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
In Buffalo, there’s always something fun and exciting happening. Check out what’s going on today.
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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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Jimkata w/ Sophistafunk
10/23
Buffalo Iron Works
Blurring the line between rock band and electronic act, Jimkata is onto an entirely new era on stage. Once again…
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John Troy Group | A Coltrane Celebration!
10/23
PAUSA Art House
Join the John Troy Group | Fri. 10/23 @7p, as they honor the golden era of Jazz Saxophone, showcasing the…
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R n B MASQUERADE
10/23
Lloyd Taco Factory – Elmwood
Every renaissance needs a love song.Buffalo’s been rebuilding itself show by show. R&B’s been finding its way back to the…
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Savannah Swatland, First Ladies of Country
10/23
West Falls Center for the Arts
Savannah Swatland, accompanied by Doug Yeomans, performs the classic favorites of the first ladies of country music. Savannah Swatland is…
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Spooky Artisan Market at the Botanical Gardens
10/23
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Join us for the return of our Spooky Artisan Market, where autumn magic meets eerie elegance! Set within our enchanting…
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Tap & Craft Festival
10/23
Buffalo RiverWorks
Tap & Craft is trucking back to Buffalo RiverWorks for another unforgettable Tap & Craft Festival. Tap & Craft: Buffalo…
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Texas Hippie Coalition
10/23
Rec Room Buffalo
Texas Hippie Coalition is an American heavy metal band from Denison, Texas. They have released eight studio albums. with special…
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Walker & Royce
10/23
Electric City
Walker & Royce is a dynamic DJ and production duo known for their infectious blend of house and electronic music.…
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As We Walk: Harmonia & First Inversion
10/24
Cavalry Episcopal Church
Hey, BUFFALO!!! Join us for the FIRST-EVER collaboration between Rochester’s First Inversion and Buffalo’s Harmonia Chamber Singers, LIVE in Rochester,…
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Bewitched: Somebody’s Watching You (21+)
10/24
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Your favorite Convergence Council event at the AKG is back, and bigger than ever! Get ready to party ’til you…
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Big Shrimp
10/24
The Cave
Big Shrimp is a young high-octane progressive improvised rock quartet formed in 2024 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, blending danceable funk, exploratory…
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Bored Teachers
10/24
Shea’s Buffalo
They’ve graded the papers, survived the staff meetings, and lost their last ounce of patience and now they’re taking it…
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Buffalo Extreme vs Chicago Fury
10/24
XGEN Elite Sports Complex
The Buffalo eXtreme is a basketball team based in Buffalo, New York. The team competes in the American Basketball Association (ABA)…
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Buffalo State Football vs Hilbert
10/24
Coyer Field
Buffalo State Football Hosts Hilbert College at 3PM at Coyer Field
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Butterflies: Pin and Preserve Workshop
10/24
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Explore the fun and fascinating science of entomology in our hands-on butterfly pinning class. Participants will learn about native butterflies…
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Canalside Lecture Series: Halloween an Anthropological Perspective on a Festival with Many Meanings
10/24
Waterway of Change Museum – Longshed at Canalside
Halloween can be explained according to different themes, each with widespread cultural parallels: as a seasonal/calendrical event; as a “ritual…
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DECO DAY~ DECO’S 3rd ANNIVERSARY
10/24
Deco Lounge
Join us as we celebrate three incredible years of unforgettable nights at Deco Lounge. Experience an evening of black-tie elegance,…
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Deathpact presents: FROM DARKNESS, COMES LIGHT: ECLIPSED
10/24
Town Ballroom
MNM Presents Deathpact Presents: FROM DARKNESS, COMES LIGHT: ECLIPSED with special guest, IZZY VADIM
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Discovering Old Black Rock Walking Tour
10/24
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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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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Halloween Spooktacular 2026
10/24
Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
The best family-friendly Halloween event in Western New York is back at Explore & More starting this weekend! Wear your…
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Holiday Arts & Craft Show
10/24
The Mansion at Knox Farm
The 2026 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show by Friends of Knox Farm is anticipated to be bigger and better than…
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LIVE JAZZ WITH TETRAGON
10/24
Black Dots Records and Bar
Enjoy the evening with Live jazz with Tetragon, led by guitarist Jared Tinkham at Black Dots! Bar opens at 8pm
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