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.
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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Buffalo Pride Parade
06/07
Elmwood Avenue
The Pride Parade is back! So, grab your most fabulous attire and get ready for a celebration unlike any other.…
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Allentown Art Festival
06/13
Allentown Historic Preservation District
The Allentown Art Festival continues to be a beloved tradition in Western New York since 1958, featuring the exceptional talent…
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Juneteenth Festival
06/13
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
The Juneteenth Festival (a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States) of Buffalo began in 1976 as a culturally…
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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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Allentown Mob Tour
05/22
Cafe 59
When Italian and Sicilian immigrants came to Buffalo, many of their local customs came with them – and so did…
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Buffalo Heritage Carousel
05/22
Buffalo Heritage Carousel
The Buffalo Heritage Carousel honors the past and powers the future preserving a historic, locally made and restored carousel as…
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Butterfly Release at the Botanical Gardens
05/22
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Get up close with our butterflies in a truly special way! New this year, join us for a live Butterfly…
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Central Groove
05/22
The Caz
Western New York’s favorite dentist band, Central Groove, delivers an electrifying mix of rock and pop with powerhouse vocals, electric…
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Death at the Silos: An Electrifying Murder Mystery Dinner
05/22
Buffalo RiverWorks
Step back into 1896 where innovation is booming, tensions are rising, and one shocking murder changes everything. After selling out…
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Digba Ogunbiyi Quartet Album Release
05/22
PAUSA Art House
Digba Ogunbiyi is a Nigerian jazz pianist and composer known for a unique playing and compositional style that blends the…
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Dueling Pianos Comedy Show
05/22
Mister’s Bar and Lanes
Get ready to laugh and sing with WNY Hi-Octain in an epic dueling piano comedy show! Only At Misters Bar…
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Elmwood Village’s Albright Estate Walking Tour
05/22
Elmwood Avenue Spot Coffee
In the heart of the thriving Elmwood Village are treasures and secrets waiting to be rediscovered on this walking tour.…
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GLOW Silent Disco
05/22
Forbes Theater
Get ready for the ultimate GLOW Silent Disco Experience! A lights out & black light experience! You choose between three…
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Ghost the Musical
05/22
Productions at the Church of the Nativity UCC
Synopsis: The story follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose lives are shattered by Sam’s tragic, untimely death. As…
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