Five Things to do in November 2016

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Paint the Town at the Buffalo History Museum – get a head start on holiday shopping at this annual fundraiser on Thursday, November 3 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Museum, One Museum Ct. in Buffalo. The event features some of the region’s top artists, as well as live and silent auctions; tickets are $50 for Museum members, $70 for non-members.

Christmas in the Country – Thursday through Sunday, November 3-6 at the Erie County Fairgrounds Event Center, Expo Hall, 42^nd Street building, Marketplace and Grange building. The 31^st annual artisan marketplace features more than 400 artisans throughout. Hours are Thursday and Friday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; tickets are $10 at the door.

Festival of Trees – this annual fundraiser benefitting the John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital takes place November 19-30 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Buffalo. Among the events that are part of the festival: the Snowball Black Tie Gala on November 19, the Designer Showcase Reception and Awards on November 22 and the Glitter and Glamour Fashion Show on November 30; general admission to view the trees is free.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights – nearly two miles of light displays take over the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg on the following weekends: November 25-27, December 2-4 and December 9-11, plus extended hours December 16-23. Returning in 2016: The Great Lakes International Ice Carving Competition, taking place November 25-27, with pieces on display throughout the festival. Admission is $25 per carload, or purchase carload admission at area Tops locations through November 24 for just $15.

Light Up Lancaster Parade – Saturday, November 26 from 5-9 p.m. The popular event kicks off the holidays and Lancaster’s “Christmasville” celebration. The annual fire truck parade begins at Lancaster High School at 6 p.m. and proceeds down Central Ave., ending at Broadway; stick around for the annual tree lighting ceremony and a 7:15 p.m. concert from Terry Buchwald. 

BfloGirlSports: November 2016 Buffalo Sabres schedule

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• Tuesday, November 1 – at Minnesota – 8 p.m.
• Thursday, November 3 – v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, November 5 – at Ottawa Senators – 7 p.m.
• Monday, November 7 – at Boston Bruins – 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 9 – v. Ottawa – 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, November 11 – v. New Jersey Devils – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, November 12 – at New Jersey – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 15 – at St. Louis Blues – 8 p.m.
• Thursday, November 17 – v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, November 19 – v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7 p.m.
• Monday, November 21 – v. Calgary – 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 23 – v. Detroit Red Wings – 7 p.m.
• Friday, November 25 – at Washington Capitals – 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 29 – at Ottawa – 7:30 p.m.

BfloGirlSports: November 2016 Buffalo Bills schedule

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• Monday, November 7 – at Seattle Seahawks – 8:30 p.m.
• Sunday, November 13 – Bye Week
• Sunday, November 20 – at Cincinnati Bengals – 1 p.m.
• Sunday, November 27 – v. Jacksonville Jaguars – 1 p.m.

Fall fun 2016: More Halloween activities and safe trick-or-treating around WNY

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Halloween on the Green – Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Municipal Green in the Village of Kenmore, featuring face painting, games, crafts, a costume contest and more.

Halloween on Hertel – Saturday, October 29 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at approximately 20 shops and restaurants along Hertel Ave. in Buffalo – find out more here.

Trick-or-Treat on Delaware – Saturday, October 29 from 1-2 p.m. at merchants along Delaware Ave. – look for the “ghost” sign in the window.

Hamburg Halloween Parade – Saturday, October 29 beginning at 2 p.m. – line up in costume by 1:45 p.m. at the Village/Farmer’s Market Parking Lot, proceeding on Union and ending at Memorial Park (Lake and Union) – find out more here.

Safe Trick-or-Treat on Elmwood – Sunday, October 30 from 1-3 p.m. – stop in wherever there’s a sign saying “Get Your Treats Here” – get more information here.

Halloween Parade – Monday, October 31 beginning at 6 p.m. at the corner of Delaware Rd. and Wardman Ave., ending at the Kenmore Fire Dept., 16 Nash Rd. – participants receive donuts, cider and a bag of candy at the fire department. Find out more about Kenmore’s activities here.

