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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Curious George: Let’s Get Curious
01/20 – 05/12
Buffalo Museum of Science
$16-19
The world’s busiest monkey is coming to Buffalo! Visitors will hone their math and science skills as they make their…
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Dyngus Day 2024
04/01
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Dyngus Day always falls on the Monday after Easter. It is the annual post-Lenten bash which attracts tens of thousands…
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First Fridays at the AKG
09/01 – 12/06
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
M&T First Fridays at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum are set to begin again on September 1st, from 10 am…
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16th Annual Edible Book Festival
04/06
Western New York Book Arts Center
$5
THE EDIBLE BOOK FESTIVAL IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT THAT TAKES PLACE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, INVITING PARTICIPANTS TO CREATE EDIBLE CREATIONS…
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Buffalo Restaurant Week – Spring Edition
04/15 – 04/21
Welcome to Buffalo Restaurant Week! Taking place April 15-21, 2024, this flavorful seven-day celebration is presented in partnership with the…
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Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival
04/27 – 04/28
Delaware Park – Japanese Garden
Free
Celebrating its 11th year, the Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival has blossomed into Buffalo’s favorite springtime celebration. Meet your friends and…
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Music is Art Festival 2024
09/21
Buffalo RiverWorks
Free
Each September, the Music is Art Festival attracts thousands of people from WNY and the world. This annual homegrown festival…
Details“I Ought to Be in Pictures”
02/01 – 03/30
Desiderio’s Dinner Theater at Bobby J’s
As always, Neil Simon finds a way to dig deep into humanity through his deceptively simple characters. Libby, a feisty…
Details“Looking Up,” Artists from the Hunt Gallery Residency Program
02/24 – 03/30
Buffalo Arts Studio
Free
Buffalo Arts Studio is thrilled to present a new group exhibition in partnership with The C. Stuart and Jane H.…
Details5th Annual Black Doll Exhibit: “Recognizing Royalty”
02/01 – 04/09
Central Library
Free
Everyone is invited to the 5th annual Black Doll Exhibit at the downtown Central Library. Presented by Erie County Legislative Chairwoman…
DetailsArt Meets Jazz
01/24 – 04/24
Beebe’s at the Gallery
$30
Treat yourself to a uniquely captivating art gallery encounter, complemented by the entertaining sounds of live jazz music.Enjoy an evening…
DetailsArt in Craft Media
11/10 – 03/31
Burchfield Penney Art Center
$5-10
Presented by the Sylvia L. Rosen Endowment for Fine Art in Craft Media, the 17th juried biennial exhibition celebrates and…
DetailsBlack History Month at the CAM
02/01 – 04/28
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University
This Black History Month, witness a remarkable chapter in American art history at the “The Highwaymen: Black Artists of the…
DetailsBuffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators
03/27
KeyBank Center
$33+
The Buffalo Sabres take on the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center.
DetailsExhibit: “Say Their Names: Honor Their Legacies”
01/31 – 04/14
Buffalo History Museum
The Uncrowned Queens Institute has a new exhibit at The Buffalo History Museum, “Say Their Names: Honor Their Legacies,” which…
DetailsExhibition ~ Northward: Niagara River Views
06/15 – 03/31
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University
From Niagara Falls to Youngstown, New York, countless artists have recorded the beauty along the scenic stretch of the lower…
DetailsExhibition: Stitching Stories: Quilts
03/07 – 03/29
Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission
Stitching Stories: Quilts by Daisy Estelle Anderson & othersvisit this Free Black History Exhibit on display for a limited time. …
DetailsExhibitions: 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…
DetailsFreedom 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…
DetailsIrish Heritage Speaker Series
03/06 – 03/27
Tewksbury Lodge
Tewksbury Lodge will feature guest speakers each Wednesday in March discussing the Irish Heritage of Buffalo.3/06/24 – Week #1: Tim…
DetailsMyeongsoo Kim: Illusive Moon
03/01 – 04/19
Rivalry Projects
On view from March 1-April 19, 2024, Rivalry Projects is thrilled to present Illusive Moon, a solo exhibition of new…
DetailsSeeking Apricity – Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
02/28 – 04/23
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Included with Admission
This exhibition is a collective of works meant to warm the soul. When the sun hits your skin on a…
DetailsSpring Exhibit at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
03/15 – 04/15
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Included with Admission
Spring has finally sprung! As the snow outside starts to melt, enjoy the brilliant blooms of the Botanical Gardens’ Spring…
DetailsThe Easter Bunny is Here!
03/01 – 03/30
Walden Galleria Mall
Easter is coming early this year and Walden Galleria is excited to announce the Easter Bunny will be returning to…
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