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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Canalside Mobility Justice Ride
05/21
Canalside Buffalo
Join Colored Girls Bike Too for a six-part community bike ride series at Canalside which will activate the Waterfront as…
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Canela String Quartet debuts at PAUSA
05/21
PAUSA Art House
Canela is, if we had to label it, a string quartet. The group started with a vision to get together…
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East Aurora Village Walking Tour
05/21
Main Street Clock
Join us for a walking tour of the charming Village of East Aurora to discover its rich history and some…
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Ebenezer Walking Tour
05/21
West Seneca Historical Society
What do a haunted cemetery, the Seneca Nation, the Society of True Inspiration, and an onion field all have in…
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Elmwood Village Victorians Neighborhood Walking Tour
05/21
Elmwood Avenue & Bryant Street
Exploring the streets of the Elmwood Village, we will see a varied assortment of architectural styles and details. Developed along…
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Embroidery 101 Workshop: Textile Art Series at the Botanical Gardens
05/21
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Begin your embroidery practice with an overview of the materials, setup, and basic stitches that are integral to almost every…
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fontana Boathouse Tour
05/21
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fontana Boathouse
Join us for a tour of the only rowing boathouse designed by Frank Lloyd Wright! Originally designed by Wright in…
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LOOK INTO MY MIND WITH ISAIAH GETHERS
05/21
Black Dots Records and Bar
Look Into My Mind – A Solo Drum Performance by Isaiah Gethers with Quentin McCauley on Sax at Black Dots!…
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Landmarks and Lunch Trolley Tour
05/21
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Join us for an afternoon outing on our guided trolley tour, followed by a light lunch. We are offering individual…
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Masters of American Architecture: Downtown Walking Tour
05/21
Hotel At The Lafayette
At the turn of the twentieth century, Buffalo had grown to become the eighth largest city in America. The wealth…
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