BfloGirlGeek: Random Thoughts of Geekery

• Logan trailer – shut the door! And did they have to use Johnny Cash’s version of Hurt, because I could’ve handled it with NIN’s version.
• Arrival trailer – totally looking forward to seeing this movie…and Jeremy Renner… #TeamHawkeye
• Guardians II trailer – “Do you need a hug?” Ha! Ready for another great soundtrack – and Baby Groot.
• Rogue One – I’ve got my t-shirt, now I need a movie…
  
• Doctor Strange – yes, I’ll see it, I’m just not sure what to expect. This isn’t a traditional Marvel movie, and the characters are new to the movie universe, so I’m going in blind.
• Red Vengeance – if you haven’t tried the Marvel Young Adult book out yet, do it! Black Widow: Forever Red was pretty good, and Marvel fans are craving more Black Widow (movie, please?!?!). Black Widow: Red Vengeance is the latest book – I just started reading it – and next week there’s an Iron Man book joining the collection. Don’t get turned off by “Young Adult,” because we’ve all read them – you know, Hunger Games, Divergent and, of course, all the Harry Potter books.
• Ahsoka – I really want to start reading this one too – Ahsoka Tano was one of the coolest chicks in the Expanded Universe, and now she’s part of the new canon. I don’t want to get caught up with too many books at once, though, because I’m also reading Dark Disciple right now with another cool EU chick, Asajj Ventress.

Fall fun 2016: Safe trick-or-treating around WNY

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Halloween Trick or Treat – Friday and Saturday, October 21-22 at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd. in Amherst. This safe trick-or-treating event is for kids ages 3-12 and takes place in the Village’s buildings. Registration is strongly recommended, as times often sell out – Friday times are every 15 minutes from 5-7:30 p.m. and Saturday times are every 15 minutes from 4-7:30 p.m. (on Friday, 6:30 p.m. slot is sold out, and on Saturday, 4 p.m. slot is sold out). Cost is $8 for kids and $5 for adults – find out more at bnhv.org.

Mall-wide Trick-or-Treating – Thursday, October 27 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Boulevard Mall, 730 Alberta Dr. in Amherst – at participating stores while supplies last. Find out more at www.boulevard-mall.com.

Explore and More’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – Sunday, October 30 from 1-3 p.m. at Explore and More Children’s Museum, 300 Gleed Ave. in East Aurora. Event is included with museum admission or free for museum members. Visit exploreandmore.org for more information.

Halloween at the Broadway Market – Saturday, October 29 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Broadway Market, 999 Broadway in Buffalo. Kids 12 and younger can trick-or-treat through the Market, sign up for the costume contest and take part in the costume parade at noon. Get more information at broadwaymarket.org.

Eastern Hills Mall Truck or Treat – Saturday, October 22 from noon-4 p.m. at Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Rd. in Clarence (outside the theatre entrance). Dress up and enjoy your favorite food trucks and walk through the Scream Central haunted houses with the lights on and no scares. Cost is $10 for kids 4 and up, free for parents and kids 3 and under. Find out more about the event at the Eastern Hills Facebook page.

Galleria of Treats – Thursday, October 27 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Walden Galleria in Cheektowaga (lower level near Sears). Presale VIP Passes are $3 at Customer Service or $2 the day of the event; benefits Kids Escaping Drugs. Find out more at www.waldengalleria.com.

McKinley Mall Halloween Trick-or-Treating – Monday, October 31 from 6-8 p.m. at McKinley Mall, 3701 McKinley Pkwy. in Blasdell. Find out more at www.shopmckinleymall.com. 

Fall fun 2016: Buffalo-area haunts wrap-up

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Becker Farms’ Haunted Hayrides – 3760 Quaker Rd. in Gasport

Nightmare Hayride on Sommerville St.  – 6319 Sommerville Valley Rd. in Ellicottville (home of the Ellicottville Rodeo)

Frightworld – 800 Young St. in Tonawanda (former BJ’s)

House of Horrors and Haunted Catacombs – Union Road Plaza, 3637 Union Rd. in Cheektowaga (behind Ted’s and Sonic)

Fright Night at Canalside – Canalside Buffalo in downtown Buffalo

Scream Central – Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Rd. in Williamsville (former Macy’s)

Fall fun 2016: Scream Central

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New to the Buffalo haunted house culture in 2016 is Scream Central, located in the former Macy’s store at Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Rd. in Williamsville. The haunt features four haunted houses.

