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
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More ExperiencesBuffalo Signature Events
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!
More Experiences11 AM Mother’s Day Tea & Dessert Pairing with Floral Arrangement
05/10
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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05/10
Inside Red Barn
Afternoon Session Tea Pairing. First, enjoy a relaxing and memorable organic tea pairing workshop with the host from Cuppa Culture…
Details59FIFTY 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…
DetailsBIG 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…
DetailsBertha: 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…
DetailsBuffalo’s Favorite Daughters Trolley Tours – in Collaboration with No Illusions Tours
05/10
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Join us for a special collaborative tour through the beautiful park-like setting of the cemetery while hearing stories of some…
DetailsColorfield: 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…
DetailsElena 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),…
DetailsElmwood Block Party
05/10
Elmwood Village
Enjoy Mother’s Day weekend in the Elmwood Village with contests, raffles, giveaways, pop-up vendors and more from select retailers and…
DetailsFrom ‘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…
DetailsHertel Avenue Murals Walking Tour
05/10
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.…
DetailsJoshua Quimby & Matt Pless
05/10
Nietzsche’s
Talented songwriters Joshua Quimby & Matt Pless are takin’ the Nietzsche’s stage on Saturday, May 9th!Blending gritty folk, blues, and country…
DetailsKasablanca
05/10
Town Ballroom
MNM Presents KASABLANCA Better Today Better Tomorrow: A 360 Concert Experience In Higher Resolution Ages 18+ Government Issued ID Required
DetailsMake 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…
DetailsMini Makers Market Camp
05/10
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Does your child have a creative passion? Have they ever dreamt of selling the things they make? Then get ready…
DetailsMother’s Day Floral Arrangement Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
05/10
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…
DetailsMother’s Day Market & Mimosas
05/10
Front Park Buffalo
Enjoy a delightful day filled with fun “Mom and Me” activities designed to create lasting memories. Explore unique gifts, indulge…
DetailsMother’s Day Yoga & Meditative Tour
05/10
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…
DetailsNow 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…
DetailsRent 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…
DetailsScript 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…
DetailsTeen Ensemble Open House
05/10
Alleyway Theatre
An afternoon of theatre games and improv play-making with the Alleyway Theatre Ensemble, for students ages 11-18! Come participate in…
DetailsThe Ultimate Uptown Groove Party Band
05/10
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…
DetailsTriangle Neighborhood Walking Tour
05/10
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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