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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SCIENCE BUFF LECTURE – with Dr. Marcella Baiz, University at Buffalo
09/16
Buffalo Museum of Science
33rd Annual Vaughan Lecture:From Genomes to Microbiomes: Determining the Consequences of Speciation in Birds More than 11,000 bird species inhabit…
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West Village Neighborhood Walking Tour
09/16
Spot Coffee – Buffalo
One of Buffalo’s earliest residential communities, the West Village Historic District has a variety of picturesque Victorian homes and other…
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Bills vs Lions – Home Opener – Watch Party
09/17
Buffalo Olde Brewery
The Bills open at home under the lights. Thursday Night Football, Bills vs Lions, watch every play at Iron Island…
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Buffalo Bisons vs Rochester Red Wings 9/17
09/17
Sahlen Field
The absolute best value of the week. Join us for a Family Value Night, presented by AAA Insurance, with ALL…
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Community Is Now: Buffalo As Art
09/17
Buffalo History Museum
Community Is Now is an interdisciplinary, interactive art project that integrates digital art, poetry, and history around the central theme…
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Elmwood Village Victorians Neighborhood 5:30PM Walking Tour
09/17
Elmwood Avenue & Bryant Street
Exploring the streets of the Elmwood Village, we will see a varied assortment of architectural styles and details. Developed along…
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Enchanted Pumpkin Trail
09/17
Buffalo Zoo
Enter a magical world of larger-than-life jack-o’-lanterns at the Buffalo Zoo’s Enchanted Pumkin Trail! Explore the Zoo in a whole…
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Josh Wolf: Touring Hard
09/17
Helium Comedy Club
Josh Wolf is a stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and New York Times best-selling author who has been entertaining audiences both…
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Oakland Place Walking Tour 6PM
09/17
Oakland Place
Among Buffalo’s many beautiful residential streets, the single block of Oakland Place stands out for its unique history and exceptional…
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Old First Ward: Industry to Resurgence Walking Tour 1PM
09/17
Resurgence Brewing Company
Ohio Street is one of Buffalo’s main waterfront corridors, running parallel to the Buffalo River on the way to the…
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Open Mic: Stand-Up Night
09/17
Buffalo Comedy Collective
Join us for our Open Mic Stand-Up Night! All are welcome – whether you’re a seasoned performer or trying stand-up…
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Reaching for the Skies: The Tall Buildings Tour 10:30am
09/17
Pearl at Seneca Street
Beginning in 1841 when tall buildings were just four or five stories, this tour visits fifteen of downtown Buffalo’s iconic…
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RiverWorks Mafia Game Day Suites: Bills vs Lions
09/17
Buffalo RiverWorks
Skip fighting for a table and give your crew their own home base for game day. RiverWorks Mafia Game Day…
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Terrarium Workshop at Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
09/17
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Discover the joy of bringing nature indoors with our hands-on Terrarium Workshop for adults! Perfect for beginners and plant lovers…
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The Bouncing Souls
09/17
Town Ballroom
The Bouncing Souls are something of a punk rock institution. The band have been consistently churning out their beloved brand…
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The Maze Piper Drum Trio, Coltrane Centennial
09/17
PAUSA Art House
The Maze Piper Drum Trio’s PAUSA debut, celebrating the music of John Coltrane. Deep cuts, new spins, and a live,…
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The Steam Donkeys
09/17
duende at Silo City
The Steam Donkeys are an acclaimed, long-running alternative country and American band based in Buffalo, New York. Formed in 1991,…
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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
09/18
KeyBank Center
Fans of hip-hop and R&B are in for an unforgettable night as chart-topping artist A Boogie Wit Da Hoodiebrings his…
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A Rebel Revisited: Movement Variations Inspired by Martha Graham
09/18
Torn Space Theater
An original 1930 film of Lamentation performed by the masterful Martha Graham, will be followed by three commissioned dance pieces in response…
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Buffalo Bisons vs Rochester Red Wings 9/18
09/18
Sahlen Field
It’s Fan Appreciation Night at Sahlen Field, presented by MGMT Reputation! The great ballpark tradition includes lucky seat GIVEAWAYS EVERY…
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Buffalo Murals Bus Tour: The Art of Józef Slawinski
09/18
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin RC Church
Jozef Slawinski, 1905-1983, was a Polish-born and Italian-trained mural artist. His favored medium was sgrafitto, a technique involving two or…
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