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Amherst, NY
44Events this week
7Free things to do
86New spots
95New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Amherst

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 44 events, day by day →

Family Board Game Day

Saturday 9:30am · Kenmore Branch Library

1st Saturday Chores & Chuckles

Saturday 10am · Pelion Outdoor Classroom · Free

Ritmo Libre Latin Dance Group Classes

Saturday 10am · The Distinct Room

Fall Basket Weaving

Saturday 10:30am · Kaleidoscope of WNY

Buffet Lunch Cruise

Saturday 11:30am · Grand Lady Cruises

New in Amherst

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Epic Hair Salon

Beauty

Hair that wows: Epic Hair Salon is the spot for creative color, cuts for the whole crew, and the kind of styling that survives Buffalo wind.

epichairsalon.com ↗

JT’s Urban Italian

Restaurants

Weeknight-worthy Italian upgrade: JT’s Urban Italian nails that sweet spot between old-school comfort and modern polish, with seasonal specials, a legit wine list, and a bar scene that hums.

jtsbuffalo.com ↗

Sweet Jenny's Chocolates & Ice Cream

Bakeries & Sweets

Small-batch sugar rush: Since 1985, Sweet Jenny's Chocolates & Ice Cream has made fresh, small-batch scoops and handmade chocolates right inside the historic 1811 Williamsville Mill, often the same day you buy them.

sweetjennyswilliamsville.com ↗

Amherst’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Amherst’s best →

Most read in Amherst

The five stories Amherst readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Buffalo Bills roster cuts tracker, 2026

    The Buffalo Bills are beginning releasing players to reduce their 91-man summer roster from the initial 53-man roster for the NFL season, which must be completed by August 30 at 6 p.m.

    Full story at buffalorumblings.com ↗

  2. Beautifully Maintained Home at 430 Capen Boulevard in Quiet Amherst Neighborhood

    Beautifully maintained 1,800 sqft home at 430 Capen Boulevard in Amherst, NY, is up for sale for $349,000 and $194/sqft.

    Full story at buffalonews.com ↗

  3. Historic Meets Modern at 26 Reserve Road: Character-Filled 2-Story Home

    The 2-story home at 26 Reserve Road in Buffalo, NY, originally built in 1857, has been renovated and expanded to offer approximately 2,400 sq ft of living space.

    Full story at buffalonews.com ↗

  4. Beautifully Updated 3-Bedroom Home at 15 Southcrest Avenue in Maryvale School District

    Beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home at 15 Southcrest Avenue in Maryvale School District in Buffalo, NY, is up for sale for $209,900 and $161/sqft.

    Full story at buffalonews.com ↗

  5. Luxury Awaits at 31 Covent Garden Lane: Stunning 3 Bedroom Home

    Luxury awaits at 31 Covent Garden Lane in Buffalo, NY, with a 3-bedroom, 3.5 bath Natale Built home that was just listed one day on the market.

    Full story at buffalonews.com ↗

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