Oh my lanta it is hot out… day 5!

Well WNY, we did it! Today is supposed to be the last day of this intense heat wave, and our weekend is looking to be in the 80’s, as it should be! Since it is Friday and a fabulous weekend is upon us, I thought I’d compile a little “things to do list” for the weekend so you can take full advantage of the cool down weather!

Friday

Canal Fest

Photo courtesy of the blogA Mom Named Mindy

·         Come enjoy great food, music, games, and entertainment on the canal-side at this fun event!

·         10am-midnight

Summer Fun at Central Warf

·         Bring the kids over to the Central Wharf to build their own colorful boat, inspired by the ones in the water at Explore and More!

·         12pm-4pm

·         $5/adults, children over 1/$5, children under 1/ free, WIC participants/free

A Walk in the Garden Exhibit

·         Come visit the Kenan Center House Gallery and view the exhibit “A Walk in the Garden,” which features the work of 28 artists ranging from photography and watercolors, to ink drawings, aqua media, and pastels.

·         12pm-5pm

·         Free

Saturday

Canal Fest

·         Come enjoy great food, music, games, and entertainment on the canal-side at this fun event!

·         10am-midnight

Summer Fun at Central Warf

Photo courtesy of funthingstodoinatlantaga.com

·         Bring the kids over to the Central Wharf to build their own colorful boat, inspired by the ones in the water at Explore and More!

·         12pm-4pm

·         $5/adults, children over 1/$5, children under 1/ free, WIC participants/free

Wildlife and Renaissance Festival

       ·      Charging warhorses and thunderous hoof beats mark the start of Hawk Creek Wildlife Center’s WILD RENN FEST July 16, 17, 23, and 24, from 11:00am-4:00pm. The 24th annual festival is highlighted by nationally renowned TV host Jarod Miller of Animal Exploration, the brave knights of Brothers in Arms Jousting, and the aerial acrobatics of free flying birds during The Royal Tournament.

·         $14/adult, $11/ veteran, $11/senior, $8/ages 5-12, free/4 and under

·         $32 for a family pass (2 adults & 3 children).

Richardson-Olmsted Complex Tour

·         Tour the perimeter of the largest and greatest of H.H. Richardson’s creations, surrounded by Olmsted landscaping

·         10am-12pm
$10/person, $5/student

Buffalo’s Biggest 80’s Bash

·         This is the 4^th annual 80’s Bash in Buffalo.  Join thousands of people rockin’ the night away to their favorite 80’s jams while dressed to the nines in their slap bracelets, miniskirts, and parachute pants!

·         7pm-1am

·         $25.00-$100.00

Sunday

Canal Fest

·         Come enjoy great food, music, games, and entertainment on the canal-side at this fun event!

·         10am-midnight

A Walk in the Garden Exhibit

·         Come visit the Kenan Center House Gallery and view the exhibit “A Walk in the Garden,” which features the work of 28 artists ranging from photography and watercolors, to ink drawings, aqua media, and pastels.

·         12pm-5pm

·         Free

Wildlife and Renaissance Festival

·         $14/adult, $11/ veteran, $11/senior, $8/ages 5-12, free/4 and under

·         $32 for a family pass (2 adults & 3 children).

Richardson-Olmsted Complex Tour

·         Tour the perimeter of the largest and greatest of H.H. Richardson’s creations, surrounded by Olmsted landscaping

·         10am-12pm

·         $10/person, $5/student

Trek Tifft

·         Visit Tifft Nature Preserve for a free guided tour!

·         2pm-3:30pm

·         Free

As always, stay safe in the heat, especially when you’re out having fun this weekend!!

Click here to learn more about how to prevent heat related illness.

Miss out one of the days of our “Oh my lanta it’s out out” series? Click on one of the following days to catch up! 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Oh my lanta it is hot out… day 4!!

Onward to day 4 of this atrocious heat wave, and it seems like we've covered the gambit on warm weather activities, so, we've decided to ask our staff and the community how they’re staying cool! 

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·         Mindy, one of our Facebook friends, told us they’re staying cool by playing in a tub full of cool water with the kids and munching on freezie pops

•          Amanda, a Chapter employee, is visiting her friend’s house for dinner and a/c
  
•          Adam, a Buffalonian, is planning on taking refuge in his house tonight, opening all the windows, turning on all of the fans, and hoping that a storm comes through to break this temperature
  
•          Louise, a Chapter employee, is planning on drinking lots of Gatorade tonight, and hopefully getting someone to help install her air-conditioner!
  
•          Jordan, a Buffalonian, is planning on visiting his friend’s house tonight for a cookout and pool party
  
•          Faye, a Chapter employee, is going to be Canalside taking advantage of the cooler temperatures by the water while listening tonight’s concert series

What are you planning to do tonight to stay cool? Comment below and give your fellow WNYers some ideas on how they can cool down tonight!

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