Scream Central is open tonight, October 16, and Thursday, October 20, from 6:30-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, October 21-22 from 7 p.m.-midnight; Sunday, October 23 and Tuesday through Thursday, October 25-27, from 6:30-10 p.m.; Friday through Monday, October 28-31, from 7 p.m.-midnight; and Friday and Saturday, November 4-5, from 7 p.m.-midnight. On Saturday, October 22, and Saturday and Sunday, October 29-30, the haunt is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for Kids Days.

Cost for all four haunted houses at Scream Central is $22 – find out more at www.scream-central.com and at their Facebook page.

Fall fun 2016: More Halloween fun

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The Buffalo Central Terminal, located at 495 Paderewski Dr. in Buffalo, teams up with Beyond Ghosts for ghosts hunts on Friday and Saturday, October 14-15. Para-History Tours take place both nights beginning at 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m., and tours take approximately one hour; it is recommended for ages 12 and over – tickets can be purchased here. There will also be an Intimate Ghost Hunt on Friday night from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. – a limited number of tickets are available for $50 and can be purchased here.

For more family-friendly fun, the Village of Williamsville will host Children’s Halloween in the Village on Saturday, October 29 from 6-8 p.m. on Main St. in the Village. The event will include a costume parade at 6 p.m. (meet behind Williamsville Fire Dept.), a costume contest, entertainment by The Checkers Show and a party at Island Park after the parade. Get more information at the Village of Williamsville’s Facebook page.

Need to get rid of some of that Halloween candy? Winning Smiles Pediatric Dentistry will hold their 10^th annual candy buy-back on Tuesday, November 1 from 2-8 p.m. at the following locations: 3476 Sheridan Dr. in Amherst and 3364 Southwestern Blvd. in Orchard Park. Receive $1 per pound for candy turned in and a free toothbrush – candy is donated to Packs4Patriots to fill care packages for deployed troops. Find out more at www.winningsmilespd.com.

Nickel City Drink: October 12-16, 2016

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A new cocktail festival has popped up in Buffalo: the inaugural Nickel City Drink festival is happening Wednesday through Sunday, October 12-16, a combined effort of owners, management and barstaff from a number of Buffalo-area facilities, including Lloyd Taco Factory, Mes Que, Vera and Buffalo Proper, and benefitting Crisis Services of Erie County.

The event kicks off with Sacred Bond, the kick-off party on Wednesday, October 12 from 6-11 p.m. at Town Ballroom, 681 Main St. in downtown Buffalo. Featuring cocktails, Mad Men-era food from Lloyd, live music and more. Admission for this 21-and-over event is $5 per person. Additional classes and happy hour celebrations take place throughout the weekend.

Find out more about NCD and find a schedule of events at www.nickelcitydrink.com. 

Local Restaurant Week: October 17-23, 2016

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The fall edition of Local Restaurant Week takes place Monday through Sunday, October 17-23 with more than 185 local restaurants already signed up to take part.

The week-long event focuses on independent restaurants that contribute to the Western New York culture through the use of homegrown products whenever available.

Among the restaurants participating in various areas around Western New York:

• Black and Blue Steak and Crab – 5493 Sheridan Dr. in Williamsville
• Ilio DiPaolo’s – 3758 South Park Ave. in Blasdell
• Mr. Bill’s Restaurant and Bar – 1500 Cleveland Dr. in Cheektowaga
• Campobello’s Cucina Italiana – 9334 Transit Rd. in East Amherst
• The Roycroft Inn – 40 South Grove St. in East Aurora
• Sean Patrick’s – 3480 Millersport Hwy. in Getzville
• Rick’s on Main – 687 Main St. in East Aurora
• CRaVing – 1472 Hertel Ave. in Buffalo
• 31 Club – 31 N. Johnson Park in Buffalo
• Seneca Niagara Casino’s Koi, la Casata and Three Sisters – 310 Fourth St. in Niagara Falls

Most restaurants will be offering a lunch or dinner special as part of Restaurant Week – find out more about it at www.localrestaurantweek.com. 

