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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Allentown Art Festival
06/14 – 06/15
Allentown Historic Preservation District
Free
Now in its 68th season, the Allentown Art Festival has continued to be a beloved tradition in Western New York,…
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Juneteenth 2025 Parade and Festival
06/14 – 06/15
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Free
The Juneteenth Festival (a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States) of Buffalo began in 1976 as a culturally…
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Taste of Buffalo
07/13
Niagara Square
Admission to the festival is free Food & Drink tickets can be purchased at various festival tent locations: Cash, Visa, Mastercard are accepted
The Taste of Buffalo, presented by Tops, is the largest two-day food festival in the United States. It began in…
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Galbini Italian Heritage Festival
07/25 – 07/27
Free Admission
Our festival on Hertel Avenue will take place from July 25-27, 2025, celebrating 50 Years in the heart of North Buffalo,…
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Garden Walk Buffalo
07/26 – 07/27
Free
America’s largest garden tour is back! Hundreds of creative and gracious gardeners are looking forward to seeing you again &…
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Erie County Fair 2025
08/06 – 08/17
Fairgrounds in Hamburg
The Erie County Fair, held annually, is the largest fair of its kind in New York State, and the 3rd…
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National Buffalo Wing Festival
08/30 – 08/31
Entering its 22nd year, this top event in Buffalo, is recognized as one of the best festivals in the country!…
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Borderland Music and Arts Festival
09/12 – 09/14
Knox Farm State Park
The Borderland Music and Arts Festival celebrates the rich history and renaissance of the region with a 3-day music and…
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Music Is Art Festival 2025
09/20
Buffalo’s Outer Harbor – Terminal B
Free Admission
Each September, the Music is Art Festival attracts thousands of people from WNY and the world. This annual homegrown festival…
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Aaron Rizzo w/ Erin Hoyle & the Constellations at The Caz
06/15
The Caz
$19
Aaron Rizzo is a Rochester, NY&born songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose groove-driven, genre-blending sound has earned both critical acclaim and…
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Blooming Colors | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
05/09 – 06/18
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Included with admission
Blooming Colors is an evocative exhibition by local Western New York artist Susan M. Palys, celebrating the vibrant beauty of nature…
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Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy
05/22 – 01/15
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
FREE
Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy On view now until January 15, 2026Ring of KnowledgeCentral Library in Downtown…
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Buffalo Bisons vs. Columbus
06/10 – 06/15
Buffalo Bisons Baseball
Be there as the Buffalo Bisons take on the Columbus Clippers in this favorite American pastime. Get your popcorn, peanuts…
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Butterfly Experience
06/07 – 08/03
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Included with admission
Flutter down to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and immerse yourself in the winged world of butterflies right here…
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Colorful Science Month at the Buffalo Museum of Science
06/01 – 06/30
Buffalo Museum of Science
Starting at $17
Color your world with the science of color! How do we perceive color? How do birds, insects, and other animals…
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Crazy For You
06/06 – 06/22
Lancaster Opera House
$25-$45
This throwback musical from the early 90s is reminiscent of the effervescent hits from early Broadway. A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic…
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Crocodile Fever
05/30 – 06/15
Irish Classical Theatre Company at Andrews Theatre
Sisterhood, social conflict, 80s anthems, and a chainsaw. Prepare to be plunged into the darkly comic and fiercely captivating world of…
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Crocodile Fever, by Meghan Tyler
05/30 – 06/15
Irish Classical Theatre Company at Andrews Theatre
$12-$45
Crocodile Fever, by Meghan Tyler, runs May 30 & June 15 at the Irish Classical Theatre Company. Prepare to be plunged…
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Exhibition: Steina: Playback
03/14 – 06/30
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Steina: Playback presents the first solo exhibition in over a decade of Steina, the pathbreaking media artist whose work traverses…
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Father’s Day Brunch & Dinner Buffet
06/15
Adults $69.95 | Kids (ages 3-12) $34.95 Children under 3 are our special guests (Free).
Salvatore’sSunday, June 15, 2025 Father’s Day Brunch & Dinner Buffet Adults $69.95 | Kids (ages 3-12) $34.95Children under 3 are…
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Live Butterfly Experience at the Gardens
06/07 – 08/03
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
This summer, the Butterfly Experience welcomes visitors near and far to immerse themselves into the winged world of butterflies inside the…
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Marsha Ambrosius
06/15
Kleinhans Music Hall
Hailing from Liverpool, England, MARSHA AMBROSIUS first made her mark in 2002 as one half of the British soul duo…
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Menopause The Musical® 2
06/11 – 06/15
Shea’s 710 Theatre
Menopause The Musical® 2 takes you on a journey through hot flashes, mood swings, memory loss, and more, all set…
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Queen For A Day Tour
06/15 – 09/14
Lakeward Spirits
$69
Treat yourself to an indulgent experience on Sundays this summer. Enjoy an awesome brunch (Frittata, waffles, bacon, fresh fruit) and…
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