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.
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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Halloween Pup Strut on Allen Street
10/24
Buffalo Barkery
Buffalo Barkery presents the Halloween Pup Strut on Allen Street! Grab your pup, your kids, and your best Halloween costumes…
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Let’s Go Boo-ffalo
10/31
The Bills Store
You’re in for a treat, Boo-ffaloWe’re bringing some Halloween fun to The Bills Store, and you’re invited!Join Visit Buffalo on…
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The Witches Ball
10/31
Hotel At The Lafayette
Home at last, sinful as ever and raising hell. The Witches Ball returns to Hotel Lafayette. Buffalo’s Biggest and Most…
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World’s Largest Disco
11/28
Buffalo Convention Center
This massive annual festival is held every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving since 1979, paying tribute to the 1970s…
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Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting
12/05
Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza
Saturday, December 5, 2026, Community Bank presents the Annual Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza.…
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“Material and Metaphor” Panel Discussion
10/23
Buffalo Arts Studio
Buffalo Arts Studio presents the panel discussion “Material and Metaphor,” offering an inside look at how artists think and work…
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ASLaavenamedot Album Release Party
10/23
Revolver Records Inc.
Backpack Mafia Presents ASLaavenamedot Love Life Album Release Party
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AfterTouch: Mimosa Pudica – Art Exhibit
10/23 – 10/30
Rivalry Projects
Rivalry Projects is thrilled to present Aftertouch: Mimosa Pudica, the gallery’s first exhibition with Crystal Z Campbell. The presentation will…
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Ali Banisadr: Temple of the Mind – Art Exhibit
10/23 – 11/08
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Ali Banisadr merges the compositional elements of landscape painting with abstract mark-making to create an altogether new form of figuration.…
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Andrew Dice Clay
10/23
Shea’s Buffalo
Andrew Clay Silverstein known professionally as Andrew Dice Clay is an American stand-up comedian and actor. See him live on…
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Andy Krzystek: Sifting Through Latent Cause – Art Exhibit
10/23 – 12/27
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Buffalo artist Andy Krzystek produces works that utilizes painting, drawing, and printmaking techniques in a hybrid fashion that explores a…
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BUFFALO OKTOBERFEST
10/23 – 10/30
Mohawk District – Downtown Buffalo
Presented by Buffalo Holiday Market as part of the Mohawk District’s activation of Downtown Buffalo. In partnership with the City…
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Bethany Krull, “Home” Exhibit
10/23 – 10/31
Buffalo Arts Studio
Buffalo Arts Studio is thrilled to present “Home,” a new body of work by ceramicist Bethany Krull, on view from…
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Boo At The Zoo
10/23 – 10/24
Buffalo Zoo
Calling all little ghouls and goblins! It’s time for a fang-tastic evening at the Buffalo Zoo! Celebrate the spooky season…
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Buffalo City Hall Tours
10/23 – 10/20
Buffalo City Hall
Free tours of Buffalo City Hall Every Weekday at Noon:Registration Required on Explore Buffalo’s Website Buffalo City Hall is a…
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Buffalo Falliday Market
10/23 – 11/01
Front Park
The Buffalo Holiday Market is thrilled to capture the spirit of a Fall Market, featuring pumpkins, crafts, classes, and delightful…
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Buffalo Proud – Art Exhibit
10/23 – 11/20
CEPA Gallery
Buffalo Proud is a public art project developed by the New York Immigration Coalition, as a part of its larger…
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Buffalo to Niagara Ride with Buffalo Bike Tours
10/23 – 10/31
Buffalo Bike Tours
Join our Buffalo To Niagara Falls tour on e-bikes and explore Niagara Falls while enjoying a scenic ride. Our expert…
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Buffalo’s Vitascope Theatre + Edisonia Hall – Free Exhibit
10/23 – 01/04
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
For 130 years, the people of Buffalo have shared stories and dreamed aloud together in the cinema. In the lower…
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Built for Buffalo Exhibit
10/23 – 01/17
Buffalo Museum of Science
What does it take to construct a 1.35 million-square-foot open-air stadium that will host 60,000 fans? In a special complementary…
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Camp Everything – Art Exhibit
10/23 – 10/25
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Camp Everything is a multimedia artwork designed by artist Adam Weekley that premiered at the Buffalo PRIDE Festival in the summer…
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Citmo Glow Party
10/23
Resurgence Brewing Company
Join us for the release of our NEW Glow in the Dark Citmo can! We’ll have a DJ playing music…
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Clinton Bailey Farmers & Flea Market
10/23 – 11/01
Clinton Bailey Farmers Market
The Clinton Bailey Farmers & Flea Market is a historic, family-friendly outdoor market. Run by the Niagara Frontier Growers Co-operative…
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ComedySportz Buffalo Match!
10/23 – 10/21
Buffalo Comedy Collective
What is ComedySportz? ComedySportz is our flagship show where improvisational comedy is played as a sport. Our high-energy, short-form improv…
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