Fall fun 2016: In support of GOMO (Going Out More Often) with Eventbrite

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Before the fall season gets away from us and it’s (GASP!) Christmas, it’s time to look at life and consider supporting the GOMO movement: Going Out More Often.

So often, we suffer from FOMO – Fear Of Missing Out. This is especially true during the summer and fall in Buffalo, when we have soooooo many events and festivals taking place every weekend – sometimes we give up trying to figure out where to go and just stay home. One way to squelch FOMO is with GOMO, and Eventbrite can help.

One of the activities for the family you’ll find on Eventbrite is The MAiZE – you can get tickets for the corn mazes and other activities right at Eventbrite. For the 18 and older crowd, get your Halloween geek on at “The Rave That Must Not Be Named,” a Harry Potter-themed Halloween event on October 29 at the Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center, located at 562 Genesee St – tickets and more information are available at Eventbrite.

Check out Eventbrite for yourself and support the GOMO movement.

Thanks to Eventbrite for the post idea – all opinions are my own.

Fall fun 2016: More Halloween fun for all ages

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Halloween Happenings – Saturday, October 29 from 4-7:30 p.m. at the Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool St. in Niagara Falls. Event will feature a scavenger hunt, crafts, demonstrations, candy and more. Kids in costume receive free admission, and adult admission is $9. For more information, visit www.aquariumofniagara.org.

Spooktacular! – Saturday, October 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Niagara Power Vista, 5777 Lewiston Rd. (Rt. 104) in Lewiston. Games, crafts, hayrides (weather permitting) and a costume contest at 2 p.m. – visit the Power Vista website for other information.

Symphonic Spooktacular – Sunday, October 23 at 2:30 p.m. at Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle in Buffalo. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra presents scary music ad Halloween fun – don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume for the parade across the stage. Find out more at bpo.org.

All Hallows Eve – Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Buffalo History Museum, One Museum Ct. in Buffalo. Join the Museum for pumpkin painting and other spooky activities. Find out more at www.buffalohistory.org. 

Fall fun 2016: The MAiZE

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If corn mazes are your thing, you need to check out the MAiZE, located at 391 Niagara Falls Blvd. in North Tonawanda. The MAiZE features three mazes, games and activities for the whole family, entertainment and more.

Admission to the MAiZE is $12 per person and includes two interactive mazes: the Conundrum Maze, which takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, and the Farmstead Maze, which takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. Admission also includes activities like Tug-o-War, tether ball and Barnyard Billiards, plus entertainment from musicians, magicians and balloon artists, among others.

Admission to Pumpkindom, open Saturdays and Sunday from noon-8 p.m., is $6 with MAiZE admission, or $12 per person, and includes the Spookley Maze and unlimited rides and activities, including the Arendelle Slide, the Funny Farm, the Pumpkin Pad, the Bee Line and more. On weekends from noon-6 p.m., Family Fun Fest features Storytime, Kids Karaoke, balloon artists and more – Family Fun Fest is free to attend.

The MAiZE is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.wnymaize.com, or at the gate (cash only at the gate, please).

M&T First Friday: October 7, 2016

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On the first Friday of each month, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, located at 1285 Elmwood Ave. in Buffalo, opens the doors to the 1962 Knox Building to the public free of charge from 10 a.m.-10 p.m., thanks to sponsorship from M&T Bank.

