Buffalo Events Party Like A Local

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.

Things to Do Today in Buffalo

In Buffalo, there’s always something fun and exciting happening. Check out what’s going on today.

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Buffalo Signature Events

Traditions are big in Buffalo. Attend an iconic annual event and have a quintessential Buffalo experience.

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Things 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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11 AM Mother’s Day Tea & Dessert Pairing with Floral Arrangement

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Inside Red Barn

Morning Session Tea Pairing. First, enjoy a relaxing and memorable organic tea pairing workshop with the host from Cuppa Culture…

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3PM – Mother’s Day Tea and Dessert Pairing with Floral Arranging Workshop

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Inside Red Barn

Afternoon Session Tea Pairing. First, enjoy a relaxing and memorable organic tea pairing workshop with the host from Cuppa Culture…

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59FIFTY Day at New Era

05/10

New Era Flagship Store

59FIFTY Day 2025 was a HUGE success! Let’s make 2026 even better! Special edition styles in celebration of the cap…

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BIG 90’s PARTY

05/10

Buffalo RiverWorks

THE BIG 90s PARTY returns for our third annual epic ’90s event!  We’ve moved it to Buffalo Riverworks for an even…

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Bertha: Grateful Drag

05/10

Asbury Hall

The world’s first Grateful Drag band, BERTHA is an all-star collective of queer and allied East Nashville talent coming together in wigs…

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Buffalo’s Favorite Daughters Trolley Tours – in Collaboration with No Illusions Tours

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Forest Lawn Cemetery

Join us for a special collaborative tour through the beautiful park-like setting of the cemetery while hearing stories of some…

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Colorfield: An Art Invasion

05/10

TENfold Gallery

This isn’t your typical gallery opening. We’re bringing art into the spaces where we work and gather every day, creating…

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Elena Izquierdo and The Stu Weissman Trio

05/10

PAUSA Art House

2025 JazzBuffalo Poll Rising Star Elena Izquierdo is joined by the Stu Weissman Trio, featuring Stu Weissman (Winner, 2024 & 2025 JazzBuffalo Poll),…

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Elmwood Block Party

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Elmwood Village

Enjoy Mother’s Day weekend in the Elmwood Village with contests, raffles, giveaways, pop-up vendors and more from select retailers and…

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From ‘That Metal Show’ & ‘Crank Yankers’ – JIM FLORENTINE

05/10

Elmwood Commons Theater

James Bernard Florentine is an American comedian, actor, author, and television personality. He is best known for co-hosting That Metal…

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Hertel Avenue Murals Walking Tour

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Centro Culturale Italiano di Buffalo

Hertel Avenue has been transformed over the past several years by the addition of numerous murals to the neighborhood’s streetscape.…

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Joshua Quimby & Matt Pless

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Nietzsche’s

Talented songwriters Joshua Quimby & Matt Pless are takin’ the Nietzsche’s stage on Saturday, May 9th!Blending gritty folk, blues, and country…

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Kasablanca

05/10

Town Ballroom

MNM Presents KASABLANCA Better Today Better Tomorrow: A 360 Concert Experience In Higher Resolution   Ages 18+ Government Issued ID Required

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Make a Pressed Floral Frame

05/10

Roaring Spring Home

We’re so excited about our next class! Saturday, May 9, we will be creating pressed floral frames with Francis Foliage.It’s…

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Mini Makers Market Camp

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Buffalo AKG Art Museum

Does your child have a creative passion? Have they ever dreamt of selling the things they make? Then get ready…

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Mother’s Day Floral Arrangement Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

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Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a beautiful, hands-on experience! Whether you’re bringing your mom, gifting the workshop to someone special, or…

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Mother’s Day Market & Mimosas

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Front Park Buffalo

Enjoy a delightful day filled with fun “Mom and Me” activities designed to create lasting memories. Explore unique gifts, indulge…

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Mother’s Day Yoga & Meditative Tour

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House

Whether you are a mother, are celebrating a mother in your life, or mother nature herself, please join us for…

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Now We Party Like: 2000 vs 2016

05/10

VENU Buffalo

The two biggest parties of the year; 2000s and 2016 combine into one night. Let’s take it from 2016 all…

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Rent in Concert

05/10

Shea’s Buffalo

Starring Buffalo will close its season with the iconic musical RENT, performed in concert at Buffalo’s greatest theater, the Shea’s…

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Script Tease: An Improvised Movie

05/10

Buffalo Comedy Collective

There’s no script, no retakes, and no idea what’s coming next! BCC House Troupe, Script Tease, improvises an entire movie live…

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Teen Ensemble Open House

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Alleyway Theatre

An afternoon of theatre games and improv play-making with the Alleyway Theatre Ensemble, for students ages 11-18! Come participate in…

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The Ultimate Uptown Groove Party Band

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Mister’s Bar and Lanes

The Uptown Groove is a high-energy, elite party band from Western and Central, NY! Get ready for a full-send night…

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Triangle Neighborhood Walking Tour

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Buffalo Irish Center

The Triangle Neighborhood in South Buffalo has been home to generations of proud, working-class Buffalonians. On this tour, we explore…

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