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Grand Island Historical Society Meeting
Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 7:00 p.m., general meeting and program. Learn more about Grand Island’s history as President Curt Nestark, along with members Mary Cooke and Grand Island Historian Jodi Robinson, present a program on The History of the Edgewater Hotel. Meeting will take place at the Grand Island Cultural Center, 2100 Baseline Road. The Cultural Center is in the lower level of St. Stephen’s Old Church. There is an elevator, making the space ADA accessible. Members are free. Non-members are asked for a $5 donation.
May 8 & 9, 2026
American Legion Flower Sale
The American Legion will be holding its annual Mother’s Day Flower Fundraiser on Friday and Saturday, May 8th and 9th at the DeGlopper Memorial Park, Baseline & Grand Island Blvd, from 7:00 a.m., - 6:00 p.m. Flowers are $18.00 and tomato plants are $6.00. For further information contact Ray DeGlopper at 716-863-6256 or Gary Roesch at 716-583-7969. FLYER
May 16, 2026
Concert at Historic Old Church
The Strictly Hip is bringing the music of The Tragically Hip to life at the Old Church on Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 PM! Grab your tickets now before they’re gone: https://givebutter.com/strictly-hip-may-16-2026-fggi73 Pizza Amore food truck on site; Full bar (beer, wine, spirits); Incredible live music in a unique historic venue. Every ticket helps support the ongoing transformation of the Old Church into a vibrant community performance space.
Native Plant Fair
Native Plant Fair co-hosted by Citizen Coaltion and Grand Island Nature Alliance, at the Alt Nature Center, 2489 Whitehaven Road. See FLYER.
May 17, 2026
Grand Island Historical Society Open House
Grand Island Historical Society Open House at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park, Sunday, May 17, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
May 23, 2026
Grand Island - Ferry Village Tour
Ferry Village Tour: The Historic Preservation Advisory Board sponsors a walking tour of Ferry Village, Saturday, May 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Meet near the former ferry landing site, at the foot of Ferry Road. The one hour tour includes homes and other historic sites. A $10 donation is requested. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call Sharon Nichols at (716)773-2421.
June 6, 2026
Relay For Life 2026
Relay For Life 2026 is at the Town Commons starting at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6th. Many activities will be available. See Relay For Life 2026 Flyer.
June 9, 2026
Grand Island Historical Society Dinner
TUESDAY, June 9, 2026 . We will be dining once again at 773 North, 2749 Grand Island Blvd. with a buffet dinner. Cash bar at 6:00 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm. Reservations should be made by calling Carolyn Doebert at 716-773-2643 by June 3, 2026
June 14, 2026
Relay For Life Lawnmower Race, Car Show and Walk-Run
Relay For Life Lawnmower Race, Car Show and Walk-Run will take place Sunday, June 14th. See
