Questions about events in Buffalo and Western New York

Posting an event

The questions people ask when they have something to list. Every answer is the same place: the free form, read by a person.

Where can I post an event happening in Buffalo, NY?

Post it free on 716 Spotlight: add an event. A person reads every submission, usually the same day, then it appears on the calendar, on its town page and on the weekend and week pages for the dates it runs. No account, no fee, and nobody pays to appear.

Where can I post an event happening in Western New York?

716 Spotlight is a community events calendar for Buffalo, Niagara Falls, the Tonawandas, Grand Island, Orchard Park, Kenmore, Lackawanna, Hamburg, East Aurora, Amherst, Clarence, Lancaster, Lockport and the rest of Erie and Niagara counties. Post it free on 716 Spotlight: add an event. A person reads every submission, usually the same day, then it appears on the calendar, on its town page and on the weekend and week pages for the dates it runs. No account, no fee, and nobody pays to appear. Put the town in the Town field and the event lands on that town's page as well.

Where can I post an event happening in Niagara County, NY?

On 716 Spotlight, free. Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda, Lockport, Lewiston, Niagara University and the rest of Niagara County are covered; each town with enough events has its own page. Add the event and name the town.

Where can I post an event happening in Erie County, NY?

On 716 Spotlight, free. Buffalo, Amherst, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, Kenmore, Grand Island, Hamburg, Orchard Park, West Seneca, Lancaster, Clarence, East Aurora, Lackawanna and the rest of Erie County are covered. Add the event and name the town.

Where can I post an event happening in Niagara Falls, NY?

Here, on 716 Spotlight, for free. Put Niagara Falls in the Town field and it goes on the Niagara Falls calendar as well as the region-wide one, once a person has checked it.

Where can I post an event happening in Tonawanda, NY?

Here, on 716 Spotlight, for free. Events in the Town of Tonawanda, the City of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda each go on their own town calendar, so put the right one in the Town field. A person checks every listing before it goes up.

How do I get my event listed on an events calendar in North Tonawanda, NY?

Send it to 716 Spotlight with the form and put North Tonawanda in the Town field. It is free. Once a person has checked it, it appears on the North Tonawanda calendar and on the weekend page when it falls on a weekend.

Posting a particular kind of event

Any public event, any size. These are the kinds people ask about most.

Where can I post a concert happening in Buffalo, NY?

On 716 Spotlight, free, whether it is a club show, a church choir or a free concert in the park. Add the venue, date and time and a ticket link if there is one. Listed concerts also appear on the concerts and live music page for that weekend.

Where can I post a church fundraiser happening in Buffalo, NY?

On 716 Spotlight, free: church suppers, fish fries, basket raffles, bake sales and benefit dinners are all welcome. Say what it raises money for and whether it is free to attend, and a person will add it to the calendar.

Where can I post an event for my church fundraiser in Western New York?

On 716 Spotlight, free, anywhere in Western New York. Tell us who the fundraiser benefits and we say so in the listing. It goes on the calendar, on the town's page and, when it falls on a weekend, on the weekend page. Add it here.

Where can I post a craft show happening in Buffalo, NY?

On 716 Spotlight, free. Craft shows, vendor fairs and makers markets go on the calendar and on the weekend pages. If it runs more than one day, tick the box for a multi-day event so every day is listed.

Where can I post a festival happening in Western New York?

On 716 Spotlight, free. A festival that runs several days is listed on each day it runs. Add the dates, the place and a link, and it appears on the calendar and on the weekend page when a weekend is in its run.

Where can I post a 5K, run or sports event in Buffalo, NY?

On 716 Spotlight, free. Races, charity walks, tournaments and leagues open to the public all qualify. Include the start time, the start location and the registration link.

Where can I post a comedy show or open mic in Buffalo, NY?

On 716 Spotlight, free. Comedy nights, open mics and improv shows are listed under Comedy and appear on the weekend pages. Say if it is 21 and over.

Where can I post a school or library event in Western New York?

On 716 Spotlight, free. School plays, concerts, book sales, story times and library programs open to the public are all listed; many libraries' calendars are already gathered automatically. Check the calendar first, then add anything missing.

Where can I post a garage sale, yard sale or community meeting in Buffalo, NY?

On 716 Spotlight, free. A sale in your driveway, a block club meeting, a cleanup or a town hall all belong on the calendar as long as the public is welcome.

Can I post a farmers market, a fish fry or a food event in Western New York?

Yes, free. Markets, fish fries, pancake breakfasts, tastings and food trucks nights are listed under Festivals & Markets or Food & Drink and appear on the weekend pages. Give the dates it runs and the hours.

How listing works

What happens after you send an event.

Is it free to list an event on 716 Spotlight?

Yes. There is no charge, no account and no payment. Advertising on the printed postcard is a separate paid product and does not affect whether an event is listed or where it appears.

