Buffalo Riverworks continues to expand its year-round downtown entertainment complex. After exciting reviews on the Buffal-O Ferris Wheel and Riverland Kids amusement park, Riverworks is taking things to new heights – literally! Coming in May will be the brand new JAWZ DROP. This is a 12-person, 55-foot drop-and-twist ride that will have riders’ jaws dropping as it free falls and stops suddenly. All amusements and adventure park operations will have expanded hours into the later evening this year.
Next will be a new total immersive experience with Riverworks new indoor Virtual Reality Room. This newly constructed indoor space will be adjacent to the revamped game room and will feature five new VR game-style rides and will have everyone on the edge of their seat. This is sure to be a favorite for team-building and corporate events.
Also new in the summer of 2023 will be the new outdoor Stonehenge Tiki Bar decked out with 16-foot tall palm trees and all the décor to match with frozen drink specials in a fun tropical atmosphere. Other features will include daily live music with occasional steel drum bands on the Floating Barge Stage. Top it off with unmatched views of the city and Buffalo River on the Elevated Riverview Terrace (new in 2022).
Opening in the Spring will be indoor event space, The Silos Event Center. This 9,000-square-foot space on the second floor is a bit more formal and will have its own private entrance, elevator and bridal party rooms and multiple historic murals of the Buffalo River, silos, grain elevators and more. This space can also be utilized as a continuation of existing space on the second floor for larger trade shows, expos and conventions and expands the indoor space to over 60,000 square feet.
In an effort to expand live concerts and events, Riverworks has invested in a state-of-the-art sound system to attract more national recording acts. The system is expected to be installed in the fall of 2023.
Also new in 2023 will be the expanded Kids Adventure Day Camp, the ultimate summer experience!
The goal of the Pearl Street Family of Companies is to continue to reinvest in downtown Buffalo and create world class destinations and opportunities for all.
