Take a Spring Stroll through Larkinville, just in time for Mother’s Day, on Saturday, May 11th from 11 AM – 3 PM with some venues starting earlier and some running later into the evening.
Here are more details on what to find at the Spring Stroll in Larkinville:
11 AM, Begin your Spring Stroll with a free walking tour of the historic Larkin District with Explore Buffalo. Meet by the open air bar in Larkin Square at 11 AM for an approx one hour walking tour of Larkinville. No advanced reservations needed.
Heading west to east along Seneca Street:
Swan Street Diner, 700 Swan Street: open 7 am – 3 pm. Stop by for breakfast or lunch during your Spring Stroll. Diner gift cards and merch make great holiday gifts!
Bratts Hill by Chef Darian Bryan , Larkin Square, 745 Seneca Street. During the Spring Stroll they will be offering their popular Jerk Hut menu.
Millrace Commons, 799 Seneca Street:
B Sweet Designs: Just opened, B Sweet Designs is a dessert lounge & design studio specializing in full-service, custom dessert tables & edible gifts for weddings & special events! They also offer to go desserts from their shop. For the Spring Stroll, they are planning a ticketed Mother’s Day afternoon Tea for Two, that you may pre-reserve with a ticket purchase sign up at B Sweet Designs They will also be selling floral bouquets from from friends at Flowers by Nature plus lots of grab and go sweet treats to bring home for Mother’s Day.
Meet and Eat Charcuterie: Just opened, Meet and Eat Charcuterie is a made-to-order charcuterie, wine bar and cheese shop and gourmet market. During the Spring Stroll from 11 AM – 3 PM they are offering facials, tattoos and permanent jewelry. The shop and wine bar will be open during the stroll. Assemble a custom charcuterie box to enjoy for Mother’s Day or anytime!
Magic Bear Beer Cellar, Millrace Commons, 799 Seneca Street: Beer store and tasting room. Magic Bear will be presenting a pop-up artisan’s market during the Spring Stroll along with $5 brunch drink specials. Featured vendors include: Avery & Harlow, Timeless Babez and more.
Blue Table Chocolates, Millrace Commons, House-made artisan made chocolates and chocolate collections. Lots of gifting options! Offering their chocolate hand painted high heel shoes for Mother’s day (with milk chocolate coated honey roasted cashews, and some limited edition heart truffles filling each shoe!
LE 3 inc, Millrace Commons, Larkinville’s newest daycare site, will be hosting an open house for all perspective parents interested in childcare. They will also have a NY life representative who will be creating free Child ID cards for parents. Child ID cards feature a child’s photo, fingerprints, contact information, and other pertinent data needed by the police in case of an emergency.
The Lounge Shop, Millrace Commons, For the Spring Stroll, they will host “Aura and Soul Floral Cart”. Their store is filled with fun gift ideas for Mother’s Day and other spring shopping needs!
Breathe Organic Salon, Millrace Commons, Full service salon featuring Organic Products from O-Way. During the Spring Stroll they will be offering 10% off retail products.
Buffalo Expendables, Millrace Commons, Providing quality products for film, television and stage. In addition their shop features some creative offerings for gift giving.
Toasted Buffalo, Millrace Commons, Featuring artisan coffees and teas, toasts with toppings, smoothies and more!
Continuing along Seneca Street:
D.A. Taste 864 Seneca Street: Enjoy at stop off at D.A. Taste for their famous tacos. While you wait for your food or bring your food over to Magic Bear Beer Cellar for a discount on your first beverage there.
Paula’s Donuts, 872 Seneca Street: During the Spring Stroll enjoy a free donut with the purchase of any beverage.
Flying Bison Brewery 840 Seneca Street: For the Spring Stroll Flying Bison will be opening early. Stop by the brewery and stay for live music starting at 4PM
Buffalo Distilling Company, 860 Seneca Street: Bar room and still house, distilled in Larkinville. They will be open at noon during Spring Stroll for Tastings Tours and Cocktails. Live music from Sara Elizabeth from 3-5pm. Enjoy sampling summery beverage ideas for Mother’s Day and beyond.
Hydraulic Hearth: 716 Swan Street. End your day at the Hearth, opening at 4 pm and if its a beautiful day, their patio is ready for you!