Events

With all the exciting events going on year-round, you'll never run out of things to do in Buffalo! From the Taste of Buffalo, Allentown Art Festival, Garden Walk Buffalo and the National Buffalo Wing Festival to free outdoor music concerts and ethnic food festivals of every stripe, our special events and festivals bring in visitors from all over the world.



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Taste of East Aurora

Taste of East Aurora

Saturday, Sep. 7th
Free Admission; 11:00AM - 5:00PM

Join us for the 13th Annual Taste of East Aurora from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9 along East Aurora’s Historic Main Street!  Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from Riley/Elm streets to Olean Street for the day. The event will feature offerings from many local restaurants and food vendors.

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First Fridays at the AKG

Friday, May. 3rd - Friday, Dec. 6th
From: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

M&T First Fridays at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum are set to begin again on September 1st, from 10 am to 8 pm. Bring your friends and family to the Buffalo AKG for free artmaking activities, live music, world-class art, and more! The M&T First Friday program has been a community favorite for many years, and the Buffalo AKG is thrilled to be bringing it back after its recent campus expansion project.

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Curious George: Let’s Get Curious

Friday, May. 3rd - Sunday, May. 12th
$16 – $19; From: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The world’s busiest monkey is coming to Buffalo!  Visitors will hone their math and science skills as they make their way through hands-on activities based on the popular book and television series.  Free admission to members.

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Feed the Fish

Saturday, May. 4th - Saturday, May. 25th
$3 – $22.00; From: 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish with this unique Gardens Exclusive! Enjoy early access to the Botanical Gardens before we open to the public with a special learning experience that’s fun for all ages. Each participant receives a cup of koi fish food and time to help feed our fishy friends! Regular admission for the day is included, so you can explore the conservatory after the feeding! This special encounter is limited to 15 people per experience. All tickets must be purchased ahead of time online. Every person must have a ticket! Member discounts, promotional discounts, and guest passes do not apply.

Our family of koi fish and the Feed the Fish program are proudly cared for in partnership with Masterson’s Garden Center.

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Elmwood Village Farmers Market

Elmwood Village Farmers Market

Saturday, May. 11th - Saturday, Nov. 23rd
Free; From: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Enjoy a true rite of summer and visit the Elmwood Bidwell Farmers Market, at the corner of Elmwood Avenue & Bidwell Parkway in Buffalo’s Elmwood Village This long standing, weekly ‘producer-only’ market brings all of the freshest goods to the city, from our local area growers.  This eclectic neighborhood provides the perfect backdrop for a morning of summer fun and shopping for everyone. Produce available is subject to our local growing season.  Open rain or shine!

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Totally Buffalo Festival 2024

Saturday, May. 25th - Sunday, May. 26th
From: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Celebrate Buffalo and the start of summer!

The ORIGINAL shop-local large scale event is back and bigger than ever!
Totally Buffalo Festival 2024 will once again take place at the best venue in WNY, Buffalo Riverworks. May 25th and 26th from 10am to 5pm.
Celebrate Memorial Weekend on the water – with 120 local artisans, great food, live music, awesome drinks and loads of fun activities for the entire family!  The event is free to attend and family-friendly we can’t wait to see you!

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Buffalo Riverfest Park Wednesday Night Concert Series

Wednesday, May. 29th - Wednesday, Sep. 4th
Free; From: 06:30 PM to 10:00 PM

This summer concert series is a perfect way to enjoy the waterfront with family and friends. The Old First Ward is heating up with new breweries, bars, restaurants and  distilleries. There’s plenty of ways to get to the concerts (including bike or kayak).  Free parking is nearby and refreshments are available for purchase.  Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on (no coolers) and enjoy local musicians while taking in the sites. Line-up on website.

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Food Truck Tuesdays

Food Truck Tuesdays

Tuesday, Jun. 4th - Tuesday, Aug. 27th
Free; From: 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Food Truck Tuesday returns to Larkin Square on Tuesday June 4th and runs through August 27th, 5 PM – 8 PM, The event features live music, a Healthy Option menu choice at each truck plus free admission and parking. There will be a rotation of 39 food trucks. The roster of trucks serving at the next Food Truck Tuesday will be posted weekly on LarkinSquare.com

 Admission and parking are free thanks to KeyBank and Independent Health.

 Here is the season band line up for Food Truck Tuesday:

6/4        Walter Kemp 3 Quartet

6/11       McCarthyizm

6/18       Diyené

6/25      The Fever Pitch String Quartet

7/2         Stress Dolls

7/9         Whitford-Klyma Band

7/16        RNSM

7/23        Sabu Adeyola & Oasis

7/30       Tim Britt Band

8/6         Zak Ward

8/13        Dueling Pianos Band

8/20       Dee Adams’ Grand Isle Opry

8/27       Jony James Band

Guests are welcome to bring a folding chair or picnic blanket. Sorry, no pets, smoking, coolers, large bags or outside food or beverages are allowed.

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Allentown Art Festival

Saturday, Jun. 8th - Sunday, Jun. 9th
Free; Sat & Sun: 11AM-6PM

The Allentown Art Festival takes place in the Allentown Historic Preservation District of Buffalo. Tens of thousands of art patrons visit the festival to enjoy the beauty of Buffalo’s weather in June, the charm and uniqueness of the Allentown area and the quality of the art and crafts presented by the over 400 juried exhibitors.

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