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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Turkey Trot – 129th Annual
11/28
Delaware Avenue
$44
Known to be the oldest consecutively run footrace in the WORLD, the 129th YMCA Turkey Trot is an 8K Thanksgiving…
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It WAS a Wonderful Life
11/30 – 12/29
Forest Lawn Cemetery
$35
Join us in the festively decorated Forest Lawn chapel for this unique and very popular production, as some of our…
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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 back! From 10am to 8pm, bring your friends and family…
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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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“Ink & Insight: 20 Years of Adam Zyglis Cartoons:
10/18 – 05/31
Buffalo History Museum
For the past two decades, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Adam Zyglis has created more than 4,000 pieces of visual commentary…
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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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After Hours – Marisol: Untold Stories, Part 2
11/21
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Think you know Marisol? Discover the many worlds surrounding the life and career of the artist and her historic bequest…
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Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale
11/20 – 12/20
Buffalo Arts Studio
Free
The Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale showcases the work of Buffalo Arts Studio’s 30 Studio Artists who actively maintain…
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Buffalo Corner Reading Series
11/21
Free
The Buffalo Corner Reading Series takes place Thursday, November 21, 7-8:30 p.m. Featured readers: Donna and George Grace.Free and open…
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Dinner Theater: The Shawshank Redemption
10/10 – 12/01
Desiderio’s Dinner Theater at Bobby J’s
$64-$74
The Shawshank Redemption brings the story of resilience made famous by theacclaimed film turned play to the Desiderio stage. When…
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Dinner in an Igloo!
10/01 – 03/31
Tappo
This unique, intimate dining experience is perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or just getting friends together for a memorable night…
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Drake Milligan with Dawson Anderson
11/21
Buffalo Iron Works
$20
Drake Milligan burst onto the national music stage entering the Billboard Emerging Artists Chart at #5 after dominating iTunes with his debut…
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Ekoh with Special Guests
11/21
Rec Room Buffalo
$23
After Dark Presents: EKOH with special guest Ryan Oakes
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Exhibition: Electric Op
09/27 – 01/27
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Electric Op the museum’s next special exhibition on view from September 27, 2024, to January 27, 2025. Electric Op will…
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Exhibition: Marisol: A Retrospective
07/12 – 01/06
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Marisol: A Retrospective will open at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum on July 12, 2024. The exhibition is the most…
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Exhibition: Michael Gelen – Posters for the Irish Classical Theatre Company
11/08 – 12/07
Western New York Book Arts Center
WNY Book Arts is proud to present Michael Gelen, Posters for the Irish Classical Theatre Company. Michael Gelen is an…
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Exhibition: That Which Binds Us
11/09 – 05/12
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Buffalo AKG Art Museum announced That Which Binds Us, a new exhibition of recently acquired artworks made using fabric and…
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King James
11/08 – 11/24
Kavinoky Theatre
“King” LeBron James’s years playing in Cleveland bring promise, prosperity, and renewal to a city in desperate need of all…
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Live Music Happy Hour
11/07 – 11/22
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
Live music returns to Pearl Street. Come in for food, drinks and Happy Hour music – all in one place!
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Make It Month at the Buffalo Museum of Science
11/01 – 11/30
Buffalo Museum of Science
Calling all makers and innovators! Get creative, show your DIY skills, and learn all about the builders in nature with…
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Martin House and Martin House Plus Tours
10/03 – 12/30
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
Visitors will explore the following areas during the 75 minute tour: • Primary 1st and 2nd floor rooms of the Martin…
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Matt Wilson ft. Passion
11/21
PAUSA Art House
Prepare for a remarkable evening of music at Pausa Art House in Buffalo, NY. Experience the musical fusion of R&B,…
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Photography Nights
06/04 – 12/17
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
$20 per person
Make your reservation today! Bring along your favorite photographer and join us for Photography Nights to get the most out of…
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