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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In Buffalo, there’s always something fun and exciting happening. Check out what’s going on today.
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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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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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“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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Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Rangers
02/22
Buffalo Sabres Hockey – NHL
Watch the action as the Buffalo Sabres take on the New York Rangers in this regular season game. The hard…
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Clinton Bailey Farmers Market
05/01 – 11/01
Clinton Bailey Farmers Market
For fresh locally grown produce and flowers this season visit us at the Clinton Bailey Farmer’s and Flea Market. The…
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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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End of Season Graycliff Standard Plus Tour
10/22 – 11/03
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff
Make a plan to get out to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff during this lovely fall weather before we have this…
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Exhibition Opening: I Am Woman | I Am Labor | I Am Home
11/01
Rivalry Projects
Free
Rivalry Projects is thrilled to present a solo exhibition of new works by Austin-based artist Tammie Rubin. Join us for…
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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: Important Matters
10/04 – 11/01
Bam!
IMPORTANT MATTERS. A Rochester-based abstract and surrealistic artist Nona Bliss delves into the shared human experience through imaginative and…
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Exhibition: Jamais Vu
10/04 – 11/01
Bam!
“There’s an opposite to déjà vu. They call it jamais vu. It’s when you meet the same people or visit…
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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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First Friday Wine Class @ Freedom Run Winery
05/03 – 12/06
Freedom Run Winery
$35
Learn about wine from our incredible winemaking team, Ryan Sidoti and Kurt Guba. Wine Club members save $10! Join the Wine…
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Frightworld Screampark
09/20 – 11/02
1001 Hertel Avenue
Frightworld is America’s BIGGEST and BEST Indoor Screampark, where Nightmares Come True. Voted as one of the Best Haunted Attractions…
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Joan Linder, “Fulfillment”
09/27 – 11/09
Buffalo Arts Studio
Free
Buffalo Arts Studio is excited to present “Fulfillment” by Joan Linder. “Fulfillment’s” drawings examine aspects of the hidden-in-plain-sight landscape of…
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Leroy Townes w/ Kody & Herren
11/01
The Caz
$18
Doors 6pm | Show 8pm | 21+Food Service from 6pm to 9:30pmFAQs and more details at TheCazBuffalo.comCabaret • Plenty of seats…
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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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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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Stephanie Rothenberg, “Aquadisia”
09/27 – 11/09
Buffalo Arts Studio
Free
Buffalo Arts Studio presents “Aquadisia” by Stephanie Rothenberg, a multimedia science fiction project that focuses on the desire to be…
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
11/01 – 11/17
Shea’s Smith Theatre
Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee features…
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The Frank White Experience with Felix Free
11/01
Buffalo Iron Works
$15
The Frank White Experience is a dynamic tribute band that pays homage to the legendary rapper Notorious B.I.G. With their…
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The Mingus Dynasty
11/01
Lippes Concert Hall
$20
The University at Buffalo Department of Music is proud to present the Mingus Dynasty Septet in concert on Friday, November…
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Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas Concert and Film
11/01
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
This Halloween season, join the BPO for a spellbinding performance of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. As Jack Skellington’s…
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