# Events & Things To Do In Amherst, NY This Weekend | May 1-3, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Amherst, New York is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Amherst, New York this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Amherst

- **Event Name**: Dueling Pianos: Cinco de Mayo Piano Fiesta!
  - **Description**: Dueling Pianos duo takes over Papi's patio Cinco de Mayo style! Think crowd interactions, song requests, and homemade margaritas
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amherst/dueling-pianos-cinco-de-mayo-piano-fiesta/100001987463858903
  - **Venue**: Papi Grande's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
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  - **Price**: USD 5
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music
- **Event Name**: ⚾🎉 Opening Day Player Parade – Mel Ott Baseball & Softball 🎉🥎
  - **Description**: Join us as we kick off the season with our Opening Day Player Parade!

📅 Saturday, May 2nd
🕚 11:00 AM

Bring the family and help us celebrate our players as they take the field for the start of an exciting season!

✨ Featuring: 🚒 North Bailey Fire Departm
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amherst/opening-day-player-parade-mel-ott-baseball-and-softball/200029868097424
  - **Venue**: 377 Meyer Road
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  - **Categories**: parades, sports, kids, music, art, fine-arts, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Mother's Day Market @ Life is Succulent
  - **Description**: Saturday, May 2nd
Saturday, May 3rd
11am - 4pm

Free Entry!
Pet Friendly!

Save the dates and come on out to celebrate Mother's Day with some of our community's talented local artisans! Checking out some locally curated food, drinks, wellness remedies, c
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amherst/mothers-day-market-life-is-succulent/200029950403625
  - **Venue**: 1249 Eggert Road, Amherst, NY, United States, New York 14226
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness
- **Event Name**: LEGO 'Star Wars' Build Event
  - **Description**: Join us in store for a 'Star Wars' themed LEGO Build event. 

This event is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts that are 10 years of age and older but all guests are welcome. If this is an event that you are interested in, contact our store for additional detail
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amherst/lego-star-wars-build-event/200029888944158
  - **Venue**: 1565 Niagara Falls Blvd Suite 300, Amherst, NY 14228
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- **Event Name**: Niagara Falls Illumination White & Red in Honor of Polonia Day/Polish Flag Day May 2nd
  - **Description**: On May 2nd, it is Polonia Day (also Polish flag day), approximately 20 Million people live outside of Poland who are of Polish ancestry. In tribute to the Polish Diaspora/ Polonia and Polish flag day, Niagara Falls will be illuminated White and Red as a t
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 11:15 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amherst/niagara-falls-illumination-white-and-red-in-honor-of-polonia-day-polish-flag-day-may-2nd/200029950806025
  - **Venue**: Niagara Falls State Park
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- **Event Name**: Cinco de Mayo Friday Fiesta with The Funkenstein’s!
  - **Description**: Kicking off Cinco de Mayo weekend with The Funkenstein’s on the patio bringing their old school dance tribute vibes!
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amherst/cinco-de-mayo-friday-fiesta-with-the-funkenstein’s/100001986044119424
  - **Venue**: Papi Grande's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
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  - **Price**: USD 10
- **Event Name**: Buffalo, New York
  - **Description**: Join Kevin and Kathi Zadai for their upcoming One-Night event in Concord, Buffalo, New York.About this EventDr. Kevin and Kathi Zadai would love you to join them at the one–night event in Buffalo, New York. Enjoy a night
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amherst/buffalo-new-york/100001981365037163
  - **Venue**: Buffalo Marriott Niagara
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: virtual
- **Event Name**: GBYO Spring Concert
  - **Description**: Join the GBYO, under the direction of Louis Vitello, for a thrilling evening of French masterworks in a program titled “Viva La France.” This celebratory season finale will highlight the brilliance and artistry of our young musicians with a program filled
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amherst/gbyo-spring-concert/200029642222755
  - **Venue**: Slee Hall UB
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, contests, performances, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: THE IMPROV REVOLUTION- Live Comedy!   (Sat May 2- 8pm)
  - **Description**: THE IMPROV REVOLUTION. (Sat May 2)  Show at 8pm.  Doors open at 7:30pm  ($10)About this EventPLEASE READ: TICKET VOUCHER INFORMATION:ALL ADVANCE TICKET VOUCHERS ARE GOOD FOR TWO (2) ADMI
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amherst/the-improv-revolution-live-comedy-sat-may-2-8pm/100001979738219307
  - **Venue**: The Screening Room Cinema Cafe
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  - **Price**: USD 13 to 23
  - **Categories**: comedy
- **Event Name**: Mahjong Experience - Introduction to the Art of the Game - May 1
  - **Description**: Tickets: $65 per person.
Available for purchase at our Amherst location. Visit us in-store or contact us at 716-837-3934 to reserve your spot.

