October 2026
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Halloween Bootacular Craft & Vendor Show
For our 9th season, our Halloween themed craft & vendor market will be returning to the Polish Falcons in 2026! 445 Columbia Ave.Depew, NY 14043 Free AdmissionDoors open 11:00 - 3:00
Halloween Terrarium Workshop at the 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 them. Kids will learn about how terrariums work,…
Arts in the Barn
Arts in the Barn is a FREE, hidden gem annual rural arts and craft show with vendors from all over WNY. We have many forms of original and beautiful artwork, wonderful crafts of all varieties, many homemade baked and canned goods, fudge, and maple goodies.…
BOOtanical Bounce Party at the Botanical Gardens
Celebrate the season at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens BOOtanical Bounce Party! Enjoy a day of family-friendly fall fun featuring festive attractions, games, photo opportunities, and plenty of pumpkin-filled excitement, all surrounded…
Mania: The ABBA Tribute
Mania the ABBA Tribute has successfully toured every continent in the world and has played over 3,000 live concerts in over 35 countries.
Candlebox – Can’t Quit You Tour, Fall 2026
Candlebox – Can’t Quit You Tour, Fall 2026 with Sponge Live at Electric City, Buffalo NY on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Doors 6:30pm. Candlebox is an iconic rock band that emerged from the Seattle music scene in the early 1990s. Known for their powerful…
Sip and Plant: Spooky Terrariums at the Botanical Gardens
Join us for a hauntingly fun evening of creativity, cocktails and light bites at our Spooky Terrarium Craft Night, exclusively for guests 21 and over. Set in the lush, atmospheric beauty of the Conservatory, this event invites you to design your own…
Wolfman Jack
Wolfman Jack is a live music project of musicians from the New England area performing the psychedelic and electrifying Live Dead to Europe 72' era of The Grateful Dead.
Buffalo 101: How History Shaped the Queen City - Session 3
School is in session! Join Erie County Historian Douglas Kohler for a four-part exploration of Buffalo's past. Sessions will include compelling lectures, historical resources, and lively discussions, about the people, events, and ideas that shaped the…
Zodiaque Dance Company 52nd Season Fall Concert
Zodiaque Dance Company 52nd Season Fall ConcertCo-Directed by Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver Choreographers: Melanie Aceto, Kurt Adametz, Ephrat Asherie, Richard Ashworth, Michael Deeb Weaver, Madeline Dembowski, Thomas Ralabate, Kerry Ring, Jenna…
All Them Witches: 21 Shows / 21 Days
All Them Witches: 21 Shows / 21 Days with Emma Ruth Rundle Live at Electric City, Buffalo NY on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Doors 7:00pm.
Spooky Artisan Market
Join us for the return of our Spooky Artisan Market, where autumn magic meets eerie elegance! Set within our enchanting conservatory, this one-night event brings together local artisans and makers for a celebration of creativity with a spooky seasonal…
Butterflies: Pin and Preserve Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Explore the fun and fascinating science of entomology in our hands-on butterfly pinning class. Participants will learn about native butterflies and their key role as pollinators before pinning their very own preserved butterfly to take home! All materials…
Bored Teachers: "Is it Friday Yet?!" Comedy Tour
They’ve graded the papers, survived the staff meetings, and lost their last ounce of patience… and now they’re taking it out on stage! Bored Teachers is BACK with brand-new jokes, bigger laughs, and the most relatable teacher comedy you’ll ever hear.…
Peaceprints of WNY Trunk or Treat
Peaceprints of WNY’s Trunk or Treat is a free, family-friendly community event featuring trick-or-treating, a bounce house, face painting, hands-on reptile encounters, a DJ and more. Join us Tuesday, October 27, from 5–7 p.m. at 1001 E. Delavan Ave.
Koi Fish: Next Level Watercolor Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Discover the beauty and flow of watercolor in this workshop where you’ll learn how to use masking fluid to create crisp highlights and striking contrast. Inspired by the graceful movement and symbolism of koi fish, this hands-on class guides you step…
Buffalo 101: How History Shaped the Queen City - Session 4
School is in session! Join Erie County Historian Douglas Kohler for a four-part exploration of Buffalo's past. Sessions will include compelling lectures, historical resources, and lively discussions, about the people, events, and ideas that shaped the…
Date Night: Spooky Mini Glow Golf at the Botanical Gardens
Get ready for an electrifying evening inside the conservatory! Join us for 18 holes of glow-in-the-dark mini golf fun surrounded by orchids and vibrant lights. This adults-only event is perfect for a date night or a fun night out with friends. Tickets…
Julius Caesar
Shakespeare's iconic political thriller gets a bold reimagining set in the charged atmosphere of the 1960s at D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre. The fall of Julius Caesar unfolds against a backdrop of civil unrest and global conflict, where ambition sparks…