Presented by Independant Health Foundation, The annual holiday family tradition, now in its 26th year in Buffalo, offers family-friendly activities for all ages to ring in the New Year, including carnival rides and amusements, laser tag, costume characters, music and more.

The $8 event tickets, which go on sale Dec.2, are available at Wegmans and include all rides, attractions and activities. Children 2-years-old and under are free. Tickets are $10 at the door.

For more information and a schedule of events, visit the First Night Buffalo website, visit us on Facebook, or call (716) 635-4959. Like us on Facebook and see frequent updates on this year’s lineup.

Potter and Asha with the mayor Byron Brown!

Related Links:
– Facebook Event
– Ticket Information
– Independant Health Foundation

Fire Show by Pyromancy @ 9:00 PM

Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival | Krull Park 6108 Lake Rd, Olcott, New York 14126 | September 13th 2014

Join us for our 14th Annual Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games!!

Admission Prices: Weekend $25 | Saturday $20 | Sunday $12

This year it’s being held on September 13th & 14th. History will come alive at Krull Park, inside the charming village of Olcott Beach. Guests of this yearly festival, just a one hour drive from both Buffalo and Rochester, will find themselves immersed in the traditions and pageantry of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Live Celtic music, dancers, sports, clans, living historians, vendors, food, contests and children’s activities come together to make the festival a truly memorable day for all! Pre-Sale Tickets Available, Save $$ order early! Click to Order: http://bit.ly/niagaracelttix

Related Links:

– Facebook Event Link

– Niagara Celtic Website

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Steampunk Festival 2014 | Leonard Oakes Estate Winery 10609 Ridge Rd, Medina, New York 14103 (map) | Saturday, August 30th 2014@ 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm

Fire Show by Pyromancy
Live Sideshow Acts including Arlowe Price, Riley Schillaci & others
Fireworks
Music All Day
Food Trucks
Steampunk Vendors
Photo Booth by RG Lama Studios
Live Festival Projection by Projex
Two Private Cider Tasting Sessions
Steampunk Costume Contest

Admission: General Admission (GA) $10
GA + Private Cider Tasting (limited) $25
GA + Steampunk Swag Fanny Pack $25
GA + Private Cider Tasting + Steampunk Swag Fanny Pack $35

Related Links:
– Facebook Event
– Ticket Information
– Leonard Oaks Estate Winery

( source: Buffalo Rising ) In Buffalo, the artistic influences of fire spinning, Bollywood dance, belly dancing and the like are ever-present these days. But it’s not often that we get to experience them all together… at a waterfront setting… with a dramatic sunset.

Fortunately a new event is coming to the Buffalo River called “Club Casbah”. The event is scheduled to take place at River Fest Park in August, so mark your calendars and set aside the date. There will be opportunities to take mini-belly dance lessons, watch the experts do their stuff, mingle with international teachers artists and teachers, and witness the fire dancing prowess of Buffalo’s own Pyromancy.

The free evening culminates with a dance party… fire, water, dancing, sunset and music. What’s not to like about that?

Ride your bike, come by boat, or take the Metro Rail and walk over from the foot of Main Street.

“Club Casbah” @ River Fest Park (map)| 249 Ohio St | Buffalo, New York | August 23, 2014 | 6:30-10pm

Photo credit: Toki Cavener

Related Links:
– Club Casbah in Buffalo Rising
– Facebook Group
– Facebook Event Page