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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Dyngus Day Parade
04/06
Historic Polonia District
Welcome to Dyngus Day USA & Dyngus Day Buffalo…The Dyngus Day Capital of the World! Dyngus Day, the annual post-Lenten…
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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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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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BABEL-Inspired Tours @ AKG
04/04
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
In collaboration with Just Buffalo Literary Center, the AKG is offering sixty-minute, docent-led public tours based on the themes in the…
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Backpack Mafia Beat Battle
04/04
Third Space Cafe and Entertainment
Enjoy Hip Hop? Don’t miss Backpack Mafia Beat Battle with special guest, DJ Sike at Third Space Cafe on Main…
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DEBÍ TIRAR MÁS FIESTAS: Bad Bunny Dance Party
04/04
Electric City
NDVST presents DEBÍ TIRAR MÁS FIESTAS Buffalo! Party with us as we celebrate reggaeton, dembow, merengue, & latin dance hits!…
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Easter Bunny at the Barkery!
04/04
Buffalo Barkery
Join us on Saturday, April 4th for a special visit from the Easter Bunny at the Barkery! Stop by anytime…
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Easter Party Kids Event
04/04
Fiesta Bamba Hamburg
Come eat with the Easter Bunny and get your face painted!
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Egg-stravagant Scavenger Hunt
04/04
Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
Come for a morning egg hunt across the museum before we open to the general public! Gather one egg of…
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Fact or Fiction: An April Fool`s Tour
04/04
Colter Bay
How well do you think you know Buffalo’s history? Join us for this April Fool’s tradition for the only time…
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Goodneighbors Club Mini Pop Up Shop
04/04
Third Space Cafe and Entertainment
This clothing brand was inspired by Buffalo’s “City of Good Neighbors” moniker. They offer a street-wear aesthetic hoodies, beanies, and…
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John Prine Tribute
04/04
Sportsmen’s Tavern
Sportsmens presents John Prine Tribute Doors open 7pm
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Kids That Fly – 2026 Spring Tour
04/04
Rec Room Buffalo
Kids That Fly – 2026 Spring Tour with Kids That Fly, The Braymores Ages 16 and up Doors open 6pm
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Kids’ Saturday Clay Studio (Ages 8-12)
04/04
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Get ready to get messy! Join us for a weekly clay studio just for kids. In this class, your child…
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