Canalside

Sunday Social at Canalside

Experience this vibrant community hub at Canalside on September 6th! The Sunday Social is presented by Citizens with support from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

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Sunday Social at Canalside

On September 6th from 10am-4pm, join us at Canalside for a day of shopping, live music, local eats, and family-friendly fun.

Canalside Year-Round Attractions

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Bikes:

  • Enjoy FREE Blue Bike rentals on each Sunday Social date from 10am-4pm (on a first come first serve basis).

Buffalo Bike Tours:

  • Enjoy BOGO e-bike rentals from Buffalo Bike Tours on each Sunday Social date from 10am-4pm (on a first come first serve basis).

Buffalo Heritage Carousel:

  • Enjoy a Sunday Social Special Combo of a carousel ride and large popcorn for $5.00.

Explore & More Children's Museum:

  • Enjoy a 25% off discount coupon for day-of admission to the museum.

Nick Charlaps at Canalside:

  • Grab a sweet treat from Nick Charlaps during this day of fun! Be sure to try their new Peanut Butter Oreo flavor.

Reading Corner

Barb's Book Buddies:

  • Join Barb's Book Buddies Campout at the Sunday Social on September 6th from 11am-3pm! Enjoy stories brought to life through joyful, nature-inspired interactive experiences for children, sparking imagination and a love of reading.

Center Stage

The Hastings Duo:

  • Tom & Diana, a husband and wife duo, will perform an eclectic setlist including oldies, classic rock, disco and counrtry.

Be Witched Buffalo:

  • Be Witched Buffalo is a wild, witchy and magical gaggle of folk dancers who shake their brooms across WNY for charity. Enjoy these performances from 12:00pm-12:30pm and 2:00pm-2:30pm on September 6th.

Shea's Buffalo Theatre:

  • Stop by the Shea's Buffalo table to scan a QR code to be entered for a chance to win two tickets to the Buena Vista Social Club showing in September.

Shannon Connors KIDFIT Class & Craft:

  • Kids fitness classes at 1:00 and 3:00 pm led by 2025 Best Personal Trainer in the 716, Shannon Connors - designed to build confidence, movement skills, and healthy habits through fun games and activities. Exercise stations designed for ages 3-5, 6-8 and 10-12 yrs and all ability levels, each session creates a positive, encouraging environment where every child can move, play and succeed. Children will also enjoy a simple, fun health & wellness-themed craft project that promotes health, self-care and a positive mindset.

Boutique Boardwalk Vendors

Come shop ‘til you drop on the boardwalk at the Sunday Social at Canalside! See below which vendors we’ll have for September 6th.

Vendors

  • Anzalone's Olive Oils
  • Artistic Crafts by Sisters
  • Ava and Carter Clothing
  • Belov'd Creations
  • Blue Moon Vintage Bus
  • Bowffalo Bows
  • Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School
  • Buffalo Bling Boutique
  • Buffalo Brick Academy Charter School
  • Buffalo History Buff
  • Buffalo Kiddos Fashion
  • Creations from Crow
  • Creative Butterflies
  • Glass Menagerie
  • Great Lakes Glass BFLO
  • HyKraft Creations
  • Inspire You More Jewelry
  • Laurel Tree Bindery
  • Pristine Purification
  • SC Pretty Boutique
  • Shanamel's Naturals
  • Sunrae Love Jewelry by Rachel
  • Tai's Sweet Shop
  • Urban Buffalo Designs Co.

Food Trucks

Grab a bite to eat at the Sunday Social at Canalside with our food truck rodeo! See below which food trucks we'll have for September 6th.

Food and Beverage

  • Pete's Hoagie Roller
  • Smash & Roll
  • Sippin' 716
  • Venus Greek & Mediterranean
  • Sweet Cravings
  • Tiny Thai

Not-For-Profit Vendors

Visit the following Not-For-Profit vendors at the Sunday Social at Canalside for resources and information regarding their organizations.

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