Here are highlights of some of the events happening this week. Buffalo River Festival. 9 a.
m. June 16 at Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio St. This daylong free festival has family friendly activities and live music.
Here's a quick look at some of the activities. Waterfront Memories & More, a museum in the Old First Ward, will have a tent from 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Ages 14 and younger can compete in a fishing contest starting at 9:30 a.
m. An area for kids with games is open from noon to 6 p.m.
Rides on the historic Edward M. Cotter, a fireboat built in 1900 and still used by the Buffalo Fire Department, will be available at 11 a.m.
and 2 p.m. (For reservations, call 716-553-8350.
) The Cotter is widely considered to be the world’s oldest active fireboat and was awarded National Historic Landmark status in 1996. Music is by Joe & the Shmoes from noon to 3 p.m.
and Bleeding Hearts from 3 to 6 p.m. All proceeds from food and drink support the maintenance of Buffalo River Fest Park, so no coolers will be allowed.
Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. For more info, visit buffaloriverfestpark.com .
Salsa in the Park has returned for its 11th season at the Delaware Park Rose Garden. Salsa in the Park. 6:30 to 9:30 p.
m. Mondays through July 8 at the Rose Gardens Pavilion at Marcy Casino, Delaware Park, 199 Lincoln Parkway. Have you ever wanted to salsa? Or do the cha-cha? Here's your chance.
Salsa in the Park has become an annual summer event in Delaware Park where you can learn to do t.
