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Pints In The Park @ Wendt Beach
4pm-9pm Location: Wendt Park Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ on site!
4:00PM Live Music with Nico Zarcone
6PM - 9PM Silent Disco! Register at https://www.se2.events/publicevents
Pints in the Parks is a partnership between local breweries and the Erie County Dept. of Parks to offer fun, free, family-friendly "beer garden" style pop-up events in parks throughout the County in the summer. Events are free of charge, family-friendly and comply with all Erie County and NYSLA regulations/ permitting guidelines. A portion of all sales are donated to The Erie County Parks Donation Account to support free, public special events and programs. |
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Pints In The Park @ Wendt Beach
12pm-9pm Location: Wendt Park Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ on site
Family Activities with Explore and More Children's Museum
Pints in the Parks is a partnership between local breweries and the Erie County Dept. of Parks to offer fun, free, family-friendly "beer garden" style pop-up events in parks throughout the County in the summer. Events are free of charge, family-friendly and comply with all Erie County and NYSLA regulations/ permitting guidelines. A portion of all sales are donated to The Erie County Parks Donation Account to support free, public special events and programs. |
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Eternal Flame Trail Hike Series ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~
6pm Location: Chestnut Ridge - Eternal Flame Parking area off of Route 277 Come Join a Park Ranger and hike the world-renowned Eternal Flame Trail at Chestnut Ridge Park. This will be a fun-filled educational hike that will take you to the natural phenomenon known as the Eternal Flame! Learn about hemlock forests, local wildlife and more!
Register for Eternal Flame Trail Hike Series ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~ |
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ADVENTURE BUS ~ Emery Park ~
Location: Emery Park - Drop off/pick up location is at Shelter #2
For drop off / pick up times please visit https://metro.nfta.com/programs/parks-adventure-bus
Paratransit Service: Available to any of these parks. Call 716-855-7239 to arrange for Paratransit Bus Service. You can reserve trips arriving at the park at 1:00PM. Vehicles will leave the park at 4PM. For more information: https://metro.nfta.com/special-services/paratransit.
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Eternal Flame Trail Hike Series ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~
6pm Location: Chestnut Ridge - Eternal Flame Parking area off of Route 277 Come Join a Park Ranger and hike the world-renowned Eternal Flame Trail at Chestnut Ridge Park. This will be a fun-filled educational hike that will take you to the natural phenomenon known as the Eternal Flame! Learn about hemlock forests, local wildlife and more!
Register for Eternal Flame Trail Hike Series ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~ |
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Pints in The Park @ Chestnut Ridge Park
4pm-9pm Location: Chestnut Ridge - Top of The Sled Hill Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ & DJ Tom Tom playing light favorites
Family Activities with Explore and More Children's Museum!
Pints in the Parks is a partnership between local breweries and the Erie County Dept. of Parks to offer fun, free, family-friendly "beer garden" style pop-up events in parks throughout the County in the summer. Events are free of charge, family-friendly and comply with all Erie County and NYSLA regulations/ permitting guidelines. A portion of all sales are donated to The Erie County Parks Donation Account to support free, public special events and programs. |
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Pints in The Park @ Chestnut Ridge Park
12pm-9pm Location: Chestnut Ridge - Top of The Sled Hill 6PM - 9PM Silent Disco! Purchase tickets here: https://www.se2.events/publicevents
Pints in the Parks is a partnership between local breweries and the Erie County Dept. of Parks to offer fun, free, family-friendly "beer garden" style pop-up events in parks throughout the County in the summer. Events are free of charge, family-friendly and comply with all Erie County and NYSLA regulations/ permitting guidelines. A portion of all sales are donated to The Erie County Parks Donation Account to support free, public special events and programs. |
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ADVENTURE BUS ~ Akron Falls ~
Location: Akron Falls - Drop off/pick up location is at Waterfall Trail Parking Lot
For drop off / pick up times please visit https://metro.nfta.com/programs/parks-adventure-bus
Paratransit Service: Available to any of these parks. Call 716-855-7239 to arrange for Paratransit Bus Service. You can reserve trips arriving at the park at 1:00PM. Vehicles will leave the park at 4PM. For more information: https://metro.nfta.com/special-services/paratransit.
