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
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More ExperiencesBuffalo Signature Events
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!
More ExperiencesChess @ the Silos
01/13
duende at Silo City
2nd Tuesdays Watu Cantina Free to Enter Custom Trophy Awarded All Skill Levels Welcome 06:00 PM & 09:00 PM
DetailsMemory Cafe
01/13
Buffalo History Museum
Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ & a free program for people with changes…
DetailsAnnual Community Celebration Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library
01/15
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library
Join us in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with local music, poetry, and more…
DetailsColin Quinn
01/15
Helium Comedy Club
Comedian, Actor, and Author Colin Quinn has become one of the most beloved voices in comedy, with a focus often on the…
DetailsShrek The Musical
01/15
Shea’s Smith Theatre
O’Connell & Company presentsSHREK THE MUSICALBased on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig Book and…
DetailsCenntennial Celebration
01/16
Shea’s Buffalo
Shea’s Centennial Celebration presented by Carmina Wood Design Shea’s Buffalo Theatre is turning 100, and this once-in-a century moment deserves…
DetailsCharleston White
01/16
Helium Comedy Club
Charleston White was born on May 17, 1977, in Fort Worth, Texas. Charleston White is an African American YouTuber, Motivational Speaker,…
DetailsCome Back To Earth w/ Discoté and Noah Fense
01/16
Buffalo Iron Works
Come Back To Earth, the world’s first and only Mac Miller tribute band is known for their captivating live performances,…
DetailsRyan Millers Catwalk for Charity
01/16
Babeville
Ryan Miller is being joined by several of his teammates from the 2005-06 season for this year’s Catwalk for Charity,…
DetailsScience After Hours: Get A Clue
01/16
Buffalo Museum of Science
Our adults-only Science After Hours: Get A Clue event returns on January 16, 2026, from 6-9 p.m.! When we were…
DetailsThe T’s Dance Party
01/16
Rec Room Buffalo
THE TAYLOR PARTY, the Taylor Swift Inspired Dance PartyCome shake it off at our enchanting evening of Swifties, singing and…
Details716 Days at Aquarium of Niagara
01/17
Aquarium of Niagara
Beat the winter blues and enjoy the Aquarium’s lowest admission prices of the year at 716 Days. Visit the Aquarium…
DetailsDJ Scafetta w/ Mista J
01/17
Buffalo Iron Works
DJ SCAFETTA & Buffalo’s Breakout Bass Innovator Emerging from the heart of Buffalo, NY, DJ Scafetta is making waves as…
DetailsDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
01/18
Klienhans Music Hall
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration This is a FREE event, tickets are not required.
DetailsShapel Lacey
01/18
Helium Comedy Club
Shapel Lacey is a Los Angeles based comedian born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. A diehard punk rocker and former award-winning…
DetailsShea’s Free Film Series- The Parent Trap/The Goonies
01/18
Shea’s Buffalo
Tickets will be available approx. 3 weeks prior. For double-movie days, tickets will be required for each film. .…
DetailsA GATHERING OF HOPE, JUSTICE, AND UNITY – MLK PROGRAM 2026
01/19
Asbury Hall
Join The Historic Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum for a powerful and uplifting MLK Day Program 2026 as we…
DetailsKids Day at the Botanical Gardens: Free Admission for Kids!
01/19
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Visit the Botanical Gardens while the kids are off from school! Explore the beautiful Botanical Gardens to discover, learn, and…
DetailsMartin Luther King, Jr. Day: Daughters of Creative Sound
01/19
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Enjoy Storytelling and drumming in the museum’s Wilson Town Square, Knox Building. Daughters of Creative Sound is an African American…
DetailsUncle Lazer
01/19
Helium Comedy Club
The Single Mother Slayer and Texas’s own prodigal son is out of the oil fields for good. Hitting the road…
DetailsDry January – Non Alcoholic Wine & Cheese Pairing
01/20
Meet & Eat Charcuterie
4 non-alcoholic wines paired with cheese, charcuterie and accompaniments
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