Free sunflower field? ABSOLUTELY! Huge sunflower field to explore and you have the option to pick…read moresome too for a cost. Bruce and I just chose to appreciate the beauty of the flowers, and of course take pictures in the cute props along the way! Lots of food options, almost like a fair, and bouncy houses for kids!

This place is the definition of an instagrammable summer spot! As the name implies, this is a HUGE…read moresunflower field, and the sights are incredible. Nothing beats yellow heads of petals, taller than you are, as far as the eye can see! Well, depending on how tall you are, they either tower over you, or are the size of your peers. There is a nice path through the main field, with plenty of opportunity to snap beautiful photos of yourself, your family and friends, or the flowers themselves. Be prepared to bring rubber boots or closed toed shoes if it has rained recently, as the pathway is in a field of dirt! There is a second side where there are all sorts of photo opp items to see, including my favorite, a bright pink tractor! There's painted boards with cut outs for your face, and lots of farm equipment dispersed throughout. You can grab food from the multiple food trucks/stands on the property, sit and eat under their many large tents with tables and benches. There are the typical trinkets and toys for kids to purchase, and they have a big mining setup, which my kid absolutely adores. He spent over 20 minutes just playing with the water! There are other activities throughout the season but we didn't check them out, we opted for a quieter trip where we could walk, and the crowd was smaller. It does get crowded, so plan accordingly! If you have children who can't walk too far, bring a wagon or stroller, but make sure it has big, rugged wheels! And of course, you can choose to cut your own flowers in the cutting field, or you can grab a pre-cut bouquet if you prefer. Also, you can feel free to dry the seeds from the flowers you purchase, and plant them next year- keeping a sunflower patch in perpetuity from just one trip- but that's the gardener in me giving advice. I personally grow a variety of sunflowers in my garden every year, but always enjoy coming to this place to see the majesty of all these flowers in one spot. This is a must do in the summer, at least once!

This is a really cool farm on the West Side. It being a lot to the neighborhood and it's a true…read morefarm, not necessarily just a community garden. They grow tomatoes, cucumbers, cantalopes and a variety of other vegetables. The grape tomatoes they have are absolute bomb! So sweet and delicious. There is a CSA that is offered as well and while I have not yet signed up for it, I'm curious what the cost is. The produce is pretty good for being grown in an urban setting. The farm adds a lot to the area, definitely reach out to them if you're curious and want to take a tour. I did and it was really cool to see and experience it!

I love the goal of this place. They take vacant lots and make them into farms, in the middle of…read morethe city. They then offer the food, at reasonable prices, to the area residents - either through a CSA (buy a share and get fresh veges etc once a week), through supporting some school lunch programs and taking SNAP coupons. They also have a stall at the Elmwood Bidwell weekly farmers market. They are a part of the community. They have internships for local kids, providing some income and some skills for them. They offer fresh veges in areas that don't have lots of grocery stores. This listing is for their main location, but they have picked up another 10 or so lots around the West Side. There are some ft employees, but they also run an active internship program for local kids. Their CSA sold out this year, but there's always next year. It's associated with a religious group, so there's some comments related to that on their website. That whole "5 loaves, 2 fish" thing. Hence the name. 2504

What to say about Kappus...? We have been here 2 or maybe 3 years when my regular cherry farm…read morehasn't produced. We won't be going back. If you want to feel like you aren't even in America, go to this farm. We are English speaking outsiders here. Kappus charges $5/person picking fee, which comes off your final amount if you pick enough (forgot what the quota is). They told me they have to do this because many of their patrons just go in and eat. Indians and Muslims galore, sitting in the fields eating the cherries while they walk out with barely any picked. One patron gave my daughter BRANCHES he had taken from the trees with cherries on them. My teens get mad going to this farm because of what they see. As for the cherrries, the sours weren't really sour tasting imo, and a lot of the trees just don't taste great. Make sure you taste every tree bc the ones with the cherries still on them, are yucky tasting. The one lady worker is nice. The other ones are just kind of meh. I would be too if I saw my farm being destroyed by people not speaking my language and not really caring about my land. We won't be going back anymore. It feels like a punch in the gut.

$5 Admission that goes towards fruit picked, and trust me, you'll use it! Clean, quiet and trees…read morefull of beautiful fruit. The folks that work there are lovely. I'll definitely go back for other fruit picking. The prices are unbeatable, and even better, the fruit delicious!

This was the first year of The Niagara Footprint Festival at Beaver Island State Park. There were…read moreactivities, family friendly, outdoor and indoor. They had Fat Bike rentals to try the big tire bikes in the snow. Teams were demonstrating their dog sleds on tracks around the pavilion. You could take a horse drawn carriage ride around the park. NCCC Culinary school was doing an ice carving. Birders were set up to view waterfowl by the river. In the pavilion vendors were set up promoting solar energy, selling maple syrup, recruiting for the girl scouts....a variety of tables. Food trucks with hot dogs, hot chocolate, coffee, etc. helped you warm up with hot food. Frisbee golf, snowshoeing, x-country skiing and River Lea Historical Tours were some of the extra activities you could partake in. For the first year I think it came off nicely.

This is a festival I try to attend every year. I love the different art that is there and the…read morefestival vibes. Most years there are the same vendors there, but it is comforting. There is always something new to discover. Also, it is in Lewiston, which is one of the cutest villages in the area. During the festival, most of the stores are open, and it is nice to also shop there. I absolutely love the chalk drawing competition every year that the students create. This year's theme was Woodstock, peace and love. The students have so much talent.

If your looking for true local art, look no further and one booth after the next will feed your art…read morehunger to no end! Every year this festival seems to get bigger & better. Please keep it coming & thank you to this stunning historical village for your warm welcoming atmosphere! Also check out their side street shops! There's this amazing health/ herbalism shop tucked away on 9th street thats a gem & unlike any other in WNY, Crazy Train Apothecary! The owner was so friendly & answered our endless questions. We'll be back to visit Lewiston to attend their classes! Keep on keeping on, what a versatile community!

Parkside Artisan Market…read more There's a new Parkside Association event. They are a busy group. This little crafters market happens once a month from Aug-Oct. It's a few different artisans on the corner of Russell and Parkside right across from the zoo. This isn't a farmers market. This month they had about 10 vendors. Plenty of pretty and unique jewelry. A few stands with Buffalo themed things. A cute baby clothes stand. I found some handmade glass based jewelry that's unique and one of a kind. Another vendor had beads and beautifully intricate chains. There was a vendor with beautiful wood cutting boards and similar things. The Association had a table with info about them and upcoming events around town. This is a new monthly event and they expect more vendors each month. Next year they may start earlier in June or July. All in all this is a nice little corner pop-up artisan grouping. It's perfect for a stop as you spend time at the park or zoo on a Sunday. 9/R-a-D Challenge

This is an excellent family-friendly event held annually over Labor Day weekend in Oakfield, NY…read more There are special fun things for kids on Saturday, and a parade on Monday. There are also a couple of food options and craft show that runs all weekend. The organizers deserve a lot of credit for putting in the time to put on such a wonderful event.

Passed by while in the area and enjoyed this little town festival. Food trucks and stands, live…read moreentertainment, and lots of things to see, do and hear! Apparently this little town of western New York keeps quite busy and active year round! Nothing beats the small town feeling and friendliness!!

This is a family owned farm specializing in potatoes. They also offer outstanding corn, beets,…read morecarrots, squash, onions and other produce grown on site. They have a stand at the North Tonawanda Farmers market. At the farmer's market, carryout service is available (I tipped the person 20% who carried my order a couple blocks). The offer some of the best produce I have ever seen.