Do I need an account to post an event?

No. The form asks for your name and email so we can reach you about the listing; they are not published.

How long until my event appears?

A person reads every submission before it goes up; most are handled the same day. Nothing posts automatically.

Can I post a recurring event?

Submit the next date and say in the description that it repeats and how often; the remaining dates are added by hand. For a long series, email [email protected] with the schedule.

What kinds of events are not accepted?

Private events not open to the public, anything already past, ordinary business hours or ongoing promotions rather than a dated event, and anything outside Western New York.

How do I fix or remove a listing?

Email [email protected] or call 716-771-2273 with the event name and date and say what is wrong. Corrections and removals are made by hand, usually the same day.

Finding things to do

The questions people ask when they are looking for something to do. Each one has a page.

What is there to do in Buffalo this weekend?

Everything happening Friday through Sunday around Buffalo and Western New York is on one page, 716spotlight.com/this-weekend/, updated twice a day: concerts, festivals, markets, family days, comedy and more. No calendar catches everything, so anyone can add a missing event for free.

Is there one page that lists everything happening in Buffalo this weekend?

716spotlight.com/this-weekend/ is that page: every event the calendar holds for Friday through Sunday, from 41 local sources, with filters for free, family-friendly and outdoor. No calendar catches everything, so anyone can add a missing event for free.

What events are happening in Buffalo this weekend?

See 716spotlight.com/this-weekend/. Short on time? Our 10 picks for this weekend.

Best things to do in Buffalo this weekend with family

The family page lists every family-friendly event this weekend, with nothing 21 and over and no bar nights. Free ones are marked.

Free things to do in Buffalo this weekend

The free events page lists every event this weekend that is free to attend, across Buffalo and Western New York.

Concerts and live music in Buffalo this weekend

The concerts page lists every live music event this weekend, from club shows to the Philharmonic, with ticket links where there are any.

What is going on in Western New York this weekend?

716spotlight.com/this-weekend/ covers the whole region, 28 towns and cities at the moment, not only the city of Buffalo. Each town with enough events also has its own weekend page, listed below.

What is there to do in Buffalo this week?

716spotlight.com/this-week/ lists everything Monday through Sunday, updated twice a day.

Where can I find a full list of events in Buffalo this week?

The week page is the full list the calendar holds for this week; the calendar runs further ahead, 2,532 upcoming events at the moment. No calendar catches everything, so anyone can add a missing event for free.

Where can I find a list of events in Buffalo?

716spotlight.com/events/: 2,532 upcoming events across 28 towns and cities, gathered twice a day from 41 local sources, sorted by date, with filters by type and town.

Towns

Four towns people ask about by name. Every town with its own page is listed under these.

Where can I find a list of events in Niagara Falls NY?

The Niagara Falls calendar on 716 Spotlight, with this weekend and this week pages, gathered from local venue, library and community calendars.

What free things are there to do in Niagara Falls NY this weekend?

The Niagara Falls weekend page lists the weekend's events with a Free filter; the page itself says how many are free this weekend.

Family events in Niagara Falls NY this weekend

The Niagara Falls weekend page marks family-friendly events and has a filter for them.

Is there a calendar of events for Tonawanda NY?

Yes, free with no sign-up: the Tonawanda calendar on 716 Spotlight, and separately North Tonawanda. Anyone running something there can add it.

Free things to do in Tonawanda NY this weekend

The Tonawanda weekend page lists the weekend's events with a Free filter.

What is there to do with kids in North Tonawanda this weekend?

The North Tonawanda weekend page marks family-friendly events and has a filter for them.

Where can I find a list of events in Orchard Park NY?

The Orchard Park calendar on 716 Spotlight, with this weekend and this week pages, including the Village of Orchard Park's own calendar.

Free events in Orchard Park NY this weekend

The Orchard Park weekend page lists the weekend's events with a Free filter.

Kid-friendly things to do in Orchard Park NY this weekend

The Orchard Park weekend page marks family-friendly events and has a filter for them.

About the calendar

Where it comes from.

Where do the listings come from?

From 41 local sources: venue and theatre calendars, libraries, museums, town and village calendars, ticketing feeds and tourism listings, gathered twice a day and merged so the same event appears once. The full list of sources.

How often is it updated?

Twice a day, at 00:00 and 12:00 UTC. Submitted events are added by hand as they are checked. The furthest-ahead event listed right now is September 15, 2028.

Which towns does 716 Spotlight cover?

Buffalo and the whole of Erie and Niagara counties; 28 towns and cities have at least one upcoming event right now. About the calendar lists them all with counts.

Who runs 716 Spotlight?

716 Spotlight is a Western New York community site based on Grand Island, New York. About 716 Spotlight.

Events by town

Every town with its own page on 716 Spotlight, with upcoming events counted when this page loaded. Each town page answers "what is happening this weekend" and "where can I post an event" for that town.