Things To Do in Buffalo, NY

Thu May 1st

Herb Container Garden Workshop

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Nurture your green thumb with our Herb Container Garden Workshop! This hands-on class teaches you how to design and maintain thriving herb gardens in small pots. Learn about selecting the right herbs,…

Fri May 2nd

Botanical Bash

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

The Botanical Gardens is on the verge of incredible growth, and we are excited to invite you to our biggest fundraiser of the year — the Botanical Bash! Join us and our Honorary Chair, Curt…

Sat May 3rd

Mother's Day Spring 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 May 3rd

Pasta for Pups

St Aloysius

Pasta for Pups is back

Fri Apr 25th → Sun May 4th

"The Pajama Game"

UB Center for the Arts

The Pajama Game Book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell Music and Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross Based on the novel “7 ½ cents” by Richard Bissell Directed and Choreographed…

Wed Mar 26th → Sun May 4th

Paintings from my Watercolor Soul | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Meet the artist, Fritz Raiser! For over 40 years, my professional commitment has been transparent watercolors. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, I have been fortunate enough to be mentored locally by the…

Sun May 4th

Hospice Memorial Walk 2025

Outer Harbor

Save the date for the Hospice Memorial Walk on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 11am at Outer Harbor. Join us in celebrating the lasting memories of your loved ones for the annual Hospice Memorial Walk! $35…

Thu May 8th → Fri May 9th

Dancers Workshop

UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

Dancers Workshop Directed by Shannon Brien as part of our Student Directed Series May 8 - 9, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. UB Katharine Cornell Theatre Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=katharine%20cornell%20theatre%20dancers%20workshop…

Mon May 5th → Fri May 9th

Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Mon May 5th → Fri May 9th

Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Spring Children's Book Week

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Celebrate Children's Book Week with storytime Monday-Friday at 11:00am on Facebook. You can join us live in the Children's Gallery Wednesday-Friday.

Fri Mar 7th → Sat May 10th

3 New Exhibitions Open at RoCo!

Rochester Contemporary Art Center

Opening Reception: First Friday, March 7, 6-9pmOn view March 7, 2023 - May 10, 2023 Main Gallery = Explore Rochester @ 10: A Decade of People and Places celebrates the first ten years of one of Rochester's…

Sat May 3rd → Sat May 10th

Wild Earth Day at Hawk Creek Wildlife

Hawk Creek Wildlife Center

What inspires you? Music? Art? At Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, we are inspired by wildlife every day. From wild cats to vultures to macaws, every species has a vital job they perform for the planet. Discover…

Sun May 11th

Senior Dance Showcase

UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

Senior Dance Showcase Directed by Kelly Quinn and NJ Wingo as part of our Student Directed Series May 11, 2025 at 4 p.m. UB Katharine Cornell Theatre Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=katharine%20cornell%20theatre%20senior…

Sat May 10th → Sun May 11th

One-Stop, Mom Shop

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Our annual One-Stop, Mom Shop is back and bigger than ever! This year, we’re hosting an entire weekend of festivities to give you more time to enjoy your time together. You can now choose to celebrate…

Sat May 10th → Sun May 11th

Mother's Day Botanical Brunch

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Want to make the most of your day at the Botanical Gardens’ One-Stop Mom Shop? Check out our Mother’s Day Brunch from 10am-12pm on both Saturday and Sunday! Enjoy a delicious brunch from…

Thu May 15th

Homeschool Class #2

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…

Sat May 17th

Spring Bulb Sale

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

BULBS GO FAST! Get here early! In the spirit of upcycling plants, the Botanical Gardens is pulling the bulbs from our Spring Flower Exhibit and selling them at bargain prices! Roll the dice…

Sun May 18th

Love-In-Bloom Wedding Showcase

Friends of Knox Farm State Park

The Friends of Knox Farm State Park will be hosting the first annual Love-In-Bloom Wedding Showcase on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the historic Mansion at Knox Farm in East Aurora,…

Sun May 18th

International Museum Day

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Come celebrate International Museum Day with HCFM! General Admission rates still apply.

Wed Jan 15th → Wed May 21st

Unwind Wednesdays

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

We all know that the hustle and bustle of our day-to-day lives can be stressful and tiring, which is exactly why we’re inviting you to join us for Unwind Wednesdays! Join us on the third Wednesday…

Sat May 24th

Kiddieland Opens

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Come join us as we reopen our amazing outdoor kiddie rides for the season!

Sun Mar 2nd → Sun May 25th

Days: Sun

Sun Mar 2nd → Sun May 25th

Days: Sun

Queen City Roller Derby Bootcamp

Rainbow Roller Rink

Do you want to try Roller Derby but are worried about your age, size, or lack of experience? Were you an athlete in high school or college and miss team sports? Well, roller derby is for you…YES…

Mon Mar 24th → Fri May 30th

Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Mon Mar 24th → Fri May 30th

Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

High School Sailing

Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation

High School sailing is a great opportunity for sailors to get out on the water and during the school year and enhance racing skills to compete against local high schools as well as high schools across…

Fri May 23rd → Sat May 31st

Fundraiser Plant Sale at Hawk Creek Wildlife

Hawk Creek Wildlife Center

BRIGHTEN YOUR GARDEN WHILE BENEFITING WILDLIFE during Hawk Creek Wildlife Center’s annual Fundraiser Plant Sale! Gardeners will be tickled pink to take advantage of the great selection of beautiful…

Sat May 31st

Wild Brews at Hawk Creek Wildlife

Hawk Creek Wildlife Center

Cheers! Experience the WILD with this one-of-a-kind VIP event. Beer, food, live music and special animal encounters await you. This exciting evening lets YOU feel like the VIP as you mingle with Hawk…

Fri May 9th → Wed Jun 18th

Blooming Colors

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Blooming Colors is an evocative exhibition by local Western New York artist Susan M. Palys, celebrating the vibrant beauty of nature through a collection of floral-inspired artworks and mixed media…

Event Calendar
May 2025

Herb Container Garden Workshop

Botanical Bash

Mother's Day Spring Craft & Vendor Fair

Pasta for Pups

"The Pajama Game"

Paintings from my Watercolor Soul | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit

Hospice Memorial Walk 2025

Dancers Workshop

Spring Children's Book Week

3 New Exhibitions Open at RoCo!

Wild Earth Day at Hawk Creek Wildlife

Senior Dance Showcase

One-Stop, Mom Shop

Mother's Day Botanical Brunch

Homeschool Class #2

Spring Bulb Sale

Love-In-Bloom Wedding Showcase

International Museum Day

Unwind Wednesdays

Kiddieland Opens

Queen City Roller Derby Bootcamp

High School Sailing

Fundraiser Plant Sale at Hawk Creek Wildlife

Wild Brews at Hawk Creek Wildlife

Blooming Colors

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