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
In Buffalo, there’s always something fun and exciting happening. Check out what’s going on today.
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Dec 07
Conifer Wreath Workshop
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
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Dec 07
Shylock
American Repertory Theatre of WNY
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Dec 07
2024 Christkindlmarkt
Hofbräuhaus Buffalo
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Dec 07
Christmas Around The World in Buffalo
St. Stanislaus RC Church
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Dec 07
Fall Makers and Shakers: Boozy Artisan Market
The Powerhouse at Buffalo Color Park
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Dec 07
Stony Brook Legendary Lights
Stony Brook/ Quail Run Neighborhood
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Dec 07
Special Event Saturdays at Canalside
Canalside Buffalo
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Dec 07
Sacred Spaces Tour – St. Stanislaus B&M Roman Catholic Church
St. Stanislaus B&M Roman Catholic Church
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Dec 07
Poinsettia Exhibit
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
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Dec 07
Poinsettias After Dark
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
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Dec 07
Ice Skating at Canalside
Ice at Canalside
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Dec 07
Curling at Canalside
Canalside
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Dec 07
Igloo’s at Canalside
Ice at Canalside
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Dec 07
Ice Bumper Cars at Canalside
Canalside Buffalo
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Dec 07
The Wizard of Oz
Lancaster Opera House
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Dec 07
Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale
Buffalo Arts Studio
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Dec 07
Buffalo Holiday Market
The Richardson Olmsted Campus
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Dec 07
Fairgrounds Festival of Lights
Fairgrounds in Hamburg
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Dec 07
Queen City Market 2024
Seneca One
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Dec 07
Junie B! in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells
Theatre of Youth (TOY)
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Dec 07
Hertel Holiday Weekend
Hertel Avenue
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Dec 07
Totally Buffalo 716Mas Festival
Buffalo RiverWorks
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Dec 07
Roycroft Campus Holiday Art Show
Roycroft Campus
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Dec 07
Cozy Crafters Artisan Market
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
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Dec 07
StoryWalk Hamburg
Various stops throughout the Village of Hamburg
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Dec 07
Gingerbread Village
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
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Dec 07
Yuletide in the Country
Fairgrounds in Hamburg
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Dec 07
It WAS a Wonderful Life
Forest Lawn Cemetery
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Dec 07
Wish You Were Here | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
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Dec 07
Blue Xmas
Kavinoky Theatre
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Dec 07
Miracle on S. Division Street
Shea’s Smith Theatre
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Dec 07
The Nutcracker Ballet
Shea’s Performing Arts Center
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Dec 07
Mrs. Kasha Davis: There’s Always Time for a Cocktail
Shea’s Smith Theatre
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Dec 07
Breakfast with Santa
Patina 250
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Dec 07
A new space
Bam!
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Dec 07
The Castle by Candlelight
Old Fort Niagara
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Dec 07
Exhibition: That Which Binds Us
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
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Dec 07
Buffalo Extreme vs. 518 Ballers
XGen Elite Sports Complex
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Dec 07
Saturday Minuets and Mimosas
duende at Silo City
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Dec 07
Christmas in the Corridor – A Soulful Christmas
Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor
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Dec 07
Tom Hambridge & The Rattlesnakes
Sportsmen’s Tavern
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Dec 07
‘Twas the Funk Before Christmas
Kleinhans Music Hall – Mary Seaton Room
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Dec 07
Almost Queen
Babeville
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Dec 07
Christmas Time is Here – with Cheryl Ferris
PAUSA Art House
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Dec 07
The Bells of Buffalo: A Tribute to the Bells of Dublin
The Caz
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Dec 07
Feed the Fish
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
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Dec 07
Tree of Light + Holiday Market
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
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Dec 07
Buffalo Sabres vs. Utah Hockey Club
Buffalo Sabres Hockey – NHL
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Dec 07
Holiday Market in the Village
Island Park – Village of Williamsville
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Dec 07
Krampus Holiday Market
duende at Silo City
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Dec 07
Michael Gelen at WNY Book Arts
Western New York Book Arts Center
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Dec 07
InnBuffalo’s Christmas Market
InnBuffalo
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Dec 07
Shop South Buffalo 2024
Buffalo Irish Center
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Dec 07
“Return to the Rainbow City: Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition” Exhibit Opening
Buffalo History Museum
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Dec 07
Exhibition: Marisol: A Retrospective
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Learn More
Dec 07
Kleinhans Music Hall Interior Tour
Kleinhans Music Hall
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Dec 07
Dinner in an Igloo!
