Every year, our cohort moves to Buffalo in snowy January. After months of building their businesses in the Queen City, the founders are eager to enjoy the summer outdoors with their teams. From outdoor concerts and boating to local farmer’s markets, Buffalo offers something for everyone. Members of our team has curated a list of their favorite summer activities, highlighting all the wonderful experiences this city has to offer.
Check it out 👇
Dom Costanzo
☀️Favorite Activities:
- Long weekends at the Adirondacks
- Boating on Lake Erie
- Cycling around Buffalo’s best trails
📆Events to Highlight:
- Farmer’s Market on Bidwell
- Tuesday night concert series in Elmwood Village Buffalo – You can find the 43North team guest bartending on August 6th!
Justine Pallkowski
☀️Favorite Activities:
- Boat cruises on Lake Erie, such as The Spirit of Buffalo, The Moondance Cat, and Buffalo Tiki Tours
- Blueberry picking and lunch at the Blueberry Treehouse Farm
- Shopping, lunch, and art gallery browsing in the Village of East Aurora
📆Events to Highlight:
- Borderland Music Festival September 13-15th.
Arden Sorge
☀️Favorite Activities:
- Hiking on different trails, such as Hunters Creek and the Niagara Gorge
- Road trips to the different Finger Lake trails.
- Outdoor concerts and live music in Artpark, North Tonawanda, Bidwell, and Williamsville.
📆Events to Highlight:
- Zoomagination at the Buffalo Zoo. Through September 22nd
Colleen E. Heidinger
☀️Favorite Activities:
- Dinner in Lewiston at Carmelo’s
- Picking flowers at The Flower Stand in Springville, NY
📆Events to Highlight:
- Beatles Night at Hydraulic Hearth on July 24th
- Touch a Truck for the kids on July 28th
Ca-rin Miles
☀️Favorite Activities:
- Roller skating at Canalside
- Cherry picking all around Buffalo
- Boating Tours
📆Events to Highlight:
- Italian Festival from July 26th-28th
- Buffalo Wing Festival from August 31st-September 1st.
Meaghan Phelps
☀️Favorite Activities:
- Patio Dining at Prescott’s Provisions for their beautiful view and outdoor dining
- Becker Farms blueberry and raspberry picking, winery, and brewery
- Splash Pads in Niagara Falls – a great event she does with her kids
📆Events to Highlight:
- Italian Festival from July 26th-28th
- Buffalo Bisons Super Hero Night on August 15th
Devin Chavanne
☀️Favorite Activities:
- Golfing
- Spending time in Ellicottville
- Attending Bisons games at Sahlen’s baseball field.
📆Event to Highlight:
- Erie County Fair from August 1-18th
For more events happening around town, check out Step Out Buffalo.