Buffalo Staff
What Day Does Fantasy Island Amusement Park Open?
Want to get your summer started right? Fantasy Island's opening day is just around the corner.
When and Where are Buffalo’s St. Patrick’s Day Parades?
It's almost time to get your green on and come downtown for one of the biggest celebrations of the year in Buffalo. On Saint Patrick’s Day weekend (March 16-17), the entire city will be feeling the luck of the Irish this year. To celebrate the rich Irish heritage of Buffalo, thousands will come out and celebrate with two parades, one on Delaware Avenue and another in the Old First Ward.
What’s a Butter Lamb? Learn About Buffalo’s Easter Tradition
Buffalo isn't exactly short on dishes and delicacies that make out-of-towners scratch their heads. I'm pretty sure I've never gotten through a conversation with a friend living in some other corner of the country without hearing "Beef on what?" or "What's a loganberry?" So if you're a Buffalonian, there's about a 600 percent chance you've had to explain a butter lamb before.
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Easter Egg Hunts + Other Easter Fun in Buffalo!
Easter is great because it's the first sign of spring, and it's another excuse to eat chocolate. Plus, who doesn't love decorating eggs? There's also a ton of cheap (and free) Easter events happening in Buffalo within the next few weeks -- we even found an adult Easter Egg Hunt at a winery. Yes, please!
Strike! A List of Buffalo’s Bowling Alleys
Bowling: A pastime that dates back to Ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire, way before anyone even fathomed swinging at a baseball. And in the frigid desolation of Buffalo winter, bowling seems more logical than putting on a baseball mitt. You can find many bowling alleys in Buffalo, and we've done our best to list them all here for you!
Hippity, Hoppity — The Easter Bunny’s on His Way! Here’s Where You Can Find Him in Buffalo
The Buffalo snow is starting to melt, temperatures are warming up, and spring is almost here -- which means Easter is almost here! To celebrate, the Easter bunny will be coming to town. Here's where you can find him.
Dyngus Day 2013 Celebrations in Buffalo
The world's largest Dyngus Day celebration is coming up right here in Buffalo. And if you're wondering what Dyngus Day is, exactly, we're here to help.History
Dyngus Day is historically a Polish-American tradition celebrating the end of Lent on the day after Easter. Thi...
From Farm to Factory — Black History Minute
In the late 19th century, many African Americans moved up North to create better lives. Industrial cities such as Buffalo offered a great number of opportunities. Here, they found better jobs and better lives for themselves and their families.
Especially during and after World War I, Buffalo presented the African American community with better prospects than the South had.
Pan-American Exposition of 1901 — Black History Minute
The Pan-American Exposition of 1901 was a world’s fair that took place in Buffalo from May 1, 1901 to November 2, 1901. At the Paris Exposition in 1900, activists and individuals such as W.E.B. DuBois contributed an entry for the United States, titled the “Negro Exhibit.” This exhibit displayed the life and achievements of the African American population in the years following their emancipation.
2013 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in Buffalo
Valentine’s Day is just over the hedge. All the women are drenched with anticipation, while the men are already elaborating post-V-Day plans with their buddies at the bar.
Buffalo Pizza Places in Your Neighborhood — Which One’s Your Favorite?
The closest we'll ever come to "world peace" is pizza. It brings people together. Nothing goes better with pizza than a couple of friends...oh, and wings. You can't forget the wings.
Rev. Jesse Nash — Black History Minute
Jesse Nash was the pastor of the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church for 61 years and played an important role in the establishment of the Buffalo branch of the NAACP in 1915, as well as the Niagara Movement. He urged his congregation to strive for equal rights. Nash played a significant role in establishing a community on Buffalo’s east side.