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.
Things to Do Today in Buffalo
In Buffalo, there’s always something fun and exciting happening. Check out what’s going on today.
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Traditions are big in Buffalo. Attend an iconic annual event and have a quintessential Buffalo experience.
See all of Buffalo’s signature eventsThings to Do This Weekend in Buffalo
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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Featured Event
17th Annual Edible Book Festival
04/05
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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Featured Event
Buffalo Porchfest
05/17
Elmwood Village
Free
Buffalo Porchfest is a grassroots music festival that turns porches into stages for local bands and musicians for an afternoon!…
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Buffalo Pride Parade
06/01
Elmwood Avenue & Forest Ave.
The Pride Parade is back! So, grab your most fabulous attire and get ready for a celebration unlike any other.…
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“On the Rise II; Emerging Artists of Color”
02/28 – 04/05
Buffalo Arts Studio
Free
Buffalo Arts Studio is thrilled to present a new group exhibition, curated by Julia Bottoms, On the Rise II; Emerging…
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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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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Interior Tour
02/11 – 03/25
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Holy Trinity opened in December 1903 with 1,500 worshippers present at its first service. The English Gothic building was designed…
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Jay Carrier, “Niagara. It’s Great to be Here.”
01/24 – 04/05
Buffalo Arts Studio
Free
Buffalo Arts Studio is proud to announce Niagara. It’s Great to Be Here. an exhibition by renowned Niagara Falls artist Jay…
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New York Residents Receive 50% off Tours in March
03/01 – 03/31
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
It’s been a long winter here in New York. You know the best way to beat those lingering winter blues?…
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Open Door Judaism: Finding Freedom Together Series
02/25 – 03/25
Buffalo History Museum
Free
03/11/2025 @ 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Rev. Wylie Hughes and Rabbi Jonathan Freirich facilitate a series of discussions about being “free to”…
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Pollinators and Flowers from Around the World
03/10 – 04/28
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Included with admission
Just as pollinators spread life and vibrancy by helping flowers bloom in the Botanical Gardens, Stitch Buffalo facilitates the cross-pollination…
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USAF Heritage of America Concert
03/25
Center for the Arts
For six decades, the USAF Heritage of America Concert Band has educated, inspired and entertained over 1.5 million people annually,…
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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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“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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Banchetti’s Winter Concert Series
01/08 – 03/26
Banchetti by Rizzo’s Banquet Facility & Grove
The winter Indoor Concert Series is here. Reserve your spot for Wednesday night and enjoy drink specials and a pub…
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Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival 2025-Opening Event
03/26
Buffalo History Museum
03/26/2025 @ 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.2025 represents the 40th anniversary of The Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival, the third longest-running Festival…
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Half Price Wine Wednesday
01/20 – 03/07
Italian Prime at Salvatore’s
All bottles on our current wine list $99 and under are 1/2 off. Mix it and pair a bottle (or…
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Movie Matinee: A League of Their Own
03/26
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library – Ring of Knowledge
Presented by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library – Central Library | Located at The Central Library Ring of Knowledge.
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Paintings from my Watercolored Soul
03/26 – 05/04
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Included with admission
Created by artist, Fritz Raiser!For over 40 years, my professional commitment has been transparent watercolors. Born and raised in Buffalo,…
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Photography Nights
01/08 – 12/21
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
$22/person
Make your reservation today! Bring along your favorite photographer and join us for Photography Nights to get the most out of…
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“The Space She Keeps – The Women of the Martin House”
02/14 – 06/02
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House – Barton House
Explore an exhibition that gives voice to the remarkable women who historically lived and worked at our National Historic Landmark.Through…
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Beethoven String Quartet Concert
03/27
Lippes Concert Hall
The internationally acclaimed Verona Quartet will take the stage at Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall on Thursday, March 27,…
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Buffalo Niagara Boat Show
03/27 – 03/30
Sahlen’s Sports Park
Start your summer with us at Western New York’s largest boat show! At our new location, Sahlen’s Sports Park in…
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