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June

Come to Erie Canal Harbor at Canal Sidefor something cool this summer!

July

Friday, June 18Canal Side Astronomy with the BuffaloAstronomical Association (Astronomyactivities & telescopic observations.)7pm to 11pm - free

Friday,June 25 Ticketed EventBuffalo Place Rocks the Harborfeaturing moe./ 5pm to 10pm

Saturday, June 26 Ticketed EventBuffalo Place Rocks the Harborfeaturing moe./ 5pm to 10pm

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Friday, July 2Explore & More - Try to Fly withparachutes, kites & carp kites12 Noon - 4pm - free

Preservation Buffalo Niagara HistoricErie Canal Harbor One Hour GuidedWalking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free

Across NYS Family Concert byThe Hill Brothers / 6pm to7pm &7:15pm to 8pm - free

Saturday,July 3Preservation Buffalo Niagara HistoricErie Canal Harbor One Hour GuidedWalking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - free

Musician Davey O performs

6pm to 8pm - freeSunday, July 4Fourth of July Celebration - with musicalacts, childrens activities and fabulousfireworks / 4pm to 10pm - free(Details under Special Events)

Monday,July 5Natural Wonders with the BuffaloMuseum of Science/Tifft Nature PreserveEducational and fun for kids of all ages.4pm to 7pm - free

Tuesday, July 6Introduction to Tai Chi7pm to 8pm - free

Wednesday,July 7Boat Rides by Buffalo MaritimeCenter aboard the White Elektra andScajaquada - Commercial Slip (Near theSpirit of Buffalo) / 5pm to Dusk - free

Thursday, July 8Yogalates - a blending of Yoga & Pilates7pm to 8pm - free

Friday,July 9Explore & More - Clay Day with slabs,pinch pots & tiles /12 Noon to 4pm - free


Musician Jim Pirnelli performs6pm to 8pm - free

Canal Side Astronomy with the BuffaloAstronomical Association (Astronomyactivities & telescopic observations.)7pm to 11pm - free

Saturday, July 10Boat Building Demonstration by BuffaloMaritime Center - see reverse side fordetails / 9am to 4pm - free

Preservation Buffalo Niagara HistoricErie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided

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Yoga on the Central Wharf - freeBeginners Class / 10am to 11amIntermediate /11:30am to 12:30pm


Musician Chris Squire performs6pm to 8pm - free

Monday,July 12Natural Wonders with the BuffaloMuseum of Science/Tifft Nature PreserveEducational and fun for kids of all ages.4pm to 7pm - free

Tuesday, July 13Introduction to Tai Chi

7pm to 8pm - free

Wednesday,July 14Boat Rides by Buffalo Maritime Centeraboard the White Elektra andScajaquada - Commercial Slip (Near theSpirit of Buffalo) / 5pm to Dusk - free

Wednesday on the WaterfrontA Free Concert on the Fantail of theUSS Little Rock - Friends of Harmony7pm to 9pm - free

Thursday,July 15Yogalates - a blending of Yoga & Pilates7pm to 8pm - free

Friday, July 16 Ticketed Event

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Sunday, July 18Yoga on the Central Wharf - freeBeginners Class / 10am to 11amIntermediate /11:30am to 12:30pm

Preservation Buffalo Niagara HistoricErie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided

Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - freeThe Erie Canal in Song - AdultLecture/Concert / 6pm to 6:55pm& 7:15pm to 8pm - free

Monday, July 19Natural Wonders with the BuffaloMuseum of Science/Tifft Nature PreserveEducational and fun for kids of all ages.4pm to 7pm - free


Wednesday,July 21Boat Rides by Buffalo Maritime Center

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Thursday,July 22Yogalates - a blending of Yoga &Pilates / 7pm to 8pm - free

Friday, July 23Explore & More - Marvelous Marblingon paper using shaving cream andpaints / 12 Noon to 4pm - free


An Evening with the BuffaloPhilharmonic Orchestra Ticketed Event

Saturday,July 24Preservation Buffalo Niagara HistoricErie Canal Harbor One Hour Guided

Walking Tour / 12 Noon & 5pm - freeA Mule Named Sal - Childrens/ FamilyConcert / 6pm to 6:45pm &7:15pm to8pm - free

Sunday, July 25Yoga on the Central Wharf - freeBeginners Class / 10am to 11amIntermediate /11:30am to12:30pm


