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’s Favorite Daughters w/ No Illusions Tours
09/12
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Join us for a special collaborative tour to hear the stories of some of Buffalo’s most prominent women. Learn about…
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Bugs! Linocut Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
09/12
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Step into the worlds of printmaking and tiny creatures during our Bugs! Linocut Workshop. Use carving tools to create your…
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Charming Houses of Allentown Walking Tour 1pm
09/12
First Presbyterian Church
Take a step back in time to Buffalo’s historic Allentown neighborhood! Many of these beautiful streets include splendidly restored Victorian…
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Cheryl Ferris Presents: The Nancy Wilson Songbook
09/12
PAUSA Art House
A legendary vocalist whose career spanned more than five decades, Nancy Wilson captivated audiences with her signature blend of jazz,…
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Chocolate Mindfulness with Melissa Mueller-Douglas
09/12
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Join Melissa Mueller-Douglas on the Sculpture Terrace with Melissa’s designed Chocolate Mindfulness experience. By combining mindful chocolate tasting with proven…
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Discovering Old Black Rock Walking Tour
09/12
Market Square Park
On this tour, we’ll explore a tiny remnant of what was once a very large Village of Black Rock. We’ll…
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Downtown Mob History Walking Tour 11am
09/12
Spot Coffee – Buffalo
A major part of Buffalo’s criminal history will be revealed on this tour! Throughout much of the twentieth century, the…
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HIP HOP UNDERGROUND
09/12
Showplace Theater
Photo City Presents: Hip Hop Underground Buffalo’s underground hip-hop scene takes over Showplace Theater for a stacked showcase featuring some…
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Home By 10 – A Dance Party For Adults
09/12
Rec Room Buffalo
HOME BY 10: THE Throwback Dance Party for Grown-Ups you have been hearing about! Think you’re too old for the…
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Inside the Main St. Gate Walking Tour
09/12
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Join our expert tour guides to explore the art, architecture and history of the cemetery centered around the Main Street…
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Lines That Dress The Art of the Croquis
09/12
Burchfield Penney Art Center
What sparks a fashion designer’s imagination? How do creative thinkers turn inspiration into bold, original designs? In this interactive workshop,…
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Overnight Youth Encampment
09/12
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends,…
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Please Don’t Destroy
09/12
Asbury Hall
Please Don’t Destroy: LIVE Martin Herlihy, Ben Marshall and John Higgins perform an hour of live sketch comedy. The comedy group as seen…
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Rendezvous in the Zoo “RITZ” Gala
09/12
Buffalo Zoo
The “RITZ” will be a special evening celebrating the Buffalo Zoo’s commitments to wildlife conservation. This tented affair will feature…
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September Outer Harbor Views by Bike
09/12
North End of Fuhrmann Boulevard
Join us for a bike tour along Buffalo’s Outer Harbor and beautiful waterfront. This tour is just under 10 miles…
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Shiner with special guest, Bursting
09/12
Mohawk Place
After Dark Presents: Shiner with special guests, Bursting Shiner is an American post-hardcore/alternative rock band from Kansas City, Missouri that…
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The Assembly House
09/12
Assembly House
Step inside The Assembly House, a historic Buffalo church transformed by artist and founder Dennis Maher into a Dreamworld for…
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The Seven Wonders
09/12
Buffalo Iron Works
The Seven Wonders are world-class musicians paying homage to the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. Named after the…
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The Widow Daredevil: Stage Performance
09/12
Buffalo Comedy Collective
Join us for the first stage performance of Rich Talarico’s script, The Widow Daredevil – when a 63-year old charm…
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Troy Hawke
09/12
Helium Comedy Club
The Greeters Guild star comes to your city! Following last year’s sell-out world tour and a recent sell-out at the…
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David Nail – Down To The Studs
09/13
The Caz
Hailing from Kennett, Missouri, David Nail is well-respected up and down Music Row. Some might even call him a “tour…
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Kody & Herren Live at Wayland Brewing Company 9/13
09/13
Wayland Brewing Company
Kody & Herren perform live at Wayland Brewing Company in Orchard Park, NY on Sunday September 13th from 4pm-6pm!
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Leonid & Friends
09/13
Kleinhans Music Hall
Leonid & Friends is a globally acclaimed, genre-defying 11-piece collective renowned for their astonishingly precise recreations of classic Chicago songs, alongside…
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Volumes w/ Until I Wake, Catsclaw, & Tim The Truth
09/13
Buffalo Iron Works
Formed in Los Angeles in 2009, Volumes blend progressive metalcore, djent, and melodic post-hardcore into a sound that’s both crushing…
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