Lockport Summer 2025 Guide
Don’t miss all these incredible events in the City of Lockport, New York this Summer!
Stop on by the Lockport Community Farmers Market, sponsored by Catholic Health! The Lockport Community Farmers Market returns to its outdoor location at 69 Canal Street in Lockport every Saturday from May 17 to October 18, 2025, from 9AM to 2PM. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, meats and plants from local farmers, honey, wine, baked goods, handmade crafts, artisan products, and so much more! Enjoy live music every week from 11AM to 1PM at the gazebo.
Check out all the studio happenings this month at Slow Season— from camps, crafting cafe hours, classes and workshops!
They’re offering three exclusive, hands-on adult workshops this June: Figure Drawing & Live Music, Marigold Dyeing, and Wool Painting. Register now at the link, space is limited: https://www.yourslowseason.com/artofferings
Eric Weinholtz is back & LIVE at The Lock Tender on Saturday, June 14th - 6 pm to 8:30 pm. Stop on by this Tap Room and Bottle Shop at 4 Lock Street!
Cruise on over to the new Wide Waters Grill at 767 Market Street! Every Thursday starting at 5pm from May 29th - September 4th. Cars, motorcycles, trucks, Jeeps, dune buggies and more! Come enjoy some great food from The Urban Rural, music and check out the new Ice Cream Bar. Wide Waters Grill is situated on a park like 12 acre lot, directly across from the Erie Canal marina. Explore the grounds, play yard games, and check out the vintage playground!
Celebrate 25 Years Cruisin the Lock City! FUN, FAMILY, FREE ENTERTAINMENT. Every Monday Weather Permitting. Classic Cars, Food Vendors, 50/50 Split & Music
We have something for everyone in the family!
We’re turning up the volume all month long at Lock 34 Bar & Grill — where hospitality meets heritage. Acoustic Sets every Thursday from 6–8 PM and Full Bands every Friday & Saturday from 9 PM–Midnight.
Food. Drinks. Good Times. From Bills Elvis and the Tailgater’s tributes to Welcome Distraction, we’ve got your summer soundtrack covered. Tap the flyer below to find your favorite night — and we’ll see you on the patio!
The 49th Annual Lockport Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival will be held on Saturday June 28, 2025 and Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 11am – 5pm on Main Street in Lockport. Enjoy a wide range of mediums including glass, ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, painting, drawing, photography, wood & sculpture.
Enjoy the The Lock Tender Wine Tour on June 28th! This tour features Spring Lake Winery, Shulze Vineyards, and a tasting from Vieni Estates. Enjoy 30-40 minutes at both wineries, and end with Vieni Estates tasting at The Lock Tender. The tour will conclude in just over two hours and is coordinated with the Discover Niagara Shuttle schedule. Learn more at the link below:
Enjoy Kinky Boots this Summer at the Historic Palace Theatre! Kinky Boots is a musical with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein. Based on the 2005 British film Kinky Boots, written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth and mostly inspired by true events, the musical tells the story of Charlie Price. Having inherited a shoe factory from his father, Charlie forms an unlikely partnership with cabaret performer and drag queen Lola to produce a line of high-heeled boots and save the business. In the process, Charlie and Lola discover that they are not so different after all.
Enjoy free live music at Music In The Gardens at Kenan Center! With All Star Band on July 11th, Fuzzy & The Rustbelts on August 8th, and Grosh on August 9th.
Music for all three shows will start at 7pm, with the grounds being available at 6pm. Rain or shine! If the weather is bad, concerts will move into the Kenan Arena. Mark those calendars! Located at 433 Locust St. Lockport, NY. Music In The Gardens is presented by M&T Bank and sponsored in part by Dugggan & Pawlowski Real Estate Attorneys and Try-It Distributing.
Enjoy Bye Bye Birdie: The Musical presented by Spotlight Performing Arts at Taylor Theatre at Kenan Center!
July 18 at 7 pm, July 19 at 1 pm & 7 pm, and July 20 at 1 pm
Bye Bye Birdie is a classic, high-energy musical comedy set in the 1950s that satirizes the frenzy of rock and roll culture and teenage idol obsession. The story follows rock star Conrad Birdie, who is drafted into the army, and the chaos that ensues when his manager Albert and Albert's girlfriend Rosie plan a publicity stunt for Conrad to give "one last kiss" to a lucky fan on national television—causing mayhem in the small town of Sweet Apple, Ohio.
Lockport Chalk Walk is on Saturday, July 19th from 9am to 5pm located on Canal Street, Lockport NY! This event is organized by WAHI Studio and Lockport Main Street and will featuring over 30 chalk artist! The Lockport Chalk Walk will run alongside the Lockport Community Farmers Market from 9am to 2pm!
This year’s Shakespeare In Delaware Park production is an hour-long abridged version of Romeo and Juliet. Enjoy an outdoor performance on July 23rd at 7PM at Kenan Center. It’s FREE! Seating not provided – Guests are encouraged to bring blanket or chaired seating. Picnics welcome! A refreshments car will be available as well. Held in Daisy’s Garden on the Kenan Center Campus (433 Locust St. Lockport, NY).
The Town of Lockport is excited to host its Christmas in July celebration on Friday, July 25th, 2025, at Day Road Park. Join us for a delightful evening with Santa Claus, enjoy festive tunes from the Lockport Community Band, and indulge in treats like cookies and popcorn. The night will conclude with a free screening of "The Santa Clause 3."
Saturday, August 9, 2025: 4 pm - 7 pm
The Lock Tender Bottle Shop & Tap Room is turning one. Celebrate with a 25+ brand beer, wine & cider tasting, live music, good food, a cornhole tournament and overall good vibes. Ticket price: $35 Purchase tickets: www.thelocktender.com/events
Your ticket includes: 3 hour tasting of samples, both indoors and outdoors, Live music, Special tasting glass, Food specials for ticket holders, 10% off any to-go and merchandise orders over $20 for ticket holders, Outdoor cornhole tournament. Brands will be announced by July 1. Paper tickets will also be on sale at the Lock Tender, starting on June 13. This is a 21+ event. Questions: Hi@thelocktender.com
LKPT Food Fest returns on Sunday, August 10th from 11 am to 4 pm, and will feature the following: Restaurants offering 1-2 tasting portions of their specialty dishes, showcasing what each establishment does best! Food Trucks! A market space with a collection of Lockport Community Farmers Market vendors as well as additional specialty food businesses. Live music all day! And more.
Enjoy Until The Wheels Fall Off on August 16th, 2025 at the the Railyard Skatepark. This event is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community by celebrating the cultures of skateboarding, roller-skating, BMX riding, and dance. Our mission is to inspire and empower youth through positive engagement, artistic expression, and active participation in these dynamic sports.
