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  • Sustainable Saturdays

    We have some special days planned presented by Modern that highlight the importance of recycling, sustainability, and the experts who work in the field. Each day, Studio Hours are 11am-3pm. Museum Hours are 10am-4pm (Members can start playing at 9:30am). All activities are included in the price of admission. All of this leads up to...

    All activities included with price of admission
  • Buffalo Artisans & Flea

    Step Out Buffalo's Buffalo Artisans & Flea is a modern shopping experience happening across 3 DAYS this year - June 26, 27 & 28, 2026. Featuring your favorite local creators and curators, this market is the ultimate summer kick off in WNY. It's outside at Terminal B at the Outer Harbor.  Shop a curated marketplace...

    $6
  • Nickel City Comic Con 2026

    Nickel City Con, celebrating its 10-Year Anniversary and proudly brought to you by Dave & Adam's, is one of Western New York's most celebrated pop culture conventions, drawing fans from across the United States for an unforgettable three-day experience. Taking place June 26-28, the event invites attendees to immerse themselves in a high-energy world of...

    $30 – $50
  • Roycroft Summer Festival

    The 50th annual Roycroft Summer Festival returns! A WNY Arts & Crafts tradition, now marking 50 years of Roycrodft Renaissance in the heart of East Aurora: The 2026 Roycroft Summer Festival runs from 10am until 5pm on Saturday June 27 and 10am to 4pm on Sunday June 28 at the Classic Rink, located at 41...

  • “Queen” City History Tours: History, with a Twist of Drag Flair

    Step aside, traditional tours history just got a glow-up. Our drag queen docents spill the tea on history's most outrageous moments and hidden drama all while serving unforgettable looks. Grab your friends and prepare for a night of laughter, learning, and a little bit of sass. After the tour, the glamour doesn't stop join us...

    $20
  • Touch A Truck

    Explore & More's premier event of the summer brings 50+ trucks, construction vehicles, and vendors to the museum's doorstep at Canalside for kids to have hands-on experiences for free. Don't miss Touch A Truck presented by Modern.  

    FREE
  • The Oddities and Curiosities Expo

    The Oddities & Curiosities Expo is the world's largest traveling oddities event showcasing hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses with all things weird. You'll find items such as: taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, skulls/bones, funeral collectibles & much more. We...

    $15 – $20
  • 716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers

    716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers transforms Buffalo's waterfront into a full day patriotic festival experience honoring America's 250th Anniversary. Made possible through the tremendous support and leadership of the New York State America 250 Commission and Erie County's America 250 initiative, the event reflects a major regional investment in history, civic pride, tourism, and...

    Free
  • Erie County Fair 2026

    The Erie County Fair, held annually, is the largest fair of its kind in New York State, and the 3rd largest county fair in the nation.  It seeks to preserve...

    $19
  • Twilight at the Museum

    Twilight at the Museum returns for 2026! These Friday night evenings for all ages offer twilight talks with astronomers, observations of celestial objects from the roof deck (weather permitting), and...

    $5 – $25