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Come to Erie Canal Harbor at Canal Side


for something cool this summer!

June
Friday, June 18 Friday, June 25 TE Ticketed Event Wednesday, June 30
Canal Side Astronomy with the Buffalo Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor Wednesday on the Waterfront
Astronomical Association (Astronomy featuring moe. / 5pm to 10pm A Free Concert on the Fantail of the
activities & telescopic observations.) Saturday, June 26 TE Ticketed Event USS Little Rock - Jack Civiletto Sings
7pm to 11pm - free Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor Sinatra / 7pm to 9pm - free.
featuring moe. / 5pm to 10pm

July
Friday, July 2 Tuesday, July 6 Yoga on the Central Wharf - free Sunday, July 18 Thursday, July 22 Tuesday, July 27
Explore & More - Try to Fly with Introduction to Tai Chi Beginner’s Class / 10am to 11am Yoga on the Central Wharf - free Yogalates - a blending of Yoga & Introduction to Tai Chi
parachutes, kites & carp kites 7pm to 8pm - free Intermediate / 11:30am to 12:30pm Beginner’s Class / 10am to 11am Pilates / 7pm to 8pm - free 7pm to 8pm - free
12 Noon - 4pm - free Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic Intermediate / 11:30am to 12:30pm
Wednesday, July 7 Friday, July 23 Wednesday, July 28
Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic Boat Rides by Buffalo Maritime Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided Explore & More - Marvelous Marbling Boat Rides by Buffalo Maritime Center
Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided Center aboard the White Elektra and Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free on paper using shaving cream and aboard the White Elektra and
Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free Scajaquada - Commercial Slip (Near the Musician Chris Squire performs paints / 12 Noon to 4pm - free Scajaquada - Commercial Slip (Near
Across NYS Family Concert by Spirit of Buffalo) / 5pm to Dusk - free 6pm to 8pm - free Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic the Spirit of Buffalo) / 5pm to Dusk -
The Hill Brothers / 6pm to 7pm & Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided free
7:15pm to 8pm - free Thursday, July 8 Monday, July 12
Yogalates - a blending of Yoga & Pilates Natural Wonders with the Buffalo Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free Wednesday on the Waterfront
Saturday, July 3 7pm to 8pm - free Museum of Science/Tifft Nature Preserve An Evening with the Buffalo A Free Concert on the Fantail of the
Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic Educational and fun for kids of all ages. Philharmonic Orchestra TE Ticketed Event USS Little Rock - Friends of Harmony
Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided Friday, July 9 4pm to 7pm - free 7pm to 9pm - free
Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free Explore & More - Clay Day with slabs, Saturday, July 24
pinch pots & tiles / 12 Noon to 4pm - free Tuesday, July 13 Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic Thursday, July 29
Musician Davey O’ performs Introduction to Tai Chi Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided Yogalates - a blending of Yoga &
6pm to 8pm - free Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free Pilates / 7pm to 8pm - free
Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided 7pm to 8pm - free Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free
Sunday, July 4 Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free The Erie Canal in Song - Adult A Mule Named Sal - Children’s/ Family Friday, July 30
Wednesday, July 14 Lecture/Concert / 6pm to 6:55pm
Fourth of July Celebration - with musical Musician Jim Pirnelli performs Boat Rides by Buffalo Maritime Center Concert / 6pm to 6:45pm & Explore & More - Get a Feel for Felt
acts, children’s activities and fabulous & 7:15pm to 8pm - free 7:15pm to 8pm - free with Felt Snakes, Balls and Flowers
6pm to 8pm - free aboard the White Elektra and
fireworks / 4pm to 10pm - free Scajaquada - Commercial Slip (Near the 12 Noon to 4pm - free
(Details under Special Events) Canal Side Astronomy with the Buffalo Monday, July 19 Sunday, July 25
Astronomical Association (Astronomy Spirit of Buffalo) / 5pm to Dusk - free Natural Wonders with the Buffalo Yoga on the Central Wharf - free Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic
activities & telescopic observations.) Wednesday on the Waterfront Museum of Science/Tifft Nature Preserve Beginner’s Class / 10am to 11am Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided
Monday, July 5 Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free
Natural Wonders with the Buffalo 7pm to 11pm - free A Free Concert on the Fantail of the Educational and fun for kids of all ages. Intermediate /11:30am to12:30pm
Museum of Science/Tifft Nature Preserve USS Little Rock - Friends of Harmony 4pm to 7pm - free African American Cultural Center’s
Saturday, July 10 Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic
Educational and fun for kids of all ages. 7pm to 9pm - free Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided Dance & Drum Performance Co.
4pm to 7pm - free Boat Building Demonstration by Buffalo Tuesday, July 20 6pm to 6:30pm & 7pm to 7:30pm - free
Maritime Center - see reverse side for Thursday, July 15 Introduction to Tai Chi Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free
details / 9am to 4pm - free Yogalates - a blending of Yoga & Pilates 7pm to 8pm - free M’Baye Diagne - Jama Jama African Saturday, July 31 TE Ticketed Event
Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic 7pm to 8pm - free World Drum performs Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor
Wednesday, July 21 6pm to 8pm - free Featuring O.A.R. / 5pm to 10pm
Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided Friday, July 16 TE Ticketed Event Boat Rides by Buffalo Maritime Center
Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor aboard the White Elektra and Monday, July 26
Divine Favor Gospel Choir performs Featuring Crowded House Scajaquada - Commercial Slip (Near the Natural Wonders with the Buffalo
6pm to 8pm - free 5pm to 10pm Spirit of Buffalo) / 5pm to Dusk - free Museum of Science/Tifft Nature
Wednesday on the Waterfront Preserve Educational and fun for kids
Sunday, July 11 Saturday, July 17 TE Ticketed Event A Free Concert on the Fantail of the of all ages. 4pm to 7pm - free
Boat Building Demonstration by Buffalo Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor featuring USS Little Rock - Jack Civiletto Sings
Maritime Center - see reverse side for Eileen Ivers / 5pm to 10pm Sinatra / 7pm to 9pm - free.
details / 9am to 4pm - free

