Do you have a dog? Do you have a costume for yourself, and your pup? Do you have the desire to walk in a Halloween pup strut on Saturday, October 24, anytime from 12 PM to 3 PM? If you answered “Yes!” to all of the questions, then you’re well on your way to participating in Buffalo Barkery’s 2026 Halloween Pup Strut in Allentown. The way that this works is super easy, and a whole lot of fun. On the day of the event, you and your pup(s) will get all gussied up in Halloween attire, before heading out for…
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Urban Roots’ General Manager Patti Jablonski-Dopkin, is stepping down, to retire. That means that the search is on for someone to help write the next chapter of the organization’s sensational journey, from a small grassroots gardening effort to a full blown cooperative garden market. Following is the story of how Urban Roots came to be, where it is heading, and how someone can take the lead in steering its next heading. Nineteen years ago, a bunch of neighbors on the West Side, who were trying to beautify their own properties and the surrounding neighborhoods got together and brainstormed what is…
Over the course of the last three or so years, I’ve witness a massive amount of work underway to get The Pembroke – 334-346 Bryant Street – up to speed. It all started with the digging up of the parking lot in the rear of the building, to install geothermal. From there, a series of EV automobile charging stations popped up. During this time period, the building was devoid of tenants, which meant that work crews could completely overhaul the buildings. From brick repointing to adding foam insulation to running new utilities, the seemingly never ending work finally wrapped up…
There’s a new type of tour in town, and it’s called “Buffalo Frolics.” As the name suggests, this lighthearted tour outfit, operated by its founders, Christina (T) and Patty, is in place to give people an up close and personal vantage point of various Buffalo-based neighborhoods. The tours give people insight into aspects of Buffalo that they might not otherwise be afforded. T and Patty introduce their tour groups to small businesses and restaurants, while providing some history tidbits along the way. Guests eat, sip, shop, stroll & discover their way through some of Buffalo’s most interesting neighborhoods. “Our goal is bigger…
A circular economy is a strong economy. Often times we think of money when we think of a circular economy. When we spend money right in our own communities, that money stays in the communities where it is spent. The notion of circular economies can also be taken a step further. Have you ever stopped to think about the money that we spend, and how our purchases affect the planet? Throughout the month of October, The Tool Library will be hosting a number of workshops that are designed to demonstrate the benefits of “not spending,” and instead sharing, repairing, reusing,…
It’s that spooky time of year. And that means that people who love Halloween are on the hunt for all sorts of ghoulish things to do. Similar to how Comic Con has captured the imaginations of pop culture fans, the annual Horror Garage Sale is considered a cult horror convention that features special guests, panel discussions and vendors, free screenings (including the Francis Bacon Experiment’s live “shadowcast” of The Rocky Horror Picture Show), and afterparties. Presented by Silk Screams T-Shirts, the Horror Garage Sale will once again be held at the Buffalo Marriott Niagara, 1340 Millersport Highway in Amherst from…
Robert “Bob the Builder” Sturm continues to leave his distinctive mark upon Buffalo. While he has had a hand in numerous projects, Duende at Silo City is assuredly his most distinctive to date. In order to create the old world bar/restaurant that exists today, Sturm, under direction of owner Rick Smith, decided that the best tact to take was to honor the legacy of the 1920s American Malting Company office building where Deunde is situated. Instead of tearing everything down, Sturm opted to build it all up, using discarded industrial materials that he found throughout the Silo City campus. The…
There was a time, not too long ago, that in order to enjoy “fall fests,” you would have to head to the country. But in recent years, the city has fully embraced the concept of fall fest, thanks to its urban farms, restaurants that stock NY ciders, and places like The Central Terminal that understand the importance of bringing families together to celebrate “the bounties of the harvest.” This year, The Central Terminal will be hosting Fall Fest on Thursday, October 29, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. It’s yet another chance for the East Side of Buffalo to gather…
Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 12 pm to 4pm. After taking up residence at The Terrace in Delaware Park, the annual Cider Fest is heading to Sully’s Harbor Bar for its seventh year. This year’s Cider Fest will feature a line-up of ciders that includes Black Bird Cider Works, Hamburg Brewing Company, 1911 Established, Cider Creek, Down East, Blake’s Hard Cider Co., Bombshell Hard Cider (Three Brothers), Bold Rock, and Southern Tier Brewing Company (line-up subject to change). There will also be live music, a clam bake and chowder bar, face painting and kids activities, caramel apples, cider donuts, cider…
Global, family-owned food company Rich Products (Rich’s) has unveiled its latest investment at its headquarters in Buffalo. The newly redesigned $3.2 million Customer Innovation Center occupies a setting that was formerly considered “underutilized.” Now it features flexible collaboration areas, an innovation studio, and dedicated photography and videography spaces. The modern, digitally powered destination is powered by cutting-edge technology, including video walls, ultra-wide screens and smart displays – perfect for both in person and online customer experiences. The fully functional, high-end culinary and hospitality areas have been designed for on-demand content creation, such as live events, webinars, trainings, and podcasts. This…