Saturday October 29th, 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
26 events
Buffalo's Biggest Halloween Bash
Music & NightlifeDON'T MISS THE BIGGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY OF THE YEAR! $3,000 IN COSTUME PRIZES!!We're back with Shred & Ragan's 10th annual bash on the SATURDAY BEFORE HALLOWEEN at the Connecticut St. Armory! Entertainment, food and full bar, and the best costumes in… >>
Sugar Skull Workshop - Celebrate el Día de los Muertos
Arts & CultureLearn about the Day of the Dead, a beautiful (not scary!) Mexican tradition of honoring one's ancestors in conjunction with All Saints Day. Leonel Rosario, proprietor of Mariachi de Oro Mexican Grill, will share his experiences of building family ofrendas,… >>
Silent Movie: The Phantom of the Opera
Live PerformancesWestminster’s Director of Music and Organist, Garrett F. Martin, performs an improvised score to the 1925 silent film starring Lon Chaney. Free, donations accepted to benefit the Westminster Friends of Music.
Empire State Poetry Slam & Halloween Bash
Arts & CultureGhosts and gumbles may chase you down but cobwebs will never catch you. Bubbles bubbles this life can be trouble when you fall for the hocus pocus. Skelectons and monsters don't only hide in closests sometimes they dwell beside you." Catch this and more… >>
'90s Rise Again Halloween Bash
Music & Nightlife4-Hour Open Bar + Late Night Buffet from Fat Bob's Smokehouse 90's Alt Rock Show from Kurt & The Loders (Main Floor) 90's Dance Party from Crespo Beats and Sean T. Heidinger (Upstairs) Cash prizes for raddest costumes! $200 Best Group. $150, $100, $50… >>
2nd Annual Miles For Michael 5K Run/Walk
CommunityUSATF Sanctioned/Certified community 5K Run/Walk to raise awareness of the opioid/heroin epidemic plaging our communities, and across our nation. Race Start Time 10:00 AM, Rain or Shine. Post-Race event to immediately follow, and will include awards,… >>
EVL Halloween Half Marathon and 5K
CommunityGrab your friends pick out your Costumes and get ready to run! The EVL Halloween Half is going to be one of the most fun Half Marathons you will ever participate in! Schedule: 7:00 – 10:30 am – Packet Pickup – Ellicottville Brewing Company 11:00 am… >>
Gilbert Gottfried
Arts & CultureGilbert Gottfried is one of the most sought-after comedians, and regularly performs live to sold-out audiences across North America. He has been a frequent guest on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "The Howard Stern Show" and appeared in the hit… >>
Haunted Halloween Family Fun Lights On Tour
Arts & CultureDistrict of the Dead Haunted House presents our Halloween Family Fun Lights On Tour! For just $7, enter the haunted houses an unlimited amount of times with the lights ON, no live actors or scares, flashlights provided, child friendly characters, popcorn… >>
Stomp
Theater & StageSTOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured and the addition of… >>
Halloween Puppy Parade and Costume Contest on Main Street!
CommunityBring your pups down to the 500 and 600 blocks of Main Street to strut their stuff for Halloween! Puppy parents and children are encouraged to dress up as well! Proceeds to benefit the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter. Dogs available for adoption through… >>
Halloween Puppy Parade and Costume Contest
CommunityBring your pups down to the 500 and 600 blocks of Main Street to strut their stuff for Halloween! Puppy parents and children are encouraged to dress up as well! Proceeds to benefit the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter. Dogs available for adoption through… >>
Beyond Ghost: October Ghost Hunts and Tours
CommunityPara-History Tours Beyond Ghosts brings back it's popular Para-History Tours to the Central Terminal! Learn a little bit of both of the fascinating history of the Central Terminal as well as the ghostly stories and claims of paranormal activity that… >>
Silo City: Vertical
CommunitySilo City: Vertical will take you to the top of the American and Perot grain elevator complexes. Approximately two and half hours in length, you will experience all of the history and mechanics of the grain elevator, as well as the malt production process… >>
Eas
Live PerformancesDoug started the Easy Street Sliders in early 2003. Playing only a couple shows that year he was determined to see the band grow and become a great blues band. His determination paid off in late 2004 when the band became complete by featuring some of… >>
All Hallow's Eve
Arts & CultureBring the little ones to the Museum for day-time Halloween fun! Paint pumpkins and participate in other spooky activities! Members free; museum admission.
Steve Coleman And Five Elements Part Of Art Of Jazz 2016–2017
Live PerformancesOne of the most important voices in American music, Steve Coleman has been internationally recognized for his compositions and recordings that straddle numerous genres. A recent winner of the prestigious MacArthur Genius Award and the Doris Duke Fellowship,… >>
Buffalo Theatre District Ghost Walk
Arts & CultureTheater superstitions, War of 1812 hauntings, speakeasy-era spooks, and two of the creepiest "true" tales that appear on any of our tours... Since 1998, the Theater District tour has been one of HHGW's most popular tours. Cost: $15 Adults, $10 Ages 7-11,… >>
Jimkata
Live PerformancesTake note: Jimkata is not a cool electronic rock band. I mean, they are. The band’s new album, In Motion, is a triumph of swirling analog synths and breezy pop hooks. It’ll make your body groove. But dig deeper. You’ll be rewarded with something more…personal.… >>
BNAA Fall 2016 Exhibition
Arts & Culture1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts is pleased to announce their next show - a Fall Exhibition by the BNAA Artists. The Buffalo Niagara Art Association 2016 Fall Exhibition will be juried by George Miller. Exhibit on view October 6 through October 29,… >>
New Youth Tennis in Buffalo
Sports / RecreationUSTA Eastern Hosts Youth Tennis Leagues in Buffalo WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., (September 20, 2016) – USTA Eastern will host Youth Tennis Leagues (YTL) for six weeks on Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. starting October 1 at South Towns Tennis Club in Orchard… >>
The Rave That Must Not Be Named: Harry Potter Themed Halloween Event
Music & NightlifeBadWolf Productions and Rinse 716 proudly present:THE RAVE THAT MUST NOT BE NAMEDA Harry Potter themed Halloween event!!18+ with valid IDsponsored by Kikwear Industries and Sound Solution▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬✭ 3 floors in massive venue✭ 4 rooms of sound, lighting,… >>
East Aurora Ghost Walk
Arts & CultureSince 1997, the East Aurora village ghost walk has been a Western New York classic. Famous local ghosts, occult architecture, prehistoric battlefields, gripping supernatural experiences, child-stealing Little People, and the legendary “Suicide Alley...”… >>
Haunted Pub Crawl – East Aurora
Music & NightlifeVisits: Four East End Pubs Focus: Haunted pubs, village folklore, supernatural storytelling, and merriment.September 17 led by HHGW founder Mason Winfield All October Saturdays: led by HHGW partner Rob Lockhart Gathers/Registration: 6:30 pm, Begins:… >>
Haunted Halloween Train Rides
CommunitySpecial Offers are not applicable for all train ride times-Event is rain or shine-Tickets are valid for the date/time printed on the ticket only-Arrive at least one hour early, be at the boarding area 15 min prior to your trains departure, trains depart… >>
Great Pumpkin Farm
CommunityThe Great Pumpkin Farm is about wholesome fun & food. Spend a day picking out a pumpkin, meeting animals at the petting zoo, enjoying weekly events and finish the day off with a fresh donut and hot cider! There are different Festivals and Events every… >>