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Hello Niagara Falls! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A medical school debut, porch goose bingo, and family day + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A new medical milestone: D'Youville University welcomed its first College of Osteopathic Medicine class this week, most from outside New York. Classes remain on the main campus as renovations for the Buffalo home target 2027 -- read the full story.
A market on overdrive: Buffalo home prices have nearly doubled since 2020, the biggest jump of any major U.S. metro. For Niagara Falls buyers and sellers, the surging market is reshaping budgets and offers -- read the full story.
A creative journey unfolds: Buffalo hip hop artist Da'Mon Gross will release Fire in My Veins on August 14, then celebrate at the Fashion Runway Annual Block Party in Buffalo on August 29 -- read the full story.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Crave-worthy Italian classics: Need a midweek pick-me-up or just an excuse to skip cooking? Di Camillo Bakery is where to snag real-deal Italian bread, rosemary focaccia, peanut stick donuts, and those WNY-famous kummelweck rolls, then finish strong with a biscotti jar or Baba Rum in a Jar you swear is “just for guests.”
Fresh hair, less stress: Salon Nouveau Day Spa brings the glow-up to locals with master stylists for cuts and color, nail techs who actually listen, skin treatments that revive your glow, and massages that end the day right. Slide in this week for a tidy refresh or full-on transformation, no out-of-town fuss required.
Summer sanity saver: When the kids are bouncing off the walls, Oppenheim County Park has your fix this week with a splash pad, playground, and plenty of picnic space. Bring a rod for the pond, pack easy snacks, and make a low-key afternoon feel like a mini-vacation right in your backyard.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛝 Playground Club @ Kenney Field (Tonawanda) | Wednesday (8/5) at 11:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a win with kids, Playground at Kenney Park has free fun. Board games, frisbees, footballs, soccer balls, backyard games, and craft supplies, all the entertainment, none of the fees. Weather permitting, and it’s not a drop-off, so adults stay too.
🎵 Summer Outdoor Concerts @ Town of Tonawanda Aquatic and Fitness Center | Thursday (8/6) at 7:00 PM – Thursday nights at the Town of Tonawanda Aquatic and Fitness Center deliver your summer soundtrack with live bands, the Ken-Ton Meals on Wheels Food Truck, and lawn-chair lounging, all free. Weekend starts early, neighbors are chatty, wallets stay shut.
🌻 Dave Stayner @ Sunflowers of Sanborn | Friday (8/7) at 5:00 PM – Swap the patio for acres of gold as Dave Stayner plays among the Sunflowers of Sanborn, a summer scene so WNY you can smell the hay. Stroll the blooms, catch the tunes, buy bites and sips, and skip the cooler, outside items are a no-go.
💖 Hope Closet @ The Way Church of God (Sanborn) | Saturday (8/8) at 9:00 AM – Need a wardrobe refresh that costs exactly zero? Hope Closet opens the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with free clothing, shoes, and more. Bring your coffee, find something that actually fits, and leave feeling smugly thrifty.
🐶 Puppy Pre-School @ SUPERNOVA DOGS (Tonawanda) | Saturday (8/8) at 10:00 AM – Consider this your pup’s manners class, a six-week primer on sit, stay, and not redecorating with shoes. Rolling enrollment keeps it flexible, with Saturday sessions at 10am or 12:30pm, so you can wrangle coffee, kids, and canine chaos in style.
👨 Family Day on Old Falls Street @ Old Falls Street | Saturday (8/8) at 11:00 AM – Family Day on Old Falls Street is rolling in with a children's market, a petting zoo, trackless train rides, live music, and plenty of kid energy. Ideal for grandparent points, sugar negotiations, and reminding yourself the train is actually pretty fun.
🏃 Town of Niagara Recreation 1st Annual 5K Race, Family Fun Run @ Veterans Memorial Community Park | Saturday (8/8) at 5:30 PM – Skip the lawn chores and earn your slice instead. The first annual Town of Niagara 5K at Veterans Memorial Park features a 1 mile walk, a free kids run with medals, post race Little Bakery pizza, age group awards, and bragging rights.
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07 — Niagara Falls report Weather forecastToday — High: 85°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 5%
Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 6 mph. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow — High: 84°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 41%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildThis 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home delivers 2,189 square feet of polished comfort on a quiet dead-end street near Devil’s Hole State Park and the Niagara Gorge Scenic Trail. Natural woodwork, oak doors, hardwood floors, a granite kitchen, wet bar, and first-floor primary suite shine throughout. Outside, a fenced yard, covered patio, and lush landscaping steal the show.
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