Trying to find something to do? Here's a look at some of the top activities and events around Western New York this weekend.

 

Dion Dawkins Car Shnow

Dion Dawkins and Shnow MotorSports will hold their first free Car Shnow at Highmark Stadium on Saturday. The general public is welcome to attend the event. Parking for those coming to view cars will enter on the north side of Lot 6 to park in Lot 7. In addition to the Car Shnow, there will be a 4-wheeler raffle, giveaways, prizes and special guests.

  • Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park
  • Lot 6 off Abbot Road on the stadium's north side
  • 4-10 p.m.
  • shnowmotorsports.com
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Hamburg OktoberFest / Bands & Brews

Hamburg Oktoberfest has become a flagship celebration of German culture in Western New York. It strives to bring an authentic, fun festival experience while giving back to our community through charitable donations. Bands & Brews is new this year on Friday and includes beer live music and food trucks. There is also a Wine & Seltzer bar presented by The Bubble Bar. Also new this year, there will be a sausage eating contest sponsored by Hanzlians Sausage.

  • Fri, Sept. 20 from 5:30 - 10 p.m.
  • Sat, Sept. 21 from 2 – 11 p.m.
  • Memorial Park, Hamburg
  • hamburgoktoberfest.com
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Buffalo Pulaski Parade and Festival

The 86th annual Pulaski Parade and 3rd annual Pulaski Festival are happening this weekend in downtown Buffalo. The memory and legacy of one of America’s Revolutionary heroes, General Casimir Pulaski, are preserved through these events by the General Pulaski Association Inc. Everything gets underway on Saturday along Delaware Avenue for the parade. It starts at Edward Street and ends in Niagara Square where the Pulaski Festival is held. 

  • Sept. 21
  • Parade starts at noon at Edward Street in Buffalo
  • Festival in Niagara Square
  • generalpulaski.com
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Paws in the Park Benefiting the SPCA Serving Erie County

Everyone is invited to celebrate more than 30 years of making a lifesaving difference in the lives of pets and wildlife in the community. Each year, funds raised through Paws in the Park helps to drive change the lives of thousands of animals as people gather and walk together toward a more humane community. There will also be raffles, vendors, food trucks and more.

  • Sept. 21
  • The Stables at Knox Farm State Park, 345 Buffalo Road, East Aurora
  • Registration and festivities begin at 9 a.m.
  • yourspca.org
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Meatball Street Brawl

The 8th annual Meatball Street Brawl is happening in Buffalo this weekend. Mohawk Street will be shut down and the best meatball purveyors in town will be there to put their meatballs where your mouth is. There will also be beer, wine, bread and more. Tickets cover all meatballs as well as beverage tastings. Proceeds go to local charities. Kids under 8 are free.

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