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 Porchfest
05/18
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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Food Truck Tuesdays
06/04 – 08/27
Larkin Square
Free
Food Truck Tuesday returns to Larkin Square on Tuesday June 4th and runs through August 27th, 5 PM – 8…
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First Fridays at the AKG
09/01 – 12/06
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
M&T First Fridays at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum are set to begin again on September 1st, from 10 am…
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Buffalo Bisons vs. Worcester
05/07 – 05/12
Sahlen Field
Come on out to the ball game downtown as the local Buffalo Bisons take on Worcester during this home stand.
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City Hall Tour
04/01 – 05/31
Buffalo City Hall
Free – registration required
Buffalo City Hall is a masterpiece of Art Deco design that is a symbol of the City of Buffalo. Completed…
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Clinton Bailey Farmers Market
05/01 – 11/01
Clinton Bailey Farmers Market
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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Curious George: Let’s Get Curious
01/20 – 05/12
Buffalo Museum of Science
$16-19
The world’s busiest monkey is coming to Buffalo! Visitors will hone their math and science skills as they make their…
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Freedom Art Walk @ Freedom Run Winery
01/08 – 12/31
Freedom Run Winery
$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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Photography Days
04/02 – 05/21
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
$20 per person (ages 3 and up)
Make your reservation today! Bring along your favorite photographer and join us for Photography Days to get the most out of…
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Plants from the Past: Herbarium Exhibit
05/04 – 06/03
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Included with admission
Step back in time and learn about some Botanical Gardens’ plant history with our brand-new Herbarium Exhibit! Get up close with several high-resolution…
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The Launch of the Erie Canal Boat – Seneca Chief
05/07
Buffalo Maritime Center at the Longshed
Join us on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11AM as the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief makes its momentous move out…
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Willi Carlisle
05/07
Babeville
For folksinger Willi Carlisle, singing is healing. And by singing together, he believes we can begin to reckon with the…
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Without Flowers, there would be no us
04/26 – 06/19
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Included with admission
“Without Flowers, there would be no us” is a series of works on paper that pays tribute to adjusting oneself to…
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“Return to the Rainbow City: Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition” Exhibit Opening
05/02 – 12/29
Buffalo History Museum
Admission is pay-what-you-wish
This May, the story of Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition returns to the Buffalo History Museum the Exposition’s only planned permanent structure.…
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Chest Fever – Celebrating 55 Years of The Band
05/08
Buffalo Iron Works
Mrs. Henry performs in two iterations & first as their original San Diego Music Award Winning namesake group, and second…
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Exhibitions: Total Solar Eclipse + Astral Visions
02/09 – 06/30
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Total Solar Eclipse & Astral Visions will include depictions of the sun, moon, and constellations by Charles E. Burchfield, alongside stunning…
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Happy Hour History Tour
05/01 – 05/22
Statler Buffalo
$20
Join us for a journey through time with our Happy Hour History Tours! Kick off your evening with a drink…
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The Richardson 101: Tour and Happy Hour
04/03 – 05/29
The Richardson Hotel
$14
Join us at The Richardson Hotel for an exciting afternoon of exploration and relaxation!We will explore the ins and outs…
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Total Solar Eclipse and Astral Visions
02/09 – 06/30
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Buffalo, New York is situated on the central line to view a total eclipse of the sun on Monday, April…
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Trivia Night
05/08
Buffalo History Museum
$10 admission/ free for members
Test your knowledge of our city and region at the Museum’s Buffalo History trivia night! Bring a friend, or meet…
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2024 Makers & Masters Series: The Legacy of Wood – Part 2
05/09
Black Rock Historical Society
Free
In Search of AuthenticityRolf Hoeg is a local woodworker/educator who has worked extensively on the restoration of the Frank Lloyd…
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Alex Boeschenstein: Silent Terminalia
04/12 – 06/29
The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art
Silent Terminalia is the latest iteration of an installation comprised of variable groupings of freestanding obelisks, fabricated out of pine,…
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