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Solar Eclipse: Totality in Buffalo!

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Welcome to Buffalo, New York, where the skies are about to become even more breathtaking than usual. On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cast its shadow over our beautiful city, and we invite you to witness this incredible celestial event with us.

 

Buffalo and Erie County are the perfect destinations for those who want to combine the thrill of a total solar eclipse with a rich cultural experience. Our city is renowned for its stunning architecture, world-class museums, and vibrant music and arts scene. And, of course, our proximity to Niagara Falls – one of the world’s natural wonders – makes us an ideal base for exploring the region.

 

 

The total solar eclipse of 2024 is a once-in-a-lifetime event that will leave you in awe. As the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, it will completely block out the Sun’s light, creating an eerie darkness that is both thrilling and humbling. It’s an event that draws people from all over the world, and we’re excited to welcome you to Buffalo and Erie County for this unique experience along the path of totality.

 

Whether you’re a seasoned eclipse chaser or a first-time observer, Buffalo is the perfect destination for experiencing this awe-inspiring event. Join us in 2024 and witness the total solar eclipse in a destination that is sure to leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.

 

To learn more on the science behind a total eclipse and safe viewing practices, visit BuffaloEclipse.org and NationalEclipse.com.

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The World’s Largest Rubber Duck at Canalside

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Canalside Buffalo

Join us at Canalside for 4th of July weekend as we celebrate the return of the World’s Largest Rubber Duck!…

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Indigo Resist Dyeing Workshop: Textile Art Series at the Botanical Gardens

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Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Learn about the traditional process of working with indigo dye, and how to create beautiful patterns of blue and white…

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Dairy Day

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Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum

June is National Dairy Month and to celebrate, Explore & More is partnering with UNC Dairy and Milk For Health…

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The Roycroft Campus Founder’s Day

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Roycroft Campus

This year’s event will feature activities like Shibori dyed t-shirts by MUSEjar, community quilting by the Rural Outreach Center, mobile…

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Open Art Night at the Botanical Gardens

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Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

We’re inviting artists of all media and abilities, near and far, to grab their sketchbooks, canvases, pencils or paints, and find…

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Studio Clay Class: Vast Vases

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Buffalo AKG Art Museum

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Dye Your Own Tote Bag: Shibori Style

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Buffalo AKG Art Museum

Join us to learn the ancient Japanese art of Shibori dyeing! You’ll experiment with various binding, tying, and folding techniques…

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Dig With the Experts

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Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Preserve

Join us on Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14 for our signature fossil dig  Dig With the Experts! Expert…

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Family Open Studio Day at the AKG!

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Buffalo AKG Art Museum

Join the AKG for a fun-filled Saturday of creative art-making! The museum is hosting a special Family Open Studio Day…

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Sustainable Saturdays

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Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum

We have some special days planned presented by Modern that highlight the importance of recycling, sustainability, and the experts who…

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Succulents: Watercolor Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

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Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Join our beginner watercolor class and immerse yourself in the art of painting succulents! In this course, you’ll learn how…

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Ice Cream Play Half- Day Camp

06/19

Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum

Registration is now open for our upcoming camps while school is out of session! Ideal for children in Kindergarten through…

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Kids’ Saturday Clay Studio (Ages 5-7)

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Buffalo AKG Art Museum

Get ready to get messy! Join us for a weekly clay studio just for kids. In this class, your child…

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Kids’ Studio Art Class: Painted Planters (Ages 8-12)

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Buffalo AKG Art Museum

Young artists will use paint markers and other crafting materials to decorate miniature planters! 

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Peonies, Prosecco & Pastries

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Enjoy one of our favorite classes, THE PEONY CLASS! You’ll learn to create and take home a bodacious peony centerpiece…

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A Small Gesture: Postcards from Buffalo

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Burchfield Penney Art Center

A Small Gesture: Postcards from Buffalo invite participants to send a small but powerful gesture into the world. In this…

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Studio Clay Class: Handmade Frames

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Buffalo AKG Art Museum

Create your own frame in our one-day workshop!Join us to sculpt your own frame out of clay! You can choose…

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Studio Clay Class: Wheel Throwing-Mug Night

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Buffalo AKG Art Museum

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Kids’ Studio Art Class: Polymer Charm Making (Ages 8-12)

06/27

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

Young artists will use polymer clay, paint, jewelry findings and a convection oven to create their own charms and beads!…

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Printmaking Workshop

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House

Learn about the art of printmaking at the Martin House and have the chance to make your own prints!  …

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Butterflies: Watercolor Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

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Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Explore the beauty of nature in our beginner watercolor class studying butterflies! Perfect for newcomers, this course introduces you to…

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Crafting in the Courtyard at the Botanical Gardens

07/25

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Let your child’s imagination bloom during Crafting in the Courtyard, a fun-filled crafting event set in the beautiful courtyard of…

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Kitchen Chemistry Day Camps

07/27

Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum

Please bring a lunch, two snacks, a water bottle, and have your child wear sneakers. Late pick up between 4pm-4:30pm…

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Wright Through a Woodworker’s Eyes

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House

Join New York State Conservators Paige Schmidt and Julienne Dawidoff along with the Martin House’s Curator, Susana Tejada and Curatorial…

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