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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Explore Buffalo – Walking Tours
05/16 – 09/30
Tours
Join us for a walking tour to discover Buffalo history and architecture! Most walking tours are ninety minutes and one…
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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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Full Moon Family Hike
09/29
$8 per person
Enjoy a guided tour outdoors in search of wildlife beneath the Full Harvest Moon. No headlamps or flash photography please.$8…
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Grain Silo & Waterfront Tour
06/27 – 09/29
Buffalo Architecture
$27
Humor and history combine on this 90 minute tour that starts with a walking tour of an abandoned grain silo…
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Great Pumpkin Farm Fall Festival ~ Weekdays
09/18 – 10/31
Enjoy the Haymaze, Petting Zoo, Playground, shop in the store & bakery and buy Pumpkins and relax at the Witches…
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Guys and Dolls
09/06 – 10/08
A fresh and innovative production of the all-time classic musical comedy, GUYS & DOLLS tells the overlapping stories of high-roller…
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Janice Mitchell with the Jim Beishline Trio
09/29
$15-$25
Vocalist Janice Mitchell joins the Jim Beishline Trio for an evening of feel-good jazz and blues. Elements of this creative…
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John Williams Movie Music
09/29 – 09/30
Music
The BPO kicks off our blockbuster Pops season with hits from your favorite John Williams film scores, including Harry Potter, Home…
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Julian Montague: Projects
07/14 – 10/29
Art
Julian Montague: Projects is a mid-career retrospective exhibition of the work of the artist, graphic designer, and photographer’s work. This is…
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La Cage Aux Folles
09/22 – 10/08
La Cage Aux Folles remains one of musical theatre’s all-time biggest hits, adding new dimension to the boulevard comedy. After…
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Leonardo Kaplan: The Citric Fragment
09/01 – 10/21
Rivalry Projects is excited to present The Citric Fragment, a solo exhibition of new works by Chicago-based artist Leonardo Kaplan.…
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Murder Ballad
09/14 – 10/14
Theater
$10-$50
MURDER BALLADA Musical by Juliana Nash and Julia Jordan September 14 & October 15, 2023 Directed by Doug Weyand A…
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Nando Alvarez Perez: Signs of Autumn
09/01 – 10/21
Rivalry Projects is excited to present Signs of Autumn, a solo exhibition of new works by Buffalo-based artist Nando Alvarez-Perez.…
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Oktoberfest 2023 at Hofbräuhaus Buffalo
09/16 – 10/31
Free
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…Oktoberfest! Although Oktoberfest is typically a 3-week celebration, at Hofbräuhaus Buffalo we will celebrate…
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Richard Kegler: Re:Bound
09/22 – 11/03
With the opening of Richard Kegler: Re:Bound, Book Arts celebrates the vision of our founders who saw the potential for…
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Star People play Miles Davis
09/29
The group Star People began at Pausa as an ensemble dedicated to performing music from Miles Davis’ extensive catalog. They’re…
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The Color Purple
09/14 – 09/30
Theater
THE COLOR PURPLE is now on National Tour! Experience the exquisite Tony Award®- winning revival in a city near you.
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The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers
09/09 – 09/30
Marc Summers is an icon of a generation. You may know him from his time hosting Nickelodeon’s DOUBLE DARE and…
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The Niagara Ride
09/13 – 10/31
Experience the beauty of Western New York like never before with an e-bike tour from Canalside in Buffalo to Niagara…
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U-Pick Apples 2023 @ Freedom Run Winery
09/16 – 11/30
Varies
Freedom Run Winery is your go-to place for apple picking this season! Join us for our third annual U-Pick season…
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WNY Beer Week – Celebrate Beer Made Here!
09/23 – 09/30
The 8 day lineup features events which will have consumers asking “What’s local?”. We aim to celebrate the knowledge of…
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Ava’s Table at the Vineyard @ Freedom Run Winery
09/29 – 10/27
Price Varies by Item
Ava’s Table at the Vineyard has transitioned to a fall menu of delicious food at Freedom Run Winery on Fridays…
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Bonsai Demonstration | Horticulture Class
09/30
$25 per Person
Curious about bonsai but don’t know where to start? This bonsai demonstration is the perfect introduction for beginners. Topics include bonsai basics, different…
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Broken Social Scene
09/30
$35
Broken Social Scene20 Years of You Forgot It In Peoplewith Hannah Georgas Ages 12+, Minors under 16 must be…
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