July 2026
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
33 events
Butterfly Experience at the Botanical Gardens
CommunityFlutter 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 Tropical Orchard, which will be home to hundreds of live butterflies from May 16 to July 19. Get… >>
Butterfly Release at the Botanical Gardens
CommunityGet up close with our butterflies in a truly special way! New this year, join us for a live Butterfly Release on select Saturday mornings during the Butterfly Experience! Enjoy exclusive early access to the Botanical Gardens and our Butterfly Experience… >>
It’s Time for 6x6! Virtual Art Sale Kick-off: June 1
Arts & CultureGlobal Online Preview & Auction for Early Buyer Positions Begins: May 8 at 10am In Gallery Preview: May 29, 30, 31 Virtual Art Sale Kick-Off: June 1, 10am *access code needed to buy artworks* General Online Purchasing Begins: June 3 at 10am *no access… >>
Youth Pottery Camp with Christina Riccio, July 13 – 17, July 20 – 24, July 27 – 31
Workshops & ClassesYouth Pottery Camp with Christina Riccio, July 13 – 17, July 20 – 24, July 27 – 31 Monday – Friday July 13 – 17 or July 20 – 24 or July 27 – 31 1 week 9:00 AM – noon Clay Studio 508 Ages 12 – 18 yrs $225 per week Beginning and continuing students… >>
Garden Explorers Summer Camp: Bees, Bats, and Butterflies
CommunityExplore the inspiring beauty of plants and nurture your child’s love for nature by joining the Garden Explorers program at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens! This half-day program explores various subjects including art, science, botany,… >>
FREE Live Music at the Buffalo River Grove Picnic & Event Center
Music & NightlifeFREE LIVE MUSIC • COLD DRINKS • GREAT FOOD • NO COVER CHARGE! Why spend a fortune on a night out when you can enjoy an evening of live music, great food, cold drinks, cash bar, and good company at our Free Music Events at Buffalo River Grove Picnic… >>
Memory Cafe
Arts & CultureJoin 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, participants will view our museum exhibits and artifacts, create arts… >>
IN.SIGHT SERIES: HORSE LORDS
Live Performancesin.sight series nº03 • thursday july 16in.sight is a performance series by groupwork and torn space theater treating sound, light, and space as a unified environment. designed for sustained attention and deep listening.horse lordsthe baltimore quartet… >>
Butterflies: Watercolor Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Arts & CultureExplore the beauty of nature in our beginner watercolor class studying butterflies! Perfect for newcomers, this course introduces you to basic watercolor techniques while focusing on these magnificent creatures. You’ll learn how to paint the delicate… >>
$7.16 Day at the Botanical Gardens
CommunityCelebrate Western New York with $7.16 Admission on July 16 only for #716Day! With more than 125 years of history, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is an important and beloved WNY institution. With 12 stunning greenhouses filled with exotic… >>
Summer Celebration: Chicken BBQ and Concert
Community☀️ Kick Off Summer with Island Vibes in Western New York! ☀️ Grab your family, friends, and lawn chairs and join us for an evening of music, food, and summertime fun at Lord of Life! Free Outdoor Concert: Feel the rhythm of the islands as the Lancaster… >>
Junior History Buffs
Arts & CultureJunior History Buffs is a program at The Buffalo History Museum that engages children ages 4-11 in age-appropriate history lessons, songs, stories, crafts and games. A short program, or “Circle Time,” is instructor-guided and includes songs, a brief… >>
Decades on the Dance Floor
Music & NightlifeStep into style and sound from across American history! Explore our iconic fashion exhibit featuring centuries of clothing—from shoes and coats to undergarments—while dancing to music from the past 10 decades. Dress in the style of your favorite era… >>
The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins: Mötley Crüe
Live PerformancesEvent is rain or shine. For the safety, comfort and experience of all fans, outside lawn chairs are NOT allowed into the venue. A limited number of lawn chair rentals will be available for advance purchase online or at the venue on the day of the event,… >>
The Official 90s vs Y2K Bar Crawl - Buffalo
Music & Nightlife90s or Y2K—who takes the crown? Join the ultimate decade showdown in Buffalo on July 18th!
Adult Sailing Lesson
Workshops & ClassesSailing is a lifelong sport that can be learned at any age. The Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation is offering you an opportunity to learn the basics or to fine tune sailing skills with our Adult Sailing Lessons. Learning the "ropes" of sailing this summer… >>
FREE LIVE MUSIC SUNDAY - STEEL HORSE
Live PerformancesJUST ANNOUNCED People always say there’s nothing to do on a Sunday…We’re fixing that STEEL HORSE is bringing the energy to Buffalo River Grove for a FREE Classic Rock concert you won’t want to miss. ️Sunday, July 19 Doors Open: 2:00 PM Music: 3:00–6:30… >>
FREE Live Music at the Buffalo River Grove Picnic & Event Center
Live PerformancesFREE LIVE MUSIC • COLD DRINKS • GREAT FOOD • NO COVER CHARGE! Why spend a fortune on a night out when you can enjoy an evening of live music, great food, cold drinks, cash bar, and good company at our Free Music Events at Buffalo River Grove Picnic… >>
Garden Explorers Summer Camp: Art of the Elements
CommunityExplore the inspiring beauty of plants and nurture your child’s love for nature by joining the Garden Explorers program at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens! This half-day program explores various subjects including art, science, botany,… >>
Artist Talk: Bridging Acts: A Dialogue in Motion and Media
Arts & CultureThis talk will feature both artists discussing their individual practices and the upcoming one-day Bridging Acts performance — including process, preparation, challenges, and insights. Related Events: Performance Venue: UB Center for the Arts – Black… >>