Buffalo Events Party Like A Local

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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May 20

Blue Monday

Tacoma Performing Arts Center

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May 20

Freedom Art Walk @ Freedom Run Winery

Freedom Run Winery

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May 20

Big Kahuna Evening Tiki Cruise

Buffalo Boat Tours

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May 20

Buffalo River History Tours

Buffalo Boat Tours

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May 20

Plants from the Past: Herbarium Exhibit

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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May 20

Clinton Bailey Farmers Market

Clinton Bailey Farmers Market

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May 20

Golden Hour Tour at Seneca One

Seneca One

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May 20

Without Flowers, there would be no us

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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May 20

Exhibition: After the Sun – Forecasts from the North

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

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May 20

Exhibition: After the Sun-Forecasts from the North

Jeffrey E. Gundlach Building

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May 20

Nightcap Sail

Buffalo Boat Tours

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May 20

City Hall Tour

Buffalo City Hall

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May 20

Exhibition: “Before and After Again”

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

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May 20

Exhibition: Sin Wai Kin: It’s Always You

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

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May 20

Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

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May 21

Photography Days

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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May 21

Sunset Harbor Cruise

Buffalo Boat Tours

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May 22

Larkin District Walking Tour

Flying Bison Brew Company

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May 23

Masters of American Architecture: Downtown Walking Tour

Hotel @ The Lafayette

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May 25

Feed the Fish

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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May 25

City of Light Bus Tour

Buffalo Seminary

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May 31

Babushka!

Alleyway Theatre

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Jun 03

First Monday Jazz Jam

The Gypsy Parlor

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Jun 08

Assembly House 150 Tours

Assembly House 150

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Jun 08

Martin House/Graycliff Experience

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House

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Jun 22

Orchid Repotting with the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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Buffalo Signature Events

Traditions are big in Buffalo. Attend an iconic annual event and have a quintessential Buffalo experience.

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Things 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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May 20

Exhibition: After the Sun-Forecasts from the North

Jeffrey E. Gundlach Building

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May 20

Clinton Bailey Farmers Market

Clinton Bailey Farmers Market

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May 20

Big Kahuna Evening Tiki Cruise

Buffalo Boat Tours

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May 20

Buffalo River History Tours

Buffalo Boat Tours

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May 20

Freedom Art Walk @ Freedom Run Winery

Freedom Run Winery

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May 20

Exhibition: After the Sun – Forecasts from the North

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

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May 20

Plants from the Past: Herbarium Exhibit

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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May 20

Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

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May 20

Without Flowers, there would be no us

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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May 20

Nightcap Sail

Buffalo Boat Tours

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May 20

Exhibition: Sin Wai Kin: It’s Always You

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

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May 20

Exhibition: “Before and After Again”

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

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May 21

Sunset Harbor Cruise

Buffalo Boat Tours

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May 21

Exhibition: Turning Breath into Art

Western New York Book Arts Center

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May 21

Buffalo Bisons vs. St. Paul

Sahlen Field

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May 22

East Aurora Farmers Market

Aurora Village (Tops) Plaza

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May 22

“Return to the Rainbow City: Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition” Exhibit Opening

Buffalo History Museum

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May 22

Exhibitions: Total Solar Eclipse + Astral Visions

Burchfield Penney Art Center

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May 22

Total Solar Eclipse and Astral Visions

Burchfield Penney Art Center

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May 23

Crossing Delancey

Jewish Repertory Theatre of WNY

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May 23

Alex Boeschenstein: Silent Terminalia

The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art

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May 23

Masters of American Architecture: Downtown Walking Tour

Hotel @ The Lafayette

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May 23

Exhibition: The Power of Resilience and Hope – Photography & the Holocaust: Then and Now

CEPA Gallery

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May 23

Exhibition: Robyn Tsinnajinnie – “A Shared Experience”

K Art Gallery (contemporary Indigenous art)

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May 24

Signature Stars and Stripes

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

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May 24

Multinational Illumination Art: A Diaspora Journey

Buffalo Arts Studio

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May 24

Lewiston Food Tour

The Roaming Table

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May 24

On Golden Pond

Williamsville Meeting House

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May 24

Mojo Brookzz

Helium Comedy Club

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May 24

Buffalo RiverWorks Summer Concert Series

Buffalo RiverWorks

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May 24

Multinational Illumination Art, “1,849 Millas: Al otro lado del charco; A Diaspora Journey”

Buffalo Arts Studio

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May 24

Memorial Day Weekend Street Festival

Old Falls Street, USA

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May 25

Evelyne Leblanc-Roberge, “As the Hour Turns Blue”

Buffalo Arts Studio

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May 25

Totally Buffalo Festival 2024

Buffalo RiverWorks

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May 25

Kiddieland Opens at the Carrousel

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

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May 25

Soldiers Through the Ages

Old Fort Niagara

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May 25

Saturdays at Solé

Solé at Woodlawn Beach

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May 25

Williamsville Farmers Market

Amherst Town Hall Parking Lot

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May 25

The Inauguration of the Erie Canal Boat – Seneca Chief

Buffalo Maritime Center at the Longshed

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May 25

Elmwood Village Farmers Market

Elmwood Avenue and Bidwell Parkway

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May 25

Williamsville Food Tour

The Roaming Table

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May 25

Tugboat Annie

Electric City

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May 25

Gary Clark Jr.

