Things To Do in Buffalo, NY

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Fri Oct 24th → Sat Nov 8th

THE GIRL IN THE WASHROOM

Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center

for immediate release, for further information, please contact Rick Lattimer at 716-440-5521 First Look Buffalo Theatre Company and Buffalo United Artists proudly presents The Girl in the…

Wed Oct 1st

Happy Hour History: Spirits of the Niagara

The Buffalo History Museum

Join us for a spooky evening of ghost stories with author Mason Winfield. In addition to being a writer, Mas Winfield is also a speaker and researcher from Upstate New York, best known for his work on…

Thu Oct 2nd

Gardening for Pollinators

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

By now, everyone knows that pollinators need our help. Not as many of us know how simple it is for anyone to pitch in and help our pollinator friends! Planting a pollinator garden, whether it is a small…

Thu Oct 2nd

Drag Docent

The Buffalo History Museum

Step into history with a fabulous twist! Drag Docent transforms The Buffalo History Museum into a living runway of stories, culture, and camp. Join some of Buffalo’s most celebrated drag performers…

Fri Oct 3rd

'Loud and Proud' Silent Disco at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Botanical Gardens as we celebrate love, identity, and community at the Loud and Proud Disco. This vibrant event is designed to bring people together in a joyful,…

Sat Oct 4th

Mighty Niagara Half Marathon

Artpark

The Mighty Niagara Marathon takes place along a USATF certified course which starts off in historic Lewiston and follows a route along the Lower Niagara River, showcasing breathtaking views of water,…

Sat Oct 4th

Hospice Dash

Porter on the Lake

Hospice Dash is an annual USATF certified 5K run/walk, dedicated to honoring lost love ones and supporting those who provide compassionate end-of-life care at Niagara Hospice. Open to all ages and fitness…

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…

Sat Oct 4th

Autumnfest at the farm 2025

Spruce Meadow Farm

FREE ADMISSION. Come and get up close and personal with the rescue horses of Phoenix Rising Equine Rescue . We will have pony rides , raffles , an ice cream truck, pumpkins and much more .…

Thu Sep 4th → Sun Oct 5th

Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo

The Buffao Zoo

The Zoomagination is vibrant festival showcasing all new lantern displays, celebrating various cultures. This multi-day event will start September 4th on Thursday-Sunday and end October 5th.

Fri Oct 3rd → Sun Oct 5th

"The Wolves"

UB Center for the Arts

By Sarah DeLappe Directed by Lana Sugarman Oct. 3 - 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 - 5, 2025 at 2 p.m. UB Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=The+Wolves+Black+Box+Theatre…

Thu Oct 9th

The Tallest Dwarf

Hallwalls

When filmmaker Julie Wyman embarks on a journey to understand the rumors of dwarfism in her family, her path collides with a new drug that promises to make little people taller, threatening the community…

Sat Oct 11th

Halloween Bootacular October Craft & Vendor Fair

Polish Falcons Society of Depew

Crafters & Vendors... Basket Raffle.... Shopping... and more! Come out to support Buffalo's local small businesses. FREE ADMISSION. $5/5min massages available. You don't need to be present to win…

Sat Oct 4th → Sat Oct 11th

Spooky Safari at Hawk Creek Wildlife

Hawk Creek Wildlife Center

Join us for a Spooky Safari! Get in the spirit for Halloween early, come in costume and explore our not-so-spooky trick or treat trail to meet some fascinating Halloween critters! Discover rare and elusive…

Sat Oct 11th

Linocut Leaves | Art Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Celebrate the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of autumn with our Fall Leaves Linocut Workshop! Designed for beginners, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of creating stunning…

Sat Oct 11th

Sotto Voce Fall Gala Honoring Opera-Lytes

Unitarian Universalist Church Of Buffalo

Sotto Voce, Buffalo's newest opera company, will present a Gala Evening of operatic scenes and original short films paired with themed food offerings, at 7pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo.…