MBaye Diagne - Jama Jama AfricanWorld Drum performs6pm to 8pm - free

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Wednesday, July 28Boat Rides by Buffalo Maritime Centeraboard the White Elektra andScajaquada- Commercial Slip (Nearthe Spirit of Buffalo) / 5pm to Dusk -free

Wednesday on the WaterfrontA Free Concert on the Fantail of theUSS Little Rock - Friends of Harmony7pm to 9pm - free

Thursday,July 29Yogalates - a blending of Yoga &

Pilates / 7pm to 8pm - freeFriday, July 30Explore & More - Get a Feel for Feltwith Felt Snakes,Balls and Flowers12 Noon to 4pm - free


African American Cultural CentersDance & Drum Performance Co.6pmto 6:30pm &7pm to7:30pm- free

Saturday, July 31 Ticketed EventBuffalo Place Rocks the HarborFeaturing O.A.R./ 5pm to 10pm

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On the Water:Buffalo Harbor KayakExplore the Buffalo waterfront by renting a one or two-person kayak or canoe.Tours also offered along Buffalos historic waterways. Bicycle rentals are alsoavailable.Rentals available next to the small dockside building located in the centerof the historic Central Wharf. For more information on hours of operation and

rental rates call 716/228-9153 or visit www.buffaloharborkayak.com

Boat Building Demonstration - Buffalo Maritime CenterOn Saturday, July 10th and Sunday,July 11thjoin the Buffalo Maritime Center andtake part in the building of the Buffalo Canoe! Its 15 long, weighs about forty

pounds and is designed to support a singlepaddler facing forward,paddling kayak-style.It is intended for quiet waters and is agood beginners project.The demonstrationwill take place on the lawn adjacent tothe Central Wharf from 9am to 4pm.

WNY Adaptive Water Sports ExpoOn Saturday,August 28th and Sunday,

August 29th visit the Erie Canal Harbor and learn about programs and resources to

promote, facilitate and provide individuals with disabilities the means and facilitiesto participate in water sports. Includes boat rides for the disabled.The Expo willtake place on the Central Wharf from 11am to 4pm and is free to the public.

Boat Display - Buffalo Maritime CenterOn Saturday,August 28th and Sunday,August 29thjoin the Buffalo Maritime Centeras they display a variety of boats from their collection. The Maritime Center hasenjoyed a twenty-one year affiliation with Buffalo State College and through theprogram they have amassed an impressive collection of historic watercraft.Walkthe beautiful Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf and talk to the experienced staff ofthe Buffalo Maritime Center about their craft and the collection. The boats will beon display from 11am to 4pm

Buffalo Urban Outdoor Education (BUOE)BUOE provides hands-on science education programs aboard the tallship Spirit ofBuffalothat introduce youth to the wonders of the watery world while providing

unique, empowering personal experiences! Engage in critical aquatic scienceconcepts through fun, hands-on activities while seeing the city from a whole newperspective. Haul up the sails,navigate and steer,identify real fish, collect andtest water samples, catch and examine plankton and much more! Programs areavailable for groups; call for family program information. For more information orto make a reservation call 716/796-8393 or visit www.buoe.org.

Saturday Adaptive Sailing ProgramSailing facilities and instruction for the physically and mentally challenged, as well asdisadvantaged youth. Conducted by WNY Adaptive Water Sports.Pre-registrationis required. Sails take place Saturday, June 12th through Saturday,August 28th

from the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf. For more information or to pre-registercall 716/553-7670 or visit www.wnyadaptivewatersports.org.

Spirit of Buffalo

Sail back in time aboard the Spirit of Buffalo.Discover traditional sailing on a classic73-foot topsail schooner. Join the crew andhoist the red sails,or sit back, relax andsee the city in a new (old?) way.The Spiritoperates May through September out of thehistoric Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf.Daily two hour public cruises ($28/adultand $18/child). Weekend family pirateadventures ($23/adult and $19/child).Dinner at Pearl Street Grill and a two hoursail ($49/adult and $27/child). Private charters are available for corporate events,groups, parties, weddings or any special event.Call for departure times, availabilityand reservations - 716/796-7210 or contact [email protected] - or visitwww.spiritofbuffalo.com.

