Hello Buffalo! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Comic con weekend, a butterfly release, and fresh dining picks + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Corridor makeover takes shape: Nearly $3 million in funding was secured by a local representative for Buffalo’s Niagara Street, clearing the way for long-awaited road improvements and moving the corridor’s transformation closer to completion -- read the full story.
Transit changes hit riders: NFTA tweaked bus routes serving Amherst and Buffalo State University, temporarily discontinuing the Amherst Development Park loop and reducing midday stop frequency on the route serving campus riders -- see what routes are affected.
Fresh dining picks await: A new guide previews 30 restaurants to try in July across Buffalo and Western New York, from quick bites to date-night spots, perfect for planning your next neighborhood food adventure -- check out the full lineup.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Outer Harbor reset: Need a low-stress, high-view walk? Buffalo Harbor State Park delivers wide-open Lake Erie vistas, a boardwalk for aimless strolling, fishing spots, plus a kid-magnet playground and splash pad. Bring a bike or a picnic, watch boats drift by, and pretend your inbox doesn't exist.
Greener home vibes: Whether your monstera is thriving or just dramatically drooping, Put a Plant On It has the repotting help, classes, and a legit plant hospital to set things right. Swing by for advice, rare finds, and that gentle nudge to finally give your window a little green swagger.
Midday morale boost: This week, let The Salty Chefs handle lunch with comforting classics, playful specials, and baked goods worth hiding from your coworkers. It’s quick, tasty, and the kind of “food with attitude” that makes the rest of the day feel way more manageable.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🦸 Nickel City Comic Con @ Buffalo Convention Center | Friday (6/26) at 12:00 AM – Remember when Comic Con swag fell apart by Tuesday? At Nickel City Comic Con, look for a debut vendor booth with Apollo’s Anvil Laser Engraving, serving sharp designs, local flair, and merch that survives house keys, the kids, and the glove box.
🦋 Butterfly Release @ Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens | Friday (6/26) at 9:00 AM – Skip the weekend bustle and sneak into the Botanical Gardens early for a butterfly release with just 15 people, complete with a quick primer on their life cycle, behavior, and eco-hero status. You help set one free, then wander the conservatory all day, crowd-free.
🦬 Back to Buffalo Voyage @ Erie Canal | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – Commercial Slip or Canalside, the canal boat Seneca Chief is cruising home, history we can root for. The 1825 replica is open, with crew on hand, and plenty to geek out on in boatbuilding, culture, and canal lore, free and family-friendly.
🚗 Car Show @ Heritage Discovery Center | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – Polish up the chrome and head out to a car show that benefits the Western New York Railway Historical Society. Bring your prized ride, swap stories with folks who still remember carburetors, and admire classics that purr, whistle, and occasionally leak with character.
🐱 Kitty Construction Crew Adoption Event @ Valu Home Center (Lackawanna) | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – Valu Home Centers in Lackawanna is going full Kitty Construction, with foremen who purr and insist on union breaks. Meet the adoptable crew, and maybe hire one. Basket raffle, family games, and every dollar helps Ten Lives Club.
🎂 Kids Cake Decorating Class @ Bakery Bish | Saturday (6/27) at 3:00 PM – School’s out, and the bakery is running a monthly kids cake decorating class, complete with frosting, sprinkles, and minimal judgment. Let the little artists go wild while you enjoy a whiff of buttercream, a civilized coffee, and the gift of outsourced birthday skills.
🎉 Afro Carib Block Party @ Johnnie B. Wiley Amateur Athletic Sports Pavilion | Sunday (6/28) at 12:00 PM – Jefferson Avenue becomes a proper Afro-Caribbean block party, with live bands and DJs, jerk and doubles, local vendors, and activities for every age. Free, open to the public, and neighborly, with giveaways, community resources, and rhythm your hips remember better than your knees.
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07 — The Buffalo report Weather forecastToday — High: 74°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 1 to 7 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 74°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 71%
Rain showers likely before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildThe “Lincoln” by Severyn Development blends a dramatic two-story foyer with open-concept living and a kitchen centerpiece featuring a 10-foot island, solid surface counters, and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a custom “design your bath” setup, plus two more bedrooms and a flexible bonus room. Set on a one-acre lot in Williamsville schools, it is Energy Star built.
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