Saturday October 25th, 2025

Lantern Tours

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 the early 20th century. 16+ only permitted, must need tickets in advance.

Boo At The 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, live entertainment, character meet and greets, visits from animal ambassadors, and more! Put on your best… >>

Family Fall Fest

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 memories. Explore a vibrant marketplace featuring local vendors and other cultural centers! Whether you’re… >>

Zodiaque Dance Company 51st Season Fall Concert

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: https://www.ticketmaster.com/zodiaque-dance-tickets/artist/836688   $25 Adults | $20 Seniors/Veterans/UB… >>

Unnatural Nature | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit

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 piece with an unusual underpainting: layers of bold, unexpected color that peek through the surface. These bright beginnings… >>

Distillation

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 Only! Following a sold-out run at the Dublin Theatre Festival and performances at The Abbey Theatre,… >>

Halloween Celebration

Topiary Tales at the Botanical Gardens

Your next adventure awaits at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens during Topiary Tales! Step into our conservatory, which has been transformed into a whimsical woodland forest, filled with larger-than-life animal topiaries made from plants and other natural materials! Peacocks and turtles… >>

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

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. The opening reception will take place Friday, August 22, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm as part of M&T Fourth Friday at Tri-Main.… >>

Davana Robedee, "Biformity"

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 take place on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm as part of M&T Fourth Friday at Tri-Main. “Biformity”… >>

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring LegacyOn view now until January 15, 2026 Ring of KnowledgeCentral Library in Downtown Buffalo1 Lafayette SquareBuffalo, NY 14203See BuffaloLib.org/locations-hours/central-downtown-buffalo for hours Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal… >>