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Civil War Artillery School
Sat May 4 & Sun May 5 - All Day
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Civil War reenactors practice their weaponry skills at the fort. Meet and mingle with reenactors at this family-friendly, educational event featuring Civil War soldiers who set up camp and fire cannons during the afternoon. Sponsored by Reynolds Battery, New York Light Artillery.
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Hourly Tours Begin
Every Weekend May 4-5 May 11-12-May 18-19
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Starting Saturdays and Sundays in May, Old Fort Niagara's tour guides will offer hourly tours starting at 9:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. The tours leave from the Visitor Center following the hourly showing of the film in the museum theatre.
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Lewiston Festivals and Events |
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Smelt Festival
Fri May 3rd 5 -10 pm Academy Park
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Lewiston celebrates one of its natural resources; the Smelt! Enjoy free smelt samples (donations are welcome as they help support programs supported by the Niagara River Anglers) and live music! New this year, a smelt eating contest!
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Spring Fling
Sun May 5 - 12 to 4 pm
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Celebrate the beginning of Spring and ENJOY a Basket Auction, entertainment and AGAIN this year a 1-mile race for youths will be held at 12:30PM. No charge just bring a dessert to pass. We party in Marilyn Toohey Park (behind Red Brick). We will have Bounce-N-Around, music, and a petting zoo. Themed chalk walk for kids. Registration for the race will begin at 11:30AM on Onondaga Street. Free!
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| Join us on Sunday, May 5th at the brewery for a fun filled Cinco De Mayo brunch! Themed drink and food specials with special guest Dj G Money |
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Herschell Carrousel Museum |
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Children's Book Week
May 1 - 3 Wed - Fri 1pm - 2pm |
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Join the museum staff for a special storytime Wednesday - Friday this week in the round house as they read some of their favorite picture books on our historic 1916 carrousel. |
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Princess Tea
Sat May 11 & 11 am to 1 pm
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The Herschell Carrousel Factory is hosting a Princess Tea Party for all little Princess, Princes, Lord, and Ladies in the land.
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Buffalo Bontantical Gardens |
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Fairy Garden Workshop
Sat May 4 9:30 am & 2:00 pm
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Just for kids ages 5-12! Make your own miniature garden for fairies or gnomes during this fun workshop the day of the Fairy Festival. |
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Spring Bulg Sale
Sat May 4 8:00 am -11:00 am
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In the spirit of upcycling plants, the Botanical Gardens will pull all the blubs from their Spring Flower Exhibit to hold their annual Spring Bulb Sale.
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Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village |
Sat May 4 11 am - 2:00 pm
Kentucky Derby Luncheon |
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Kentucky Derby LuncheonFeaturing raffle and basket auction, hat show, and hats for sale from PAMELA, INC.This year’s event will be honoring: Outstanding Woman Volunteer – Shirley Monacelli Outstanding Organization – Amherst Dance Club |
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May 1 - 5
Cherry Blossoms Festival
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Pink clouds of cherry blossoms reflected on a lake.
A statue of a President with a backdrop of Classical architecture in marble and Japanese Lanterns.
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Thur May 16 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Double Decker Bus Tour |
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In partnership with Buffalo Double Decker Bus Tours, the TR Inaugural Site has created a motor tour of Buffalo that will weave its way through the streets of North Buffalo, the Elmwood Village, and downtown Buffalo, while sharing with riders the story of one of the most pivotal moments in our nation’s history. |
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Born From Wood
Till June 24 |
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Born from Wood: The Niagara Frontier Wood Carvers features the woodworks of thirteen members of the Niagara Frontier Wood Carvers club
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Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra |
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Music Of Star Wars
Sat May 4 - 8 pm & Sun May 5 10:30 am
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This Is the concert you’re looking for! Take your Star Wars Day celebration beyond social media this year to a music hall not so far, far away. Hear John Williams' Academy Award winning music from decades of Star Wars performed live by your BPO. |
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American Salute
Sat May 24 10:30 am & Sun May 25 8 pm
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Celebrate American history through 200+ years of music, saluting our troops throughout the ages. Rachel Potter, Nashville star and "X Factor” finalist, joins JMR and the BPO for this red, white and blue celebration.
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History Lives Here
455 Aberdeen Road | Lewiston, NY
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