Tappo
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Dec 07
Witch
Road Less Traveled Productions
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Dec 07
Something Rotten!
MusicalFare Theatre
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Dec 07
Delaware Avenue Mansions Walking Tour
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
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Dec 07
“Ink & Insight: 20 Years of Adam Zyglis Cartoons:
Buffalo History Museum
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Dec 07
Martin House and Martin House Plus Tours
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
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Dec 07
The Dinner Detective: Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown
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Dec 07
Exhibition: Electric Op
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
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Dec 07
Exhibition: Shirley Chisholm
Buffalo Presidential Center
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Dec 07
Exhibition: Michael Gelen – Posters for the Irish Classical Theatre Company
Western New York Book Arts Center
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Dec 10
Photography Nights
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
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Dec 13
Sacred Spaces Tour: First Presbyterian Church Interior Tour
First Presbyterian Church
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Dec 14
Sacred Spaces: Central Park United Methodist Church
Central Park Unted Methodist Church
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Dec 14
Shakti Lounge Concert Series
Shakti Lounge
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Dec 18
Cocktail Classes in the Barrel Room
Hartman’s Distilling Co.
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Dec 18
Unwind Wednesdays
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
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Dec 19
Sacred Spaces: St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral Church
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Dec 20
Junior History Buffs
Buffalo History Museum
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Dec 21
Sacred Spaces: St. John Gualbert RC Church and Diocesan Shrine
St. John Gualbert RC Church & Diocean Shrine
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Dec 21
Sacred Spaces: St. Adalbert Basilica
St. Adalbert Basilica
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Jan 23
Sacred Spaces: Trinity Episcopal Church Interior Tour
Trinity Episcopal Church
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Buffalo Signature Events
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!
More Experiences
Dec 07
Conifer Wreath Workshop
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Learn More
Dec 07
Poinsettia Exhibit
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Learn More
Dec 07
Cozy Crafters Artisan Market
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Learn More
Dec 07
Exhibition: That Which Binds Us
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Learn More
Dec 07
StoryWalk Hamburg
Various stops throughout the Village of Hamburg
Learn More
Dec 07
Gingerbread Village
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
Learn More
Dec 07
A new space
Bam!
Learn More
Dec 07
Queen City Market 2024
Seneca One
Learn More
Dec 07
Junie B! in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells
Theatre of Youth (TOY)
Learn More
Dec 07
Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale
Buffalo Arts Studio
Learn More
Dec 07
Yuletide in the Country
Fairgrounds in Hamburg
Learn More
Dec 07
The Wizard of Oz
Lancaster Opera House
Learn More
Dec 07
Ice Bumper Cars at Canalside
Canalside Buffalo
Learn More
Dec 07
Igloo’s at Canalside
Ice at Canalside
Learn More
Dec 07
Curling at Canalside
Canalside
Learn More
Dec 07
Ice Skating at Canalside
Ice at Canalside
Learn More
Dec 07
Shylock
American Repertory Theatre of WNY
Learn More
Dec 07
Witch
Road Less Traveled Productions
Learn More
Dec 07
Sacred Spaces Tour – St. Stanislaus B&M Roman Catholic Church
St. Stanislaus B&M Roman Catholic Church
Learn More
Dec 07
Special Event Saturdays at Canalside
Canalside Buffalo
Learn More
Dec 07
Wish You Were Here | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Learn More
Dec 07
Stony Brook Legendary Lights
Stony Brook/ Quail Run Neighborhood
Learn More
Dec 07
Fall Makers and Shakers: Boozy Artisan Market
The Powerhouse at Buffalo Color Park
Learn More
Dec 07
Christmas Around The World in Buffalo
St. Stanislaus RC Church
Learn More
Dec 07
2024 Christkindlmarkt
Hofbräuhaus Buffalo
Learn More
Dec 07
Buffalo Holiday Market
The Richardson Olmsted Campus
Learn More
Dec 07
Poinsettias After Dark
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Learn More
Dec 07
Fairgrounds Festival of Lights
Fairgrounds in Hamburg
Learn More
Dec 07
It WAS a Wonderful Life
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Learn More
Dec 07
Breakfast with Santa
Patina 250
Learn More
Dec 07
Blue Xmas
Kavinoky Theatre
Learn More
Dec 07
Miracle on S. Division Street
Shea’s Smith Theatre
Learn More
Dec 07
Exhibition: Michael Gelen – Posters for the Irish Classical Theatre Company
Western New York Book Arts Center
Learn More
Dec 07
Something Rotten!
