thurs. 12

Elite Spring Fling Quarter Horse Show — 7:30 a.m. April 12-15 and 19-22, Showplex, The Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg; Free. 649-3900, www.the-fairgrounds.com

fri. 13-sun. 15

WNY Mega RV and Boat Show and Sale — Friday through Sunday, April 13-15, Event Center and South Outside Lot, The Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg; $. 649-3900, www.the-fairgrounds.com

Gold and Silver Expo 2012 — Sixth annual event and the largest coin show in Upstate New York, Friday through Sunday, April 13-15, Lower Grandstand (former casino), The Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg; free admission. 649-3900, www.the-fairgrounds.com

sat. 14

Master Gardeners of Erie County — Master gardeners will answer gardening questions, and bring your soil to test (up to three different samples; $), Saturday, April 14 at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. 827-1584, ext. 291, www.buffalogardens.com

Guild Trash and Treasures Sale — A trash and treasures sale of various household goods, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 14 at St. Martha’s Parish, 10 French Road, Depew. 684-6342

Pomona Grange Spring Flea Market and Craft Show — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 14 at the Grange Building, The Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg; Free. 649-3900, www.the-fairgrounds.com

Big Wheels Bicycle Club Open House — Find out how riding with a club will add more enjoyment to your bicycle riding experience, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 14 at the Zion United Church of Christ, 15 Koenig Circle, Town of Tonawanda. 625-8308

sun. 15

Spring Flower Show — Event runs through Sunday, April 15 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo; $. 827-1584, www.buffalogardens.com

Guitar Show and Swap Meet — 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 15 at the Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew; $. 462-4939

Music, Movies and Dinner — Featuring the Williamsville North String Quartet at 4:30 p.m., followed by the free movie, The Producers, with Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder, at 5 p.m. at the Meeting House, 5658 Main St., Williamsville, then dinner at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15 at the Glen Park Tavern, 5507 Main St., Williamsville; $. 626-9333

thurs. 19

Elite Spring Fling Quarter Horse Show — 7:30 a.m. April 19-22, Showplex, The Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg; Free. 649-3900, www.the-fairgrounds.com

Spring Bling Fling — Vendors showcasing jewelry, home decor, creative arts, cooking enhancements, purses, candles, personal care products, door prize and raffle baskets, 3:30-8 p.m. Thursday, April 19 at D’Youville College’s Madonna Hall, 320 Porter Ave., Buffalo; $.