August
Sunday, August 1 TE Ticketed Event Monday, August 9 Saturday, August 14 Thursday, August 19 Monday, August 23
Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor Natural Wonders with the Buffalo Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic Yogalates - a blending of Yoga & Pilates Natural Wonders with the Buffalo
Featuring Slightly Stoopid Museum of Science/Tifft Nature Preserve Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided 7pm to 8pm - free Museum of Science/Tifft Nature
5pm to 10pm Educational and fun for kids of all ages. Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free Preserve Educational and fun for kids
4pm to 7pm - free Friday, August 20 of all ages. 4pm to 7pm - free
Yoga on the Central Wharf - free CLINTON’S DITCH - a play about the Explore & More - Camp Out Tents,
Beginner’s Class / 10am to 11am Tuesday, August 10 building of the Erie Canal Snacks, Animal Activities and Games Tuesday, August 24
Intermediate / 11:30am to 12:30pm Introduction to Tai Chi 7pm to 8:30pm - free 12 Noon to 4pm - free Introduction to Tai Chi
7pm to 8pm - free Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic 7pm to 8pm - free
Monday, August 2 Sunday, August 15
Natural Wonders with the Buffalo Yoga on the Central Wharf - free Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided Wednesday, August 25
Wednesday August 11
Museum of Science/Tifft Nature Preserve Beginner’s Class / 10am to 11am Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free Boat Rides by Buffalo Maritime Center
Boat Rides by Buffalo Maritime
Educational and fun for kids of all ages. Center aboard the White Elektra and Intermediate / 11:30am to 12:30pm Canal Street String Band Sea Chants, aboard the White Elektra and Saturday, August 28
4pm to 7pm - free Scajaquada - Commercial Slip (Near the Canal Songs, Fiddle Tunes & More Scajaquada - Commercial Slip (Near Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic
Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic
Spirit of Buffalo) / 5pm to Dusk - free Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided 6pm to 7pm & 7:15pm to 8pm - free the Spirit of Buffalo) / 5pm to Dusk - free Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided
Tuesday, August 3
Introduction to Tai Chi Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free Canal Side Astronomy with the Buffalo Wednesday on the Waterfront Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free
7pm to 8pm - free Astronomical Association (Astronomy A Free Concert on the Fantail of the Maritime Music Session (Open to all
CLINTON’S DITCH - a play about the activities & telescopic observations.) USS Little Rock - Friends of Harmony musicians) / 6pm to 7:45pm - free
Wednesday, August 4 building of the Erie Canal 7pm to 11pm - free 7pm to 9pm - free Followed by Learn to Play the
Boat Rides by Buffalo Maritime 7pm to 8:30pm - free Hambone / 8pm to 8:30pm - free
Center aboard the White Elektra and Saturday, August 21
Scajaquada - Commercial Slip (Near the Monday, August 16 Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic Sunday, August 29
Spirit of Buffalo) / 5pm to Dusk - free Natural Wonders with the Buffalo Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided Yoga on the Central Wharf - free
Museum of Science/Tifft Nature Preserve Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free Beginner’s Class / 10am to 11am
Thursday, August 5 Educational and fun for kids of all ages. Intermediate / 11:30am to 12:30pm
4pm to 7pm - free Maritime Music Session (Open to all
Yogalates - a blending of Yoga & Pilates Wednesday on the Waterfront musicians.) / 6pm to 7:45pm - free
7pm to 8pm - free Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic
A Free Concert on the Fantail of the Tuesday, August 17 Followed by Learn to Play the Spoons Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided
USS Little Rock - Friends of Harmony Introduction to Tai Chi 8pm to 8:30pm - free Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free
Friday, August 6 TE Ticketed Event 7pm to 9pm - free
Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor 7pm to 8pm - free A Mule Named Sal - Children’s/Family
Sunday, August 22
Featuring Herbie Hancock Thursday, August 12 Yoga on the Central Wharf - free Concert / 6pm to 6:45pm & 7:15pm
5pm to 10pm Wednesday, August 18 to 8pm - free
Yogalates - a blending of Yoga & Pilates Boat Rides by Buffalo Maritime Beginner’s Class / 10am to 11am
7pm to 8pm - free Intermediate / 11:30am to 12:30pm Thursday, August 26
Saturday, August 7 TE Ticketed Event Center aboard the White Elektra and Yogalates - a blending of Yoga & Pilates Monday, August 30
Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor Friday, August 13 Scajaquada - Commercial Slip (Near the Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic 7pm to 8pm - free Natural Wonders with the Buffalo
Featuring Gov’t Mule / 5pm to 10pm Explore & More - Boats - Wood Models Spirit of Buffalo) / 5pm to Dusk - free Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided Museum of Science/Tifft Nature
and Foam That Floats & Recyclables Wednesday on the Waterfront Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free Friday, August 27 Preserve Educational and fun for kids
Sunday, August 8 12 Noon to 4pm - free A Free Concert on the Fantail of the Erie Canal in Song - Adult Explore & More - Field Day of all ages. / 4pm to 7pm - free
Yoga on the Central Wharf - free USS Little Rock - Jack Civiletto Sings Lecture/Concert / 6pm to 6:55pm - Outdoor Sports, Games & Awards
Beginner’s Class / 10am to 11am Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic & 7:15pm to 8pm - free Tuesday, August 31
Sinatra / 7pm to 9pm - free. 12 Noon to 4pm - free
Intermediate / 11:30am to 12:30pm Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided Introduction to Tai Chi
Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic 7pm to 8pm - free
Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided
Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided CLINTON’S DITCH - a play about the
Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free
Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free building of the Erie Canal
7pm to 8:30pm - free Across NYS - Family Concert by
OG’s Gospel Choir performs The Hill Brothers / 6pm to 7pm
6pm to 8pm - free & 7:15pm to 8pm - free

