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.
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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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Delaware Avenue Walking Tour: McKinley & the 1901 Pan-American Exposition 1pm
09/23
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Step onto Buffalo’s grandest boulevard and travel back to a pivotal moment in American history on this walking tour. On…
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Fall Wreath Making Class
09/23
Chef BigWayne Jamaican Cuisine
Join us in person for a fun and relaxed Fall Wreath Making Class! It’s the perfect chance to get creative and craft your…
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Fall into Fall Custom Candle Making
09/23
BestCellar Book Bar
Fall Into a Good Book and a Great Scent! Cozy up at the BestCellar Book Bar and make your own…
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Improvement Movement
09/23
Rec Room
Improvement Movement – Your Perfect Real LIVE ’26with special guest The Point. Improvement Movement is an Atlanta-based indie rock quartet…
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Morrissey LIVE IN CONCERT
09/23
Shea’s Buffalo
On June 19, MORRISSEY will release the DELUXE NOTRE-DAME EP, which features unreleased tracks from the MUIAL sessions and highlights…
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Preseason- Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets
09/23
KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres will host the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL preseason matchup at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, on Sept. 22, 2026, at 7 p.m.
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To Buffalo, With Love – Marc Scibilia Live at Electric City
09/23
Electric City
Marc Scibilia is an acclaimed singer-songwriter known for his emotive storytelling and captivating melodies. With a unique blend of folk,…
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Will Hoge wsg John Tyler Wiley
09/23
Sportsmen’s Tavern
On Sweet Misery, Hoge reminds listeners that he isn’t afraid to break new ground & all while giving a keen…
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Wood Flower Book Vase: Empyrean Edition
09/23
Afterglow Books
Join us on September 22nd at 6:30pm for a creative and fun-filled evening, hosted in collaboration by Afterglow Books and…
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honestav – The Sweet American Boy Tour
09/23
Town Ballroom
Avrey Freeman, known professionally as Honestav is an American musician from Pierce City, Missouri, best known for his 2024, “I’d…
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Doors Open Buffalo
09/26
Buffalo Visitor Center
About Doors Open Buffalo: Doors Open Buffalo, Explore Buffalo’s signature annual event, is a day of free public access to architecturally…
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Fall Fest at Canalside
09/26
Canalside Buffalo
Don’t miss out on this spooky and festive FREE day of family fun! Vendors: Barb’s Book Buddies Buffalo History Museum Frost Bakery…
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Fall Fest!
09/26
Como Lake Park
Save the Date! Our annual Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, September 26…
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“All American Are Created Equal”: From Jefferson and Adams to Lincoln to Us
09/23
Buffalo History Museum
What did the Founders mean when they declared that “all men are created equal”? How did Abraham Lincoln redefine that…
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Art Meets Jazz
09/23
Beebe’s at the Gallery
Treat yourself to a uniquely captivating art gallery encounter, complemented by the entertaining sounds of live jazz music. Enjoy an…
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Best of Buffalo Downtown Walking Tour 2pm
09/23
Hotel At The Lafayette
Join us for a downtown walking tour of the best of Buffalo architecture and history! The buildings included on this…
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fontana Boathouse Tour – 11am
09/23
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fontana Boathouse
Join us for a tour of the only rowing boathouse designed by Frank Lloyd Wright! Originally designed by Wright in…
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Hidden Gems of the Delaware District 1PM Walking Tour
09/23
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Discover beautiful gardens and spectacular homes in a wide variety of architectural styles just off Delaware Avenue. Many of the…
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Jet – Down The Moonlight Mile Revue
09/23
Electric City
Originally hailing from Dingley in Melbourne, Australia, Jet quickly conquered the world after forming in 2001, selling more than 6.5…
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Julia Leahy & Connor Willey: The Locked In Tour
09/23
Helium Comedy Club
The Locked In Tour with Julia Leahy and Connor Willey is a merging of what many are calling “the greatest…
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Larkinville Neighborhood Walking Tour 10am
09/23
Larkin District
The Larkin District, or Larkinville, is the reborn former home of the Larkin Soap Company. In the early 1900s, the…
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Old First Ward: Industry to Resurgence Walking Tour 3PM
09/23
Resurgence Brewing Company
Ohio Street is one of Buffalo’s main waterfront corridors, running parallel to the Buffalo River on the way to the…
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Ricky Ford Quartet John Coltrane 100th Birthday Celebration
09/23
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center
Hallwalls is excited to celebrate the 100th Birthday of one of the most influential saxophonist/composers of the 20th century, John…
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