Things To Do in Buffalo, NY
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The Erie Canal: Commerce. Community. Change
A 19th-century engineering marvel that opened the West, fueled trade, transformed Buffalo – and carried powerful social movements across New York State. Join Erie County Historian, Douglas Kohler to explore its creation and lasting impact. This program will be at the Waterway of Change Exhibit located… >>
Drop-In Journaling Workshop
Join us for a special activity during Unwind Wednesday! Practice various journaling techniques and build your mental health toolkit through hands-on group and individual activities. Write, reflect, and chat with a Community Wellness Specialist and find your serenity in the Botanical Gardens! With activities… >>
Cut Flower Gardening Class at the Botanical Gardens
Learn how to grow your own beautiful, blooming cut flower garden in this fun and informative class! We’ll walk you through everything from choosing the perfect garden spot and prepping your soil, to picking the right plants and designing a layout that fits your space and style. You’ll learn how to start… >>
Live on Five Free Exhibition Preview
Buffalo Arts Studio invites you to the Live On Five Free Exhibition Preview on Friday, March 27, from 5–8 pm, part of M&T Fourth Fridays. Building on the success of the past, Live on Five 2026—the big auction of small works—returns to Buffalo Arts Studio. For its fifth anniversary, this highly anticipated… >>
Scholars@Hallwalls: Becky Brown
A monthly lecture series featuring the UB Humanities Institute’s Faculty Fellows for the current academic year, hosted at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. 4:00pm | Mingling 4:15pm | Introductions and featured talk followed by Q + A We hope you'll join us in-person for the good camraderie and conversation,… >>
Orchid Sale at the Botanical Gardens
Take home a piece of our beautiful Orchid Exhibit by purchasing your very own orchid from the show at an extremely discounted rate. Orchids will sell fast, so be sure to plan ahead to get to the sale. Orchids will be available in a range of colors, sizes, and varieties and are ready to go to their new… >>
Easter Vendor Market
For our 9th season, we will be bringing our Easter Vendor Market to a new location! Gratwick Banquet Hall110 Ward rd.North Tonawanda, NY 14120 Free AdmissionDoors open from 11:00 - 3:00
Mad Dash
A spontaneous short play festival where writers, actors and directors team up to invent and present short plays inspired by a common prompt within one day. Experience a whirlwind celebration of theater on the Torn Space stage!
ChoreoLab
ChoreoLab Directed by Jenna Zavrel Choreographers TBA Mar. 26 - 27, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Mar. 28 - 29, 2026 at 2 p.m. UB Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=choreolab+ub+center+for+the+arts $25 Adults | $20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees $15 Students/Children… >>
Theatre Senior Showcase
Theatre Senior Showcase Directed by James Beaudry Mar. 29, 2026 at 6 p.m. UB Katharine Cornell Theatre Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/000062E88DBC2D8B $25 Adults | $20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees $15 Students/Children | $10 UB Students (Ticketmaster fees apply when purchasing online.)… >>