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.
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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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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2025 Strawberry Moon Festival
06/21
Celebrating the teachings of the Strawberry Moon, this year’s festival embraces the theme of renewal, generosity, and connection, inviting people of all…
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5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Party
06/21
Buffalo Iron Works
$15 advance purchase, $20 day of show
The vibes are back and stronger than ever!Join The Natural Hustle Entertainment for the 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Party a…
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An Invitation to Experience Live Music with The Earl/Thomas/Gray Piano Trio
06/21
PAUSA Art House
Whether you choose to enjoy the performance indoors, surrounded by the intimate ambiance of our carefully curated space, or outside…
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Best of Buffalo Double Decker Tour
06/03 – 09/30
Buffalo Double Decker Bus Tours
$30
Trip Advisor calls our tours the #1 ‘Thing to do in Buffalo’. Enjoy Buffalo’s historic past and unlimited future on…
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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 Summer Solstice Market
06/21
The Richardson Hotel
Join us for the Buffalo Holiday Market Summer Solstice, where sunny days come alive with fun activities for the whole…
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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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Caity Gyorgy
06/21
Kleinhans Music Hall
$41.50 per person
Join JazzBuffalo and Kleinhans Music Hall for an unforgettable evening of jazz with two-time JUNO Award-winning vocalist Caity Gyorgy! Known…
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Chris Charles at WNY Book Arts Center
05/30 – 06/21
Over the past 15 years, Chris has refined her skills through experimentation and the repetition innate toprintmaking. While grounded in…
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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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Double Decker Bus-Murder Mystery Tour
06/14 – 09/27
Buffalo Comedy Collective
$35
Boogie on down for a 1970’s themed murder mystery we call ‘Death at the Disco’. Dust off those dancing shoes,…
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Elmwood Village Farmers Market
05/10 – 11/29
Elmwood Avenue and Bidwell Parkway
Free
Enjoy a true rite of summer and visit the Elmwood Bidwell Farmers Market, at the corner of Elmwood Avenue &…
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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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FLW Graycliff ~ Standard Plus Tours
05/06 – 11/15
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff
Mark your calendars and start planning your 2025 visit to Graycliff! During construction of our new Visitor Center, we are…
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Inspiration Stations
01/25 – 11/22
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Included with admission
On select Saturdays this year, visit the Botanical Gardens for a unique art-making experience. Find inspiration among the lush greenery…
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Less Than Jake – Summer Circus
06/21
Get ready for a high-energy night of ska-punk as Less Than Jake brings their Summer Circus Tour 2025 to Buffalo…
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