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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Exhibition: Robyn Tsinnajinnie – “A Shared Experience”
03/22 – 07/27
K Art Gallery (contemporary Indigenous art)
K Art Gallery invites you to the opening of Robyn Tsinnajinnie’s solo exhibition, “A Shared Experience.” Witness her journey from…
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Exhibition: Sin Wai Kin: It’s Always You
03/01 – 08/12
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
It’s Always You, 2021, encourages viewers to reflect on the performance and commodification of identity in our present moment. The…
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Exhibition: The Power of Resilience and Hope – Photography & the Holocaust: Then and Now
01/20 – 05/31
CEPA Gallery
The Power of Resilience and Hope & Photography & the Holocaust: Then and Now. will feature 30 contemporary, regional, and…
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Exhibition: Turning Breath into Art
05/17 – 06/22
Western New York Book Arts Center
In the Book Arts Main & Studio Galleries, experience the artistry of Marquis “Ten Thousand” Burton in “Turning Breath into…
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Exhibitions: Total Solar Eclipse + Astral Visions
02/09 – 06/30
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Total Solar Eclipse & Astral Visions will include depictions of the sun, moon, and constellations by Charles E. Burchfield, alongside stunning…
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Family History Day
05/18
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Free!
The Grosvenor Room, the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s Special Collections Department is planning its 2nd annual Family History Day event on…
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Feed the Fish
04/02 – 05/25
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Adults & Students ages 13 and up – $22.00 Admission is included! Kids ages 3-12 – $16.00 Admission is included!
Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish with this unique Gardens Exclusive! Enjoy early access to…
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Freedom Art Walk @ Freedom Run Winery
01/08 – 12/31
Freedom Run Winery
$7.00
Begin this self-guided nature walk in the Tasting Room, then set off with a glass or bottle in hand and…
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Graduation Buffet Dinner
05/18
Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar
Attention College Graduates & Family Members: Join us in our Ballroom for a Graduation Dinner Buffet where we can accommodate…
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Hamburg Farmers Market 2024 Season
05/04 – 10/26
Hamburg Farmers Market
The Hamburg Farmers’ Market is one of the most popular and largest markets from spring to fall in WNY. Welcome…
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Health is Wealth Fitness Bootcamp
05/18
Buffalo Central Terminal
FREE
Join us for the “Health is Wealth Fitness Bootcamp” on May 18th from 9am to 10am at the Buffalo Central…
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Hear Us Out: Una Conversación Con Amigos/A Conversation With Friends with Buffalo Chamber Players
05/18
Buffalo Toronto Public Media
Free
Calling all music enthusiasts aged 8-12 (and their accompanying adults) for a fantastic journey into the world of music. Presenting “Una…
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Lewiston Food Tour
05/10 – 09/14
The Roaming Table
$71 Adult; $49 Child
This guided food tour offers unique one-of-a-kind food tastings (enough for a filling lunch) while exploring the rich history of…
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Mask-Making Workshop at El Batey
05/18
Free
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 3:30-4:30, ages 6 and upMask-Making Workshop at El Batey, 175 Rano St, Buffalo, NY 14207 Multinational…
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NLL Final: Buffalo Bandits vs. Albany FireWolves
05/18
KeyBank Center
Be there to cheer on the Buffalo Bandits in the Championship Final game of the season!
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Nightcap Sail
05/18 – 09/29
Buffalo Boat Tours
Marvel at the the Buffalo skyline and its night lights from a unique vantage point aboard the majestic Spirit of…
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On Golden Pond
05/17 – 05/26
Williamsville Meeting House
$20
On Golden Pond is a classic American comedic drama that’s every bit as touching, warm, and witty today as when…
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Plants from the Past: Herbarium Exhibit
05/04 – 06/03
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Included with admission
Step back in time and learn about some Botanical Gardens’ plant history with our brand-new Herbarium Exhibit! Get up close with several high-resolution…
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Rare Abraham Lincoln Artifacts on Display
04/13 – 06/08
Buffalo Presidential Center
On April 27th 1865–159 years ago this month–Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train, traveling from Washington DC to Springfield IL, stopped in…
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STEM Saturday: Dino Day
05/18
Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
Activities free with admission
Back by popular demand, Explore & More will be hosting a new dinosaur-themed STEM Saturday! This day will be full of…
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Shrek – The Musical
05/16 – 05/19
Shea’s Buffalo
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek ” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely…
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