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.
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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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Mark-Making Pages: A Sculptural Bookmaking Workshop
10/24
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Step beyond traditional bookmaking in this process-based workshop exploring experimental drawing and sculptural form. Participants will create layered pages using…
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Men’s Basketball Syracuse vs. Niagara
10/24
KeyBank Center
Syracuse is hosting a men’s basketball exhibition game against Niagara on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 3 p.m. at KeyBank Center…
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Night Flight
10/24
Electric City
WESTERN NEW YORK IT’S TIME TO GO BACK! Before social media.Before streaming.Before the party was in your phone. There was ZOO…
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Nightmare on Elmwood Bar Crawl
10/24
Elmwood Village
Buffalo’s BEST Halloween Bar Crawl! Ready for a night of costume magic, spooky drinks, and wicked fun? Let’s make this…
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Outlaw State of Mind
10/24
Lancaster Opera House
Outlaw State of Mind recently sold out a theatre in hours, proving the undeniable demand for an authentic Chris Stapleton…
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R&B Ain’t Dead – An R&B Showcase
10/24
The Caz
Prepare to dispel any doubts and embrace the soulful resurgence of R&B with the “R&B Ain’t Dead” showcase, a platform…
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REFINED REVELRY & MINDSTATE
10/24
The Gypsy Parlor
The KonduktoR and M-LR are joining forces to present Buffalo, NY with the 1st multi-genre electronic music experiences with both…
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Solar Saturdays
10/24 – 10/31
Buffalo Museum of Science
Solar Saturdays return starting on select Saturdays through October! Weather permitting, use our extra-special telescopes to safely view the Sun…
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Songbirds: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
10/24
Buffalo Iron Works
October at Iron Works can only mean one thing: Songbirds are taking the stage with their one-of-a-kind Halloween show! Join…
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Special Collections Tour
10/24 – 09/23
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Join us the 4th Saturday of the month at 3pm for a FREE guided tour of the Library’s Special Collections…
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Spooky Allentown Festival
10/24
Allentown Community Space
Spooky Allentown Festival for the whole family! Featuring: Cider & Donuts Arts & Crafts Carnival Games Vendors Dance Party! We…
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Stab Bookbinding Basics Class
10/24
Western New York Book Arts Center
Hands-on bookmaking classes in the Book Arts studio!Take this stab bookbinding class to learn to make your own journals &…
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THE HAUNTING OF HOOVERTON HOTEL
10/24 – 11/14
Alleyway Theatre
The silliest spooky season comedy you’ve ever seen. Four college kids. A broken-down van. A dark and stormy night. A…
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THE NERDS GONE WILD After Party
10/24
Hyatt Regency Buffalo
Join us for the Gala After-Party, featuring a two hour open bar, late-night snacks, and live music from Buffalo’s premier…
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The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show
10/24
Forbes Theater
Get ready to dance the night away with The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show at Forbes Theater at 500 Pearl! Direct…
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The Heart of Forest Lawn Walking Tour
10/24 – 10/24
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Enjoy the beauty of the cemetery while learning why Forest Lawn is a significant historic and cultural site for Western…
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The Jay/Sharptet: The Music of Chet Baker and More
10/24
PAUSA Art House
Join the Jay/Sharptet as we feature a mix of arrangements of music from the career of trumpet player and singer…
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The Palmer Squares with Mindset
10/24
Showplace Theater
The Palmer Squares are a lyrical hip-hop duo from Chicago known for their off-the-wall rhyme patterns and long rap performances…
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The Super Pickle: A Hilarious Musical Parody
10/24
Shea’s Smith Theatre
Get ready to serve up the laughs with a wildly entertaining new comedy that dives paddle-first into the pickleball craze…
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The Village Ghostwalk: East Aurora
10/24 – 10/24
Roycroft Inn
Since 1997, the Haunted History Ghost Walk has been an East Aurora tradition, guiding guests through the village’s historic streets…
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Thundercat – Distracted AF Tour 2026
10/24
Buffalo RiverWorks
About Distracted We live in a time when our thumbs know more than our minds. We scroll past each other’s…
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Trinity Episcopal Church Interior Tour
10/24 – 10/24
Trinity Episcopal Church
Trinity Episcopal Church is nationally recognized for having one of the finest stained glass collections in the country. It is…
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Twin Snakes – Art Exhibit
10/24 – 11/21
Museum of Cold
An exhibition of paintings by artists Kayleah Aldrich and Margaret Schrecongost. The works of these two artist’s coil alongside one…
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