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.
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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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Horse & Carriage Holiday Celebration
12/04
Allentown
Be sure to check out Allen Street on Friday Dec 4th for all our brick-and-mortar businesses, a visit from Santa…
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IDL Presents: Cello Stories
12/04
PAUSA Art House
Ian Liedke is back at Pausa with a new project. After listening to Jesus Molina’s last album Cello Stories, Ian…
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Jaydense Presents: COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS Live In Concert
12/04
Revolver Records Inc.
Jaydense Presents: COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS Live In Concert Sounds by DJ AK Presented by Eleventh Hour Media & Vibeside Studios in…
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Lady Bits: Stand-Up.
12/04
Buffalo Comedy Collective
Get ready for a night of laughs with a lineup of 10 incredible comics – all women, fem-identifying, and non-binary!…
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Light Up The Corridor
12/04
Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor
Join the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission as we Light Up The Corridor for the Holidays. While there…
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Living Nativity at St. Paul Lutheran Church & Kelkenberg Farm
12/04 – 12/05
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Come experience the wonder of the Christmas Story at the farm! St. Paul Lutheran Church presents the 6th Annual Living…
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M&T First Fridays at AKG
12/04 – 11/03
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
First Friday of every month! Every first Friday of the month, the community is invited to attend a special evening…
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MFA Dance Showcase
12/04 – 12/05
Katharine Cornell Theatre
The MFA Dance Showcase offers a peek into the creative process of dancemaking, featuring works in various stages of completion…
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Professional Bull Riders (PBR)
12/04 – 12/05
KeyBank Center
The 2027 campaign will feature 55 event days overall, including 53 regular-season event days and the two-day Velocity Tour Finals.…
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Shop South Buffalo 2026
12/04
South Buffalo
Shop South Buffalo is BACK! Join us Friday, December 4th for a night of holiday shopping, local business, and community…
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Snow GLOW Silent Disco at Buffalo RiverWorks
12/04
Buffalo RiverWorks
A winter GLOW party where everything glows, including you. Buffalo RiverWorks turns into a blacklight snow globe for Snow GLOW…
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The Hip Experience
12/04
Buffalo Iron Works
Back by popular demand from Toronto Ont. International touring Tragically Hip Tribute , The Hip Experience. The band has been…
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The Nutcracker
12/04 – 12/06
Shea’s Buffalo
The Nutcracker is an iconic 1892 two-act classical ballet composed by Pyotr Iiyich Tchaikovsky. Originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and…
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3RD Annual Hamburg SantaCon
12/05
Village of Hamburg
Get ready for the 3rd Annual Hamburg SantaCon – a festive gathering where everyone dresses up as Santa and spreads…
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A Christmas Carol
12/05 – 12/27
Alleyway Theatre
Dickens’ classic holiday tale brings all of the joy this season. Theatre maker Daniel F. Lendzian adapts Charles Dickens’ classic…
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Aqueous 2 Night Pass
12/05
Town Ballroom
Aqueous is an American groove-rock band formed in 2006 in Buffalo, NY. The group is well-known in the music festival…
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Candy Cane Lane Breakfast with Santa
12/05
Variety Club
The Holiday season is here and we could not be more excited for some festive family fun!Come celebrate with us…
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Conifer Wreath Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
12/05
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Start a new tradition this holiday season! Create a fresh, fragrant conifer wreath to add some festive greenery to your…
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Dynamic Duos
12/05 – 12/05
Buffalo Comedy Collective
Join us for Dynamic Duos where we take six of our roster members and pair them off for hilarious two-person…
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El Scorcho – Ugly Sweater Christmas Party
12/05
The Caz
EL SCORCHO (The Music Of Weezer) presents the UGLY SWEATER CHRISTMAS PARTY at The Caz! It’s Christmas. It’s Weezer. It’s…
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Elena Izquierdo and The Stu Weissman Trio
12/05
PAUSA Art House
Elena Izquierdo, the 2025 JazzBuffalo Poll Rising Star is joined by the Stu Weissman Trio, featuring Stu Weissman (winner of…
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Holiday Singalong Extravaganza
12/05
duende at Silo City
Song sheets will be provided! Come and enjoy some snacks and the delicious drinks duende is famous for!
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Kids’ Clay Class: Polymer Clay Ornaments (Ages 8-12)
12/05
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
In this hands-on workshop, young artists will design, sculpt, and detail their own set of festive polymer clay ornaments. Students…
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Kids’ Studio Art Class: Buffalug Holiday Ornament Takeover (Ages 5-7)
12/05
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
The master builders are taking over the studio! Join us for a special, high-energy holiday workshop hosted by BuffaLUG (Buffalo’s…
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