| Beyond Vision Dash! |
Sat, 05/02/2026 |
Get ready to walk, run, or stroll your way through VIA's inaugural
Beyond Vision Dash! Join us on May 2nd at Resurgence Brewing!
This family-friendly 5K event has something for everyone. In addition to a traditional 5k course, the event includes a Visually Impaired Division, a Kids Mile, and a Vision Spectrum Stroll, wherein participants can walk a mile wearing occluders that simulate various conditions on the vision spectrum.
Beyond Vision Dash
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| NYS Citizen Preparedness Training |
Mon, 05/04/2026 |
The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible.
An online option is available at: bit.ly/3P5RVMP
An in-person training will be offered Monday, May 4 at 6:00 PM at St. Bartholomew's Church in Tonawanda.
Courses are free, but you must register at: bit.ly/3QyDlhf
Each family that attends receives one preparedness kit!
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| DPW Day at Como Lake Park |
Sat, 05/16/2026 |
Get ready for DPW Day! 
Join us on Saturday, May 16 from 10AM–2PM at Como Lake Park for a FREE, family-friendly event! Climb aboard trucks, explore heavy equipment, and learn more about Public Works!
Enjoy activities, food trucks, and more!
“Quiet Hours” from 10AM–1PM for children and individuals sensitive to loud noises.
Erie County Department of Public Works
716-858-8300
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| 5th Annual Walk and Roll |
Sat, 05/16/2026 |
It's coming up fast!!!
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating the incredible community of people living with spina bifida in Western New York!
 May 16th, 2026  1 PM – 4 PM  Cheektowaga Town Park in the Lion's Pavilion 2600 Harlem Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
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| OPWDD Open House |
Wed, 05/20/2026 |
3pm-5:30pm
Wednesday
May 20th, 2026
Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
1021 Broadway Street, Buffalo NY 14212
Learn about developmental disability services
with people who can help
for yourself or your loved one
Connect
Get Support
Gain Independence!
Children’s activities available
If you need any reasonable accommodations to attend this event, please call 716-517-2010.
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| Laps of Love & Make Lemonade for Cerebral Palsy |
Sun, 06/07/2026 |
Event Details
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Terminal B
850 Fuhrmann Boulevard
Buffalo, NY 14203
Schedule:
- 10:30 a.m. – Pre-race activities begin
- 12 p.m. – One mile starts
- 1 p.m. – 5K starts
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| Get Outdoors & Get Together Day |
Sat, 06/13/2026 |
Save the date of Saturday, June 13, 2026, for the annual Get Outdoors & Get Together Day celebration. Each year this event is held at locations across the state to bring people of all abilities, ages, identities, and backgrounds together for fun, healthful activities as part of the Governor's initiative to Get Offline, Get Outside, and to ensure inclusivity of access to state public lands.
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