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Providing fun, healthy ways to run, eat, bike, paddle and more across WNY!
Independent Health and the Independent Health Foundation are excited to work with a variety of local partners to help Western New Yorkers get healthy, stay active, and have fun in the sun! Independent Health members receive a discount with their ID card at select locations.*
- July
- August
Reddy Bikeshare
Reddy Bikeshare in partnership with Independent Health is celebrating its 10th season! With 520 Reddy and Reddy+ bikes at 128 stations across Buffalo and Niagara Falls, we’re making it easy to help you commute to work, ride to school, visit your favorite park or take a leisurely roll. Wherever you go, it’s a great way to get healthy, have fun and explore our region by bike! Independent Health members receive discounts on annual passes.
In honor of the milestone season, Reddy Bikeshare is giving away limited-edition swag and other prizes (while supplies last) to riders who pedal at least 10 miles starting in May! Be sure to follow Reddy Bikeshare on Facebook and Instagram for all the ways we’re celebrating the 10th season.
Dates: April – October
Fitness in the Parks
Fitness in the Parks is back! Independent Health and the YMCA are teaming up once again to bring a variety of outdoor fitness classes to a park near you all summer long. With more than 500 classes offered at parks across Western New York, there’s something for everyone – Zumba®, yoga, Pilates, circuit training, barre, and more. All classes are led by certified YMCA instructors, and all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join. Parking is always free, and registration is never required. With Fitness in the Parks, you never have to trade good weather for a workout again!
Dates: June – August
Food Truck Tuesdays
Larkin Square is the place to be on Tuesday nights! Join us for food, fun, and free live music during Food Truck Tuesdays sponsored by Independent Health. More than a dozen different food trucks fill the square each week, providing a unique outdoor dining experience – and every food truck offers at least one Healthy Options® menu item that’s lower in fat, sodium and cholesterol, thanks to the Independent Health Foundation.
Join us for “Independent Health Night” on July 1, July 29 and August 26 for FREE giveaways (while supplies last)!
Dates: June 3 – August 26
Location: Larkin Square, 745 Seneca Street
SkyRide 2025
GObike is celebrating its 11th annual SkyRide presented by Independent Health! This family-friendly event offers riders of all ages and abilities a unique opportunity to travel across the Skyway and, new this year, the 1-190! The single-loop ride starts and ends at Outer Harbor’s Terminal B concert venue, behind Lakeside Bike Park, and can be taken at a casual pace. All are welcome to stay for the Lakeside Bike Bash afterparty featuring food, live music, and more. Independent Health’s RedShirts will be there with FREE giveaways, while supplies last.
Date: Sunday, July 20
Time: 7:45 a.m. departure
Location: Terminal B, 850 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo
Buffalo RiverWorks
Join us for outdoor adventure at Buffalo RiverWorks! As the official health and wellness partner, our members save 20 percent on healthy activities like zip lining, the ropes course, kayaking and more. Eligible members can also use their Health Extras card to cover the cost. Staying for a bite to eat? Look for the orange Healthy Options® sticker on the menu – these items are lower in fat, cholesterol and sodium thanks to the Independent Health Foundation.
RiverWorks is also offering its annual Sports Adventure Camp for kids, sponsored by Independent Health! A variety of healthy activities are offered each week for ages 9-13, including soccer, the ropes course, kayaking, pickleball, spike ball, crafts, roller skating, and more. Activities are fully supervised and run from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday each week, July 7 through August 22. Cost includes lunch, snacks, and a T-shirt.
Location: Buffalo RiverWorks, 359 Ganson Street, Buffalo
Outer Harbor Buffalo
Free outdoor fitness is back at Outer Harbor! Join us for scenic views and a great workout all summer long. Classes take place at 325 Fuhrmann Boulevard, just south of Wilkeson Pointe along the Independent Health Wellness Trail. The trail is a 3-mile stretch connecting Wilkeson Pointe to Lakeside Bike Park, perfect for walking, biking, running, jogging and more. The bike park is open year-round and features a variety of tracks and trails for riders of all ages and skill levels. If you’re headed to Terminal B for a concert this summer, skip the traffic and travel by bike – anyone who uses the Bike Valet presented by Independent Health receives a free giveaway (while supplies last).
Locations: Fitness classes, 325 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo; and Lakeside Bike Park, 825 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo.
Wellness Walks at Tifft
Looking for a way to enjoy the fresh air while getting your steps in? Join us every Thursday morning at Tifft Nature Preserve for Wellness Walks presented by Independent Health! All ages are encouraged to attend these free weekly walks, guided by a knowledgeable volunteer, while enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. Please call (716) 825-6397 to confirm the walks will be taking place each week.
Location: Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard
Good for the Neighborhood
Improve your health with the Independent Health Foundation’s Good for the Neighborhood program! Join us at various dates and locations across Buffalo and Niagara Falls to receive FREE fruits and vegetables (while supplies last), as well as health and wellness resources that can help you eat better, be more active and connect with your doctor. Check the program website for the most current schedule.