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Family Fishing ~ Seneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park ~
6pm Location: Seneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park - Seneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park Parking Lot Come Join a Park Ranger and learn how to fish! This fishing program that will teach young park users and their parents/guardians the basics of fishing! Learn how to cast, bait a hook, set the hook, safe handling, and fish identification! Don’t have fishing gear? The Rangers will have rods and reels available for kids to use, as well as bait (worms and corn). This program has received an exemption from the NYSDEC, and all kids and parents/guardians registered for the program will qualify for free fishing (no fishing license required) for the duration of the program. - Meeting Location: Seneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park Parking Lot - Duration: 1.5 hrs - Elevation: Flat – There will be an approximately 0.2-mile hike to the fishing area - Surface Description: May be muddy near water - Equipment Needed: We strongly encourage everyone to bring their own fishing rods and reel. Park Rangers have approximately 15 rods and reels that may be used for those who do not have their own gear. - Equipment Other: Please refrain from bringing dogs; this program not stroller or wheelchair accessible REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED SPOTS ARE LIMITED. CALL TO REGISTER AT 716-858-8355
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Senior Hiking Club ~Seneca Bluffs ~
11am Location: Seneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park - Meeting Location: At the beginning of the trail head Join us as we partner with Erie County Senior Services for their Senior Hiking Club. The Hiking Club is a wonderful opportunity for seniors to stay active and enjoy the beauty of nature in the company of like-minded individuals. Contact Julie Ruszala with Senior Services to register 716-858-6403 |
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Discover Emery! Pints in the Park w/42North
12pm-9pm Location: Emery Park - Amphitheater Discovery Emery in partnership with 42 North Brewing Company! Come out to the newly restored, historic Emery Amphitheater for a day of live music, food, local brews, vendors, and more and enjoy the beauty that is Emery Park. Due to limited parking, this event will be ticketed and tickets will be capped as well. Purchase tickets at https://www.universe.com/events/discover-emery-park-festival-tickets-9KLPZ3. Parking will be available at the top of the ski hill. Follow directions to the "Emery Park Black Diamond Disc Golf Course": https://maps.app.goo.gl/nBC5aLJBLzBBqCV66 The event is a short walk through the woods from the parking lot and there are fun and drinks along the way! Accessible parking will be available by emailing the brewery at info@42northbrewingcompany.com.
Pints in the Parks is a partnership between local breweries and the Erie County Dept. of Parks to offer fun, free, family-friendly "beer garden" style pop-up events in parks throughout the County in the summer. Events are free of charge, family-friendly and comply with all Erie County and NYSLA regulations/ permitting guidelines. A portion of all sales are donated to The Erie County Parks Donation Account to support free, public special events and programs. |
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WNY PRISM Volunteer Workdays ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~
9:30am- 12:00pm Location: Chestnut Ridge - Meeting Location: Shelter 21 Join WNY PRISM, partners, and community members like you to help remove priority invasive plant species from several parks in western New York this summer! Registration is required. Please register using the QR code or at https://bit.ly/2024volunteerworkdays More information including directions, meeting location and what to bring will be emailed to participants after they are registered. For questions, email wnyprism@buffalostate.edu. Register for WNY PRISM Volunteer Workdays ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~ |
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Family Fishing ~ Ellicott creek Park ~
6pm Location: Ellicott Creek - Ellicott Creek Park Fisherman’s Access Parking Lot Come Join a Park Ranger and learn how to fish! This fishing program that will teach young park users and their parents/guardians the basics of fishing! Learn how to cast, bait a hook, set the hook, safe handling, and fish identification! Don’t have fishing gear? The Rangers will have rods and reels available for kids to use, as well as bait (worms and corn). This program has received an exemption from the NYSDEC, and all kids and parents/guardians registered for the program will qualify for free fishing (no fishing license required) for the duration of the program. - Meeting Location: Ellicott Creek Park Fisherman’s Access Parking Lot - Duration: 1.5 hrs - Elevation: Flat - Surface Description: May be muddy near water - Equipment Needed: We strongly encourage everyone to bring their own fishing rods and reel. Park Rangers have approximately 15 rods and reels that may be used for those who do not have their own gear. - Equipment Other: Please refrain from bringing dogs; this program is stroller and wheelchair accessible REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED SPOTS ARE LIMITED. CALL TO REGISTER AT 716-858-8355
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Eternal Flame Trail Hike Series ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~
5:30pm Location: Chestnut Ridge - Eternal Flame Parking area off of Route 277 Come Join a Park Ranger and hike the world-renowned Eternal Flame Trail at Chestnut Ridge Park. This will be a fun-filled educational hike that will take you to the natural phenomenon known as the Eternal Flame! Learn about hemlock forests, local wildlife and more!
