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.
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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City on the Hill Walking Tour
09/24
Johnnie B. Wiley Sports Pavilion
Buffalo’s slight rise in elevation east of downtown became the site of many important and iconic civic buildings, as well…
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Constructed Belief – Art Exhibit
09/24
UB CFA Gallery
Four artists Mara Baldwin, Ben Cowan, Nicki Green, and Muhammad Z. Zaman use gesture and repetition to explore how ritual…
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Crystal Marie
09/24
Helium Comedy Club
Crystal Marie is a comedian, actress, and producer, based in Los Angeles. As a stand-up comedian, Crystal performs throughout the…
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Elmwood Village’s Albright Estate Walking Tour
09/24
Elmwood Avenue Spot Coffee
In the heart of the thriving Elmwood Village are treasures and secrets waiting to be rediscovered on this walking tour.…
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Harvest to Market: The Erie Canal’s Food Legacy
09/24
Hofbräuhaus Buffalo
Join us for a tasty experience of the Erie Canal and discover how this remarkable engineering achievement transformed not only…
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Karle Norman: Leather Prayers – Art Exhibit
09/24
UB CFA Gallery
Sculptural hand-stitched leather wall hangings and installation work exploring belief, community, and control through the lens of Norman’s own path…
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LIVE MUSIC GUITARS
09/24
Black Dots
Live music with Unname, Ryan Bell, Ronnie Zombie, Ulysses Atwhen, Martin Freeman, Joel Brenden 8pm | $10 cover
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Sunflowers: Watercolor Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
09/24
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Brighten your artistic skills in our Watercolor Sunflower Class! This course is designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike, focusing on…
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Trivia Night
09/24
Buffalo History Museum
Test your knowledge of our city, pop culture, and beyond at the Museum’s Buffalo History trivia night! Bring a friend,…
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1776: The Musical
09/25
Lancaster Opera House
Step into the sweltering summer of 1776, where America’s founders argue, bargain, and risk everything to decide whether independence is…
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ANTHONY GOMES
09/25
The Caz
With a guitar slung over his shoulder and the amps turned up full tilt, Anthony Gomes electrifies blues and rock…
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Boos & Spirits: An Oktoberfest Walking Tour at the United German & French Cemetery 10am
09/25
United German & French Cemetery
Oktoberfest season reveals colorful leaves AND colorful stories of Buffalo’s rich brewing history at the United German & French Cemetery.…
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Boos & Spirits: An Oktoberfest Walking Tour at the United German & French Cemetery 5pm
09/25
United German & French Cemetery
Oktoberfest season reveals colorful leaves AND colorful stories of Buffalo’s rich brewing history at the United German & French Cemetery.…
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Camerata Buffalo Celebrates our Nation’s Semiquincentennial
09/25
St. Anthony’s Social Hall
We celebrate the unique voices of the American Scene with Aaron Copeland’s Hoe Down, To a Wild Rose by Edward…
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Cottage District Walking Tour
09/25
Cottage District
This tour will explore “Little” Summer St, Ketchum Place and Jersey St. “Little” Summer is home to 15 small brick…
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Downtown Boys
09/25
Rec Room Buffalo
Downtown Boys are an American punk rock band formed in 2011 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. They have released…
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Downtown Icons & Hidden Treasures Walking Tour 1pm
09/25
Fountain Plaza
Step into the grandeur of turn-of-the-century Buffalo on this downtown walking tour, where richly detailed facades and spectacular interiors reveal…
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fontana Boathouse Tour – 10:30am
09/25
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fontana Boathouse
Join us for a tour of the only rowing boathouse designed by Frank Lloyd Wright! Originally designed by Wright in…
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Fridays at FITZ
09/25
Fitz Books & Waffles
Fridays a FITZ. Party on Friday, 9/25. The return of DJ Dialectic, with special guest Kase Klosed. Soul, funk, house,…
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Harbor Queen Oktoberfest Cruise & Tasting from Canal Side!
09/25
Buffalo Boat Tours
Join us out on the water for a sunset cruise, music of Hops and Schanpps + bier tasting!
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Kody & Herren Live at Still On The Hill Winery & Spirits 9/25
09/25
Still On The Hill Winery & Spirits
Kody & Herren perform live at Still On The Hill Winery & Spirits in Springville, NY on Friday September 25th…
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Nineties by Nature
09/25
Jack Rabbit
Nineties by Nature is one of Buffalo, New York’s premier 90’s tribute and party bands, known for playing a high-energy mix…
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