Things To Do in Buffalo, NY

Sat Aug 2nd

Enchanted Wild Fest at Hawk Creek Wildlife

Hawk Creek Wildlife Center

Immerse yourself in your favorite movies and stories at Hawk Creek’s event, Enchanted Wild Fest! You never know who or what you’ll meet around the next corner, will it be a wild cat, a princess,…

Sat Aug 2nd

Chautauqua Region Vintage Book, Paper and Collectibles Show and Sale

Chautauqua Suites and Expo Center

Room Full, 30+ Dealers in Vintage Books, Paper, Ephemera, Postcards, Photography, Maps, Children's Books, Local History, Sheet Music, Comic Books, Historic Documents, Collectibles and More.Beautiful air…

Sat Aug 2nd

Free Concert: BPO at Terminal B

Outer Harbor - Terminal B

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will be joined by award-winning vocalists Tony DeSare and Capathia Jenkins for a special event at the Outer Harbor’s Terminal B on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. Free…

Sat Jun 7th → Sun Aug 3rd

Butterfly Experience

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Flutter down to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and immerse yourself in the winged world of butterflies right here in Buffalo! Step into our brand-new Tropical Orchard, which will be…

Fri Jun 20th → Sun Aug 3rd

Sculptorial Art | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Inspired from nature, Jeff Lennox explores three dimensional painting to create new visual harmonies. You won’t want to miss this exciting, exploratory exhibit of vibrant colors and sculptural forms.…

Sun Aug 3rd

Pop-Up Portraits with Jeff Lennox

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Join us on these special days to receive a personalized portrait drawing by Arcangel Gallery artist, Jeff Lennox. Each sketch will take about 10-15 minutes and will be completed in either black and white…

Sat Aug 2nd → Sun Aug 3rd

AGC Festival

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds

18th Annual America's Grape Country Craft Beverage Festival!August 1st-August 3rd, 2025Chautauqua County Fairgrounds | Dunkirk, NY This two-and-a-half-day event assembles an assortment of alcohol vendors,…

Sat Aug 2nd → Sun Aug 3rd

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo

Buffalo Niagara Convention Center

The Oddities and Curiosities Expo is a one-of-a-kind traveling showcase that brings together hundreds of oddity vendors and artists from across the country, creating a playground for the strange and unusual.…

Wed Aug 6th

“Terrakwa: Where Memory, Place, and Water Meet” Exhibit Opening

The Buffalo History Museum

This exhibition explores the Erie Canal, not just as something from history, but as a place that’s alive and changing. The collaborative artists Paul Bartow and Richard Metzgar used interviews,…

Thu Aug 7th

Roller Derby Information Night and Screening of Whip It!

The Screening Room Cinema Cafe

Have you thought about joining roller derby? Want to know more about the sport, what to expect and maybe win some swag? Then be sure to join us for an evening full of fun at the Screening Room where we…

Fri Jun 27th → Fri Aug 8th

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Fri Jun 27th → Fri Aug 8th

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David Buck, "Recollect"

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio is proud to present David Buck: “Recollect,” the first-ever retrospective exhibition of Western New York-based painter David Buck. The exhibition will be on view from June…

Sat Aug 9th

Meat Raffle

Gratwick Fire Hose

Join the museum for a Meat Raffle Fundraiser on Saturday June 1st at Gratwick Hose 110 Ward Road, North Tonawanda. The event includes the meat raffle, a basket raffle, a 50/50, and a door prize. $20 ticket…

Sat Aug 9th

Gran Fondo

Niagara Hospice

The Niagara Hospice Gran Fondo is an annual fundraising event that combines scenic cycling with community celebration, all to support the compassionate end-of-life care provided by Niagara Hospice. Held…

Sat Aug 9th

Mythical Terrarium Workshop for Kids

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Create your own miniature magical world in this fun workshop for kids! This workshop includes all materials needed to build a tropical terrarium complete with mythical dragons and unicorns. Kids will…

Sat Aug 9th

Dockside Demonstrations

Commercial Slip

Dockside Demonstrations offer a unique opportunity to watch craftspeople demonstrate their skills and techniques connected to the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief. Upcoming demonstrations may include blacksmithing,…

Sat Aug 9th

World Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event

The Buffalo History Museum

08/09/2025 @ 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Join us on Saturday, August 9th 10am-2pm at The Buffalo History Museum as we celebrate World Indigenous Peoples’ Day with keynote speaker…

Sun Aug 10th

Farm Dinner with Keith Ramondi & Jesse Ross of Dapper Goose

Erba Verde Farms

Erba Verde Farms invites the Western New York community to gather at its regenerative farm in East Aurora for a meaningful and delicious experience this summer. Each of its summer-long farm-to-table dinner…

Sun Aug 10th

Boozy Bookfair

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Come enjoy an afternoon of books, bubbly and brews, at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Relive your childhood memories and experience the magic of a school book fair… but for grown…

