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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Buffalo Fashion Runway – Black Carpet III
02/28
Shea’s Buffalo
Produced by Buffalo Fashion Runway, this immersive event transforms the historic Shea’s stage and auditorium into a dynamic environment where…
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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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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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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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Landmark Lobbies South: Downtown Walking Tour
02/17
Buffalo Harbor Museum
Join us for a tour featuring the beautiful lobbies of some of downtown Buffalo’s landmarks! This tour covers a variety…
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Mardi Gras Wine Pairing Dinner
02/17
The Terrace at Delaware Park
Join us for A Night all about Mardi Gras! A New Orleans Stle Wine Tasting and 5 Course Cuisine Pairing!
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Polar Bear Days
02/17
Buffalo Zoo
Polar Bear Days at the Buffalo Zoo is back! Come celebrate these incredible creatures and support polar bear conservation during the…
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3rd Annual Presidential Palooza
02/18
Buffalo History Museum
School break just got presidential! During Winter Break, bring the whole family to The Buffalo History Museum to warm up, explore,…
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Bach & Brews: “With Passion”
02/18
The 9Th Ward
Not just Bach and not just Brews!Enjoy a fun evening of music, friends, and drinks with the Buffalo Chamber Players!…
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Colored Musicians Club: The Evolution of Jazz
02/18
Buffalo History Museum
Join The Historic Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum for a special evening celebrating the history, legacy, and future of…
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Landmark Lobbies North: Downtown Walking Tour
02/18
Hotel at The Lafayette
Join us for a tour featuring the beautiful lobbies of some of downtown Buffalo’s landmarks! This tour covers a variety…
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Misha Brown
02/18
Helium Comedy Club
With a professional background in theater performance and a knack for captivating audiences, Misha began his content creation journey in…
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ROM-COM Movie Night – Featuring ROMAN HOLIDAY
02/18
The Caz
Join Jake & Katie Schneider, owners of The CAZ at the viewing of one of their favorite ROM-COM movies; Roman Holiday. Enjoy…
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Surrender to Mercy: Final Works by Muhammad Zaman
02/18
Beebe’s at the Gallery
Zaman’s work solidified over a decade ago around an affirmation of life. Again and again, in moments when violence was…
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A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
02/19
MusicalFare Theatre
When a distant heir to a family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a…
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Beyond Boundaries The Inquisitor
02/19
Burchfield Penney Art Center
THE INQUISITOR (Angela Lynn Tucker, 2025). Barbara Jordan’s political life was a series of firsts: she was Texas’s first Black…
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Closing Time: A BPS Side-by-Side Exhibition
02/19
El Museo
Closing Time: A BPS Side-by-Side Exhibition – works by teachers and students in the Buffalo Public Schools on display at…
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Front Porch Project
02/19
duende at Silo City
Enjoy live music with Front Porch Project at Duende at Silo City
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God of Carnage
02/19
Shea’s Smith Theatre
Get ready for Second Generation Theatre Company’s Production of “God of Carnage” at Shea’s Buffalo February 27-March 15!
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Haggis X-1
02/19
Buffalo Iron Works
Haggis X-1 After 30 years of touring with acclaimed Celtic Rock band Enter the Haggis, Craig Downie knows how to entertain. Enter…
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