• Drop-in Art Activity – 10 a.m.-noon and 4-6 p.m. – free in the Education classrooms.
• Family Fun Tour – 11-11:45 a.m. – free in the 1962 Building.
• Toddler Art Class – 12:30-1:30 p.m. for ages 3-4 – free for members, $10 for non-members.
• Studio Art Classes for Adults – 1-3 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. – free for members, $10 for non-members.
• Public Tour – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – a free tour of the 1962 Knox Building.
• “What’s Your Vision?” Tour – 4-5 p.m. – free one-hour tour.
• Jazz and Happy Hour – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – live music by Bill Bates and Bob White in the AK Café.
• Artist Talk: Joan Linder – 6-7 p.m. – free in the Auditorium.
• Gallery Talk: Defining Sculpture – 6:30-7 p.m. and 7:30-7 p.m. – free lecture with Chief Curator Emeritus Dr. Douglas Dreishpoon in the 1905 Building, North Galleries.
• Performance: Savannah and the Kings – 8-9 p.m. – free in the Auditorium.
• The Art of Food and Drink: Local Sweets and Treats – 8:30-9:30 p.m. in the AK Café featuring Executive Pastry Chef Monica Kollig – $5 for members, $10 for non-members.
• College Night: Late Night Art Activity – 9-10 p.m. – free in the Education Classrooms for college students.

Registration is required for many classes and events – call 716-270-8292 to register and find more information at www.albrightknox.org.

2016-17 Buffalo Sabres schedule

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• Thursday, October 13- v. Montreal Canadiens – 7 p.m.
• Sunday, October 16 – at Edmonton Oilers – 7 p.m. ET
• Tuesday, October 18 – at Calgary Flames – 9 p.m. ET
• Thursday, October 20 – at Vancouver Canucks – 10 p.m. ET
• Tuesday, October 25 – at Philadelphia Flyers – 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, October 27 – v. Minnesota Wild – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, October 29 – v. Florida Panthers – 1 p.m.
• Sunday, October 30 – at Winnipeg Jets – 3 p.m. ET
• Tuesday, November 1 – at Minnesota – 8 p.m.
• Thursday, November 3 – v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, November 5 – at Ottawa Senators – 7 p.m.
• Monday, November 7 – at Boston Bruins – 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 9 – v. Ottawa – 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, November 11 – v. New Jersey Devils – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, November 12 – at New Jersey – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 15 – at St. Louis Blues – 8 p.m.
• Thursday, November 17 – v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, November 19 – v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7 p.m.
• Monday, November 21 – v. Calgary – 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 23 – v. Detroit Red Wings – 7 p.m.
• Friday, November 25 – at Washington Capitals – 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 29 – at Ottawa – 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, December 1 – v. New York Rangers – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, December 3 – v. Boston – 1 p.m.
• Monday, December 5 – at Washington – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 6 – v. Edmonton – 7 p.m.
• Friday, December 9 – v. Washington – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 13 – v. Los Angeles Kings – 7 p.m.
• Friday, December 16 – v. New York Islanders – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, December 17 – at Carolina Hurricanes – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 20 – at Florida Panthers – 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, December 22 – v. Carolina – 7 p.m.
• Friday, December 23 – at New York Islanders – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 27 – at Detroit – 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, December 29 – v. Boston – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, December 31 – at Boston – 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 3 – at New York Rangers – 7 p.m.
• Thursday, January 5 – at Chicago Blackhawks – 8:30 p.m.
• Saturday, January 7 – v. Winnipeg – 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 10 – v. Philadelphia – 7 p.m.
• Thursday, January 12 – at Tampa Bay – 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, January 13 – at Carolina – 7:30 p.m.
• Monday, January 16 – v. Dallas Stars – 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 17 – at Toronto – 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, January 20 – v. Detroit – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, January 21 – at Montreal – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 24 – at Nashville Predators – 8 p.m.
• Thursday, January 26 – at Dallas – 8:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 31 – at Montreal – 7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 2 – v. New York Rangers – 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, February 4 – v. Ottawa – 7 p.m.
• Monday, February 6 – at New Jersey – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 7 – v. San Jose Sharks – 7 p.m.
• Thursday, February 9 – v. Anaheim Ducks – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, February 11 – at Toronto – 7 p.m.
• Sunday, February 12 – v. Vancouver – 7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 14 – at Ottawa – 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, February 16 – v. Colorado Avalanche – 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, February 18 – v. St. Louis – 1 p.m.
• Sunday, February 19 – v. Chicago – 6 p.m.
• Saturday, February 25– at Colorado – 10 p.m.
• Sunday, February 26 – at Arizona Coyotes – 8:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 28 – v. Nashville – 7 p.m.
• Thursday, March 2 – v. Arizona – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 4 – v. Tampa Bay – 7 p.m.
• Sunday, March 5 – at Pittsburgh – 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 7 – v. Philadelphia – 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, March 10 – at Columbus Blue Jackets – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 11 – v. Columbus – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 14 – at San Jose – 10:30 p.m.
• Thursday, March 16 – at Los Angeles – 10:30 p.m.
• Friday, March 17 – at Anaheim – 10 p.m.
• Monday, March 20 – at Detroit – 7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 21 – v. Pittsburgh – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 25 – v. Toronto – 7 p.m.
• Monday, March 27 – v. Florida – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 28 – at Columbus – 7 p.m.
• Sunday, April 2 – v. New York Rangers – 3 p.m.
• Monday, April 3 – v. Toronto – 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 5 – v. Montreal – 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 8 – at Florida – 7 p.m.
• Sunday, April 9 – at Tampa Bay – 5 p.m.