Sun Aug 10th

5th Annual Summer Party

Community Music School

Tue Aug 12th

Teaching American History Seminar – The American Mind: Frederick Douglass

The Buffalo History Museum

08/12/2025 @ 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The American Mind: Frederick Douglass Dr. Joseph Fornieri- Rochester Institute of Technology August 12th , 2025 REGISTRATION BEGINS: 8:30 AM SEMINAR: 9:00…

Fri Jun 20th → Fri Aug 15th

Party on the Portico

The Buffalo History Museum

Enjoy a concert on the back porch of the museum overlooking Mirror Lake. Play lawn games with friends. Satisfy your appetite with food and drinks from food trucks, a cash bar with local beers and wines,…

Fri Aug 15th

Junior History Buffs

Canalside Buffalo

08/15/2025 @ 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Join all your friends and Junior History Buffs for a FREE! lesson about canals down at Canalside! Enjoy the interactive theater with folk stories about the…

Sat Jul 19th → Sat Aug 16th

Adult Sailing Lessons

Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation

The Buffalo Yacht Club has been promoting the joy of sailing for over 150 years, and the Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation is now offering you an opportunity to learn the basics or to fine tune sailing skills…

Sat Aug 16th

National Rollercoaster Day

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Join HCFM to celebrate the ups and downs of Rollercoasters! Take on Rollercoaster theme challenges and STEM lessons with general admission on National Rollercoaster Day!

Sat Aug 16th

Rainforest Retreat | Kids Terrarium Workshop

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

The rainforest is home to the most biodiversity found on the planet. Explore the plant kingdom of the rainforest and create your own tropical planter to take home! In this workshop we learn about rainforest…

Sat Aug 16th

Tonawanda Boat Parade

Niawanda Park

The 2025 Tonawanda Boat Parade will kick off at the Buffalo Launch Club on East River Road in Grand Island, led by the replica Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief! The parade will travel down the river - offering…

Sat Aug 16th

Zinefest 2024

Western New York Book Arts

WNY Book Arts Center (Book Arts) is excited to announce ZineFest 2025. Sponsored by Gutter Pop Comics, ZineFest will be held on all 3 floors of 468 Washington Street on Saturday, August 16th from 11pm-4pm.…

Wed Aug 20th

Native Culinary Herbs for the Home Garden | Speaker Series

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Native plants support local wildlife while adding beauty to our gardens. However, native species are often absent from herb gardens and nursery herb departments. In this talk, Sarah Sorci of…

Thu Aug 21st

Summer Nights at HCFM

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Join the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum from 6pm-8pm! $1 admission for visitors ages 2 and up! Extra ride tokens for carrousels and Kiddieland are $1 each!

Thu Aug 21st

Watercolor Succulents | Art Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Join our beginner watercolor class and immerse yourself in the art of painting succulents! In this course, you’ll learn how to capture the unique textures and vibrant colors of these charming plants.…

Mon Jun 30th → Fri Aug 22nd

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Mon Jun 30th → Fri Aug 22nd

Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Summer Junior Sailing

Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation

Get ready for an unforgettable summer adventure with our Summer Junior Sailing Program! Running for eight weeks from July 30 to August 22, our program offers exciting, hands-on sailing experiences Monday…

Fri Aug 22nd

Samantha Modder, "Of All the Worlds We Could Have Dreamed"

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio is proud to present “Of All the Worlds We Could Have Dreamed,” a solo exhibition by Tampa-based artist Samantha Modder, on view from August 22 through November 7, 2025.…

Fri Aug 22nd

Davana Robedee,"Biformity"

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio is pleased to announce “Biformity,” a solo exhibition by Syracuse-based artist Davana Robedee, on view from August 22 through November 7, 2025. The opening reception will…

Sat Jan 4th → Sat Aug 23rd

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Sat Jan 4th → Sat Aug 23rd

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Feed the Fish

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish with this unique Gardens Exclusive! Enjoy early access to the Botanical Gardens before we open to the public with a special learning experience that’s…

Sat Aug 23rd

BUR Fest

Buffalo Iron Works

Join the Underdogs for an afternoon of music, raffles, drinks, good eats, and lots of fun. All for a good cause! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 23, 2025. The doors open at 3:00 PM and the music…

Sat Aug 23rd

Tacos & Tequila Festival

Outer Harbor - Terminal B

Tacos & Tequila Festival is bringing the ultimate throwback party to Buffalo this summer. Taking over Terminal B at the Outer Harbor on Saturday, August 23, this high-energy celebration of early 2000s…

Fri Aug 15th → Sat Aug 23rd

REVEAL

Torn Space Theatre

Lift the VeilSlip behind. Find the unknown. From the company that brought you Prom of the Dead The site-specific performance party of the summer. Join us in celebrating the completion of Torn…

