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.
More ExperiencesBuffalo Signature Events
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!
More ExperiencesGrace & Grit
11/03
Shea’s Buffalo
Step into an unforgettable evening, hosted by Beth Hollis, in support of Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo and the Smithsonian…
DetailsHunter Flynn: Back To My Roots Tour w/ Logan Mac
11/03
Buffalo Iron Works
Hunter Flynn is a Kentucky-born singer-songwriter and visual artist whose work resonates with emotional honesty and a deep connection to…
DetailsRobert Cray Band
11/03
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Robert Cray is all these things&and more. From forming a teenage garage band,…
DetailsSchool’s Out Discovery Camp
11/03
Buffalo Museum of Science
Give your child a day of exploration and discovery at the Buffalo Museum of Science during the school holiday. Come…
DetailsSpecial Play Day
11/03 – 11/11
Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
Explore & More is open for play! Spend the day off from school with a fun (and educational) experience at…
DetailsTRIVIA NIGHT WITH GEEKS WHO DRINK
11/03 – 10/24
Buffalo Olde Brewery
Geeks Who Drink runs trivia in hundreds of bars nationwide, and starting November 3rd they’re running it here every Tuesday.…
DetailsThe Rock Opera Odyssey
11/03
The Gypsy Parlor
Homer’s classic tale is brought to life through epic rock songs and operatic scenes. Join vocalists from Sotto Voce opera…
DetailsWolf & Bear
11/03
Rec Room Buffalo
Wolf & Bear is an American post-hardcore band from Sacramento, California. Formed in 2013, the band consists of vocalists Marcus…
DetailsBrian Rath
11/04
duende at Silo City
Brian Rath is an American pop and singer-songwriter music artist best known for his self-titled debut album released on October…
DetailsBuffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators
11/04
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres are set to host the Ottawa Senators at the Keybank Center November 4, 2026 at 7:30PM
DetailsConservation Conversation: Going Ape
11/04
Buffalo Zoo
Canisius University’s Dr. Susan Margulis narrates the two decades of research she has led at the Buffalo Zoo with our Western…
DetailsDan Docimo
11/04
Helium Comedy Club
Dan Docimo (they/them) is a standup comic with cute hair and a unique, disarming style. Dan was listed as a comic…
DetailsDecorative Paste Papers Class
11/04
Western New York Book Arts Center
Hands-on book art classes in the Book Arts studio! Paste papers are a Victorian method of creating decorative papers, often…
DetailsHistory Happy Hour: You Live on Stolen Land: The American Revolution and Haudenosaunee Homelands
11/04
The Buffalo History Museum
In 1779, the United States launched the Sullivan&Clinton Campaign to break the power of the Haudenosaunee. This explicitly genocidal campaign…
DetailsKurt Vile & The Violators w/ Twisted Teens
11/04
Asbury Hall
Released in God’s year of 2026, the 250th anniversary of the founding of America in Kurt Vile’sfine city of Philadelphia,…
DetailsOpen Mic at Helium
11/04 – 11/04
Helium Comedy Club
Grab a free ticket at the box office and enjoy over 20 comedians performing live! Admission is FREE with a…
DetailsPAT TRAVERS BAND w/ Sydney Irving & The Creatures
11/04
The Caz
PAT TRAVERS BAND with special guests Sydney Irving & The Creatures Canadian rock legend Pat Travers brings his powerhouse blues-rock…
DetailsTom Robert
11/04 – 12/02
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…
DetailsA Look at the Life of a Visionary – Edythe “Kitty” Turgeon
11/05
The Buffalo History Museum
Longtime family friend and mentee Sandy Starks explores the remarkable life of Edythe “Kitty” Turgeon, a founder of the Roycroft…
DetailsBluegrass Music Lunch
11/05 – 10/05
Sportsmen’s Tavern
Great live Bluegrass music by Doug Yeomans, Mark Panfil, Sally and Rich Schaefer in the best live music venue in…
DetailsBook Club with Author, Neil Tetkowski
11/05
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Join us on Thursday, November 5, at 6:30 pm, with the author Neil Tetkowski, to discuss his book Ragazzo Americano:…
DetailsBuilding Photographs: A Discussion with Biff Henrich and Greg Delaney
11/05
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
Join us for a lively discussion between photographer Biff Henrich and architecture professor Gregory Delaney on the intersection of these…
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