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Monthly Events & Activities
This site will be updated as information becomes available. Please call the
Village Clerk's Office at 716-632-4120, press "0", 8:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m., for more information or check websites as indicated.
January
Family Movie Night at the Meeting
House Friday, January 13, 2012 at 7:00 and 9:00 pm Free! Lady and the Tramp, rated G at
7:00 pm followed by X-Men: First Class, rated PG-13 at 9:00 pm; sponsored by the
Village of Williamsville Youth & Recreation and Meeting House
Committees.
Movie and Dinner
At the Meeting House Sunday, January 15, 2012 at
4:30 pm Enjoy the free movie The Pink Panther at the Meeting
House, followed by dinner at the Milos for only $13.95 per person. Music will be performed by The Coquette
Quintet prior to the movie. Click here to view the flyer.
Music
At the Meeting House Friday, January 27, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Enjoy a free performance by classical and Spanish guitarist Mir Ali,
followed by a meet and greet at Parings Wine Bar. Click here to view the flyer.
February
Family Movie Night at the Meeting
House Friday, February 10, 2012 at 7:00 and 9:00 pm Free! Robin Hood, rated G at 7:00 pm
followed by The Dark Knight, rated PG-13 at 9:00 pm; sponsored by the Village of
Williamsville Youth & Recreation and Meeting House Committees.
Winterfest in Glen Park - Sunday,
February 12, 2012 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm - at the base of picturesque
Glen Falls. Free. Family events. Hayrides, petting zoo, hiking, sledding,
snowshoeing, refreshments. Snow or no snow event will go on. Click here to view photos from past Winterfest events. Sponsored by the Village Youth &
Recreation Committee.
Movie and Dinner
At the Meeting House Sunday, February 19, 2012 at
4:30 pm Enjoy the free movie, Woody Allens Everyone Says I Love You
at the Meeting House, followed by dinner at the Eagle House for only $13.95
per person. Music will be performed
by Quartet Alla Zingora
prior to the movie. Click here to view the
flyer.
Music
At the Meeting House Friday, February 24, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Enjoy a free performance back by popular demand, the Fredonia State
Trombone Choir! Click
here to view the flyer.
March
Voices and Viewpoints Speaker
Series at the Meeting House Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Free! Martin J. Bauer of the WNY
Railway Historical Society will speak on the events leading up to the rail
line in 1896. Click here to view flyer.
Family Movie Night at the Meeting
House Friday, March 9, 2012 at 7:00 and 9:00 pm Free! The Little Mermaid, rated
G at 7:00 pm followed by Transformers: Dark of the Moon,
rated PG-13 at 9:00 pm; sponsored by the Village of Williamsville Youth
& Recreation and Meeting House Committees. Click
here to view flyer.
Movie and Dinner
At the Meeting House Sunday, March 11, 2012 - at
4:30 pm Free Movie! Enjoy the
Irish Dancing documentary Jig at the Meeting House,
followed by dinner at the Creekview Restaurant
for only $13.95 per person.
Movie and Dinner
At the Meeting House Sunday, March 18, 2012 - at
4:30 pm Enjoy the free movie Waking Ned Devine at the Meeting
House, followed by dinner specials at various Village restaurants. Music will be performed by the
Williamsville South String Quartet prior to the movie. Click
here to view the flyer.
April
Children's Egg Hunt
April 1, 2012 at 11:00 am - on Island
Park. Children of all ages are welcome! Click here to view the 2012
flyer.
Voices and Viewpoints Speaker
Series at the Meeting House Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Free! James Sandoro
will speak about Buffalos historic role in the automobile industry and
other interesting related topics. Click here to view flyer.
Movie and Dinner
At the Meeting House Sunday, April 15, 2012 at
4:30 pm Enjoy the free movie The Producers at the Meeting
House, followed by dinner at the Glen Park Tavern for only $13.95 per
person. There will be music prior
to the movie.
Village Earth/Arbor Day Celebration Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10:00 am 2:00 pm - At the
Glen Park Nature Center located on Glen Avenue.
May
Village-wide Tree Planting Day Saturday May 5, 2012. Volunteers are always needed? Call
Village Hall at 632-4120, ext. 3002 for more info. Sponsored by Village of
Williamsville Tree Board.
Parks and Planting Day
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Help beautify
your community by volunteering to plant in one of our municipal gardens, or
by assisting in your Village Parks!
Then join your neighbors for a picnic in Island Park. The event begins at 9:00am and lasts into
the afternoon. Click here to view the flyer!
May - October - Farmer's Market at the Mill. - Williamsville Water Mill at 56 E. Spring St.
- Saturdays, May - October from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm - Home-grown
fruits & vegetables, cheeses, flowers, baked goods, wine, herbs, pasta,
organic meats and sausages, jams and jellies, honey, handmade soaps and so
much more. Meet your friends & neighbors, grab a fresh coffee and catch
up on all the Village news. Free childrens activities and live
entertainment on the steps of the Mill.