Tue Oct 14th

Monk In Pieces

Hallwalls

Meredith Monk — composer, performer, and interdisciplinary artist — is one of the great artistic pioneers of our time, yet her profound cultural influence is largely unrecognized. With Monk's…

Thu Oct 16th

Homeschool Class #4

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Students will tour the museum and discover historic uses of science. They will be given a ride on our complex machine, the 1916 Carrousel! Students will then have a 45 minute STEM activity. Recommended…

Thu Oct 9th → Thu Oct 16th

Buffalo International Film Festival 2025

Hallwalls

Join us for screenings of shorts and features happening throughout the day at Hallwalls as part of the 2025 Buffalo International Film Festival. Click on the links below to see more about the individual…

Fri Oct 17th

Gwen Laster's New MUSE Trio

Hallwalls

"The members of New MUSE Trio rocket us into the fourth dimension on this beautiful invitation to openness. These 21st century messengers of enlightenment, engagement and healing are firmly rooted in…

Fri Oct 17th

Big Big Bash

Riff City Social

This month marks four years of serving up healthy, delicious lunches for Big Big Table Community Café, a unique pay-as-you-can lunchtime restaurant in the lower West Side / Allentown neighborhood.…

Sat Oct 18th

Halloween Spooktacular October Craft & Vendor Fair

Knights of Columbus

Crafters & Vendors... Basket Raffle.... Shopping... and more! Come out to support Buffalo's local small businesses. FREE ADMISSION. $5/5min massages available. You don't need to be present to win…

Sat Oct 18th

Halloween Terrarium Workshop for Kids

Buffalo and 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 skeleton and pumpkin figures, to bring home with…

Sat Oct 18th

Autumn Expo 2025

Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center

Join us this October at the Autumn Expo in Hamburg for a fun-filled day of fall vibes and kid-powered creativity! Shop handmade goods, treats, and crafts from young local entrepreneurs. Enjoy cozy fall…

Sat Oct 18th → Sun Oct 19th

Halloween Spooktacular

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Ghost and ghouls gather at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum on Saturday, October 18th or Sunday, October 19th. Admission is required for both children ($12) and adults ($8). Children's Admission…

Tue Oct 21st

Books, Bites & Banter Happy Hour fundraiser

Big Ditch Brewing Company

Join us for an evening of lively conversation, delicious bites, and literary fun—all in support of a great cause! Books, Bites & Banter Happy Hour is your chance to connect with fellow book…

Wed Oct 22nd

Sip and Plant: Spooky Terrariums

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Welcome to the Botanical Gardens’ new Sip and series! Join us for our first ever Sip and Plant for a hauntingly fun evening of creativity, cocktails and light bites at our Spooky…

Wed Oct 22nd

Timothy Schmand Reading & Signing

Hallwalls

Join us at Hallwalls to celebrate the release of Buffalo native Timothy Schmand's new novella, The Danbury Chronicles! Set in a working-class Buffalo neighborhood during Thanksgiving 1969, The Danbury…

Thu Oct 23rd

Watercolor Carnivorous Plants | Art Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Discover the world of watercolor through this beginner-friendly workshop! Learn the basics of color application, brush techniques, and simple compositions. Find inspiration in Carnivorous Plants from…

Thu Oct 23rd

Trivia Night

The Buffalo History Museum

Test your knowledge of our city, pop culture, and beyond at the Museum’s Buffalo History trivia night! Bring a friend, or meet new friends for team-based Buffalo history trivia inside the State…

Fri Oct 24th

Spooky Artisan Market

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Join us for an evening of Halloween fun as local artisans showcase their hauntingly unique and botanically inspired jewelry, art, crafts, and more. Explore a vibrant array of vendors featuring one-of-a-kind…

