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
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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
Allentown Art Festival
06/10 – 06/11
Art
Free
The Allentown Art Festival takes place in the Allentown Historic Preservation District of Buffalo. Tens of thousands of art patrons…
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Featured Event
Black Restaurant Week
06/11 – 06/18
Food & Drink
Discover and support some of Buffalo’s best Black-owned food businesses. You will find carefully curated menus, complete with healthy options. …
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Featured Event
The AKG Reopens!
06/15
Art
We are proud to announce that the #BuffaloAKG will open on June 15, 2023. Thanks to our generous patrons and…
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5PTSMKT
06/03 – 08/27
Food & Drink
Art, local, vintage flea market – every Saturday and Sunday during the summer.
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Bike, Radler, Roll
06/10 – 08/26
Bars & Nightlife
Free
Meet the Bike Radler! This simple yet refreshing German treat utilizes our Haus-brewed Hefe Weizen, fresh lemonade and lemon lime…
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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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Buddy Guy: The Damn Right Farewell Tour
06/10
Music
$39.50-$79.50
Buddy Guy is one of the most celebrated blues guitarists of his generation, embodying the traditions of classic Chicago blues while…
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Buffalo Lit
05/13 – 10/29
Buffalo Architecture
$15
We’ll tell Buffalo’s story through the lives of five great authors. You’ll hear the story of Mark Twain’s time with…
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Buffalo’s Favorite Daughters: Allentown
05/13 – 10/29
Buffalo Architecture
$15
This is the story of the Badass Buffalo Babes involved in politics, art, the stage and literature. You’ll hear about…
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Buffalo’s Favorite Daughters: Downtown
05/13 – 10/29
Buffalo Architecture
$15
This is the story of the Badass Buffalo Babes involved in charity, activism, and business: You’ll hear from the woman who…
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Buffalo’s Favorite Daughters: Full Tour
05/13 – 10/29
Buffalo Architecture
$25
This is our full-length Buffalo’s Favorite Daughters tour. We’ll make our way through Buffalo’s story through the eyes of its influential…
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Buffalo’s Largest 80’s & 90’s Dance Party
06/10
Food & Drink
$15 – Presale$25 – Day of Show
Nerds Gone Wild takes the stage to celebrate their 10 year anniversary alongside May Day Buffalo with DJ ‘Pauly’ Paul.…
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Butterflies Are Free
06/02 – 06/17
Theater
$17
Set in 1972, this romantic drama centers on Don Baker, a young, blind man who has just struck out on his…
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Clarence Hollow Farmers Market
06/03 – 10/28
The Clarence Hollow Farmers’ Market is NYS’s only “Rails to Trails” Farmers’ Market. Our market is run through a 100%…
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Clinton Bailey Farmers Market
05/01 – 11/01
For fresh locally grown produce and flowers this season visit us at the Clinton Bailey Farmer’s and Flea Market. The…
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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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D.L. Hughley
06/09 – 06/11
Comedy
D.L. Hughley can light up a stage like no other. Known for being politically savvy in true comedian-style, Hughley dives…
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East Aurora Farmers Market
05/06 – 11/22
Farmers Markets
Free
The East Aurora Farmer’s Market, located in the Aurora Village Shopping Center, has been providing locally grown and produced products…
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Electric Car Guest Drive Tour
06/10
The Electric Car Guest Drive is a community event sponsored by your utility that features a wide variety of electric…
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Elmwood Village Farmers Market
05/13 – 11/25
Family Fun
Free
Enjoy a true rite of summer and visit the Elmwood Bidwell Farmers Market, at the corner of Elmwood Avenue &…
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Exhibit: Clufffalo Gardens and Gates
05/18 – 06/17
Art
Exhibit on Display by Charles Clufffalo.
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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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Exhibition: The Language Within Us
04/14 – 09/30
Art
The Language Within Us is a collaborative project by painter Muhammad Zaman and photographer Michael Mandolfo. The exhibition explores the…
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Explore Buffalo – Spotlight Tours
05/16 – 09/30
Tours
Explore Buffalo’s Spotlight Tour Series explores a different unique building each month. Access provided on the Spotlight Tours is not…
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