September
Wednesday, September 1 Saturday, September 4 September 26th - October 6,
Wednesday on the Waterfront TE Ticketed Event
TE Designates Ticketed Event. Details on reverse side.
Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic
A Free Concert on the Fantail of the Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided Blue Water / Still Water Note - Please be aware that all events and programs are weather dependent and subject to cancellation due
USS Little Rock featuring Jack Civiletto Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free Art exhibition by the American to inclement weather.
Sings Sinatra / 7pm to 9pm – free Society of Marine Artists inside the
Sunday, September 5 Naval Museum 52 original pieces -
Friday, September 3 Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic 10am to 5pm. Tickets $3 - Children
Preservation Buffalo Niagara Historic Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided under 6 are free.
Erie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free
Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free
Monday, September 6
Labor Day USA Masters 15K Road
Race.To register visit www.active.com
Details on reverse side.
If you have questions on Erie Canal Harbor programs,
please call 716/856-3150

Fun. Sun. Something for everyone!


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On the Water:
Buffalo Harbor Kayak WNY Maritime Charter School Fleet Feet 15K-Run into Buffalo
Explore the Buffalo waterfront by renting a one or two-person kayak or canoe. Free sailing lessons for children ages 7 to 14. Be part of the fourth running of The Fleet Feet 15K - Monday,
Tours also offered along Buffalo’s historic waterways. Bicycle rentals are also Pre-registration is required. Lessons take place September 6th, 2010 - Labor Day. The race is also the USATF National
available. Rentals available next to the small dockside building located in the center every Saturday beginning July 10 to August 14th, Masters 15K Championship, and features a beautiful course that will
of the historic Central Wharf. For more information on hours of operation and from 9am to 12:30pm. To download a registration take you from Buffalo’s Waterfront up Delaware Avenue (Millionaire’s
rental rates call 716/228-9153 or visit www.buffaloharborkayak.com form and waiver visit www.spiritofgreatlakes.com or Row) to Buffalo’s Frederick Law Olmsted Parkway - finishing at the
call 716/432-6589. Space is limited and participation Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf. The race will benefit the track and
Boat Building Demonstration - Buffalo Maritime Center is based on a first come/first serve basis. field and cross-country programs in Western New York high schools
On Saturday, July 10th and Sunday, July 11th join the Buffalo Maritime Center and with all proceeds going to purchase new training shoes for student athletes
take part in the building of the Buffalo Canoe! Its 15’ long, weighs about forty Sail Buffalo Sailing School in need. The pre-race, finish and Post-Race Party with music, food and beverages
pounds and is designed to support a single Learn to sail at Sail Buffalo Sailing School - The Home of Sailing in Buffalo, New York will all take place at the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf. For more information
paddler facing forward, paddling kayak- - an ASA Affiliated Sailing School. In addition to sailing lessons, this is a sailing club with and a race application visit www.runintobuffalo.com
style. It is intended for quiet waters and is a a boat sharing program. The goal of Sail Buffalo is to train people to be safe, confident
good beginners project. The demonstration sailors and to provide on-water access, continuing education and social networking to
will take place on the lawn adjacent to club members. Scheduled classes start May 14th and end on September 10th, 2010.
the Central Wharf from 9am to 4pm. For more information call 716/432-6589 or visit www.sail-buffalo.com.
General
WNY Adaptive Water Sports Expo
Information:
On Saturday, August 28th and Sunday,
August 29th visit the Erie Canal Harbor and learn about programs and resources to Special Events Restrooms
promote, facilitate and provide individuals with disabilities the means and facilities
to participate in water sports. Includes boat rides for the disabled. The Expo will
take place on the Central Wharf from 11am to 4pm and is free to the public.
andFestivals: There are public restrooms inside the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military
Park museum building - located along the Commercial Slip - across the slip from
the Spirit of Buffalo. The museum is open from 10am to 5pm daily. There are
Boat Display - Buffalo Maritime Center Fourth of July Celebration also portable restrooms located at the far end of the Central Wharf - pass the
On Saturday, August 28th and Sunday, August 29th join the Buffalo Maritime Center On Sunday, July 4th, 2010 celebrate our center dock house - just beyond the black gates.
as they display a variety of boats from their collection. The Maritime Center has independence with an expanded fireworks
enjoyed a twenty-one year affiliation with Buffalo State College and through the display and great local musical acts. Docking Your Boat
program they have amassed an impressive collection of historic watercraft. Walk The day will also include children’s To rent dock space please call Brand-On Services at 716/867-9271.
the beautiful Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf and talk to the experienced staff of activities and continuous entertainment.
the Buffalo Maritime Center about their craft and the collection. The boats will be
Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park
This event is free to the public. Food and
on display from 11am to 4pm beverage will be available for purchase. The Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park is located on Commercial Street
