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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Traditions are big in Buffalo. Attend an iconic annual event and have a quintessential Buffalo experience.
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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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Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival
10/17
Old First Ward Community Center
The Old First Ward Art Festival is an all day Arts & Music Festival taking place just outside the Old…
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Pints in the Park: Brews & Views
10/17
Chestnut Ridge Park
Pints in the Park: Brews & Views will be taking place on Saturday, October 17th at Chestnut Ridge Park, featuring…
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Halloween Pup Strut on Allen Street
10/24
Buffalo Barkery
Buffalo Barkery presents the Halloween Pup Strut on Allen Street! Saturday, October 24th 12&3 PM Grab your pup, your kids,…
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The Witches Ball
10/31
Hotel At The Lafayette
Home at last, sinful as ever and raising hell. The Witches Ball returns to Hotel Lafayette. Buffalo’s Biggest and Most…
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2026 Haunted Happy Hour at Iron Island Museum
10/16
Iron Island Museum
Iron Island Museum’s annual Haunted Happy Hour is on Friday, Oct 16th, from 6 – 9 PM.Attendees will receive two…
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A Gospel Symphony Tribute to Richard Smallwood
10/16
Kleinhan’s Music Hall
This concert honors a towering figure in gospel music, Richard Smallwood, through the combined power of orchestra and choir. The…
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A VAST, tiny WORLD – Art Exhibit
10/16 – 10/18
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Did you ever imagine, with childhood wonder, being so tiny you could live among flowers as tall as trees and…
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ARTopia 2026
10/16
The Atrium @ Rich’s
ARTopia is a new frontier in celebrating artists, art, abilities, creativity, fun, and freedom with everything you know and love,…
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Adult Night at the Museum: Spooky Edition
10/16
Buffalo Museum of Science
Step into the Buffalo Museum of Science after dark for a Halloween celebration unlike any other. This adult-only (21+) Spooky Science After…
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AfterTouch: Mimosa Pudica – Art Exhibit
10/16 – 10/30
Rivalry Projects
Rivalry Projects is thrilled to present Aftertouch: Mimosa Pudica, the gallery’s first exhibition with Crystal Z Campbell. The presentation will…
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Aircraft / Adelaide
10/16
Jack Rabbit
Aircraft: A local Buffalo band that blends surf-rock and psychedelic rock. Known for reverberating guitars, sun-soaked euphoric melodies, and ethereal…
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Ali Banisadr: Temple of the Mind – Art Exhibit
10/16 – 11/08
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Ali Banisadr merges the compositional elements of landscape painting with abstract mark-making to create an altogether new form of figuration.…
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Analog Kids RUSH Tribute
10/16
The Cave
Analog Kids is a dedicated 3-piece Rush tribute band formed in Buffalo, New York, that captures the intense live energy…
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Andy Krzystek: Sifting Through Latent Cause – Art Exhibit
10/16 – 12/27
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Buffalo artist Andy Krzystek produces works that utilizes painting, drawing, and printmaking techniques in a hybrid fashion that explores a…
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Armand Hammer
10/16
Electric City
Armand Hammer is a dynamic hip-hop duo comprised of rappers Billy Woods and Elucid. Known for their innovative approach to…
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BUFFALO OKTOBERFEST
10/16 – 10/30
Mohawk District – Downtown Buffalo
Presented by Buffalo Holiday Market as part of the Mohawk District’s activation of Downtown Buffalo. In partnership with the City…
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Beatlemagic
10/16
West Falls Center for the Arts
Beatlemagic painstakingly recreates the aura and sound of the Fab Four through numerous phases of The Beatles’ phenomenal career. The…
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Best of Buffalo Downtown Walking Tour 1pm
10/16 – 10/22
Hotel At The Lafayette
Join us for a downtown walking tour of the best of Buffalo architecture and history! The buildings included on this…
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Bethany Krull, “Home” Exhibit
10/16 – 10/31
Buffalo Arts Studio
Buffalo Arts Studio is thrilled to present “Home,” a new body of work by ceramicist Bethany Krull, on view from…
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Big Deep ft Jordan Fairless
10/16
Nietzsche’s
Born in Woodstock, New York, Big Deep blends indie rock with rich melodies, expansive grooves, and genre-defying spirit. A new…
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Boos & Spirits: An Oktoberfest Walking Tour at the United German & French Cemetery
10/16 – 10/29
United German & French Cemetery
Oktoberfest season reveals colorful leaves AND colorful stories of Buffalo’s rich brewing history at the United German & French Cemetery.…
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Brew at the Zoo: Country Night Presented by USI
10/16
Buffalo Zoo
Saddle up for a wild evening at the Buffalo Zoo! Join us for Brew at the Zoo: Country Night Presented by…
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Buffalo City Hall Tours
10/16
Buffalo City Hall
Free tours of Buffalo City Hall Every Weekday at Noon:Registration Required on Explore Buffalo’s Website Buffalo City Hall is a…
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