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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Big Shrimp
10/24
The Cave
Big Shrimp is a young high-octane progressive improvised rock quartet formed in 2024 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, blending danceable funk, exploratory…
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Bored Teachers
10/24
Shea’s Buffalo
They’ve graded the papers, survived the staff meetings, and lost their last ounce of patience and now they’re taking it…
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Buffalo Extreme vs Chicago Fury
10/24
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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Buffalo State Football vs Hilbert
10/24
Coyer Field
Buffalo State Football Hosts Hilbert College at 3PM at Coyer Field
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Butterflies: Pin and Preserve Workshop
10/24
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Explore the fun and fascinating science of entomology in our hands-on butterfly pinning class. Participants will learn about native butterflies…
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Canalside Lecture Series: Halloween an Anthropological Perspective on a Festival with Many Meanings
10/24
Waterway of Change Museum – Longshed at Canalside
Halloween can be explained according to different themes, each with widespread cultural parallels: as a seasonal/calendrical event; as a “ritual…
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DECO DAY~ DECO’S 3rd ANNIVERSARY
10/24
Deco Lounge
Join us as we celebrate three incredible years of unforgettable nights at Deco Lounge. Experience an evening of black-tie elegance,…
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Deathpact presents: FROM DARKNESS, COMES LIGHT: ECLIPSED
10/24
Town Ballroom
MNM Presents Deathpact Presents: FROM DARKNESS, COMES LIGHT: ECLIPSED with special guest, IZZY VADIM
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Halloween Pup Strut on Allen Street
10/24
Buffalo Barkery
Buffalo Barkery presents the Halloween Pup Strut on Allen Street! Saturday, October 24th 12&3 PM Grab your pup, your kids,…
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Halloween Spooktacular 2026
10/24
Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
The best family-friendly Halloween event in Western New York is back at Explore & More starting this weekend! Wear your…
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Outlaw State of Mind
10/24
Lancaster Opera House
Outlaw State of Mind recently sold out a theatre in hours, proving the undeniable demand for an authentic Chris Stapleton…
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R&B Ain’t Dead – An R&B Showcase
10/24
The Caz
Prepare to dispel any doubts and embrace the soulful resurgence of R&B with the “R&B Ain’t Dead” showcase, a platform…
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Spooky Allentown Festival
10/24
Allentown Community Space
Spooky Allentown Festival for the whole family! This year’s event features two opportunities to participate: Family-Friendly Beer & Social Hour…
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Syracuse vs. Niagara
10/24
KeyBank Center
Syracuse is hosting a men’s basketball exhibition game against Niagara on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 3 p.m. at KeyBank Center…
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THE HAUNTING OF HOOVERTON HOTEL
10/24
Alleyway Theatre
The silliest spooky season comedy you’ve ever seen. Four college kids. A broken-down van. A dark and stormy night. A…
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THE NERDS GONE WILD After Party
10/24
Hyatt Regency Buffalo
Join us for the Gala After-Party, featuring a two hour open bar, late-night snacks, and live music from Buffalo’s premier…
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The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show
10/24
Forbes Theater
Get ready to dance the night away with The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show at Forbes Theater at 500 Pearl! Direct…
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The Palmer Squares with Mindset
10/24
Showplace Theater
The Palmer Squares are a lyrical hip-hop duo from Chicago known for their off-the-wall rhyme patterns and long rap performances…
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The Super Pickle: A Hilarious Musical Parody
10/24
Shea’s Smith Theatre
Get ready to serve up the laughs with a wildly entertaining new comedy that dives paddle-first into the pickleball craze…
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Dark Divine – With Special Guests
10/25
Rec Room Buffalo
Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream…
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Hocus Pocus Taste-a-Long Experience
10/25
Electric City
The Hocus Pocus Taste-a-Long Experience is a unique culinary and entertainment event that brings together fans of the beloved Halloween…
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Jungle Steve + Jacob Pere + Philip Stephen
10/25
duende at Silo City
Jungle Steve, Jacob Pere, Philip Stephen are coming to Duende at Silo City to play some songs for y’all. See…
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Paul Todaro & The Standards – CAZ Supper Club
10/25
The Caz
Paul Todaro and The Standards are a Jazz Trio known for performances all around Western New York including this year’s…
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