Buffalo Lighthouse

09/03/2026

EXPANDED SATURDAY HOURS: While our America 250 event is scheduled for 1 to 4 Saturday, we've decided to open the site at 11 a.m. for free public tours. The lighthouse itself will be open for climbing from 12 to 3, with tickets at the gate.

09/03/2026

08/31/2026

The 1833 Buffalo Lighthouse Historic Site will be CLOSED this Wednesday, due to a large event at the Coast Guard base that will have huge impacts on parking and traffic.

We will be open again from 1 to 4 pm Friday for site visits, weather permitting. Our major America 250 event will be 11 to 4 pm Saturday, with constitution copies and quill pens for kids who help us celebrate the original signers!

08/28/2026

Quiet night at the lighthouse Thursday, but American Patriot was back in port. Just in time for the National Chicken Wing Festival!

A reminder, the postponement date for the rained-out Aug. 2 Ratification Day celebrations for America 250 is Saturday, Sept. 5. Free site admissions and quill pen prizes for the kids! Check back for details, soon!

08/02/2026

Along with the rest of the America 250 events, we have had to postpone today. Sorry -- and we hope to see you soon on a non-rainy day!

08/02/2026

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER ⛈️⛈️⛈️

Sadly, our celebration of America 250/Kid’s Day is postponed as the storms threaten to take the afternoon sun from us today. Slick conditions and storms make tower climbing and site exploration a bit unsafe for our little ones, and guests in general!

Look out for a new and sunnier date for this event, and come see us during our regular hours on Friday and Saturday (posted weekly) before the summer ends 💛

07/27/2026

Is your little light keeper ready to learn? 🌊🐋⚓️

In celebration of America 250, we’re hosting a KIDS DAY at Lighthouse Point! Read up on the details below:

⭐️WHEN: Sunday, August 2nd | 1-5 pm
⭐️WHERE: The Buffalo Lighthouse on Furmann Blvd.
⭐️WHAT: Bring the whole family down the point for an educational experience and priceless memories in celebration of America 250 🇺🇸 Free gift while supplies last to any child under 18 that can read the 1st sentence of the 2nd paragraph of the Declaration of Independence! Learn about America’s early waterfront guardians with a tour of the tower. Bring a picnic or a kite to enjoy the beautiful historical site! A special craft opportunity may be included.

ADMISSION:
⭐️ Site entry is FREE on this special day for the 1st 500 guests
⭐️ Tower climb tours are $15 per person

We can’t wait to see you! Dm us on socials or email at [email protected] with any questions.

07/25/2026

Is your little light keeper ready to learn? 🌊🐋⚓️

In celebration of America 250, we’re hosting a KIDS DAY at Lighthouse Point! Read up on the details below:

⭐️WHEN: Sunday, August 2nd | 1-5 pm
⭐️WHERE: The Buffalo Lighthouse on Furmann Blvd.
⭐️WHAT: Bring the whole family down the point for an educational experience and priceless memories in celebration of America 250 🇺🇸 Free gift while supplies last to any child under 18 that can read the 1st sentence of the 2nd paragraph of the Declaration of Independence! Learn about America’s early waterfront guardians with a tour of the tower. Bring a picnic or a kite to enjoy the beautiful historical site! A special craft opportunity may be included.

ADMISSION:
⭐️ Site entry is FREE on this special day for the 1st 500 guests
⭐️ Tower climb tours are $15 per person

We can’t wait to see you! Dm us on socials or email at [email protected] with any questions.

07/17/2026

Keeping a close eye on the thunderstorm predictions for Saturday. We'll lose the smoke but we might have a squall line moving through mid-afternoon. If there's a chance of lightning we have to close the tower, which after all is a huge lightning rod.