2016 Holiday Happenings: Celebrate the holidays at Larkin Square

Get ready for the holidays at Larkin
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The fifth annual Holiday Live at Larkin takes place Friday, December 2 from 5-8 p.m. at Larkin Square. The event will feature live music, food trucks, hot beverages at the Filling Station and more.

Live holiday music will be provided by the local group Robot Holiday. There will also be food trucks on hand and hot coffee from Undergrounds Coffee and Roastery, plus more hot beverages from the Filling Station, including their signature hot cider spiked with BFLO Distilling Co. Apple Brandy. There will also be a holiday market with works from Devil Chicken Design, Beautiful Cookies, Elizabeth’s Granola and more.

An even-bigger holiday market will be held in the Main Lobby of the Larkin at Exchange Building (726 Exchange St.) on Friday, December 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendors featured will include Joyfulenergy, Grape Country Soaps, Dragonfly Jams & Jellies, Mazurek’s Bakery, Gretchen Cole Jewelry and many more.

Learn more about these and other events at larkinsquare.com. 

Food Truck Tuesdays kick off this week

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One of “Larkinville’s” most popular events, Food Truck Tuesdays, kicks off this week on April 19 from 5-8 p.m. Food Truck Tuesdays brings dozens of food trucks from Buffalo, Rochester and beyond to Larkin Square, 745 Seneca St. in Buffalo.

The musical entertainment this week is Ten Cent Howl. Upcoming acts include Randle & the Late Night Scandals (April 26), German-American Musicians (May 17) and LeeRon Zydeco & the Hot Tamales (June 21).

Among the trucks expected this year at Food Truck Tuesdays: Ted’s Hot Dog Truck, O.G. Wood Fire, Chef’s, (716) Club House, Lloyd Taco Truck, Abbotts Custard, Cheesy Chick, Macarollin and the Meatball Truck Co.

Find out more about Food Truck Tuesdays here.

2015 Holiday Happenings: Larkin Square and the Buffalo Zoo

Celebrate the season at "Larkinville" on Friday
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Get into the holiday swing this weekend at Larkin Square, or get the kids to the Buffalo Zoo for an upcoming event.

Holiday Live at Larkin – Friday, December 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Larkin Square, 745 Seneca St. in Buffalo. The fourth annual event will feature music from Robot Holiday, a holiday marketplace, and food from some of Buffalo’s favorite food trucks. Earlier in the day, check out the Indoor Holiday Market featuring over 30 local craft and food vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get more details at www.larkinsquare.com.

Buffalo Zoo Tree Lighting – Saturday, December 5 at 5:15 p.m. at the Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave. in Buffalo. Zoo admission will be just $5 per person beginning at 3 p.m., and the gates will remain pen until 5 p.m.; the tree will be located near the new Arctic Edge exhibit. Find out more at www.buffalozoo.org.

Breakfast with Santa – Saturday and Sunday, December 12-13 and December 19-20 at the Zoo. Santa and his elves will visit kids for two seatings, 9 and 11 a.m., each day; featuring a breakfast buffet from CJ’s Catering. Pre-paid, non-refundable tickets are $17 for adults and $14 for children (members receive $5 discount per ticket); visit www.buffalozoo.org for tickets and more information or call 716-995-6133.

Five Things to do in May 2015

May…where did the first four months of the year go?!?! Not that I want to bring back that snow or anything!

If you’re looking for something to do in Buffalo in May, here are five ideas:

Support a local farm – most of the area’s farmer’s markets will be opening in May, so show them some Buffa-love. I’ll be putting together a list of farmer’s markets soon, but here’s a 2014 list from Buffalo Spree magazine – most have links to their websites or Facebook pages which should have updated info.

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Food Truck Tuesdays – Larkin Square is back at it for 2015, with the popular Food Truck Tuesdays program starting up on May 5^th and running through October 27^th. There are over 20 trucks from Buffalo and Rochester (and beyond) on the schedule for 2015, and there will also be live music and local vendors with art, produce, décor and more. Find out more here.

Change up your workout routine – I’m partial, but Shannon Connors is the best instructor I’ve ever had at a gym – which is why I’ve gone through three gyms with her! She’s finally doing something she should’ve (in my opinion) done three years or so ago – opening her own gym! Check her out on Transit Rd. in Depew – she will kick your a** in a good way! Congrats Shannon! :)

Get back to Canalside – Canalside in downtown Buffalo kicks off the unofficial summer season on Memorial Day weekend with the Boardwalk Carnival at Canalside, happening Saturday through Monday, May 23^rd through 25^th. Hammerl Amusements will be providing the rides and games, and there will be plenty of food, beverages and entertainment for all ages – get more information here.

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Cherry Blossoms in Buffalo – the Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival will take place Saturday, May 2^nd through Saturday, May 9^th at the Japanese Garden in Delaware Park, located behind the Buffalo History Museum. Events during the festival include a tea ceremony, a Japanese doll display at the Museum, an interactive Parade of Fashion and the Cherry Blossom Challenge Orienteering event. Get the complete schedule at the above-listed link.