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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Featured Event
Buffalo Motorama 2023
03/24 – 03/26
$13-$15
The Buffalo Motorama Car and Motorcycle Show is back for its 11th year, bigger and better than ever. This premier…
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Featured Event
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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Featured Event
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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“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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Beetlejuice
03/21 – 03/26
Music
He earned his stripes on Broadway now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Buffalo.It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved…
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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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Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival
03/08 – 03/26
Art
Now celebrating its 38th year, the Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival is dedicated to providing an educational and entertaining cultural…
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Choir Boy
03/10 – 04/02
Theater
$15-$35
Directed by Karen Saxon”Choir Boy,” is a portrait of male adolescent turmoil within the walls of a prestigious African-American prep…
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CollaBEERation 3 Fest
03/25
Festivals
CollaBEERation is the most unique beer event in New York State that brings together hundreds of members of the Buffalo…
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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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Derrick Gardner
03/25
Music
Jazz trumpeter, Derrick Gardner, inspired by the finest hard-blowing funky bop bands of the 1960s, is working to extend that…
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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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Displacement: Reclaiming Place, Space, and Memory
03/13 – 03/26
Art
Each year Buffalo Arts Studio invites up to three artists to participate in our artist-in-residence program. Ourresidencies support regional, national,…
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Exhibition: LEROI: Living in Color
11/11 – 03/26
Art
LeRoi Johnson is inspired by all he encounters in the world around him. Describing his work as “electric primitive,” his…
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Exhibition: Lucy Helton + Jason E Geistweidt: QSL
03/03 – 04/21
Art
Rivalry Projects is delighted to present QSL, an exhibit of a new, collaborative work from Lucy Helton and Jason E…
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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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Feed The Fish!
01/14 – 06/24
Gardens
$15-$20
Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish with this unique Gardens Exclusive! Enjoy early access to…
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Find That Frog
03/25
Family Fun
Free
Spring is finally here, and so are the frogs! Vernal pools are hopping with toads and salamanders. Use all your…
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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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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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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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Happy St. Patrick’s Month – Live Music
03/03 – 03/31
Culture
It’s going to be a busy month at the Banshee with live music every weekend. Come for the music, the…
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Landscaping: A Horticulture Series
02/18 – 04/22
Gardens
$25 per class
Our horticulture classes are great for gardeners of all backgrounds and experience. Classes are suitable for students 16 and older.…
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Maple Weekends
03/18 – 03/26
Family Fun
Maple Weekend is a chance for the public to come to the farm to learn about New York’s maple sugarmaking…
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