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.
Kendall Street Company w/ Roy G Biv
11/05
Buffalo Iron Works
Virginia’s Kendall Street Company are no strangers to having a wild time. The genre-fluid, eclectic rock ensemble has drawn varied…
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Landmark Lobbies South: Downtown Walking Tour
11/05 – 12/31
Seneca One
Join us for a tour featuring the beautiful lobbies of some of downtown Buffalo’s landmarks! This tour covers a variety…
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Nick Mullen
11/05 – 11/07
Helium Comedy Club
Nick Mullen is an American stand-up comedian, podcaster, producer, actor and comedy writer. He is best known for creating and…
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Wind & Wire
11/05
duende at Silo City
Wind & Wire is a Buffalo-based musical duo consisting of Maria Sebastian and Matt Pszonak. They are known for performing instrumental…
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Zac Brown Band Love & Fear Tour
11/05
KeyBank Center
GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum group Zac Brown Band announces their Love & Fear US tour presented by Margaritaville at Sea. On the heels of…
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Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets
11/06
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres are set to host the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Keybank Center November 6, 2026, at 7:00PM
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Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days at Explore & More
11/06 – 11/15
Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
Get ready for a Paw-Some Adventure! We’re excited to announce that Explore & More & The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.…
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State Champs – Around The World And Back Again
11/06
Buffalo RiverWorks
State Champs is an American pop-punk band from Albany, New York, formed in 2010. They are currently signed to Pure…
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Upstate w/ Socialite
11/06
Buffalo Iron Works
With their first record, A Remedy, they were known for three-part female vocal arrangements recalling “not only the serpentine sibling…
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Austin Snell w/ Brooke Lee
11/07
Buffalo Iron Works
Armed with a pen like a nerve ending and the warm metallic buzz of a rip saw vocal, River House…
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Fore & More: A Night of Miniature Golf for Grown-Ups
11/07
Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
WE’RE TURNING THE MUSEUM INTO A MINIATURE GOLF COURSE! It’s tee time for Explore & More’s Fore & More, an…
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K4 Fighting 26
11/07
Buffalo RiverWorks
K4 Fighting returns to Buffalo RiverWorks for a full night of live combat sports on the interior track. MMA, Muay…
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Veteran Appreciation Parade
11/07
South Buffalo
Annual South Buffalo Veterans Day Parade McKinley Park Way and Red Jacket to the Botanical Gardens Step Off 11am
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Alter Bridge – What Lies Within Tour
11/08
Buffalo RiverWorks
Alter Bridge is an American rock band from Orlando, Florida. The band was formed in 2004 by lead vocalist and…
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Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights
11/08
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres are set to host the Vegas Golden Knights at the Keybank Center November 8, 2026, at 3:30PM
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Lavelle Dontae
11/08
Helium Comedy Club
Lavelle Dontae made his comedic debut in October 2023, Since has been performing across the country, including a sold-out tour…
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Cliff Cash
11/10
Helium Comedy Club
Cliff Cash is a nationally touring standup comic who got his start in North Carolina. People said “you should be…
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Open Mic: hosted by Tom Stahl
11/10 – 10/10
duende at Silo City
Open mic with local music legend, Tom Stahl Every 2nd Tuesday of the month at Duende at Silo City.
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
11/11
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres are set to host the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Keybank Center November 11, 2026, at 7:00PM
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Bumpin Uglies: Orange Crush Tour w/ Artikal Sound System
11/11
Buffalo Iron Works
Bumpin Uglies, proudly hailing from Annapolis, Maryland, have cultivated a dedicated fanbase through relentless touring, powerful songwriting, and an unwavering…
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Chris Turner
11/11
Helium Comedy Club
No one combines stand-up comedy, improvised music, and audience interaction like Chris Turner. This unique skillset proved a hit with…
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Taproom Trivia
11/11 – 10/11
duende at Silo City
Have a little fun with Taproom Trivia at Duende at Silo City Free to join! Prizes awarded!
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Moonshine Bandits w/ JJ Lang Band
11/12
Buffalo Iron Works
Blazing their own trail in the world of country rap, Moonshine Bandits have spent over a decade turning outlaw anthems…
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Pauly Shore
11/12 – 11/14
Helium Comedy Club
Comedian and actor Pauly Shore first rose to fame in the 1990s as the star of the MTV show, “Totally…
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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.