Memorial Day Parade. - Monday, May 28, 2012 at 2:00 pm
- Honoring our nations veterans. The parade starts at Williamsville South
High School marching west down Main Street to Los Robles Street. Call VFW
Chairperson Wayne Sorrentino at 891-5164 for
parade registration form and more info.
June
3rd Annual Village of Williamsville Youth Street Hockey
Tournament. June 2, 2012 with a rain date of June 9,
2012 - Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. Located at Amherst
Municipal parking lot behind 5583 Main St. Click here to download the flyer. Click here to
download the Team Member Registration Form.
Strawberry Social in Island Park. - Island Park, Wednesday, June 20, 2012 from
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm -
Sponsored by the Rotary Club to benefit Village of Williamsville Youth
& Recreation Committee activities.
Free entrance. Clown, face
painting, etc. Tickets available for purchase for fresh strawberry sundaes
and other refreshments.
Family Movie Night in the Park. - Island
Park, June 29, 2012, at Dusk. - Free. Bring your
blankets, chairs and a picnic for family fun. Movie to be announced. Sponsored
by the Village Youth & Recreation Committee.
Annual Village Garden Walk. Sunday, June 30, 2012 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm -
Free. Pick up your garden map at the Village Meeting House (5658 Main St.)
on the day of the event. Dozens of
Village residents' gardens open to the public. Come for a delightful stroll
while gathering great garden tips and plenty of inspiration. Also, Village
merchant Main Street sidewalk sales.
The Garden Walk Committee Photo
Click here to view photos from
past Garden Walks.
Music on Main Enjoy live
outdoor music, while you shop and dine!
Various groups play throughout the Village every Thursday evening
from 6-9pm.
July
Tennis at S. Long Join us for 6 weeks of kids tennis
lessons at S. Long Park July through August! Registration due June 17th. Click here for more
information!
Old Home Days. - Island
Park, July 10-13, 2012 from 11:00 am
to 11:00 pm - A popular celebration to honor a century-old
community tradition. Parade, food, amusements and rides, beer tent, music
and family entertainment. Visit oldhomedays.org for up-to-date, daily schedule.
Music in the Park 2012 Dates
TBA 7:00 pm Come enjoy the music of the Williamsville Community
Band in beautiful Island Park!
Family Movie Night in the Park. - Island
Park, July 27, 2012, at Dusk. - Free. Bring your
blankets, chairs and a picnic for family fun. Movie to be announced.
Sponsored by the Village Youth & Recreation Committee.
3nd Annual Glen Park
Art Festival July 28 & 29, 2012 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Along
Glen Avenue in picturesque Glen Park.
Sponsored by the Glen Park Joint Board, Village of Williamsville,
Town of Amherst, Amherst Arts & Culture in Public Places Board, and the
Williamsville Business Association.
Click here for an Artist
Application! Click here for waiver
form (required).
Music on Main Enjoy live
outdoor music, while you shop and dine!
Various groups play throughout the Village every Thursday evening
from 6-9 pm.
August
Taste of Williamsville. - Island
Park, Sunday, August 5, 2012 from noon to 9:00 pm
- Local restaurants offer their best culinary delights. Food tickets are
purchased on site the day of the event. Free children's activities and
headliner entertainment. Visit www.willvill.com for more information.
Family
Movie Night in the Park. - Island Park,
August 17, 2012, at Dusk. - Free. Bring your
blankets, chairs and a picnic for family fun. Movie to be announced.
Sponsored by the Village Youth & Recreation Committee.
Music on Main Enjoy live
outdoor music, while you shop and dine!
Various groups play throughout the Village every Thursday evening
from 6-9pm.
September
Oktoberfest September 28 & 29, 2012. Taste of Williamsville. Many events
throughout the Village sponsored by the Village of Williamsville and the
Williamsville Business Association.
More info to follow!
Glen Park Nature Day Saturday September 29, 2012. Sponsored by the Village Youth &
Recreation Committee. More
information to follow.
October
Childrens Halloween Costume Contest/Parade Saturday,
October 27, 2012 - Costume contest starts at 5:30 pm, Parade starts at 6:00
pm - Free. Costume contests at 5:30 p.m. with prizes and children's
parade begins from Rite Aide/Hampton Inn parking
lot then to Island Park. Cider and donuts, fun family activities. Sponsored
by the Village Youth & Recreation Committee.
November
Family Movie Night at the Meeting
House 2012 Fall Dates TBA at 7:00 & 9:00 pm Free! A G-rated movie will be shown at 7:00 pm,
a PG-13 rated movie will be shown at 9:00 pm. Sponsored by the Village of Williamsville
Youth & Recreation and Meeting House Committees.
December
Holiday Tree Lighting at Village Hall and Bonfire &
Refreshments in Island Park - Island
Park, Saturday December 1, 2012 at 6:00 pm. Free! Join us in lighting
the Tree in front of Village Hall. Take a short stroll back to Island Park
and enjoy holiday singing around the bonfire, refreshments, and a special
visit from Santa on the fire truck. Sponsored by the Village Youth &
Recreation Committee.
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