weekend of summer. If you don’t have big vacation plans and want to hang out in Western New York, here are some fun things to do. I’ve included some events and things that won’t break the bank since I know the cost of school shopping.
1. Spend the day at Becker Farms
Gasport, 3724 Quaker Rd, Gasport, NY 14067
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Becker Farms Free Fire Fridays are tonight, September 2, 2022, and every Friday through September 30 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. You can buy smores kits at the Brewpub. Admission to Becker Farms is free Monday through Friday.
On Saturday, starting at 10 a.m., Becker Farms hosts Fall Fun On The Farm. Your ticket includes apple picking, live music, a playground, a mega slide, a corn maze, a petting zoo, a rope maze and more fun activities. Tickets also include parking, as well as access to the Garden Market, Beer Garden, Brew Pub and Apple Barn
Learn more about Becker Farms here.
2. The Buffalo Wing Festival
Highmark Stadium
1 Bills Dr, Orchard Park, NY 14127
The Buffalo Wing Festival takes place on Saturdays from 12pm to 9pm and Sundays from 12pm to 7pm. The event features live music, a mullet contest, wing-eating contests, wing-bobbing and, of course, plenty of Buffalo Wings. Tickets are $20 each day.
Get more details about The Buffalo Wing Festival here
3. Spend the day at Canalside
44 Prime St, Buffalo, NY 14202
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There’s always plenty to do in Canalside and this weekend is no different.
Buffalo Heritage Carousel
The Buffalo Heritage Carousel is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The cost is $1 to travel. There are also several displays that tell the story of the Carousel’s history.
Blue bicycles
You can rent them at the Canalside Information Kiosk. Bikes are very affordable. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY members get the first hour free, non-members pay just $1 for the first hour, and full day rentals are $15.
Skating
The Canalside Skating Rink is open Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 10pm and Sunday from 12pm to 8pm. Prices to skate the rink are $6 for adults and $2 for children 13 and under. Admission does not include the cost of skate rental, which is $4 if you don’t have your own skates.
Explore and more: The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
The museum is open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for adults and children (age 1 and up) are $11. Children under 1 year old are free.
Architects of the air
Architects of Air will be at Canalside’s Dart Lawn until September 5.
4. Buffalo Jazz Fest
Seneca One Tower West Square
One Seneca St., Buffalo 14203
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The Buffalo Jazz Festival will take place on Sunday, September 4 from 12 to 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. New York saxophonist John Troy, Trigger and the Sermon, Dave Hill and The Wendell Rivera Latin Jazz Ensemble will perform. There will be food for you to grab a bite.
Learn more about Buffalo Jazz Fest here
5. 4th Annual MacFest
Missionary Baptist Church of Macedonia
237 E North St, Buffalo, NY 14204
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Macedonia Baptist Church is hosting its fourth annual MacFest this Sunday, September 4, 2022 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. There will be a free backpack and school supply giveaway, COVID-19 screenings, teeth cleanings, haircuts, ice cream, music, bounce houses, a petting zoo, face painting, local vendors, community organizations and food trucks. Macedonian Baptist Church will hold an outdoor morning worship service at 11:30am.
6. Laugh Out Loud Volume XXII starring comedian Joe Torry
New nugget of gold
2046 Fillmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214
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Laugh Out Loud Volume XXII will take place on Saturday from 7 to 10:30 p.m. The show, hosted by Darnell Davis, features Joe Torry, Joel James, Fatman Tango Timm, “The Mayor” Julian Russell and Richie Santana.
Learn more about Laugh Out Loud Volume XXII
7. Camp Good-N-High 2022
11300 Mehm Road. East Concord, NY 14055
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Camp Good-N-High is a two-day festival that takes place on Friday and Saturday. There will be camping, weed meals, music, games, puff and painting classes, etc.