Fri Oct 24th

Panel Discussion, Blue Jeans and Black Hair: Decolonizing Fashion

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio presents the panel discussion “Blue Jeans and Black Hair: Decolonizing Fashion,” featuring artists, academics, and activists discussing fashion within its colonial context,…

Fri Oct 24th

First-time Homebuyers Webinar with Tompkins Community Bank

Join Tompkins Community Bank’s team of mortgage professionals to learn about various programs available to first-time homebuyers. To attend, please register here: https://webinar.tompkinsbank.com/first-time-homebuyer-wny

Fri Oct 24th → Sat Oct 25th

Lantern Tours

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Come see the museum in a different light! Join Executive Director Ian K. Seppala on a two hour rated R tour of the museum in the dark. Navigate the dimly lit museum and dark history of factory work in…

Sat Oct 18th → Sat Oct 25th

Boo At The Zoo

The Buffalo Zoo

Calling all little ghouls and goblins! It’s time for a fang-tastic evening at the Buffalo Zoo! Celebrate the spooky season with this family-friendly event that features: a Trick-or-Treat trail,…

Sat Oct 25th

Family Fall Fest

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Join us for a day of fall fun at the Botanical Gardens’ Family Fall Festival! Celebrate the season with a day filled with games, an exciting scavenger hunt, and festive photo ops for capturing cozy…

Thu Oct 23rd → Sun Oct 26th

Zodiaque Dance Company 51st Season Fall Concert

UB Center for the Arts

Zodiaque Dance Company 51st Season Fall Concert Co-Directed by Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver Oct. 23 - 25, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, 2025 at 2 p.m.* UB Center for the Arts Drama Theatre Tickets:…

Sat Oct 18th → Sun Oct 26th

Arts in the Barn

Wendel's Poultry & Maple Farm

Arts in the Barn is a FREE, 4-day, family fun, rural arts & craft show w/30+ vendors from all over WNY held in a warm, cozy beautiful, 2-story working sugar house. There’re also wagon rides…

Wed Sep 17th → Sun Oct 26th

Unnatural Nature | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Nature doesn’t start in bright pinks or electric oranges, but these paintings do. In this body of work, explore Nick Napierala’s unique depictions of the natural world. “I begin each…

Fri Oct 24th → Sun Oct 26th

Distillation

Buffalo Irish Center

Distillation, created and performed by Luke Casserly, runs October 24-26 at the Buffalo Irish Center. An Immersive Special Engagement, Presented by ICTC, Offsite at the Buffalo Irish Center. 8 Performances…

Sun Oct 26th

I Saw the TV Glow Film Screening & Talkback

Hallwalls

Sunday, Oct. 26th, 6PM *all free and open to the public*Film Screening of I Saw the TV Glow (2024)at Hallwalls Theater, 341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NYWith a conversation about the film afterwards…

Sat Oct 25th → Sun Oct 26th

Halloween Celebration

Autumn's Gate

Wed Jan 8th → Wed Oct 29th

Photography Night

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Make your reservation today! Bring along your favorite photographer and join us for Photography Nights to get the most out of your photo experience at the Botanical Gardens! We are opening up the…

Fri Oct 31st

Dave & Boo-ster's presents Boo Bash and Midnight Mixer

Dave & Buster's in Buffalo

Round up your crew for a frightfully festive Halloween bash! Swing by for a spell and dive into wicked fun. We have 2 great events to choose from. It’s a scream for the whole crew! Boo Bash…

Wed Oct 29th → Sun Dec 14th

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Beyond the Wildflowers

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

See beautifully painted scenes of nature, inspired by local, national, and international locations. Step Beyond the Wildflowers and enjoy the brilliant colors of changing leaves, the cool comfort…

Fri Oct 17th → Fri Dec 19th

M&T Third Friday

The Buffalo History Museum

Join us on M&T Third Friday for free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Discover Western New York’s rich history in more than a half-dozen exhibits, including “CONTINUUM: A HISTORY…

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