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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2026 NHL Draft Day 2
06/27
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres will host the decentralized 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center It will be the fourth time Buffalo…
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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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Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Liions – First Game at New Highmark Stadium
09/17
Highmark Stadium
The Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions square off in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season on Thursday, September 17,…
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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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Buffalo Falliday Market
10/02
Richardson Olmsted Campus
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 Winter Market
11/27
The Richardson Olmsted Campus
The Buffalo Holiday Market returns for 2026, bringing the joy and enchantment of a European Christmas to Western New York.…
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“Queen” City History Tours: History, with a Twist of Drag Flair
06/27
Buffalo History Museum
Step aside, traditional tours history just got a glow-up. Our drag queen docents spill the tea on history’s most outrageous…
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5th Annual Open Essex
06/27
Essex Street Arts Center
Mark your calendars for BICA’s 5th Annual Open Essex- an open air art fair filled with activities, live music, local…
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AVA Summer Market
06/27
Larkin Square
Shop at a pop-up market in Larkin Square presented by Buffalo Creatives. Featuring 30 plus local artists and vendors. Food…
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Allentown Historic Homes Walking Tour
06/27
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
This walking tour in the historic Allentown neighborhood focuses on residential architecture of the mid-nineteenth century. Two of Allentown’s most…
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Anything Goes Slam Pure Ink Poetry
06/27
Bidwell Park
We’re back for another poetry slam at the park. We’ll be hosting a 2-round slam right in the sun,or rain.…
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BCC Writer’s Bloc: Sketch & Stand-Up Show
06/27
Buffalo Comedy Collective
Join us for an evening of laughs with our writing team’s Sketch & Stand-Up Show. Experience original sketches and stand-up…
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Bingo Loco Presents: Name That Song
06/27
Electric City
Bingo Loco is an innovative entertainment experience that combines the thrill of bingo with a lively party atmosphere. Known for…
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Buffalo, NY Homecoming Arrival!
06/27
Canalside Buffalo
Get ready, Buffalo for the historic Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief homecoming as part of the 2026 Back to Buffalo…
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Build & Play: Jr. Workshop
06/27
Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
If you build it, you can take it with you! We’re hosting another Build & Play Jr. Workshop in partnership…
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Central Terminal Car Show
06/27
Buffalo Central Terminal
Not your average car show. This is chrome, culture, and community taking over the historic Buffalo Central Terminal. Classic builds, custom…
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Co-op Fest
06/27
Five Points Bakery
Join us for Co-op Fest 2026, our third annual celebration of Buffalo’s growing cooperative economy! This family-friendly event brings together…
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