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!
More ExperiencesDelaware Avenue Mansions Walking Tour
10/30 – 12/13
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
$17
The richest of the rich in Buffalo put their wealth on full display on this section of Delaware Avenue, home…
DetailsGingerbread Village
12/07 – 12/15
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
Free
Imagine brightly colored gumdrops, candy canes, peppermints, licorice, and lots of icing. Talk about a sugar rush. Decorating gingerbread houses…
DetailsHoliday Market in the Village
12/07
Island Park – Village of Williamsville
Join the Town of Amherst and Village of Williamsville for a fun filled day at the first annual Town and…
DetailsInnBuffalo’s Christmas Market
12/07
InnBuffalo
It’s that time!! Get in the holiday spirit with us at our 2nd Annual Christmas Market! On December 7th, from…
DetailsJunie B! in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells
12/07 – 12/15
Theatre of Youth (TOY)
Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too…
DetailsKleinhans Music Hall Interior Tour
10/26 – 12/17
Kleinhans Music Hall
Get an in-depth look at Buffalo’s world-famous music hall! Explore the interior spaces of Kleinhans Music Hall, a National Historic Landmark designed…
DetailsKrampus Holiday Market
12/07
duende at Silo City
Join us for our annual alternative holiday art market! Strange Times presents KRAMPUS Holiday Market featuring 20+ local vendors from…
DetailsQueen City Market 2024
12/07
Seneca One
Free
We’re back! The Queen City Market will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 11am – 5pm, at our…
DetailsRoycroft Campus Holiday Art Show
12/07 – 12/08
Roycroft Campus
Get in the holiday spirit on the Roycroft Campus, a National Historic Landmark in the heart of East Aurora. Visit…
DetailsSacred Spaces Tour – St. Stanislaus B&M Roman Catholic Church
11/23 – 12/07
St. Stanislaus B&M Roman Catholic Church
$18
St. Stanislaus docents will speak about the early immigration of the Poles to Buffalo and the arrival of the young…
DetailsShop South Buffalo 2024
12/07
Buffalo Irish Center
Shop South Buffalo is your annual holiday shop local, can’t miss event!This event includes over 65 businesses along Abbott Rd,…
DetailsStoryWalk Hamburg
12/07 – 01/04
Various stops throughout the Village of Hamburg
Free
Join us in the Village of Hamburg for a holiday-themed StoryWalk! What is StoryWalk? This outdoor, literacy focused event places…
DetailsThe Bells of Buffalo: A Tribute to the Bells of Dublin
12/07
The Caz
$20
Doors 6:30pm | Show 8pm | 21+Food Service from 6:30pm to 9:30pmFAQs and more details at TheCazBuffalo.comCabaret Plenty of seats…
DetailsThe Castle by Candlelight
12/07 – 12/14
Old Fort Niagara
$25
Old Fort Niagara assumes a particularly festive air during the holiday season. Special activities kick off on Saturday evenings, December…
DetailsThe Dinner Detective: Murder Mystery Dinner Show
09/28 – 12/14
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown
$76.95
America’s LARGEST interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is now playing in Buffalo, New York! At The Dinner Detective, you’ll…
DetailsTom Hambridge & The Rattlesnakes
12/07
Sportsmen’s Tavern
$25
Tom Hambridge is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, producer &drummer. Tom has produced over 100 albums.Tom has written songs, produced and played…
DetailsTotally Buffalo 716Mas Festival
12/07 – 12/08
Buffalo RiverWorks
The ORIGINAL Christmas Shopping Event featuring live Christmas music, Santa Claus, and more holiday fun!!! Grab your list, check it…
DetailsTree of Light + Holiday Market
12/07
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
Free
Celebrate the season of warmth, community, and light with us at our annual Tree of Light event. This free, family-friendly…
DetailsYuletide in the Country
12/07 – 12/08
Fairgrounds in Hamburg
$8
Buy locally and with meaning, the first weekend in December and find those unique handcrafted gifts for everyone on your…
DetailsABBA Revisited
12/08
Shea’s 710 Theatre
Experience the magic of ABBA Revisited, a tribute band that faithfully recreates the iconic sound and energy of ABBA’s greatest…
DetailsBills Viewing Party – Buffalo vs. LA Rams
12/08
Rec Room Buffalo
The best game day experience for Buffalo Bills fans outside the stadium, featuring massive 140-inch video walls, live game sound…
DetailsBrunch With Santa
12/08
Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar
$20-$30
Enjoy brunch in our dining room with Santa.
DetailsCaz Brunch featuring JT3
12/08
The Caz
$39
Doors 11:30am | Show 12:30pm | 21+Food Service from 11:45am to 2pmFAQs and more details at TheCazBuffalo.comCaz Brunch Delight in…
DetailsFestival of Trees Family Day
12/08
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
$10
Join us on Sunday, December 8 from 11-3 p.m. to view the spectacularly whimsical trees crafted by our master designers…
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