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.
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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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2026 NHL Draft
06/26
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres will host the decentralized 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center on June 26 and 27, 2026 It…
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The World’s Largest Rubber Duck at Canalside
07/03
Canalside Buffalo
Join us at Canalside for 4th of July weekend as we celebrate the return of the World’s Largest Rubber Duck!…
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Taste of Buffalo
07/11
Niagara Square
The Taste of Buffalo, presented by Tops, is the largest two-day food festival in the United States. It began in…
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Galbini Italian Heritage Festival
07/24
Hertel Avenue – North Buffalo
Benvenuti! Welcome to the Galbani Italian Heritage Festival of Buffalo, New York. Celebrating 50 years! Our festival on Hertel Avenue will take…
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Garden Walk Buffalo
07/25
Buffalo, NY
America’s largest garden tour is back! Hundreds of creative and gracious gardeners are looking forward to seeing you again &…
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Erie County Fair 2026
08/12
Fairgrounds in Hamburg
The Erie County Fair, held annually, is the largest fair of its kind in New York State, and the 3rd…
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24Th Annual Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade
08/15
Buffalo City Hall
Join us for the 24th Annual Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade of WNY in Buffalo NY. We will march…
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National Buffalo Wing Festival
08/29
Sahlen Field
Entering its 25th year, this top event in Buffalo, is recognized as one of the best festivals in the country!…
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Music Is Art Festival 2026
09/12
Buffalo’s Outer Harbor – Terminal B
The Music is Art Festival will return for its 24th year on September 12, 2026. Founded by Goo Goo Dolls…
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Borderland Music and Arts Festival
09/18
Knox Farm State Park
The Borderland Music and Arts Festival celebrates the rich history and renaissance of the region with a 3-day music and…
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“Translations” Art Exhibition by Morgan Echols
06/25
Zach Frank & Co. Art Gallery
Join us on Thursday, June 25th at 6pm to meet Morgan and view her debut collection at the gallery and…
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2026 FIFA World Cup Watch Party
06/25
Frankie Primos +39
The World Cup is here!!! Join us for every World Cup match with food specials, happy hour pours and the…
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Art Moves Me
06/25
Burchfield Penney Art Center
The Burchfield Penney Art Center at SUNY Buffalo State is excited to host the sixth season of the innovative, award-winning…
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Artemis with Alex Cousins
06/25
duende at Silo City
Composer, Author, animal lover, autistic, witchy. ageless Elf. New song / video VELVET on FB or YT. New books too…
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Best of Buffalo Downtown Walking Tour
06/25
Hotel At The Lafayette
Join us for a downtown walking tour of the best of Buffalo architecture and history! The buildings included on this…
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Delaware Park: Hoyt Lake Walking Tour
06/25
Delaware Park
Built as one of Frederick Law Olmsted’s original Buffalo parks by the early 1870s, Delaware Park is the largest park in…
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Elmwood Village Victorians Neighborhood Walking Tour
06/25
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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Judy Collins-Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell
06/25
Asbury Hall
Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social…
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Parkside Neighborhood Walking Tour
06/25
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Planned by Frederick Law Olmsted as an accompaniment to his Buffalo park & parkway system, the Parkside neighborhood features graceful…
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Scandalous Buffalo: Downtown Walking Tour
06/25
Spot Coffee – Buffalo
Join us for a tour of the scandalous side of Buffalo history! On this downtown walking tour, you’ll learn some…
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Silo City World Cup Viewing Party: USA vs. Türkiye
06/25
Silo City
FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will be projected onto the Marine A grain silo at Silo City (85 Silo City…
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St. Paul`s Episcopal Cathedral Interior Tour
06/25
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral Church
The present St. Paul’s Episcopal church evolved from a wooden church on the same site. The 1821 building was the…
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Studio Clay Class: Handmade Frames
06/25
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Create your own frame in our one-day workshop!Join us to sculpt your own frame out of clay! You can choose…
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Tali’s Corner – A Celebration of Latin Music Returns
06/25
PAUSA Art House
PAUSA Art House welcomes back Tali’s Corner and after a sold-out, high-energy debut, the return on June 25 promises to…
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