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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Boo At The Zoo
10/17
Buffalo Zoo
Calling all little ghouls and goblins! It’s time for a fang-tastic evening at the Buffalo Zoo! Celebrate the spooky season…
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Buffalo Extreme vs Port Huron Wolves
10/17
XGEN Elite Sports Complex
The Buffalo eXtreme is a basketball team based in Buffalo, New York. The team competes in the American Basketball Association (ABA)…
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Central Park United Methodist Church Interior Tour
10/17
Central Park United Methodist Church
Central Park United Methodist Church, dedicated in 1923, was designed to evoke the spirit of English parish churches of the…
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GED FEST 26 w/ The Strictly Hip
10/17
The Caz
An Unforgettable Night. A Powerful Cause Live music honouring Gord Downie. Doors open 5:30pm
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Great Wide Open – Tom Petty Birthday Party
10/17
Buffalo Iron Works
Great Wide Open brings together five seasoned Buffalo-area musicians whose combined experience spans decades of live performance, recording, and countless…
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Halloween Terrarium Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
10/17
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Celebrate Halloween year-round with a spooky terrarium! This workshop includes all materials needed to build a Halloween-themed terrarium, complete with…
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Home By 10 – A Dance Party For Adults Halloween Edition
10/17
Rec Room Buffalo
HOME BY 10: The Throwback Dance Party for Grown-Ups & HALLOWEEN EDITION! We know Halloween is all about the kids…
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NCAA Men’s Basketball Preseason Showcase
10/17
KeyBank Center
Basketball teams from St. Bonaventure, Penn State, Daemen and St. John Fisher will take the court at KeyBank Center for…
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Oktoberfest LIVE German Music – Parkside Brass
10/17
Hofbräuhaus Buffalo
Oktoberfest LIVE German Music with Parkside Brass.
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Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival
10/17
Old First Ward Community Center
The Old First Ward Art Festival is an all day Arts & Music Festival taking place just outside the Old…
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St. Bonaventure vs. Penn State
10/17
KeyBank Center
Bonnies to Face Penn State in Preseason Showcase at KeyBank Center Oct. 17 The St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team…
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The Jayhawks
10/17
Town Ballroom
The Jayhawks are an American alternative country and country rock band that emerged from the Twin Cities music scene in…
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103.3 The Edge Bills Away Game Party: Bills vs. Raiders
10/18
Electric City
Bills fans, this is home base on the road. Join 103.3 The Edge for WNY’s BIGGEST Bills Watch Parties, live…
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BOOtanical Bounce Party at the Botanical Gardens
10/18
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Celebrate the season at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens BOOtanical Bounce Party! Enjoy a day of family-friendly fall fun…
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Croft, Wasik, Docenko do Guaraldi
10/18
duende at Silo City
Croft, Wasik, Docenko do Guaraldi refers to a popular live jazz trio in Buffalo, New York, that performs the iconic…
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Oktoberfest Continues with Sunday Brunch with Maria Sebastian!
10/18
Hofbräuhaus Buffalo
Spend your afternoon with one of Buffalo’s most accomplished singer-songwriters! Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductee Maria Sebastian brings an…
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RiverWorks Mafia Game Day Suites: Bills at Raiders
10/18
Buffalo RiverWorks
Skip fighting for a table and give your crew their own home base for game day. RiverWorks Mafia Game Day…
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Village of Hamburg Walking Tour 1pm
10/18
Main Street Ice Cream
Join us for a walking tour of one of the most charming villages in Erie County. There is much more…
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Melvin Seals & JGB
10/19
Town Ballroom
Melvin Seals is a powerhouse Hammond B-3 organist, producer and arranger whose sound has become inseparable from the spirit of…
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Comedy Show.
10/20
Buffalo Olde Brewery
Comedy Night returns to the Beer Garden with a full lineup of seven comedians taking their turn at the mic:…
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JoBros All Over Again: Pre-Show Party
10/20
Buffalo Iron Works
Heading to the Jonas Brothers show at KeyBank Center? Come hang with us at Buffalo Iron Works before the concert…
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Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again
10/20
KeyBank Center
After an Overwhelming Response to Madison Square Garden, the Band is Set to Expand the Celebration Into a Full National…
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