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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13th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival
04/25
Buffalo History Museum
Join The Buffalo History Museum, Buffalo Olmsted Parks, The Friends of the Japanese Garden, and Music is Art in Buffalo’s…
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Buffalo Porchfest
05/16
Elmwood Village
Buffalo Porchfest is a grassroots music festival that turns porches into stages for local bands and musicians for an afternoon!…
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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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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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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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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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90s PARTY ft: NINETIES BY NATURE
04/25
Mister’s Bar and Lanes
NINETIES BY NATURE band returns to Mister’s for the suburbs Biggest ’90s Party. THE BIGGEST 90s PARTY IN THE SUBURBS…
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A Celebration of Roy Orbison “Black & White Night”
04/25
Sportsmen’s Tavern
Sportsmens & The Sportsmens Americana Music Foundation present A Celebration of Roy Orbison Black & White Night Doors open 7pm
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Bengala + RUNWAY
04/25
Buffalo State Sports Arena
Louder for Purpose FOR THE FIRST TIME, Buffalo State University is merging its most dynamic platforms Buffalo State Foundation’s Scholarship Gala…
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Besties Brunch
04/25
Buffalo Iron Works
Join us and Buffalo Besties for a fun, feel-good ladies’ brunch with music, drinks, and interactive activities in a relaxed, social setting.…
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Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Walking Tour
04/25
Innovation Center
The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC) has evolved from the establishment of the Buffalo General Hospital here in 1858 into…
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Canalside Walking Tour
04/25
Longshed at Canalside
Celebrate the Bicentennial of the Erie Canal’s completion with a walking tour of Canalside – the original western terminus of…
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Central Park United Methodist Church Interior Tour
04/25
Central Park United Methodist Church
Central Park United Methodist Church, dedicated in 1923, was designed to evoke the spirit of English parish churches of the…
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Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
04/25
UB Center for the Arts
Duane Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition. With a fiery legacy forged by his father, the…
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Earth Day Market
04/25
Tifft Nature Preserve
Drop-in and continue the celebration of the Earth Day season by discovering many of Buffalo’s eco-minded small businesses at our…
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Earth Day in ACTION
04/25
Aquarium of Niagara
It’s a Party for the Planet this Earth Day and we want you to get in on the ACTION! Visit…
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Footsteps of the Presidents Downtown Walking Tour
04/25
Hotel At The Lafayette
The home of two presidents, Millard Fillmore and Grover Cleveland, Buffalo has also played host to many American presidents for…
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