Sun Aug 24th

Farm Dinner with Valentina Garcia Montaño of Saturn Club of Buffalo

Erba Verde Farms

Erba Verde Farms invites the Western New York community to gather at its regenerative farm in East Aurora for a meaningful and delicious experience this summer. Each of its summer-long farm-to-table dinner…

Mon Jun 16th → Mon Aug 25th

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Mon Jun 16th → Mon Aug 25th

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Music & Market Mondays at Buffalo River Grove Picnic & Events Center

Buffalo River Grove

Music & Market Mondays is being offered at the new Buffalo River Grove (formerly Fontana's Grove). This family friendly community event will include an artisans market with 50 plus vendors, themed…

Tue Aug 26th

Meet the Authors: "The Erie Canal: Perspectives at 200"

Commercial Slip

This panel discussion highlights the collaboration between WNY Heritage Magazine and the Buffalo Maritime Center on the special Bicentennial editions of WNY Heritage. Contributors to Volumes I & II…

Tue Jul 15th → Tue Aug 26th

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Tue Jul 15th → Tue Aug 26th

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Tuesday Paddles

Tuesday Paddles is a community canoeing program held at various locations throughout Buffalo and Western New York. The BMC provides canoes and instruction at scenic spots like Red Jacket River Front Park,…

Wed Jul 9th → Wed Aug 27th

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Wed Jul 9th → Wed Aug 27th

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Wednesday Sailing

Commercial Slip

Wednesday Sailing is a community program where you can experience sailing in our traditional, BMC-built sailboats. Participants can register at no cost and choose to either relax as a passenger or learn…

Wed Aug 13th → Wed Aug 27th

Left of the Dial: 1980’s College Radio Happy Hour w/ DJ Dr Wisz (on the patio)

The Lounge at Revolution Galler

Join DJ Dr Wisz WEDNESDAY, August 13, for Left of the Dial: 1980’s College Radio Happy Hour – The Lounge @ Revolution Gallery. Enjoy the Summer patio-nights, starts @ 6pm. FREE! Back when…

Sat Aug 30th

Apparent Contradictions - Opening Reception

Rochester Contemporary Art Center

Apparent Contradictions - Opening Reception Opening Reception: Saturday, August 30, 6-9pm On view: August 30 - September 20, 2025 Apparent Contradictions is a regional juried exhibition organized by the…

Sat Aug 30th

Opening Reception: “The Loser Show”

Rochester Contemporary Art Center

Opening Reception: “The Loser Show” Opening Reception: Saturday, August 30, 6-9pmUnder the Influence: Artists Explore Addiction and Loss: September 5, 7pmOn view: August 30 - September…

Sat Aug 30th

Diaspora Dialogue: Healing Our History, Uniting for Future Impact

The Buffalo History Museum

08/30/2025 @ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Join us for a powerful and necessary community conversation hosted by International Child Advancement (ICA). This in-person gathering is designed to deepen…

Sun Jun 29th → Sun Aug 31st

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Sun Jun 29th → Sun Aug 31st

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Free Yoga Sundays

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

On select Sundays this summer, grab your mat and head to the Botanical Gardens for a free yoga session! Each week, meet instructors from local yoga studios and unwind on our front lawn. After you’ve…

Wed Jul 30th → Sun Aug 31st

Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo

The Buffalo Zoo

The Zoomagination is vibrant festival showcasing all new lantern displays, celebrating various cultures. This multi-day event start July 30 on Wednesday-Sunday up untill August 31st.

Wed Aug 6th → Sun Sep 14th

Botanical Inspirations | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

The Buffalo Niagara Art Association, a regional art group in existence since 1955, will turn the talents of its member artists to the beauties and splendors of nature in its Fall 2025 exhibition at the…

Sat Aug 2nd → Sat Oct 4th

Pan-Am Walking Tour

The Buffalo History Museum

Come enjoy a tour of the ground where the Pan-American Exposition took place over 100 years ago. Buffalo, which in 1901 was the 8th largest city in the United States, hosted over 8 million…

Fri Aug 22nd → Fri Nov 7th

Samantha Modder, "Of All the Worlds We Could Have Dreamed"

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio is proud to present “Of All the Worlds We Could Have Dreamed,” a solo exhibition by Tampa-based artist Samantha Modder, on view from August 22 through November 7, 2025.…

Fri Aug 22nd → Fri Nov 7th

Davana Robedee, "Biformity"

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio is pleased to announce “Biformity,” a solo exhibition by Syracuse-based artist Davana Robedee, on view from August 22 through November 7, 2025. The opening reception will…

Sat Aug 30th → Sat Nov 8th

Feed the Fish

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish with this unique Gardens Exclusive! Enjoy early access to the Botanical Gardens before we open to the public with a special learning experience that’s…

Tue Aug 12th → Tue Dec 9th

Memory Cafe

The Buffalo History Museum

Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ – a program for people with changes in their memory or thinking and the people who care for them. At each Memory Cafe,…

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