BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — We're headed into the final weekend of August but there is no shortage of family-friendly events taking place across the region.
Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts
The Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts will take place Saturday and Sunday on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo. There will be 170 artists, four stages with music, dance and puppetry, food, a KidsFest and more. You can find more information here.
South Buffalo Irish Festival
The South Buffalo Irish Festival will take place Saturday at Cazenovia Park from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. "The South Buffalo Irish Festival has become a local tradition where you'll not only experience great Irish and Celtic music with over 20 years of festival. You can also find food from many of your favorite local South Buffalo restaurants, plenty of kid friendly activities in the Kids Zone, and a glimpse into the traditions of music on our Trad Stage," its website says. You can find more information here.
Lewiston Jazz Festival
The Lewiston Jazz Festival will take place on Center Street in Lewiston on Friday from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 10:30 p.m. Organizers say it is the largest outdoor jazz festival in Western New York. The festival is free but there are a limited number of paid seats available in front of the Main Stage for the headliner performances. You can find more information here.
Tonawanda City Porchfest
The Tonawanda City Porchfest will take place Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will take place rain or shine. "Tonawanda City Porchfest was founded by members of the community who wanted to bring the grassroots event that has been hosted in other communities for the past 15 years," its website says. You can find more information here.
Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration
The Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration will take place Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Buffalo's Central Terminal. There will be music performances, DJ sets, art exhibitors, art installations and curated talks. You can find more information here.
13th Annual St. Mary's Egyptian Festival
The 13th Annual St. Mary's Egyptian Festival will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at St. Mary & St. Moses Coptic Orthodox Church in North Tonawanda. "Adventure into the Egyptian culture with delicious food, decadent desserts, traditional gifts and a community that will have you feeling like family," the Facebook event page says. You can find more information here.
Urban Farm Day
Urban Farm Day will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is free, self-guided and features 18 urban farms. "Our first Urban Farm Day last summer was great fun, and this year we’re adding new experiences – among them, a visit to Big Big Table, a handful of new talks, and an introduction to the Providence Farm Collective," its website says. You can find more information here.
