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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In Buffalo, there’s always something fun and exciting happening. Check out what’s going on today.
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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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13th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival
04/25
Buffalo History Museum
Join The Buffalo History Museum, Buffalo Olmsted Parks, The Friends of the Japanese Garden, and Music is Art in Buffalo’s…
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Buffalo Porchfest
05/16
Elmwood Village
Buffalo Porchfest is a grassroots music festival that turns porches into stages for local bands and musicians for an afternoon!…
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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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Nickel City Comic Con 2026
06/26
Buffalo Convention Center
Nickel City Con, celebrating its 10-Year Anniversary and proudly brought to you by Dave & Adam’s, is one of Western…
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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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A REQUIEM FOR ROBERTA FLACK by Drea d’Nur
03/29
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Join the AKG in the Lipsey Auditorium for a Women’s History Month tribute honoring Grammy Award&winning singer Roberta Flack. Drea…
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Annual Wedding Showcase
03/29
Buffalo RiverWorks
The Annual Wedding Showcase presented by Events by Pearl Street! Events by Pearl Street proudly presents the Annual Wedding Showcase 2026!…
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Bunny Treat Trail
03/29
Buffalo Zoo
Hop into spring at the Buffalo Zoo! The Bunny Treat Trail is a family-friendly Easter event where kids collect goodies,…
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Headphones & Hashbrowns “The Silent Social Brunch”
03/29
Oakk Haus
Headphones & Hashbrowns is a silent brunch with Hip-Hop/R&B or Reggae/Afrobeats, food & drink specials and VIBES!!! Sunday, March 29th…
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Intro to Balinese Gamelan
03/29
Nusantara Arts Culture Center
Join Buffalo’s only Balinese gamelan program at Nusantara Arts completely free! This six-week beginner series offers a fun, community-oriented introduction…
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John Bacon Jazz
03/29
duende at Silo City
John Bacon, PhD, is a jazz percussionist and composer in Buffalo, NY Watch him perform Live at Duende @ Silo…
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Masters of American Architecture: Downtown Walking Tour
03/29
Hotel At The Lafayette
At the turn of the twentieth century, Buffalo had grown to become the eighth largest city in America. The wealth…
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony
03/29
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
On March 29, the Buffalo Naval Park will host a ceremony at 11:00am to honor National Vietnam War Veterans Day.…
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Oi Open Mic and Sacred Cypher
03/29
Area 54 (Caffe at Amy’s)
Oi Open Mic and Sacred Cypher is back March 29th! Times have shifted so make sure you show up early.7-10pm…
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Palm Sunday Brunch & Dinner Buffet with The Easter Bunny At Italian Prime
03/29
Italian Prime at Salvatore’s
Palm Sunday with a delightful feast at our Brunch & Dinner Buffet, priced at just $74.95 per person. Start your…
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