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.
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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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Orchid Exhibit
01/23 – 03/09
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Included with admission
Exciting pops of color will breathe even more life into our lush greenhouses this winter thanks to the return of…
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2025 Buffalo Auto Show
01/30 – 02/02
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
The Buffalo Auto Show is Western New York’s Premier New Vehicle Automotive Event! At the 2025 Auto Show visitors will…
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Art of Jazz 2025: Dena DeRose Trio
02/02
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
For more than two decades, the Art of Jazz series has been recognized as one of the premier jazz events…
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Brewski 2025
02/15
Knox Farm State Park
The ever-popular Brewski returns to Knox Farm State Park on Saturday, February 15th. Bring your skis, your snowshoes, your hiking…
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Over the Rainbow: Celebrating the 120th Birthday of Harold Arlen
02/16
Kleinhans Music Hall – Mary Seaton Room
Join us on Sunday, February 16 as we pay tribute to one of Buffalo’s most legendary musical icons, Harold Arlen,…
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Garden Walk Buffalo
07/26 – 07/27
Free
America’s largest garden tour is back! Hundreds of creative and gracious gardeners are looking forward to seeing you again &…
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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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Buffalo Sabres vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
01/17
KeyBank Center
$54+
The Buffalo Sabres host the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center.
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Curling at Canalside
11/22 – 02/23
Canalside
$15
You’ve seen it on the Olympics, now try it for yourself! The Ice at Canalside has curling lanes available to…
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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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Exhibition Opening! John Opera: When the Sun is Done
01/17
Rivalry Projects
Free
Rivalry Projects is thrilled to present When the Sun is Done, a solo exhibition of new works by Buffalo-based artist…
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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: That Which Binds Us
11/09 – 05/12
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Buffalo AKG Art Museum announced That Which Binds Us, a new exhibition of recently acquired artworks made using fabric and…
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Free Tour Fridays at the Gardens
01/03 – 01/31
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Visit the Botanical Gardens on select Friday afternoons for complimentary, 30-minute “mini tours.” Learn all about the highlights of our…
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Howard Goldman Vintage Hotel Piano Bar
01/10 – 01/02
Johnny D’s
Each Friday 5-8 pm at the new Johnny D’s inside the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Buffalo. See pianist and crooner…
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Ice Bumper Cars at Canalside
11/22 – 03/30
Canalside Buffalo
The popular Ice Bumper Cars will make their return to Canalside this season! You’ll laugh, scream and bump into friends…
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Ice Skating at Canalside
11/22 – 02/23
Ice at Canalside
$5-8
Lace up your skates (and you can rent them if you don’t own your own) and enjoy the fresh air…
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Igloo’s at Canalside
11/22 – 02/23
Ice at Canalside
Get warm and toasty with up to 8 people, with rental of an igloo. Check the schedule for available times.
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Karlous Miller
01/17 – 01/19
Helium Comedy Club
Mississippi native Karlous Miller grew up in a large blended family including eight siblings, who all became a major influence…
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Khan! The Musical
01/16 – 01/26
O’Connell & Company
Hold onto your phasers, “Khan!!! The Musical!”, is an absolute riot a side-splitting parody that takes the epic saga of…
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Mary Ramsey and Joe Rozler
01/17
PAUSA Art House
Singer/violist Mary Ramsey is no stranger to the Pausa stage, having played here many times with her ensemble. This duo…
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Mozart’s Requiem
01/17 – 01/18
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Mozart’s final works illuminate the stage in this profound program, opening with the dramatic overture to Don Giovanni, a vivid…
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Nashville North at Santora’s
01/17
Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill – Williamsville
$5
Join us for live music every Friday night at Santora’s in Williamsville! Date: Friday, January 17 Time: 8:30&11:30pm Cover: $5…
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Science Sleuth Month at the Buffalo Museum of Science
01/01 – 01/31
Buffalo Museum of Science
Starting at $17
Become a detective and solve mysteries utilizing science! Use forensic science to discover whodunit or explore animal clues in nature.…
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