The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC), along with the creative team at Global Spectrum, have announced a full line up of activities that go hand in hand with the previously announced concert line-up.
“We spent the long, cold winter coming up with our best summer of events and programming at Canalside,” said ECHDC Chairman Robert Gioia. “With more visitors discovering Canalside each year, ECHDC continues its work to encourage public access of the waterfront and enjoyment of our unique asset. This year Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation offers a diverse selection of daily activities, with returning favorites and new activities that you asked for.”
This summer, Canalside has teamed up with more promoters, fitness experts, artists, etc., to ensure that there are plenty of activities for all ages and interests. Activities and events at Canalside include:
- New fitness activities presented by BlueCross BlueShield include POUND-Rockout/Workout, a full body cardio jam session; Taoist Tai Chi; and BLT workouts (butt, thigh, leg)
- Buffalo Bubble Soccer
- For the kids, planned programming includes Seuss Summer, Farmer Tom Walsh, Literacy NY
- Graphic Novel Project
- Free Youth Acting Camp by BRAT Theatre
- Rhythms @ Canalside
- WNY Family Magazines Fun Thursdays
- Buffalo History Museum’s Buffalo History Mondays
- Canal Stories, a 90 minute walking tour by Joel Dombrowski
- Family scavenger hunts.
- Clinton’s Dish (see menu) – Open Mic Mondays, Acoustic After Work Tuesdays, Wine Down Wednesdays with DJs and Trivia Night on Wednesdays.
- Tuesday Night Movie Series at The Great Lawn will also be fun for the entire family.
- Saturday Artisan Market
- Children’s programming with Explore and More Children’s Museum
- Battle of the Bands, Music and Dance series
- Haunted History Ghost Walks
- Fitness programs like power yoga, Zumba and Exercise Like the Animals
- Table games/game rentals
- A reading room
- QR Code tours
- BFLO Kayak tours/rentals, water bike rentals
- Spirit of Buffalo schooner rides
- History Tour Boat rides
- Beach sand play area
- New Buffalo Sunset Chairs
Highlights of the 2015 Programming and Events Season include:
May 23-25: Canalside Carnival
May 30: Kiss the Summer Hello
June 7: Pride Festival
June 14: Human BuffaLove
June 20: Buffalo Brewer Fest
July 4: Independence Day Celebration
July 25: Kerfuffle
August 1: The Color Run
August 16: Autorama Car Show
August 28-30: Canalside Car & Boat Show
September 6: Biggest Loser 5K
September 11-12: Maritime Festival
September 13: Yoga Festival
Visit www.canalsidebuffalo.com for the calendar of events, which is continuously updated as activities and events are booked.
Photo: Canalside