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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716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers
08/02
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers transforms Buffalo’s waterfront into a full day patriotic festival experience honoring America’s 250th Anniversary.…
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Afro Sankofa Festival at AKG
08/07
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Celebrate the Global African Diaspora! A Cultural vibrant day festival full of music, fashion, dance, education, art, food, and community!…
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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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10th Annual Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration
08/23
Silo City
For the past decade, Beau Fleuve has grown from a bold cultural vision into one of theNortheast’s most respected and…
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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 Lions – Home Opener 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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BNMC Campus Connect
07/30
The Pocket Park
Join your neighbors and colleagues for a special evening of community, connection, and celebration at Campus Connect! We’re bringing together…
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BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO
07/30
Revolver Records Inc.
Revolver Records in Buffalo, NY proudly presents 2x National Jazz Award winners for “electric jazz group of the year”, the…
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BUFFALO HARBOR CRUISE
07/30
Buffalo Harbor Cruises – Miss Buffalo
Do you know what the Emerald Channel is? Do you know the folklore of Donnelly’s wall? How about Colonel Ward?…
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Canalside Walking Tour 11am
07/30
Waterway of Change Museum – Longshed at Canalside
Celebrate the Bicentennial of the Erie Canal’s completion with a walking tour of Canalside – the original western terminus of…
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Canalside for Kids: Free Family Walking Tour
07/30
Waterway of Change Museum – Longshed at Canalside
Looking for a fun, free way to discover Buffalo’s waterfront with your little ones? Explore Buffalo’s Canalside for Kids Walking Tour is…
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Doug Yeomans with Sue Kincaid
07/30
duende at Silo City
Doug Yeomans and Sue Kincaid are a well-known musical duo based in the Western New York area. See them LIVE…
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Father Baker’s City of Charity: Lackawanna Walking Tour
07/30
Father Baker Statue
How did a humble priest manage to create a world-renowned “City of Charity” that cared for thousands of children who…
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Gardenville Walking Tour
07/30
Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center
Learn about one of WNY’s most famous artists, Charles Burchfield, while enjoying a stroll through the beautiful park named for…
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Golden Days Studio Craft Night
07/30
Golden Days Studio
Join us for a cozy craft night at Golden Days Studio with Inked by Meg! This month our craft night…
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Kids’ Saturday Clay Studio: Polymer Clay Bead Bracelets (Ages 5-7)
07/30
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Kids will make and take-home polymer clay bracelets made of beads of their own design!
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Kids’ Summer Studio: Build My Own Museum (Ages 5-7)
07/30
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
In this hands-on workshop, young visionaries step into the roles of architect, curator, and director. Using cardboard, glue, and a…
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Kids’ Summer Studio: Build My Own Museum (Ages 8-12)
07/30
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
In this hands-on workshop, young visionaries step into the roles of architect, curator, and director. Using cardboard, glue, and a…
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Lobster Social
07/30
Patina 250
Head to Patina 250 for an evening celebrating the season with Maine lobster, fresh summer sides, and selected wine pairings!Apps•…
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Loe Shimmy – Pretty Girls Run the World Tour
07/30
Electric City
LOE SHIMMY is an up-and-coming artist known for her unique blend of R&B and pop influences, creating a sound that…
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Walking Tour
07/30
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Learn the history of Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, from its birth as part of our famous Olmsted Park system,…
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