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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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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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: Tara Westover
03/26
Kleinhans Music Hall
Tara Westover’s memoir Educated a #1 New York Times bestseller for over two years has transfixed readers with its unforgettable story of self-invention.…
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Boating 716 Show & Sale
03/26
Fairgrounds Event Center
Get ready for the water this year at the largest boat show of the year The Boating 716 Show &…
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Buddy Wakefield
03/26
9th Ward
BUDDY WAKEFIELD is an actor, writer, producer, and three-time world champion spoken word artist featured on the BBC, HBO’s Def Poetry Jam,…
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Charming Disaster & Alyssa Rodriguez
03/26
Nietzsche’s
Charming Disaster & Alyssa Rodriguez the Fiddle Witch makes their triumphant return to Nietzsche’s, for an evening of goth-rock goodness!…
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Chris Panfil
03/26
duende at Silo City
A solo performer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose musical palette includes vocals, mandolin, fiddle, harmonica, and a wide range of guitar…
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Cut Flower Gardening Class
03/26
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Learn how to grow your own beautiful, blooming cut flower garden in this fun and informative class! We’ll walk you…
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Free Author Talk & Signing for The Living & The Departed
03/26
Evening House Books
Leanna Renee Hieber, co-author of America’s Most Gothic & Haunted History of Invisible Women is returning to discuss all things…
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Kev Herrera
03/26
Helium Comedy Club
Kevin Herrera, a New York native, has always used comedy as both a refuge and a way to connect with…
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Science Buff Lecture: Wonderful Cambrian Beasts and Where to Find Them
03/26
Buffalo Museum of Science
Science Buff Lecture Series Featuring Javier Ortega-Hernandez, PhDHarvard University2025-2026 Paleontological Society Distinguished Lecturer Time: 7:00PMMuseum is open from 5 to…
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WonderFULL Soul Sessions
03/26
Eat Off Art
We are absolutely delighted to announce the first of our WonderFULL Soul Session mini-concerts.Our way of building community is entrusting…
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Analog Kids: Rush Tribute Experience
03/27
Asbury Hall
Analog Kids is a 3 Piece Rush Tribute from Buffalo, NY performing all eras of Rush’s catalog. Analog Kids captures the…
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Brent Cobb w/ Special Guests
03/27
Buffalo Iron Works
Brent Cobb brings The Ain’t Rocked in a While 2025 Tour to Buffalo Iron Works on Friday March 27th, 2026!…
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ComedySportz Buffalo Match!
03/27
Buffalo Comedy Collective
ComedySportz is our flagship show where improvisational comedy is played as a sport. Our high-energy, short-form improv show has two…
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