No coolers, can, bottle or outside - adjacent to the Commercial Slip. The USS Little Rock, USS Croaker and USS The
Buffalo Urban Outdoor Education (BUOE) concessions will be permitted within the Sullivans are all part of the Naval Park experience. Tickets to board the ships and
BUOE provides hands-on science education programs aboard the tallship Spirit of event site. All personal bags, backpacks, wagons and buggies are subject to inspection. tour the museum and other exhibits are available for purchase inside the Naval
Buffalo that introduce youth to the wonders of the watery world while providing The event will take place from 4pm to 10pm. Museum building. The park is open seven days a week, April through October
unique, empowering personal experiences! Engage in critical aquatic science from 10am to 5pm For more information call 716/847-1773 or visit
concepts through fun, hands-on activities while seeing the city from a whole new Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra www.buffalonavalpark.org.
perspective. Haul up the sails, navigate and steer, identify real fish, collect and Your Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is coming to the Erie Canal Harbor this summer
test water samples, catch and examine plankton and much more! Programs are
Ira G. Ross Areospace Museum
for a special one-night-only 75th Anniversary Celebration concert on Friday, July 23rd
available for groups; call for family program information. For more information or The museum is located inside HSBC Arena (entrance located on the Metro Rail
with Pops Conductor Matthew Kraemer leading the Orchestra in a program of popular
to make a reservation call 716/796-8393 or visit www.buoe.org. side of the Arena) and displays are rotated every season. The Aerospace Museum
songs and themes from 75 years of cinematic history - from 1935’s Captain Blood to
is open weekends only from May 29th through June 20th, 2010. From June 24th
Harry Potter and Star Wars. Tickets are just $15 before July 1st, $20 before July 18th
Saturday Adaptive Sailing Program and $25 during the week of the performance. Children under 12 are free with a paying
through September 6th the museum is open Thursday through Sunday. Hours of
Sailing facilities and instruction for the physically and mentally challenged, as well as operation: 11am to 11pm. For more information call 716/858-4340.
adult. Concessions will be available for purchase. To charge by phone call 716/885-
disadvantaged youth. Conducted by WNY Adaptive Water Sports. Pre-registration 5000 or visit www.bpo.org.
is required. Sails take place Saturday, June 12th through Saturday, August 28th
from the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf. For more information or to pre-register Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor Presented by M&T Bank
call 716/553-7670 or visit www.wnyadaptivewatersports.org. Top level musical talent and some of the summer’s biggest crowds come
together at this weekend music festival that keeps on growing.
Spirit of Buffalo Dates:
Sail back in time aboard the Spirit of Buffalo. Friday, June 25th - moe. Saturday, July 31st - O.A.R.
Discover traditional sailing on a classic Sunday, June 26th - moe. Sunday, August 1st - Slightly Stoopid
73-foot topsail schooner. Join the crew and Friday, July 16th - Crowded House Friday, August 6th - Herbie Hancock
hoist the red sails, or sit back, relax and Saturday, July 17th - Eileen Ivers Saturday, August 7th - Gov’t Mule
see the city in a new (old?) way. The Spirit
operates May through September out of the The festival runs from 5pm to 11pm on the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf. Tickets for each
historic Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf. show are $10.00 each day in advance and $20.00 one week before each show date and
Daily two hour public cruises ($28/adult on the day of the show and at the door.
and $18/child). Weekend family pirate
adventures ($23/adult and $19/child). Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets
Dinner at Pearl Street Grill and a two hour (Service charges will apply). To charge tickets by phone call 1-800-745-3000.
sail ($49/adult and $27/child). Private charters are available for corporate events, Save on service charges by purchasing your tickets at Buffalo Place Inc., from 9:30 am to
groups, parties, weddings or any special event. Call for departure times, availability 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, at 671 Main Street in Downtown Buffalo. Tickets are also
available at all Thursday at the Square and Buffalo Place Rocks The Harbor events.
and reservations - 716/796-7210 or contact info@spiritofbuffalo.com - or visit
www.spiritofbuffalo.com.

© 2010

100 vessels for special events.

over 50 vessels daily, and nearly


Pearl, Seneca, and Washington Streets.
with on-street and metered parking on Franklin,
located in surface lots and ramps around HSBC Arena- feet of berthing space, with the ability to accommodate
through entrances on Scott / Marine Drive. There is ample parking
and the Buffalo River, the Erie Canal Harbor can be accessed
Surrounded by Buffalo’s Main Street, the Naval Park, HSBC Arena,
How to get to the Harbor: harbor currently boasts over 1,000

Central Wharf
Harbor via the Buffalo River. The

Boaters can visit the Erie Canal

edge of the harbor site.

Street Naval and Military Park, located on the northwestern


Commercial

Ruins
Historic Scott Street, or by way of the Buffalo & Erie County

through entrances at the foot of Main Street and on

summertime activities and great events!


Come on down to the Erie Canal Harbor for a host of in and around HSBC Arena. The harbor can be accessed
Erie Canal Harbor At Canal Side

There is ample parking located in surface lots and ramps

concerts at the beautiful Erie Canal Harbor site this summer.

variety of exciting programs, special events, festivals and

to participate in a wide

Visitors are encouraged

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