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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Dyngus Day Parade
04/10
Culture
Free
Be there for this display of cultural and ethnic pride, as the Polish community celebrates Dyngus Day! This parade gathers…
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Buffalo Irish Festival 2023
07/28 – 07/30
Culture
The year’s favorite Irish bash returns to The Outer Harbor, featuring stages of continuous Irish entertainment from the U.S., Canada…
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Black Doll Exhibit: “We are Beautiful: An Evolution of Black Dolls”
02/03 – 04/01
Art
Free & open to the public.
Erie County Legislature Chairwoman April Baskin today announced that the annual Black Doll Exhibit will be presented at the Frank…
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Blue Monday
08/30 – 12/15
Music
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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Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal
03/27
Sports
Watch the action as the Buffalo Sabres take on the Montreal Canadiens in this regular season game. The hard hitting,…
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Continuum: A History of Erie County
11/01
Art
Created in coordination with Erie County’s bicentennial celebration, Continuum offers a glimpse into our region’s history a history dating back…
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Dinner in an Igloo!
11/01 – 03/31
Food & Drink
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: Reinventing Reality
02/04 – 06/18
Family Fun
Reinventing Reality explores the science, creativity, and innovation behind one of the fastest evolving technologies, virtual reality, and how it’s…
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Flock of All Colors
03/11 – 04/06
Art
Stitch Buffalo will be exhibiting at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, in tandem with the annual spring flowers…
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Freedom Art Walk @ Freedom Run Winery
01/08 – 12/31
Art
$7.00
Begin this self-guided nature walk in the Tasting Room, then set off with a glass or bottle in hand and…
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Spring Flower Exhibit
03/18 – 04/16
Family Fun
$14.00
During the Spring Flower Exhibit, visitors will experience the sights and fragrant smells of hyacinths, vibrant daffodils and tulips in…
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The Easter Bunny Arrives!
03/10 – 04/08
Family Fun
Spring is approaching fast, and Walden Galleria is excited to announce the Easter Bunny will be returning to his temporary…
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Valkyrie International Film Festival
03/24 – 03/28
Art
Fierce. Independent. Outspoken. Welcome to the inaugural Valkyrie International Film Festival (VIFF), a Buffalo-based celebration of films directed by women…
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David Sanford Big Band
03/28
Music
$20
The New York-based David Sanford Big Band (formerly the Pittsburgh Collective) was formed in 2003 and comprises twenty musicians specializing…
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Seasons Change
03/28
Family Fun
Free
Take a short hike and notice the winter season melt away with the promise of spring. What is changing with…
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“Say Their Names: Honor Their Legacies”
02/17 – 05/31
Culture
The Uncrowned Queens Institute has debuted a new exhibit at The Buffalo History Museum, “Say Their Names: Honor Their Legacies,”…
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An Eveing With Third Eye Blind
03/29
Music
Since 1997, San Francisco’s Third Eye Blind has recorded five best-selling albums and assembled one career retrospective. Led by…
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Auditory Identification
03/29
Family Fun
Free
Identifying species by sound can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be! Come listen and learn the calls of…
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Free Wednesday Community Workout
02/22 – 05/31
Outdoor Recreation
Free Fitness, Free Laughs, Free Hugs and High Fives, Free Positive Vibes to start your day, 6:10AM-6:50.
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Tour the Roycroft Campus
02/08 – 05/27
Sightseeing
$20
Public Tours are currently offered Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The Introductory Tour is great for the casual visitor or those…
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Babel: Anthony Doerr
03/30
Speaker
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning and bestselling author Anthony Doerr and host Barbara Cole for an in-depth and in-person discussion about his…
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Foot Trails
03/02 – 06/29
Art
K Art is pleased to announce Foot Trails, opening from March 2nd to June 29th, 2023. The spring exhibition will…
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Kaki King
03/30
Music
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Kaki King’s 2003 debut album, Everybody Loves You, Kaki King will be touring a new show…
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Murder on the Orient Express
03/16 – 04/02
Theater
In this timeless murder mystery, a snowdrift stops a train in its tracks at midnight. The next morning, an American…
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