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.
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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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Art Alive 2026 Celebration
10/10
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Join us for a very special Art Alive as we celebrate 30 years of one of the Buffalo AKG’s most…
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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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76th Street
10/07
Rec Room Buffalo
76 Street is a rising, independent American pop-rock songwriting duo consisting of childhood best friends Haley Gold and Spencer…
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Canalside Walking Tour 5pm
10/07
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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College Night at the Museum!
10/07
Buffalo Museum of Science
October 7th is College Night at the Museum! Show your current college student ID and enjoy the Museum during our…
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Gallery Reading with Psychic Medium Chelsea Gill
10/07
Alchemy Wine & Beer
For those who weren’t able to grab ticket to our recent gallery now is your chance…were doing it again! Join…
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Ha-Ha-Halloween Show
10/07
Shea’s 710 Theatre
Shea’s 710 welcomes Ha-Ha-Halloween Show as part of the Creative Exchange Series. The Evening Features: Short-form competitive improvHalloween costume contest…
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Happy Hour History: A Different Path to Justice – The Work of Connie and Arthur Eve
10/07
Buffalo History Museum
Local Buffalo State professor Dorothea Braemer presents two documentaries about the lives of Buffalo-based activists Lee Constance “Connie” Bowles Eve…
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Jerrod Carmichael
10/07
Helium Comedy Club
Jerrod Carmichael is an Emmy-winning comedian from Winston-Salem, NC. His most recent special, Rothaniel, can be streamed on HBO Max.…
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MOVEMENTS: In Conversation with Rashad Robinson
10/07
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library – Central Library
This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Rashad Robinson has spent more than twenty…
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Sip and Create: Candlemaking
10/07
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Join us for a cozy evening of creativity at the Botanical Gardens! As part of our Sip & Shop Series,…
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The Mid-Week Vibe XLVIII-4 Year Anniversary!
10/07
The 9Th Ward
Holton and Powell presents The Mid-Week Vibe XLVIII live in The 9th Ward&4 Year Anniversary! The Mid-Week Vibe is the…
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The Riverline Tour of The Basswoods
10/07
Red Jacket River Front Park
Free one-hour tours to share our vision for transforming the former DL&W rail corridor into an amazing public space. Meet…
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Tom Robert
10/07
duende at Silo City
Tom Robert is a Buffalo NY born and bred singer-songwriter whose sound is deeply rooted in traditional blues, folk, and…
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UnScripted: Comedy Improv Night
10/07
Road Less Traveled Productions
Join the cast of some of Buffalo’s best improv talents on Wednesday nights as they improvise an entire play, all…
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Wednesday Night Trivia in the Piano Room
10/07
Jack Rabbit
Wednesday Night Trivia at Jack Rabbit takes place every Wednesday in the cozy Piano Room.
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2026 Buffalo International Film Festival
10/08
Various Locations
Every Fall, BIFF screens over 150 features and short films from around the world, combining festival favorites with unique discoveries…
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2026 Fall Speaker Series
10/08
Black Rock Historical Society
Paul Lubienecki, Ph.D., “Guided by the Inner Light. The Society of Friends in Western New York.” The religious history of…
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43North Finals
10/08
Shea’s Buffalo
What began as a bold effort, backed by New York State, including the Governor’s office and Empire State Development, has…
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BNMC Oktoberfest 2026
10/08
BNMC Pocket Park
Join us for the annual BNMC Oktoberfest on Thursday, October 8th at the BNMC Pocket Park as we toast the…
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Buffalo Sabres vs Dallas Stars
10/08
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres are set to host the Dallas Stars at the Keybank Center October 8, 2026, at 7PM
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Haunted Village Tours
10/08
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
Tour of the Historic Village and stories of documented paranormal activity on campus. PLEASE NOTE: The Haunted Village Tours…
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Isabella Isherwood – The Sweetest Sounds
10/08
PAUSA Art House
Chicago-based jazz vocalist, pianist, and actor Isabella Isherwood makes her Buffalo debut at PAUSA art house, one night only, with…
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