Fleet Feet 15K-Run into BuffaloBe part of the fourth running of The Fleet Feet 15K - Monday,September 6th, 2010 - Labor Day.The race is also the USATF NationalMasters 15K Championship,and features a beautiful course that willtake you from Buffalos Waterfront up Delaware Avenue (Millionaires

Row) to Buffalos Frederick Law Olmsted Parkway - finishing at theErie Canal Harbor Central Wharf.The race will benefit the track andfield and cross-country programs in Western New York high schools

with all proceeds going to purchase new training shoes for student athletesin need.The pre-race,finish and Post-Race Party with music,food and beverageswill all take place at the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf. For more informationand a race application visit www.runintobuffalo.com

GeneralInformation:RestroomsThere are public restrooms inside the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & MilitaryPark museum building - located along the Commercial Slip - across the slip fromthe Spirit of Buffalo. The museum is open from 10am to 5pm daily.There arealso portable restrooms located at the far end of the Central Wharf - pass thecenter dock house - just beyond the black gates.

Docking Your BoatTo rent dock space please call Brand-On Services at 716/867-9271.

Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military ParkThe Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park is located on Commercial Street- adjacent to the Commercial Slip. The USS Little Rock,USS Croaker and USS TheSullivans are all part of the Naval Park experience.Tickets to board the ships andtour the museum and other exhibits are available for purchase inside the NavalMuseum building.The park is open seven days a week,April through October

from 10am to 5pm For more information call 716/847-1773 or visitwww.buffalonavalpark.org.

Ira G.Ross Areospace MuseumThe museum is located inside HSBC Arena (entrance located on the Metro Railside of the Arena) and displays are rotated every season.The Aerospace Museumis open weekends only from May 29th through June 20th, 2010.From June 24th

through September 6th the museum is open Thursday through Sunday. Hours ofoperation:11am to 11pm. For more information call 716/858-4340.

WNY Maritime Charter SchoolFree sailing lessons for children ages 7 to 14.Pre-registration is required. Lessons take placeevery Saturday beginning July 10 to August 14 th,from 9am to 12:30pm. To download a registration

form and waiver visit www.spiritofgreatlakes.comorcall 716/432-6589. Space is limited and participationis based on a first come/first serve basis.

Sail Buffalo Sailing SchoolLearn to sail at Sail Buffalo Sailing School - The Home of Sailing in Buffalo,New York- an ASA Affiliated Sailing School.In addition to sailing lessons, this is a sailing club witha boat sharing program.The goal of Sail Buffalo is to train people to be safe, confidentsailors and to provide on-water access, continuing education and social networking toclub members. Scheduled classes start May 14th and end on September 10th, 2010.For more information call 716/432-6589 or visit www.sail-buffalo.com.

Special EventsandFestivals:Fourth of July CelebrationOn Sunday, July 4th, 2010 celebrate ourindependence with an expanded fireworksdisplay and great local musical acts.The day will also include childrensactivities and continuous entertainment.This event is free to the public. Food andbeverage will be available for purchase.No coolers, can,bottle or outsideconcessions will be permitted within theevent site.All personal bags, backpacks, wagons and buggies are subject to inspection.The event will take place from 4pm to 10pm.

Buffalo Philharmonic OrchestraYour Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is coming to the Erie Canal Harbor this summerfor a special one-night-only 75th Anniversary Celebration concert on Friday, July 23rd

with Pops Conductor Matthew Kraemer leading the Orchestra in a program of popularsongs and themes from 75 years of cinematic history - from 1935s Captain BloodtoHarry Potterand Star Wars. Tickets are just $15 before July 1st, $20 before July 18th

and $25 during the week of the performance. Children under 12 are free with a payingadult. Concessions will be available for purchase.To charge by phone call 716/885-5000 or visit www.bpo.org.

Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor Presented by M&T BankTop level musical talent and some of the summers biggest crowds cometogether at this weekend music festival that keeps on growing.Dates:

Friday,June 25th - moe. Saturday, July 31st - O.A.R.Sunday, June 26th - moe. Sunday, August 1st - Slightly StoopidFriday,July 16th - Crowded House Friday,August 6th - Herbie HancockSaturday, July 17th - Ei leen Ivers Saturday,August 7th - Govt Mule

The festival runs from 5pm to 11pm on the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf.Tickets for eachshow are $10.00 each day in advance and $20.00 one week before each show date andon the day of the show and at the door.

Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets(Service charges will apply).To charge tickets by phone call 1-800-745-3000.Save on service charges by purchasing your tickets at Buffalo Place Inc., from 9:30 am to4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, at 671 Main Street in Downtown Buffalo. Tickets are alsoavailable at all Thursday at the Square and Buffalo Place Rocks The Harbor events.

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