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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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-ffalo! We’re bringing some Halloween fun to The Bills Store, and you’re invited!Join Visit Buffalo…
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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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AfterTouch: Mimosa Pudica – Art Exhibit
10/24 – 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
10/24 – 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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Andy Krzystek: Sifting Through Latent Cause – Art Exhibit
10/24 – 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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Arts in the Barn
10/24 – 10/25
East Concord
Our arts and crafts show, and chicken BBQ is a free, family-friendly fall festival held out in the beautiful hills…
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As We Walk: Harmonia & First Inversion
10/24
Cavalry Episcopal Church
Hey, BUFFALO!!! Join us for the FIRST-EVER collaboration between Rochester’s First Inversion and Buffalo’s Harmonia Chamber Singers, LIVE in Rochester,…
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Axioma, Radian, Funeral Dancer, Feverhawk, Bifurcate
10/24
Mohawk Place
Enjoy a night of five different bands all in one-night at Mohawk Place!
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BUFFALO OKTOBERFEST
10/24 – 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
10/24 – 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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Bewitched: Somebody’s Watching You (21+)
10/24
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Your favorite Convergence Council event at the AKG is back, and bigger than ever! Get ready to party ’til you…
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Big Shrimp
10/24
The Cave
Big Shrimp is a young high-octane progressive improvised rock quartet formed in 2024 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, blending danceable funk, exploratory…
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Boo At The Zoo
10/24 – 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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BoomRoom – October Edition
10/24
Buffalo Distilling Co.
Come Get It, my House Heads!!! BoomRoom is Back!!! After a brief summer hiatus and ready to get your azzes…
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Boperdoo: Puppet Slam
10/24
Buffalo Comedy Collective
Get ready for a show unlike any other with Boperdoo! Buffalo Comedy Collective is staying up late to showcase short-form…
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Bored Teachers
10/24
Shea’s Buffalo
They’ve graded the papers, survived the staff meetings, and lost their last ounce of patience and now they’re taking it…
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Buffalo Extreme vs Chicago Fury
10/24
XGEN Elite Sports Complex
The Buffalo eXtreme is a basketball team based in Buffalo, New York. The team competes in the American Basketball Association (ABA)…
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Buffalo Falliday Market
10/24 – 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
10/24 – 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 State Football vs Hilbert
10/24
Coyer Field
Buffalo State Football Hosts Hilbert College at 3PM at Coyer Field
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Buffalo to Niagara Ride with Buffalo Bike Tours
10/24 – 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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