Join us at our Amherst, NY location for an exclusive Mahjong experience. This elegant introduction to the game
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 10:30 am – Fri May 01 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amherst/mahjong-experience-introduction-to-the-art-of-the-game-may-1/200029960794335
  - **Venue**: 4001 Maple Road, Amherst, NY, United States, New York 14226
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  - **Categories**: art, workshops

## Trending Events in Amherst

- **Event Name**: Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers at The Drake (Amherst, MA)
  - **Description**: DSP Shows Presents:

Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers
Friday, June 26, 2026
The Drake | Amherst, MA

thewootenbrothers.com

The Wooten brothers’ first public performance occurred in Hawaii in 1966 and established their identity as prodigies. Since
  - **Venue**: TheDrake
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- **Event Name**: The Wailers in Amherst
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss The Wailers Live in Amherst on Thursday, May 7, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience The Wailers like never before? With chart-topping hits like Get Up, Stand Up, I Shot The Sheriff and Jerusalem - 2010 Remastere
  - **Venue**: The Drake
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- **Event Name**: The Taste of History 2026
  - **Description**: The Taste of History 2026 is Fri, June 19 from 9am-5pm and Sat, June 20 from 9am-6pm at Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001!

Free to attend!

Free Reenactor & Field Kitchen registration and $75 Vendor registration https://www.mhp
  - **Venue**: Sandstone Village
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- **Event Name**: The Wailers
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at The Wailers, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of The Drake - Amherst in vibrant Amherst, MA, this event promises
  - **Venue**: The Drake - Amherst
- **Event Name**: Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour
  - **Description**: Gary Owen has been entertaining audiences for more than two decades with his sharp observational humor and fearless storytelling. Known for his unapologetic, rule-defying style, his material draws from his personal life, time in the military and the every
  - **Venue**: 103 Center for the Arts, Buffalo, NY, United States, New York 14260
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- **Event Name**: 55th Annual Amherst Apple Harvest Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for the 55th ANNUAL Amherst Apple Harvest Festival.  Over 150 vendors, entertainment, food and... a few new additions for 2026.

Saturday, October 17th 9-4
Sunday, October 18th 11-4

Amherst County High School 
139 Lancer Lane 
Amherst, VA 24521
  - **Venue**: Amherst County High School
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- **Event Name**: VUNDABAR - 'Gawk' 10 Year Anniversary Tour at The Drake (Amherst, MA)
  - **Description**: DSP Shows Presents:

VUNDABAR - 'Gawk' 10 Year Anniversary Tour
w/ Slow Fiction
Saturday, May 9, 2026
The Drake | Amherst, MA

VUNDABAR
vundabar.biz

"Following the overwhelming response to their sold-out Gawk 10-year anniversary shows in Los Angeles and
  - **Venue**: TheDrake
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- **Event Name**: Designer Bag Bingo
  - **Description**: Enjoy a fun night out with your friends and colleagues while playing for fabulous designer bags for a great cause …

A portion of the proceeds will go toward the Lorain County Association of REALTORS® Scholarship at LCCC for students entering career field
  - **Venue**: Amherst VFW 1662
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- **Event Name**: Asian American Heritage Festival
  - **Description**: 🎉 Get Ready for One of the Biggest Cultural Celebrations of the Year! 🎉
You are invited  to the 5th Annual Asian American Heritage Festival—a lively, colorful celebration of culture, community, and connection right here in Western New York!

📅 Sunday, May
  - **Venue**: Asian Center Mall
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Amherst?
  - **A:** Dueling Pianos: Cinco de Mayo Piano Fiesta! (Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm at Papi Grande's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina), ⚾🎉 Opening Day Player Parade – Mel Ott Baseball & Softball 🎉🥎 (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am at 377 Meyer Road), Mother's Day Market @ Life is Succulent (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am at 1249 Eggert Road, Amherst, NY, United States, New York 14226), LEGO 'Star Wars' Build Event (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm at 1565 Niagara Falls Blvd Suite 300, Amherst, NY 14228), Niagara Falls Illumination White & Red in Honor of Polonia Day/Polish Flag Day May 2nd (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 pm at Niagara Falls State Park).
- **Q**: What are the top free Weekend events in Amherst?
  - **A:** Buffalo, New York (Sat May 02 2026 at 06:30 pm at Buffalo Marriott Niagara).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Amherst this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** Dueling Pianos: Cinco de Mayo Piano Fiesta! (Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm at Papi Grande's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina), ⚾🎉 Opening Day Player Parade – Mel Ott Baseball & Softball 🎉🥎 (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am at 377 Meyer Road), Mother's Day Market @ Life is Succulent (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am at 1249 Eggert Road, Amherst, NY, United States, New York 14226), LEGO 'Star Wars' Build Event (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm at 1565 Niagara Falls Blvd Suite 300, Amherst, NY 14228), Niagara Falls Illumination White & Red in Honor of Polonia Day/Polish Flag Day May 2nd (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 pm at Niagara Falls State Park).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Amherst?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Amherst on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Amherst?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Amherst?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Amherst include Papi Grande's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, 377 Meyer Road, 1249 Eggert Road, Amherst, NY, United States, New York 14226.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Amherst?
  - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Amherst range from USD 5 to USD 23. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Amherst?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Amherst include Papi Grande’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, Mel Ott Baseball & Softball, Life is Succulent.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Amherst?
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