Get more information about the season at sabres.nhl.com. 

Fall fun 2016: Fall Fest at Canalside

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Celebrate fall at Canalside on Saturday, October 8 during Fall Fest from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. This year’s event will feature activities for the whole family.

The pumpkin patch and art activities will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (while supplies last), as will the Wizard Obstacle Course, Slide Bounce Houses and Petting Zoo. Amusement rides will also be available during that time at a cost of $3 per ride or a $10 unlimited ride pass.

A variety of food trucks will be on hand, including (currently scheduled) Lloyds, La Nova, Gourmasian and Amy’s. The Dish and Beer Garden will be open from noon to 6 p.m., and an extended Beer Garden, featuring an inflatable pub, will also be open during that time – for $10 admission, get a Fall Fest beer mug, one full beer and tastings from multiple breweries.

Find out more about Fall Fest at Canalside here.

Fall fun 2016: Fright Night at Canalside

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District of the Dead has a brand new setting for 2016 – Canalside Buffalo, home of the new Fright Night at Canalside. Opening night for the haunt is Friday, October 7. The new setting will feature three haunted houses and a “lights on” option for families.

The new version of the attraction features three houses: The Mine, Hotel: No Vacancy, and Queen City Horror. All ages are welcomed to visit, but it is recommended that children under age 12 be accompanied by an adult, according to the website – find out more here.

Tickets are $20 for all three haunts and can be purchased on site at Canalside (cash, credit or debit card accepted). Fright Night at Canalside is open Fridays and Saturdays throughout October from 7-11 p.m., Sundays, October 23 and 30, from 7-10 p.m. and Halloween night, Monday, October 31, from 7-10 p.m. 

The Halloween Family Fun “Lights On” tour happens Saturday and Sunday afternoons from noon-4 p.m. from October 8-30. Flashlights are provided and lights will be on during the tour, which will feature child-friendly characters and no “scares.” Admission is $7, and popcorn, face-painting and games are included – you can also enter the houses unlimited times.

Find out more details at www.districtofthedeadbuffalo.com. 

BfloGirlSports: October 2016 Buffalo Sabres schedule

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Pre-season games:

• Tuesday, October 4 – v. Carolina at the Lakeview Center in Marquette, MI – 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 5 – at Carolina at the Essar Center in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – 7 p.m.
• Friday, October 7 – at Ottawa – 7 p.m.

Regular season games:

• Thursday, October 13- v. Montreal Canadiens – 7 p.m.
• Sunday, October 16 – at the Edmonton Oilers – 7 p.m. ET
• Tuesday, October 18 – at the Calgary Flames – 9 p.m. ET
• Thursday, October 20 – at the Vancouver Canucks – 10 p.m. ET
• Tuesday, October 25 – at the Philadelphia Flyers – 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, October 27 – v. Minnesota Wild – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, October 29 – v. Florida Panthers – 1 p.m.
• Sunday, October 30 – at the Winnipeg Jets – 3 p.m. ET