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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420 Fest at Riff City

Saturday, Apr. 20th
From: 04:20 PM to 11:30 PM

Get ready to immerse yourself in the spirit of 420 with an electrifying festival that brings together music lovers, culture enthusiasts, and the community for an unforgettable experience. This April 20th, from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Riff City will transform into a vibrant oasis of music and harmony for the “420 Fest”. Featuring an incredible lineup of bands including Farrow, Uncle Ben’s Remedy, Folkfaces, Leroy Townes, The Night Shift, and Strange Standard, this festival is the perfect way to celebrate the day in style.

What to Expect:

Stellar Music Lineup
Complimentary Buds
Craft Beer Haven
Food
Plus, explore a myriad of vendors offering unique merchandise, art, and more, making your 420 Fest experience even more memorable.

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Spring Bulb Sale

Saturday, Apr. 27th
$8 – $27; From: 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM

BULBS GO FAST! Get here early!

In the spirit of upcycling plants, the Botanical Gardens is pulling the bulbs from our Spring Flower Exhibit and selling them at bargain prices! Roll the dice with some of our amazing and unique varieties of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and more! Get a head start on next year’s garden with a grab-bag of special spring bulbs.

Check back soon for pricing information.

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Spring Artisan Market in the LCO Building

Thursday, May. 9th
From: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

The Spring Artisan Market in the Larkin at Exchange Building (LCO) features dozens of local vendors.  The market will be from 10 AM & 2 PM throughout the first floor of the Larkin at Exchange Building, 726 Exchange Street. Park during the market in the lots along Exchange Street or the event lot at Seneca and Hydraulic Street.  Make a day of it with breakfast, coffee or lunch before or after at Bratts Hill Jerk Hut, the Swan Street Diner, Toasted Buffalo, Paula’s Donuts or the Chautauqua cafeteria inside the LCO Building.

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Larkin Spring Stroll

Saturday, May. 11th
From: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Enjoy a Spring Stroll along Seneca Street in Larkinville on Saturday, May 11th from 11 am & 3 pm, with some venues open earlier and some later. Stay tuned for special programming details. With two new venues opening in Larkinville in April, Meet & Eat Charcuterie and B Sweet Designs, the neighborhood continues to grow and offer a wide variety of restaurants, shops and fun places to visit.

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Reinstein Woods Artisan Market

Saturday, Jul. 13th
From: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Come browse local artists, get some delicious BBQ and enjoy the fresh air at Reinstein Woods (93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY 14043). Give back to our community by shopping and supporting local. Artists & Vendors will be selling their items for purchase all day & organic veggies, local honey, watercolor paintings, jewelry, soy candles and much more!

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Artisan & Farmers Market @ Freedom Run Winery

Sunday, Apr. 21st - Sunday, May. 19th
Free; From: 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM

We are so excited to present our new boutique Artisan & Vendors Market!  Stop in from 1-5 p.m. to shop local artists, farmers, and purveyors of fine goods, and be sure to RSVP to receive a future free wine tasting! 

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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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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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The Market at Bassett Park

Sunday, Jun. 9th - Sunday, Sep. 8th
From: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Welcome to the Market at Bassett Park! A once-monthly market, returning for it’s FOURTH year in 2024! Set in the beautiful Bassett Park (corner of Youngs and Klein Rds), each market will feature over 30 vendors, artists, and farmers, as well as a FREE live musical performance, food trucks, and hot food vendors. Free parking, no-fee entry for market guests.

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Lewiston GardenFest

Saturday, Jun. 15th - Sunday, Jun. 16th
Free; From: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Lewiston GardenFest presented by Lewiston Garden Club is set for Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 from 10 am to 5 pm both days along Center Street. The festival includes vendors selling flowers, plants, and garden essentials along with a garden walk, speakers, and container garden contest. This year’s theme is “Spring Into Summer!”. The event is free to attend.

Center Street will feature eighty booths from area nurseries, landscapers, garden vendors, and outdoor suppliers, along with demonstrations by garden professionals. Soil samples will be analyzed, and questions answered by Master Gardeners and area floral society experts.  Private and public gardens will be open for viewing during the event.

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