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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Poinsettia Exhibit
11/22 – 01/06
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
$16.50
The holidays are here, and so is our annual Poinsettia Exhibit! Step into the warm embrace of our tropical conservatory,…
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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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“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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A Charlie Brown Christmas at The Caz
12/27
The Caz
$72
Dinner and a Show Experience • Treat yourself to the ultimate evening out with our all-inclusive package, featuring show tickets…
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Back to the Bars Band at Santora’s
12/27
Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill – Williamsville
$5
Join us every Friday night for live music from 8:30-11:30pm!Band: Back to the Bars Time: 8:30-11:30pm Admission: $5 Where: Santora’s…
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Chicago Blackhawks
12/27
KeyBank Center
$48+
The Buffalo Sabres take on the Chicago Blackhawks at KeyBank Center.
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Christmas Around The World in Buffalo
11/29 – 01/05
St. Stanislaus RC Church
Experience the World of Christmas with 50 + Christmas Trees decorated as they are around the world. Plus themed trees…
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Cool Science Month: Daily Activities and Demos
12/01 – 12/31
Buffalo Museum of Science
December is Cool Science Month! From liquid nitrogen to polar bears and lake effect snow, warm up with cool and…
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Curling at Canalside
11/22 – 02/23
Canalside
$15
You’ve seen it on the Olympics, now try it for yourself! The Ice at Canalside has curling lanes available to…
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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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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: 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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Fairgrounds Festival of Lights
11/29 – 12/30
Fairgrounds in Hamburg
The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten the holiday season. Western New York’s largest light festival is located in…
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Friday Night Lights at Canalside
11/22 – 12/27
Canalside Buffalo
Enjoy special theme nights, happy hour drink specials, a live DJ, and giveaways, plus a fireworks show each Friday in…
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Ice Bumper Cars at Canalside
11/22 – 03/30
Canalside Buffalo
The popular Ice Bumper Cars will make their return to Canalside this season! You’ll laugh, scream and bump into friends…
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Ice Skating at Canalside
11/22 – 02/23
Ice at Canalside
$5-8
Lace up your skates (and you can rent them if you don’t own your own) and enjoy the fresh air…
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Igloo’s at Canalside
11/22 – 02/23
Ice at Canalside
Get warm and toasty with up to 8 people, with rental of an igloo. Check the schedule for available times.
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Lowest of the Low – 2 night pass
12/27 – 12/28
Town Ballroom
$37.50 each night $55 for 2 night pass
Funtime Presents:Lowest Of The Low with Bedouin Soundclash 2 nights! Ages 12+, Minors under 16 must be accompanied…
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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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Music in the Lounge
11/01 – 12/27
Roycroft Inn – Craftsman Dining Room
Join us for an enchanting evening of live music every Friday from 8 to 11 PM in the cozy Craftsman…
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Poinsettias After Dark
11/29 – 12/30
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
$0-$17.50
Experience the magic of the holidays this month during Gardens After Dark! Thousands of twinkling lights will guide you through…
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