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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Orchid Exhibit
01/23 – 03/09
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Included with admission
Exciting pops of color will breathe even more life into our lush greenhouses this winter thanks to the return of…
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Kevin Hart – Acting My Age Tour 2024
01/24
Shea’s Buffalo
Emmy & Grammy nominated Kevin Hart was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he launched his career as a…
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2025 Buffalo Auto Show
01/30 – 02/02
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
The Buffalo Auto Show is Western New York’s Premier New Vehicle Automotive Event! At the 2025 Auto Show visitors will…
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Brewski 2025
02/15
Knox Farm State Park
The ever-popular Brewski returns to Knox Farm State Park on Saturday, February 15th. Bring your skis, your snowshoes, your hiking…
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Over the Rainbow: Celebrating the 120th Birthday of Harold Arlen
02/16
Kleinhans Music Hall – Mary Seaton Room
Join us on Sunday, February 16 as we pay tribute to one of Buffalo’s most legendary musical icons, Harold Arlen,…
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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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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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Dry Jan Sober Comedy Showcase
01/09
Riff City
We are kicking off DRY JAN with some major laughter!Check out our Sober Comedy Showcase @riffcitysocial hosted by the incredibly…
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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: 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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Free Fallin – The Tom Petty Concert Experience
01/09
Buffalo Iron Works
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers music has become the soundtrack for the 20th century and beyond. The Heartbreakers have sold…
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Guabaza: Night of Latin Jazz Dinner and Show at The Caz
01/09
The Caz
$69
Dinner and a Show Experience • Treat yourself to the ultimate evening out with our all-inclusive package, featuring show tickets…
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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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Science Sleuth Month at the Buffalo Museum of Science
01/01 – 01/31
Buffalo Museum of Science
Starting at $17
Become a detective and solve mysteries utilizing science! Use forensic science to discover whodunit or explore animal clues in nature.…
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Tifft Wellness Walks
01/02 – 02/27
Tifft Nature Preserve
Free
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Please call…
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Wish You Were Here | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
12/06 – 01/19
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Included with admission
This show debuts a series of illustrations that celebrate our Botanical Gardens and the artist’s childhood memories of them. Designed…
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Eric Carlin’s: Half-Dead
01/10
Buffalo Iron Works
$15
We are thrilled to welcome Eric Carlin’s Half-Dead back to Buffalo Iron Works on Friday, January 10. ECHD took the…
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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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Nerds Gone Wild: Eugene’s Birthday Blitz
01/10
Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill – Williamsville
$10
Join us for live music every Friday night at Santora’s in Williamsville!Date: Friday, January 10 Time: 8:30&11:30pm Cover: $10 Band:…
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Songbirds: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at The Caz
01/10
The Caz
$19
General Admission: $19 advance | $25 day of showDoors 6:30pm | Show 8pm | All AgesFood Service from 6:30pm to…
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The Last Five Years – A Cabaret Musical
01/10 – 01/26
MusicalFare Theatre
Written by Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown (PARADE), this intensely personal look at the five year relationship between a writer…
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Seattle Kraken
01/11
KeyBank Center
$31+
The Buffalo Sabres host the Seattle Kraken at KeyBank Center.
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