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7 things to do in Western New York this weekend: August 23 - August 25

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — If you're looking for something to do this weekend, we've got you covered! Here are seven things you can do in Western New York.

Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration Weekend
Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration Weekend started on Thursday and continues through Sunday. The weekend includes a VIP reception on Thursday, Backyard BBQ on Friday and a Golf Open on Saturday. It is capped off by the Music & Arts Celebration on Sunday at Buffalo Central Terminal. "Our Celebration highlights include Performances on Multiple Stages, Art installations & Exhibitions, the fan favorite Silent Disco, Poetry Spoken word, speaker panels, street-art, fashion, sports culture, film, backyard games, Food Trucks, Beer & Wine garden, Business Pitch Series, Family-Fun area, Health & Wellness, Vendors Village and more," its website says. You can find more information here.

Buffalo Bills Kids Day game
The Buffalo Bills will host the team's "Kids Day" game presented by Fisher-Price on Saturday. The festivities kick off with a Junior Tailgate starting at 9 a.m. in the bus and limo lot at Highmark Stadium. There will be games, activities and giveaways along with a dance party hosted by DJ Milk. Stadium gates will open at 11 a.m., the Junior Tailgate ends at noon and kickoff is set for 1 p.m. You can find more information here.

Elmwood Village ArtFest
The Elmwood Village ArtFest will take place along Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo on Saturday and Sunday. It will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The festival will include local artwork, live entertainment, food trucks, a kidszone and more. You can find more information here.

Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston
The Northwest Jazz Festival will take place on Center Street in Lewiston on Friday and Saturday. It will run from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday and noon to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. There will be live performances, vendors, food, drinks and more. You can find more information here.

South Buffalo Irish Festival
The South Buffalo Irish Festival will take place at Cazenovia Park on Saturday from noon to 10 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.

Poochella Dog Day
Poochella Dog Day will take place on Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. "Bring your furry friend to Old Falls Street for dog-friendly activities including a dog caricature artist, dog 'kissing booth,' agility courses and scent-work games, pup cups, and dog novelty vendors. Plus, enjoy music from DJ P-Nasty and even meet some adoptable pups from local rescue shelters," its website says. You can find more information here.

Pints in the Park at Delaware Park
Pints in the Park will take place on Friday and Saturday at Delaware Park. It will run from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday. There will be a DJ and a City of Buffalo Animal Shelter Adoption Truck on Friday. There will be live music and Explore & More children's activities on Saturday. You can find more information here.