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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Orchid Exhibit
01/23 – 03/09
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Included with admission
Exciting pops of color will breathe even more life into our lush greenhouses this winter thanks to the return of…
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Brewski 2025
02/15
Knox Farm State Park
The ever-popular Brewski returns to Knox Farm State Park on Saturday, February 15th. Bring your skis, your snowshoes, your hiking…
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Over the Rainbow: Celebrating the 120th Birthday of Harold Arlen
02/16
Kleinhans Music Hall – Mary Seaton Room
Join us on Sunday, February 16 as we pay tribute to one of Buffalo’s most legendary musical icons, Harold Arlen,…
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“Ink & Insight: 20 Years of Adam Zyglis Cartoons:
10/18 – 05/31
Buffalo History Museum
For the past two decades, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Adam Zyglis has created more than 4,000 pieces of visual commentary…
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Accomplice
01/31 – 02/15
Lancaster Opera House
$20-$35
Winner of the Mystery Writers of America’s coveted “Edgar” award and written by Rupert Holmes, Tony® award winner for The…
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Color Fields and Floral Musings | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
01/23 – 03/23
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Included with admission
This Arcangel Gallery Exhibit is a group exhibition of selected paintings by artists from People Inc.’s ArtsWork program.ArtsWork artists have…
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Curling at Canalside
11/22 – 02/23
Canalside
$15
You’ve seen it on the Olympics, now try it for yourself! The Ice at Canalside has curling lanes available to…
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Dinner in an Igloo!
10/01 – 03/31
Tappo
This unique, intimate dining experience is perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or just getting friends together for a memorable night…
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Exhibition: That Which Binds Us
11/09 – 05/12
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Buffalo AKG Art Museum announced That Which Binds Us, a new exhibition of recently acquired artworks made using fabric and…
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Ice Bumper Cars at Canalside
11/22 – 03/30
Canalside Buffalo
The popular Ice Bumper Cars will make their return to Canalside this season! You’ll laugh, scream and bump into friends…
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Ice Skating at Canalside
11/22 – 02/23
Ice at Canalside
$5-8
Lace up your skates (and you can rent them if you don’t own your own) and enjoy the fresh air…
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Igloo’s at Canalside
11/22 – 02/23
Ice at Canalside
Get warm and toasty with up to 8 people, with rental of an igloo. Check the schedule for available times.
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Kids Club Sundays at Canalside
11/24 – 02/23
Canalside Buffalo
Kids Club Sundays (11 a.m. & 2 p.m.)o Every Sunday at the ice, enjoy family-friendly fun with skating, curling and…
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Roots & Blooms: Celebrating Black Horticultural Heritage
02/01 – 02/28
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Included with admission
Visit the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens during the month of February to celebrate several important black horticulturists, botanists, and agriculturists through their…
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Sunday Jazz Series at duende
01/12 – 03/30
duende at Silo City
Join us for the Sunday Jazz Series – at duende! Lineup of performers changes weekly.
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The Importance of Being Earnest
01/24 – 02/09
Niagara Regional Theatre Guild
The Importance of Being Earnest is a delightful comedy by Oscar Wilde set in late 19th-century England. The play revolves…
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The Mighty Maisse
02/08 – 02/22
American Repertory Theatre of WNY
The Mighty Maisse Written by Bella Poynton Directed by Kelli Bocock-Natale Featuring Lisa Ludwig, Mariangela Mercurio, Maryann Seufert, Andrew Zuccari,…
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Tropical Orchard Opens
01/23 – 03/09
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
We’re thrilled to announce the renovation of Greenhouse 12 and The Tropical Orchard, which will debut on Jan. 23. the…
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Walk the Wellness Trail
02/03 – 04/01
Lakeside Bike Park | Buffalo Waterfront
Come experience this scenic 3-mile trail. Starting at Lakeside and ending at Lakeside, the Independent Health Wellness Trail brings you…
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Blue Monday
08/30 – 12/15
Tacoma Performing Arts Center
Free
Chicago Jack and the Heptones play with weekly Special Guests. Join us in the Grand Room in the lower level…
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JazzMondays at Tappo – Indoors
01/13 – 03/31
Tappo
The popular JazzMondays at Tappo Restaurant returns for 2025! Sit back and enjoy dinner and a bottle of wine while…
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Love is Art Night
02/10
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
$45/ticket
Join us for an enchanting evening at the Botanical Gardens as we celebrate the many facets of love through art.…
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Shea’s Historic Tours
02/10 – 08/04
Shea’s Buffalo
$25
Shea’s Buffalo Theatre opened in 1926 as a movie house, offering “an acre of seats” built by built by Chicago…
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Forbidden Broadway
02/11 – 02/16
Shea’s 710 Theatre
From Frozen to Phantom to Wicked, this fall-down funny, satirical roast of over 30 Broadway hits features outrageous costumes, silly spoofs of…
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