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
In Buffalo, there’s always something fun and exciting happening. Check out what’s going on today.
More ExperiencesBuffalo Signature Events
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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Downtown Country Market
06/06 – 10/24
Main Street Buffalo at Fountain Plaza
Free
For office workers, residents & visitors of Downtown, the Market is the perfect place to pick-up fresh produce, purchase baked…
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Evening Behind-the-Scenes Tours
06/06 – 09/26
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
$35
Explore the Martin House just before twilight and view special spaces not included on regular tour offerings during this 90-minute,…
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Exhibition: “Before and After Again”
03/08 – 09/30
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum has announced a landmark exhibition that will respond to the tragic slaying of ten members…
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Exhibition: After the Sun – Forecasts from the North
04/26 – 08/19
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
The exhibition surveys a generational response to the precarious state of our natural environment. Historically, art from the Nordic region…
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Exhibition: After the Sun-Forecasts from the North
04/26 – 08/19
Jeffrey E. Gundlach Building
After the Sun Forecasts from the North, a new exhibition that will survey a generational response to the precarious state…
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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: Robyn Tsinnajinnie – “A Shared Experience”
03/22 – 07/27
K Art Gallery (contemporary Indigenous art)
K Art Gallery invites you to the opening of Robyn Tsinnajinnie’s solo exhibition, “A Shared Experience.” Witness her journey from…
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Exhibition: Sin Wai Kin: It’s Always You
03/01 – 08/12
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
It’s Always You, 2021, encourages viewers to reflect on the performance and commodification of identity in our present moment. The…
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FREE Thursday Downtown Walking Tours
05/02 – 09/26
All Thursday Downtown Walking Tours are FREE, May – September, thanks to a generous partnership with Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation. …
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Food Truck Thursdays
05/02 – 10/17
Niagara Square
Visit Niagara Square on Thursdays during the spring and summer for their weekly Food Truck round-up. Get some sun and…
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Healing by the Water
07/11 – 09/12
Freedom Park
Friends of Freedom Park will kick off the 2024 celebration series known as Healing by the Water. The entire community…
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Jim Lauderdale
07/18
Sportsmen’s Tavern
$20 online. $25 at the door.
Jim Lauderdale has never been content to sit still in any one musical place for long, effortlessly cycling through a…
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Lavender Days! U-Pick lavender, Tour, Education & Lavender Wand Making.
07/18 – 07/20
Goody Girl Flower Farm
$35
Pick a beautiful, fragrant bouquet of organic lavender from our bee-friendly farm and immerse yourself in our lavender varieties during…
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Music on Main 2024
06/06 – 08/29
Numerous Locations along Main St. in Williamsville
Stroll up and down Main St. in the Village of Williamsville and enjoy the sounds of live music outdoors!
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Open Gardens Thursdays and Fridays in July
07/11 – 07/26
Free
Visit Exceptional gardens throughout Buffalo Niagara on Thursdays and Fridays, for select hours, in July. Keep your Tours of Open Gardens…
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SQWERV & Chirp
07/18
Buffalo Iron Works
$12 – $15
SQWERV:Denver’s electrifying Indie-Jam Band, Sqwerv is a nationally touring quartet that brings elements of classic rock, psychedelic music, funk, and…
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Thursday and Main
06/06 – 08/01
Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza
Buffalo Place will produce the 8th Anniversary season of the free outdoor summer series, Thursday & Main, weekly from June…
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Thursdays Under the Tent
07/11 – 08/29
Buffalo Irish Center
Free
Join the party for this annual summer outdoor tent concert series. Enjoy live music outside at the Buffalo Irish Center,…
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West Seneca Farmers Market
05/16 – 09/12
Union Rd. & Main St., next to Town Hall
Fantastic vendorsFoodFun for the whole familyDog friendly! (leash required)
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“A Midsummer Night’s Tour!” – Buffalo Central Terminal
07/19
Buffalo Central Terminal
Announcing our 2024 Touring Production: A Midsummer Night’s Tour! This FREE production will be traveling across WNY all summer long -…
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BBQ Jazz – Dinner and Music Show
07/19
PAUSA Art House
$45
Seatings: 6:00pm – 6:45pm – 7:30pm -8:15pmSeating inside or outside patio (weather permitting) We are seating 10 guests every 45…
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Buffalo Bisons vs. Scranton/WB
07/19 – 07/21
Sahlen Field
Come on out to the ball game downtown as the local Buffalo Bisons take on Scranton/WB during this home stand.
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Buffalo Brewery Tour
06/21 – 09/28
Buffalo RiverWorks
$55
Fridays and Saturdays this summer enjoy three drinks while exploring three uniquely Buffalo locations. We start the evening at RiverWorks…
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