Upcoming & Annual Events in Buffalo
Buffalo loves a good party. And good food. And being outside. We love traditions, parades and annual events – the days that bring together locals, homesick ex-pats and hip visitors who have picked up on Buffalo’s fun-loving vibe. Now it’s your turn to party like a local. Plan your trip around one of Buffalo’s signature events.
Things to Do Today in Buffalo
In Buffalo, there’s always something fun and exciting happening. Check out what’s going on today.
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Traditions are big in Buffalo. Attend an iconic annual event and have a quintessential Buffalo experience.
See all of Buffalo’s signature eventsThings to Do This Weekend in Buffalo
There’s nothing Buffalo loves more than a fun way to wrap up the work week — so get out this weekend and join the fun!
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CHESS NIGHT at Black Dots
10/22
Black Dots
Chess Night at Black Dots All skill levels welcome, casual play. 8pm-Midnight, no cover
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Coco Karaoke
10/22 – 10/12
Jack Rabbit
Enjoy some food and drinks and hit the Karaoke stage with Jack Rabbit’s very own @madalynconcialdi Every Thursday, 9…
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Creative Paper Flowers Workshop
10/22
Western New York Book Arts Center
Hands-on creative paper flowers art class in the Book Arts studio! Learn to make flowers and leaves from found objects…
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Delaware Avenue Mansions Exterior Walking Tour 10:30am
10/22
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
The richest of the rich in Buffalo put their wealth on full display on this section of Delaware Avenue, home…
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Doo:wëh: Seneca History of Buffalo Downtown Walking Tour 11am
10/22 – 10/22
Fountain Plaza
Došo:wëh is the name for Buffalo in the language of the Onödowa’ga:’ or Seneca people, who have called Western New York home…
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Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE’s Home on the Range Tour
10/22
Town Ballroom
Concert Crave Presents Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE’s Home on the Range Tour with SURF GANG Earl Sweatshirt, the stage…
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Elmwood Village Victorians Neighborhood Walking Tour 10am
10/22 – 10/24
Elmwood Avenue & Bryant Street
Exploring the streets of the Elmwood Village, we will see a varied assortment of architectural styles and details. Developed along…
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Enchanted Pumpkin Trail
10/22 – 11/01
Buffalo Zoo
Enter a magical world of larger-than-life jack-o’-lanterns at the Buffalo Zoo’s Enchanted Pumkin Trail! Explore the Zoo in a whole…
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Food Truck Thursdays at Niagara Square
10/22 – 10/29
Niagara Square
Now entering its 11th season, Food Truck Thursdays bring together Buffalo’s favorite food vendors in Niagara Square outside Buffalo City…
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Game Night at Other Half
10/22 – 10/12
Other Half Brewing Tap Room
Join us every Thursday from 4-close for Game Night. Every draft beer purchase = 4 arcade game tokensTable games for…
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Haunted Village Tours
10/22 – 10/29
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
Tour of the Historic Village and stories of documented paranormal activity on campus. PLEASE NOTE: The Haunted Village Tours…
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Iron Island Museum Thursday Night Guided Tours
10/22 – 10/12
Iron Island Museum
Thursday night guided tours at the Iron Island Museum in Buffalo’s Lovejoy neighborhood take place every week from 6:30pm to…
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Kevin Nealon
10/22 – 10/24
Helium Comedy Club
Emmy and SAG-nominated actor, comedian, and author Kevin Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member…
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MAKE ME SMILE – The Music Of Chicago
10/22
The Caz
Introducing the HOTTEST group hitting WNY in 2026 ..MAKE ME SMILE – a Chicago Tribute,. MAKE ME SMILE has captured…
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Oakland Place Walking Tour 11am
10/22
Oakland Place
Among Buffalo’s many beautiful residential streets, the single block of Oakland Place stands out for its unique history and exceptional…
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October Trivia Night
10/22
Buffalo History Museum
Test your knowledge of our city, pop culture, and beyond at the Museum’s Buffalo History trivia night! Bring a friend…
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Open Mic Comedy & Comedy Show
10/22 – 10/12
Mr. Goodbar
Hit the stage or just enjoy some laughs at Open Mic Comedy & Comedy Shows every Thursday night at Mr.…
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SMAC! Celebration of the Release of “The Liar”
10/22
Revolver Records Inc.
SMAC! Celebration of the Release of “The Liar” Featuring the musicianship of: Isaiah Timothy Luis Carrion Diaz Maze Piper Drum…
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Sweeney Todd
10/22 – 11/08
MusicalFare Theatre
Attend Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s dark, witty, and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder, and revenge, featuring everyone’s favorite…
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Tabletop Takeover
10/22 – 10/12
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Join us on Thursdays for our weekly game night! Whether that’s D&D or board games & Bring your friends and…
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Taproom Trivia at Thin Man
10/22 – 10/12
Thin Man Brewery
Trivia night at the Chandler Street Breweries taproom takes place weekly on Thursdays at 6:30pm The event is indoor and…
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The Improv Mixer!
10/22 – 10/22
Buffalo Improv House
Come join us for this fun, supportive, and relaxed improv community improv jam! Sign up when you arrive and get…
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Twin Fin w/ John Wood Band
10/22
Buffalo Iron Works
Twin Fin is a rock band based out of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. The group initially bonded over their shared love of…
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Zodiaque Dance Company 52nd Season Fall Concert
10/22 – 10/25
UB Center for the Arts
Co-Directed by Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb WeaverChoreographers: Melanie Aceto, Kurt Adametz, Ephrat Asherie, Richard Ashworth, Michael Deeb Weaver, Madeline…
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