Ride from Freedom Park to Freedom Park: CanAm October 26
Starting from MLK Park, bike to Freedom Park, Buffalo NY to Freedom Park, Fort Erie and back to Freedom Park, Buffalo
Lunch and Party afterwards, with music by Soulful Venus
Freedom Park Fall Cleanup October 26: two shifts- 9-11 &1:30-3:30
Put away the gardens for winter at Freedom Park, at the foot of Ferry
Come help to pull the last of the weeds and leaves and make the park look good for its winter season. BBB
Previous Events:
17th Annual Family Fishing Day June 29 and 30 from 10am – 3pm
Buffalo United Front is hosting this event at the newly renamed Freedom Park, at the foot of Ferry
This free event offers a day of fishing, picnicking and games, bringing together families from across the region. BBB
Summer Barnyard Bash June 13th 5:30- 6:30 at 161 Vermont St.
West Side Community Services is hosting an end of school year/ beginning of summer kick off free event for families
Petting zoo with a baby calf and other farm animals-
Magic show and dance showcase performed by our after-school program kids
Face painting
Food and drinks
Assistance with registering for our summer day camp and applying for financial aid (if needed)
Some more fun to be announced later!
Buffalo Sewer Authority Tour May 31 at 9am
Super unique opportunity to tour the Sewer Authority Plant on Unity Island
Take a peek into what happens when “stuff” goes down the drain. These folks will explain how sewage is treated and their plans for a major upcoming update to the facility. Tours spots are limited, so sign up now.
West Side Art Bash May 17 6-8pm
All ages community art event
This West Side Community Services event is sponsored and co-hosted by Rich Products : a creative hands-on art event, including music and dance. This event is free, but you must pre-register. So many cool collaborators; you don’t want to miss this.
2nd Annual Mother’s Day Market Sunday May 12, 11am-3pm
Wildroot Floral is hosting 60+ vendors providing goods, services, food/drink, and experiences, including flower arranging classes.
This event will be held in the parking lot(s) adjacent to the 1250 Niagara building.
Freshen Up Freedom Park April 27 10am
Clean up our newly renamed Freedom Park, previously Broderick Park
Mulch, provided by Rich’s, and weed to celebrate spring! Come out to where the views are awesome and history abounds. Gloves and equipment will be provided.
West Side Chops April 25, 6-8pm
This fundraiser will pit 3 corporate chefs against 3 non-profit chefs in a cooking contest, using ingredients commonly found in West Side Community Services Provisions 139 Food Pantry
The event will be held at the new West Side Bazaar location, 1432 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14213. Tickets will be available in early March on their website.
WEDIfest April 19 starting at 6:30pm
Support WEDI programs, including the West Side Bazaar and the Downtown Bazaar
Food, bar, live music and auctions.
The event will be held at the Niagara West Side Bazaar location, 1432 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14213. Limited tickets are available on their website.
Niagara Street Adopt-A-Block Collaborative March 30 from 10am – Noon
A collaboration of folks, including the East Side Bike Club, Rich’s Products, Black Rock Riverside Alliance and Campus Wheelworks are joining together to clean up the UpperRock Niagara area
Come help clean up! Three meet up spots will focus on different parts of the Upper Rock area: Meet at Rich’s Products to help from Busti to Breckenridge; meet at Campus Wheelworks to help from Breckenridge to Amherst; meet at Black Rock Riverside Alliance to help from Amherst to Hertel. Mint Mohito Bar, Free Street Tavern, Turning Bridge Inn and West Side Bazaar are offering lunch discounts for volunteers, starting at noon!
Garbage bags and gloves will be provided, but bring a garbage picker, broom and dustpan, if you have one.
Special Underground Railroad Museum hours every Saturday in February from 10am-12pm
Join us at the newly renamed Freedom Park, formerly Broderick Park
Celebrate Black History Month with a free tour and discussion at the park, located at the Niagara River end of Ferry St., the last stop for escaping slaves before passing into Canada.
Restore Humbolt Parkway Friday February 9th 4-6pm
Town Hall Meeting- Enjoy Pizza and drinks during a discussion about the restoration of the Humbolt Parkway
Hosted by The East Side Collaborative Partnership: Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave
2023 Events
Niagara St History Tour by Bike September 9th at 11am
Pedal through Upper Black Rock
Fascinating Niagara Street History Tour: 2 miles, 2 hours RSVP/ register here.
Healing by the Water- Every Thursday and Sunday July 6- September 7, 5-8pm
Broderick Park Summer Freedom Celebrations
Join the Friends of Broderick Park, as we come together with the spirit of healing to make peace with the past, find joy in the present and sow seeds for a better tomorrow. Music, food, music, vendor market and more.
Family Fishing Day- Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25 10am- 3pm
Largest Kids and Family Fishing Day in New York State!
Come to Broderick Park at the foot of West Ferry, an historic Underground Railroad Stop, for food, fun and games, and of course fishing demonstrations and contests. This event is free, sponsored by Buffalo United Front, Inc. Here is the flyer in English and Spanish
Taste of Diversity June 24 11am-7pm
Come celebrate the diversity of Buffalo and the West Side!
Ethnic foods from the familiar, to fledgling entrepreneurs, deliciousness abounds, paired with music stages, artists and vendors make this festival a Buffalo favorite.
Mother’s Day Market on Niagara Street- Sunday, May 14 11:00am – 3:00pm
Bring your Mom to 1250 Niagara St!
Join us for the first ever Mother’s Day Market on Niagara Street! Bring your family and friends to shop 30+ vendors at our outdoor market (happening rain or shine), and stay a while browsing the fantastic restaurants and businesses of the Niagara Corridor.
Featuring a Build-Your-Own-Bouquet Bus, hair braiding, on-site custom chain stitching, permanent jewelry, tarot reading, a plant portrait photobooth, and so much more.
Brush Up Broderick- Saturday, May 13th 10am
Annual Beautification Event:
We are gathering at the historic Broderick Park in preparation for summer… join us as we spread mulch, pull weeds and tidy up!
We love our volunteers! Complimentary Lunch and Goodies
Upper Rock Updates – January 24th – 4:00 pm
Join us at Twin Petrels – casual meetup. Grab a beverage and a seat!
1260 Niagara Street (the old Resurgence Brewery spot)
November 26th – Shop Small Saturday
Visit Vision Niagara at our pop-up location – 1270 Niagara Street. We’ll have refreshments and a passport with map as a guide to our participating businesses and organizations.
For each business you visit, you’ll be given a stamp on your passport. Once you visit five of the small businesses and get stamped, there are two ways to submit your passport to win a chance at the prize.
Bring your completed passport back to our pop-up by 4 p.m. OR
Take a photo of yourself with the completed passport, post it to your Instagram and tag @visionniagara by 4 p.m.
We’ll do the drawing right at 4 p.m. and notify the winner immediately.
Participating businesses:
Do you have an event happening on Niagara Street? Let us know!