Artpark – Mainstage Theater

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May 25

Shrek Rave: It’s Dumb Just Come and Have Fun!

Town Ballroom

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May 25

City of Light Bus Tour

Buffalo Seminary

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May 25

Beyond the Glass Wine Tasting & Tour @ Freedom Run Winery

Freedom Run Winery

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May 25

Feed the Fish

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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May 25

Rare Abraham Lincoln Artifacts on Display

Buffalo Presidential Center

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May 25

Star Wars Night at the Ballpark

Sahlen’s Sports Park

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May 25

Hamburg Farmers Market 2024 Season

Hamburg Farmers Market

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May 25

Tuesday is Country Night at Solé!

Solé at Woodlawn Beach

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May 26

Yoga & Wine @ Freedom Run Winery

Freedom Run Winery

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May 26

Classic Corner Market

Riley St. & Girard

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May 31

Babushka!

Alleyway Theatre

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Jun 08

Assembly House 150 Tours

Assembly House 150

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Jun 08

Martin House/Graycliff Experience

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House

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Jun 22

Orchid Repotting with the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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Anime Night: Appearing Live in Upstate New York

05/24

Riff City

$27.83

After Dark & Mosh Retirement Present:ANIME NIGHTAn audio-visual concert experience featuring DJs, cosplay, vendors, and live music from the Anime…

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Buffalo RiverWorks Summer Concert Series

05/24 – 09/01

Buffalo RiverWorks

The Buffalo RiverWorks Summer Concert Series lineup is here! Enjoy live, local musicians every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday on The…

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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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Memorial Day Weekend Street Festival

05/24 – 05/27

Old Falls Street, USA

Free

Come celebrate the start of summer on Old Falls Street with food trucks, live music, vendors and more at our…

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Mojo Brookzz

05/24 – 05/26

Helium Comedy Club

At the start of his career, multi-talented comedian Mojo Brookzz utilized Facebook and Instagram to demonstrate his considerable comedic talents…

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Multinational Illumination Art, “1,849 Millas: Al otro lado del charco; A Diaspora Journey”

05/24 – 06/28

Buffalo Arts Studio

Free

1,849 Millas: Al otro lado del charco, A Diaspora Journey, an innovative cultural initiative, is set to captivate Buffalo, NY,…

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Multinational Illumination Art: A Diaspora Journey

05/24 – 06/29

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio presents:1,849 Millas: Al otro lado del charco, A Diaspora JourneyOpening Reception, Friday, May 24, 2024, 5:00 8:00…

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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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Rock into the Weekend – Live Music Fridays at Sole

05/24 – 08/30

Sole at Woodlawn Beach

Every Friday during the summer, come to Sole for their “Rock into the Weekend” live music night.  Check out the…

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Signature Stars and Stripes

05/24 – 05/25

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Stuart Chafetz, conductor Our Memorial Day weekend tradition pays a musical tribute to the men and women of the armed…

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Terminal B Concert Series: Chappell Roan

05/24

Terminal B Event Center

Funtime Presents:Chappell Roan – The Midwest Princess TourMay 24, 2024Terminal B at the Outer HarborDoors at 7 PM

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Beyond the Glass Wine Tasting & Tour @ Freedom Run Winery

03/16 – 05/25

Freedom Run Winery

$19.95

Join us Saturdays at 2 p.m. March, April, and May, for our Beyond the Glass Wine Tasting & Tour, conducted…

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City of Light Bus Tour

02/10 – 06/22

Buffalo Seminary

$48

At the end of the 19th century, Buffalo was a major American city in the forefront of progress. It was…

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Elmwood Village Farmers Market

05/11 – 11/23

Elmwood Avenue and Bidwell Parkway

Free

Enjoy a true rite of summer and visit the Elmwood Bidwell Farmers Market, at the corner of Elmwood Avenue &…

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Evelyne Leblanc-Roberge, “As the Hour Turns Blue”

05/25 – 06/28

Buffalo Arts Studio

Free

Buffalo Arts Studio is excited to present As the Hour Turns Blue, an installation by artist and educator, Evelyne Leblanc-Roberge.…

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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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Gary Clark Jr.

05/25

Artpark – Mainstage Theater

Gary Clark Jr. achieved global impact following his first Grammy Award® in 2014, winning Best Traditional R&B Performance for the track…

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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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Kiddieland Opens at the Carrousel

05/25 – 09/01

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

It’s time for fun at the Carrousel.  Another season at Kiddieland opens at the Herschell Carrousel Museum. Bring the wee…

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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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Saturdays at Solé

05/25 – 08/31

Solé at Woodlawn Beach

Saturdays at Solé include live music and fun in the sand.  Come on out and enjoy the beach!5/25: The Prime…

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Shrek Rave: It’s Dumb Just Come and Have Fun!

05/25

Town Ballroom

$20 per person

Funtime Presents:SHREK RAVE: “IT’S DUMB JUST COME HAVE FUN. WHO CARES. COOL IS DEAD.  idk hahaha” Why see Shrek Rave?…

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Soldiers Through the Ages

05/25 – 05/26

Old Fort Niagara

On Memorial Day weekend, Old Fort Niagara will host its annual military “time-line” event, Soldiers through the Ages.” The event…

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Star Wars Night at the Ballpark

05/25

Sahlen’s Sports Park

One of the ballpark’s signature nights is set to return in 2024! Star Wars Night Epsidoe XV, presented by Alfred…

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