Explore Historic Buffalo & Erie County
As we mark America’s 250th anniversary, we proudly invite residents and visitors to celebrate right here in Erie County, where our country’s story has been written, challenged, and reimagined for generations. Buffalo and Erie County’s people, places, and pivotal moments have helped shape our nation’s history, from innovation and industry to movements that expanded opportunity and freedom. Throughout this yearlong celebration, discover the home of innovators, trailblazers, and history makers, and experience the rich, dynamic legacy of a region that is both uniquely historic and unmistakably American.
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Learn about the people, places and events that shaped America at our historic attractions.
Sensory Hour Waterway of Change
10/25 – 10/25
Waterway of Change Museum at Canalside
For visitors with sensory sensitivities or anyone who prefers a calmer museum experience, we are offering a Sensory Hour every…
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Sonntagsbrunch!
10/25 – 10/15
Hofbräuhaus Buffalo
Rise and Stein every Sunday with Sonntagsbrunch at Hofbräuhaus Buffalo! Each week offers a different theme and or live music…
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Charles McBee
10/28
Helium Comedy Club
Charles McBee is a NYC stand-up comedian, writer, and unapologetic 80s/’90s baby from Toledo, Ohio, serving up nostalgia with a…
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Anthony Mrocka
10/29
Helium Comedy Club
Known as one of the most gifted psychic mediums of today, Anthony Mrocka is a sought out expert with readings…
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The Brokes: A tribute to The Strokes w/ The Trash Pandas
10/29
Buffalo Iron Works
The Brokes are a note-for-note tribute to the Strokes formed in 2022 by five mainstays of the Toronto music world.…
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Halloweekend Night 1: Sodown w/ Chozen
10/30
Buffalo Iron Works
This is the world of SoDown. For nearly a decade, the Colorado-based producer and multi-instrumentalist has built one of bass…
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One Wild Night: 2nd Annual Halloween Party
10/30
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
This Halloween, Pearl Street Brewing Co. is once again transforming into a massively spooky night of live music, costumes, cocktails,…
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Tony Baker
10/30 – 10/31
Helium Comedy Club
Tony Baker is a stand-up comedian, actor, and social media personality celebrated for his unique brand of humor and style.…
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DISTURBIA! The No Service Halloween Party
10/31
duende at Silo City
Come through and celebrate the holiday with us!! 5 DJs, multiple floors, a photo booth, specialized cocktails , and more…
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Halloweekend Night 2: MAD DUBZ w/ Onara
10/31
Buffalo Iron Works
Originally hailing from the UK, Tom Clifton, better known as MAD DUBZ, has garnered international attention and support for his…
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Tom Stahl and the Dangerfields
10/31 – 10/31
duende at Silo City
Tom Stahl and the Dangerfields is an award-winning Buffalo, New York-based folk-rock band inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of…
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4th Annual Love Peace & Afrobeats
11/01
Buffalo Iron Works
Love, Peace & Afrobeats returns for its fourth annual celebration on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Buffalo Iron Works! Get…
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Dale Elliott Jr.
11/01
Helium Comedy Club
Dale Elliott Jr. is a Jamaican-American comedian, actor, and digital powerhouse who has sold over 20,000 tickets worldwide and is…
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Peggy Farrell
11/01
duende at Silo City
Margaret “Peggy” Farrell is the revered “Grand Dame” of Buffalo jazz vocalists and an inductee into the Buffalo Music Hall…
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Hunter Flynn: Back To My Roots Tour w/ Logan Mac
11/03
Buffalo Iron Works
Hunter Flynn is a Kentucky-born singer-songwriter and visual artist whose work resonates with emotional honesty and a deep connection to…
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Brian Rath
11/04
duende at Silo City
Brian Rath is an American pop and singer-songwriter music artist best known for his self-titled debut album released on October…
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators
11/04
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres are set to host the Ottawa Senators at the Keybank Center November 4, 2026 at 7:30PM
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Dan Docimo
11/04
Helium Comedy Club
Dan Docimo (they/them) is a standup comic with cute hair and a unique, disarming style. Dan was listed as a comic…
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History Happy Hour: You Live on Stolen Land: The American Revolution and Haudenosaunee Homelands
11/04
The Buffalo History Museum
In 1779, the United States launched the Sullivan&Clinton Campaign to break the power of the Haudenosaunee. This explicitly genocidal campaign…
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Open Mic at Helium
11/04 – 11/04
Helium Comedy Club
Grab a free ticket at the box office and enjoy over 20 comedians performing live! Admission is FREE with a…
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Tom Robert
11/04 – 12/02
duende at Silo City
Tom Robert is a Buffalo NY born and bred singer-songwriter whose sound is deeply rooted in traditional blues, folk, and…
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SHARE YOUR PHOTOS OF ERIE COUNTY’S HISTORY!
Celebrate America’s 250 and share what you discovered while you’re in town! Photos using #InTheBUF may be featured in galleries and on Visit Buffalo social media.