Register for Eternal Flame Trail Hike Series ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~ |
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Senior Hiking Club ~Seneca Red Jacket Riverfront Park ~
1pm Location: Red Jacket Riverfront Natural Habitat Park - Meeting Location: Park Entrance Join us as we partner with Erie County Senior Services for their Senior Hiking Club. The Hiking Club is a wonderful opportunity for seniors to stay active and enjoy the beauty of nature in the company of like-minded individuals. Contact Julie Ruszala with Senior Services to register 716-858-6403 |
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Eternal Flame Trail Hike Series ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~
5:30pm Location: Chestnut Ridge - Eternal Flame Parking area off of Route 277 Come Join a Park Ranger and hike the world-renowned Eternal Flame Trail at Chestnut Ridge Park. This will be a fun-filled educational hike that will take you to the natural phenomenon known as the Eternal Flame! Learn about hemlock forests, local wildlife and more!
Register for Eternal Flame Trail Hike Series ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~ |
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Family Fishing ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~
5:30pm Location: Chestnut Ridge - Chestnut Ridge Park Reservoir Fishing Pier Parking Lot Come Join a Park Ranger and learn how to fish! This fishing program that will teach young park users and their parents/guardians the basics of fishing! Learn how to cast, bait a hook, set the hook, safe handling, and fish identification! Don’t have fishing gear? The Rangers will have rods and reels available for kids to use, as well as bait (worms and corn). This program has received an exemption from the NYSDEC, and all kids and parents/guardians registered for the program will qualify for free fishing (no fishing license required) for the duration of the program. - Meeting Location: Chestnut Ridge Park Reservoir Fishing Pier Parking Lot - Duration: 1.5 hrs - Elevation: Flat – There will be an approximately 0.2-mile hike to the fishing area - Surface Description: May be muddy near water - Equipment Needed: We strongly encourage everyone to bring their own fishing rods and reel. Park Rangers have approximately 15 rods and reels that may be used for those who do not have their own gear. - Equipment Other: Please refrain from bringing dogs; this program not stroller or wheelchair accessible REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED SPOTS ARE LIMITED. CALL TO REGISTER AT 716-858-8355
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Fall Fest ~ Como Lake Park ~
10am - 4pm Location: Como Lake More Information Coming Soon..... |
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Senior Hiking Club ~Ellicott Creek Park ~
11am Location: Ellicott Creek - Meeting Location: Friendship House Join us as we partner with Erie County Senior Services for their Senior Hiking Club. The Hiking Club is a wonderful opportunity for seniors to stay active and enjoy the beauty of nature in the company of like-minded individuals. Contact Julie Ruszala with Senior Services to register 716-858-6403 |
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Santa Land ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~
10am - 4pm Location: Chestnut Ridge More information coming soon.... |