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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Buffalo Holiday Market
11/24 – 12/23
Art
Free
There’s nothing in the world quite like the holiday season in Europe. There are wooden chalets in 13th-century towns, snow-capped…
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It WAS a Wonderful Life
11/26 – 12/31
History
$35
Join us in the festively decorated Forest Lawn chapel for this unique and very popular production, as some of our…
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Poinsettia Exhibit: Dimensions
11/18 – 01/01
Family Fun
Included with Admission
Take a break from the cold and step into the warm embrace of our conservatory for the Botanical Gardens’ annual Poinsettia…
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A Christmas Carol
12/07 – 12/24
Theater
Join Scrooge, Tiny Tim, a festive quartet of carolers and the whole gang, as we celebrate the 40th annual production…
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John Morris Russell’s Holiday Pops
12/14 – 12/17
Music
Deck the concert hall with holly jolly fun as Principal Pops Conductor John Morris Russell returns for four festive performances…
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“Master Harold” …and the Boys
11/16 – 12/03
Theater
$12-$45
One of Athol Fugard’s masterpieces, “Master Harold” and the Boys is a coming-of-age drama that explores the relationship between Hally,…
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A Charlie Brown Christmas at Seneca One
12/02
Family Fun
$10-15
JazzBuffalo and Seneca One present this special tribute to legend Vince Guaraldi and his soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Christmas. …
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A Christmas Story
11/24 – 12/10
Theater
Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest…
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All Day Tifft Trails Adventure
12/02
Tours
$15 per person
Ready to hike almost ALL of Tifft’s Trails in a single day? Grab your day pack and a comfortable pair…
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All My Sons
11/09 – 12/09
Theater
$10-$50
Tony Award-WinningALL MY SONS By Arthur Miller November 9 & December 10, 2023 Directed by Scott Behrend* Set during the…
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Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale
11/18 – 12/23
Art
Free
Buffalo Arts Studio is a not-for-profit arts organization whose mission is to create cultural connections in our community through exhibitions,…
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Art in Craft Media
11/10 – 03/31
Art
$5-10
Presented by the Sylvia L. Rosen Endowment for Fine Art in Craft Media, the 17th juried biennial exhibition celebrates and…
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Biological Regionalism: Niagara River, Western New York, by Alberto Rey
04/20 – 03/24
Art
Biological Regionalism: Niagara River, Western New York by Alberto Rey explores the complexities of the Niagara River’s past and present. Using lushly…
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Brilliance: The Stanford Lipsey Art Glass Collection
05/12 – 12/31
Art
Brilliance: The Stanford Lipsey Art Glass Collection, is both worldwide in origin and world-class in quality. It features 50 works…
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Buffalo Jazz Collective
12/02
Food & Drink
General admission $20.60; VIP and tables also available
Come for a night of classic holiday music, arranged by the Buffalo Jazz Collective. With Rebecca Filsinger on vocals, Elliot…
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Buffalo eXtreme vs NH Kingz – Home Game
12/02
Starting at $10
Watch the Buffalo eXtreme take on the New Hampshire Kingz. Tickets starting at $10. The Buffalo eXtreme is Buffalo’s newest…
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Christmas in the Corridor – A Soulful Christmas
12/02
Culture
Come to the Corridor for the holiday season. Join us for our annual Soulful Christmas celebration! This free, family friendly…
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Clifford Prince King and Ryan Patrick Krueger: keep a place for me
11/03 – 12/20
Art
Free
Rivalry Projects is thrilled to present Clifford Prince King & Ryan Patrick Krueger: keep a place for me, on view…
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Conifer Wreath Workshop | Make-It, Take-It Workshop
12/02
DIY classes
$65/Person
Fast becoming a local tradition! Create a fresh, fragrant conifer wreath to add some seasonal greenery to your home. Wire…
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Dixie’s Tupperware Party
11/28 – 12/03
Theater
Dixie Longate is the fast-talking, gum chewing, ginger-haired Alabama gal who is bringing your grandma’s Tupperware party into the 21st…
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Exhibit: Jack French Kemp – From Quarterback to Public Servant
09/09 – 12/02
History
The Buffalo Presidential Center announces a new exhibit highlighting one of the Bills’ most famous former players–quarterback turned Congressman–Jack F.…
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Exhibition ~ Northward: Niagara River Views
06/15 – 03/31
Art
From Niagara Falls to Youngstown, New York, countless artists have recorded the beauty along the scenic stretch of the lower…
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Exhibition: Knowing Land
06/15 – 03/03
Art
Developed in collaboration with the Tuscarora Environment Program (TEP), an initiative of the Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force (HETF), Knowing Land…
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Exhibition: On the Shoulders of Giants: Innovation in American Stained Glass
09/15 – 01/14
Art
Buffalo is home to some of America’s most historic houses of worship and architectural jewels, with iconic stained glass windows…
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