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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Feed the Fish
06/01 – 12/07
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Adults & Students ages 13 and up – $22.00 | Admission is included! Kids ages 3-12 – $16.00 | Admission is included! Kids 2 and under free but must have a ticket
Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish with this unique Gardens Exclusive! Enjoy early access to…
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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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HOT STUFF with Special Guests
11/29
Rec Room Buffalo
$15
After Dark Presents: HOT STUFF with special guests Winski
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Holiday Makers Market
11/29 – 11/30
Buffalo History Museum
Free
Our 4th annual Holiday Makers Market returns for two days this fall! Join us on Friday, November 29 from 11am…
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Holly Jolly Weekend
11/29 – 11/30
Various locations throughout the Village of Hamburg
Free
Join us in the Village of Hamburg for our annual Holly Jolly Weekend!Holly Jolly Weekend combines Black Friday and Small…
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John Bacon Quintet
11/29
PAUSA Art House
JBQ is a modern jazz group primarily playing original compositions that blend Hard Bop and modern excursions. The group began…
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Live Music at Humbert House
11/01 – 12/20
Humbert House
Enjoy dinner and be treated to live music on Friday’s at Humbert House. Please see the website for the weekly…
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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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Santa at the Botanical Gardens
11/29 – 11/30
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
$0-$17.50
Join us at the Botanical Gardens on Friday, November 29, and Saturday, November 30, to meet the one and only…
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St. Gregory the Great Christmas Craft Show
11/29 – 11/30
St. Gregory the Great Church
$3
Our 2024 Craft Show is set for Friday, November 29, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, and Saturday, November 30, 10:00…
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The Boy Band Project
11/29
Electric City
$27-$82
Coming to Electric City, the award-winning contemporary boy band experience.
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The Smiths etc “Tribute to The Smiths” BLACK FRIDAY
11/29
Sportsmen’s Tavern
$20
The Smiths have been described as THE best band of the 1980s and continue to be loved across generations, influencing…
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Turn of the Century Treasures Downtown Walking Tour
11/29
The “Hiker” Statue at Roosevelt Plaza
$18
This tour showcases Buffalo commercial architecture at the turn of the twentieth century, when the city was the eighth largest…
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Workingman’s Dead
11/29 – 11/30
Buffalo Iron Works
$20
Workingman’s Dead & Buffalo Iron Works is a tradition like no other!!! Join us for 2 nights of high energy…
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A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin
11/30
Shea’s Buffalo
A nostalgic night with Macaulay Culkin, following a screening of Home Alone.
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A Very Valli Holiday Tribute
11/30
Shea’s 710 Theatre
Being hailed as the nation’s #1 Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, “Lights Out” brings an action packed…
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Allentown Small Business Saturday
11/30
Allentown Association
Join Us for Small Business Saturday on Allen Street – spotlighting and celebrating the heartbeat of our community! The shops…
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Barrel Beer & Wing Fest
11/30
Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill – Williamsville
$20-$45
Join us at Santora’s on Transit in Williamsville for our first-ever Barrel Beer & Wing Fest!We, along with 12+ other…
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Breakfast with Santa
11/30 – 12/24
Patina 250
$29-49
Santa Claus is coming to town, and he’s headed to Patina 250 in Downtown Buffalo! This holiday season, create an…
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Buffalo Women’s Gifts
11/30
Babeville
Free Admission
Over 50 vendors, performers, artisans and more!Buffalo Women’s Gifts is the longest running market of its kind. Kick off the…
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Comedienne Tammy Pescatelli
11/30
$30
Arguably one of the hardest working women in comedy today, Tammy Pescatelli brings brassy sexiness with a bold voice of…
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Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert ~ Film with Orchestra
11/30
Kleinhans Music Hall
Celebrate the holiday season with a special presentation of The Muppet Christmas Carol in concert. As the film’s timeless tale…
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