Calendar of Events

Buffalo PAL PlayStreets

PlayStreets presented by Independent Health is back for the spring! Every Tuesday and Wednesday, the Police Athletic League of Buffalo is bringing FREE sports programming and fitness equipment to youth ages 5-18 in the City of Buffalo. This seasonal program is designed to promote physical activity and mental health. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.

Dates: April 1 – June 11 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
Time:  4:30-7:30 p.m.
Locations: Various

Reddy Bikeshare

Reddy Bikeshare in partnership with Independent Health is celebrating its 10^th season! With 500 Reddy and Reddy+ bikes at 115 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 10^th 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 nearly 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 June 3, July 1, July 29 and August 26 for FREE giveaways (while supplies last)!

Dates: June 3 – August 26
Location: Larkin Square, 745 Seneca Street 

Kids Run

Brought to you by the Independent Health Foundation, this family-friendly event encourages individuals of all ages to participate in a 1.8-mile walk or run through Delaware Park. There’s also a mini-dash for the littlest ones! Join us for a day of exciting, healthy and FREE fun. 

Date: Saturday, June 7
Location: Delaware Park

Community Health Day

How many muscles does your body use to take a single step? What’s the normal resting heartbeat for a kid? How many grams of sugar should we eat in a day? Come find out during Community Health Day sponsored by Independent Health! Our RedShirts^SM will be at the Buffalo Museum of Science with a variety of hands-on activities that are fun, healthy, and educational – plus free giveaways, while supplies last! The event will feature a variety of different local organizations, fitness activities, special character appearances, a storybook reading on the importance of “Juneteenth,” a health and wellness scavenger hunt, and more. Admission to the Museum is FREE on the day of the event.

Date: Thursday, June 19
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway 

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

Kayak and bike rentals are back at Wilkeson Pointe! Enjoy scenic views along the lake while exploring the 3-mile Independent Health Wellness Trail, stretching from Wilkeson Pointe to Lakeside Bike Park presented by Independent Health. The trail is perfect for walking, biking, running, jogging and more. Independent Health members get discounts on all bike and kayak rentals just by showing your member ID card. You can also join us for a variety of FREE outdoor fitness classes at Wilkeson Pointe all summer long.

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).

Join us for “Start Up the Summer” at Wilkeson Pointe on June 8. We’ll be there with free giveaways, while supplies last, along with discounted bike and kayak rentals for everyone!

Locations: Wilkeson Pointe, 225 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. 

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.

Reddy Bikeshare

Reddy Bikeshare in partnership with Independent Health is celebrating its 10^th season! With 500 Reddy and Reddy+ bikes at 115 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 10^th 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 nearly 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 11^th 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

Kayak and bike rentals are back at Wilkeson Pointe! Enjoy scenic views along the lake while exploring the 3-mile Independent Health Wellness Trail, stretching from Wilkeson Pointe to Lakeside Bike Park presented by Independent Health. The trail is perfect for walking, biking, running, jogging and more. Independent Health members get discounts on all bike and kayak rentals just by showing your member ID card. You can also join us for a variety of FREE outdoor fitness classes at Wilkeson Pointe all summer long.

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: Wilkeson Pointe, 225 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. 

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.