MusicalFare Theatre
Learn More
Dec 07
The Nutcracker Ballet
Shea’s Performing Arts Center
Learn More
Dec 07
Christmas in the Corridor – A Soulful Christmas
Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor
Learn More
Dec 07
Shop South Buffalo 2024
Buffalo Irish Center
Learn More
Dec 07
InnBuffalo’s Christmas Market
InnBuffalo
Learn More
Dec 07
Michael Gelen at WNY Book Arts
Western New York Book Arts Center
Learn More
Dec 07
Krampus Holiday Market
duende at Silo City
Learn More
Dec 07
Holiday Market in the Village
Island Park – Village of Williamsville
Learn More
Dec 07
Buffalo Sabres vs. Utah Hockey Club
Buffalo Sabres Hockey – NHL
Learn More
Dec 07
Tree of Light + Holiday Market
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
Learn More
Dec 07
The Bells of Buffalo: A Tribute to the Bells of Dublin
The Caz
Learn More
Dec 07
Buffalo Extreme vs. 518 Ballers
XGen Elite Sports Complex
Learn More
Dec 07
Christmas Time is Here – with Cheryl Ferris
PAUSA Art House
Learn More
Dec 07
Almost Queen
Babeville
Learn More
Dec 07
‘Twas the Funk Before Christmas
Kleinhans Music Hall – Mary Seaton Room
Learn More
Dec 07
Tom Hambridge & The Rattlesnakes
Sportsmen’s Tavern
Learn More
Dec 07
Saturday Minuets and Mimosas
duende at Silo City
Learn More
Dec 07
Roycroft Campus Holiday Art Show
Roycroft Campus
Learn More
Dec 07
Exhibition: Electric Op
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Learn More
Dec 07
Delaware Avenue Mansions Walking Tour
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Learn More
Dec 07
Kleinhans Music Hall Interior Tour
Kleinhans Music Hall
Learn More
Dec 07
“Ink & Insight: 20 Years of Adam Zyglis Cartoons:
Buffalo History Museum
Learn More
Dec 07
Martin House and Martin House Plus Tours
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
Learn More
Dec 07
Dinner in an Igloo!
Tappo
Learn More
Dec 07
The Dinner Detective: Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown
Learn More
Dec 07
Exhibition: Shirley Chisholm
Buffalo Presidential Center
Learn More
Dec 07
Totally Buffalo 716Mas Festival
Buffalo RiverWorks
Learn More
Dec 07
Hertel Holiday Weekend
Hertel Avenue
Learn More
Dec 07
Exhibition: Marisol: A Retrospective
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Learn More
Dec 07
The Castle by Candlelight
Old Fort Niagara
Learn More
Dec 07
Feed the Fish
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Learn More
Dec 07
“Return to the Rainbow City: Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition” Exhibit Opening
Buffalo History Museum
Learn More
Dec 07
Mrs. Kasha Davis: There’s Always Time for a Cocktail
Shea’s Smith Theatre
Learn More
Dec 08
Santa Express Train Rides
Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway
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Dec 08
Brunch Returns to the Richardson
The Richardson Hotel
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Dec 08
Sunday Jazz Brunch
Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar
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Dec 08
Kids Club Sundays at Canalside
Canalside Buffalo
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Dec 08
Yoga & Wine @ Freedom Run Winery
Freedom Run Winery
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Dec 10
Photography Nights
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Learn More
Dec 13
Sacred Spaces Tour: First Presbyterian Church Interior Tour
First Presbyterian Church
Learn More
Dec 14
Shakti Lounge Concert Series
Shakti Lounge
Learn More
Dec 14
Sacred Spaces: Central Park United Methodist Church
Central Park Unted Methodist Church
Learn More
Dec 18
Cocktail Classes in the Barrel Room
Hartman’s Distilling Co.
Learn More
Dec 18
Unwind Wednesdays
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Learn More
Dec 19
Sacred Spaces: St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral Church
Learn More
Dec 20
Junior History Buffs
Buffalo History Museum
Learn More
Dec 21
Sacred Spaces: St. John Gualbert RC Church and Diocesan Shrine
St. John Gualbert RC Church & Diocean Shrine
Learn More
Dec 21
Sacred Spaces: St. Adalbert Basilica
St. Adalbert Basilica
Learn More
Jan 23
Sacred Spaces: Trinity Episcopal Church Interior Tour
Trinity Episcopal Church
Learn More
