September 2026
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Open Art Night at the Botanical Gardens
We’re inviting artists of all media and abilities, near and far, to grab their sketchbooks, canvases, pencils or paints, and find inspiration under the lush conservatory for an intimate art experience that you won’t find anywhere else in Buffalo. You…
Club Alchemy Nights
join us the last Saturday of every month for a residency DJ and a night full of good vibes
M&T Third Friday
Join us on M&T Third Friday for free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Discover Western New York’s rich history in more than a half-dozen exhibits, including “CONTINUUM: A HISTORY OF ERIE COUNTY” and “ICONS: THE MAKERS AND MOMENTS OF BUFFALO SPORTS.” And…
Market at the Martin House
Market at the Martin House Spend your Thursday evening at the Market at the Martin House, a weekly farmers market held on the beautiful, historic grounds of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House in Buffalo. Every Thursday from 5–8 PM, June 25 through September…
Sensory Hour
For visitors with sensory sensitivities or anyone who prefers a calmer museum experience, the Waterway of Change exhibit is offering a Sensory Hour every Sunday from 11am-12pm with limited crowd size, muted audio components and dimmed lighting. Additionally,…
Succulent Garden Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own little dessert oasis with a succulent dish garden, a perfect way to welcome in sunny days! In this class, you will work with the elements of design to arrange a variety of succulents to create…
Bree Gilliam, "id"
Buffalo Arts Studio is excited to present “id,” a pop-up exhibition by visual artist Bree Gilliam that explores her complex lived experiences as an artist and woman, navigating the expectations and assumptions connected to her identity as a Black woman…
Growing Back to School at the Botanical Gardens
School is back in session! Bring the whole family to the Botanical Gardens while kids 12 and under are free for the entire month of September! Ease back into the school year while relaxing and unwinding inside our plant-iful conservatory. Every Saturday…
Photon w/ Special Guests
Photon Photon plays compositions of keyboardist Jimmy Dunstan, augmented by the rhythm section of Dan Africano on Bass, Tim Wendel on Guitar, and Neal Evans on Drums.
Braxton Keith
Braxton Keith with Carson Peters & Iron Mountain Live at Electric City, Buffalo NY on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Doors 6:00pm.
Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5K
The Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5K takes runners through downtown Buffalo's historic streets on Friday evening, September 4. Starting at Bidwell Parkway and Elmwood Avenue, the 3.1-mile course weaves through some of Buffalo's most iconic neighborhoods.…
History Meets the Huddle: Behind the Scenes Tour of the World’s Largest Buffalo Bills Collection
Go beyond the exhibits and experience Buffalo Bills history like never before. This exclusive behind-the-scenes tour offers rare access to the world's largest collection of Buffalo Bills artifacts, housed at The Buffalo History Museum's Resource Center.…
Throwback Fair
A Celebration of Lilith Fair w/ Unplugged (MTV Tribute) & Silent Legacy (Melissa Etheridge Tribute)The legacy of Lilith Fair is a celebration of the music and artists from the groundbreaking concert tours of the late 90’s.
Sleaze Ball: Electropop!
sleaze ball is a love letter to the era of bloghouse, electroclash, & indie sleaze of the early aughts as well as the latest resurgence of those respective genres today. combining elements of music, dance, drag, and entertainment, sleaze ball was born…
It’s A 2000’s Party: Buffalo
Get ready to relive the nostalgia of the 2000s with It’s A 2000’s Party: Buffalo! This exciting event brings together the best hits from the early 2000s, featuring a curated playlist filled with iconic tracks from pop, rock, hip-hop, and R&B that defined…
Yheti & Toadface w/ Flintwick
MNM Presents Yheti & Toadface Sleight Of Sound Tour w/ special guest Flintwick Saturday September 5th Buffalo Iron Works - 8pm Yheti has written and released over 150 tracks across the internet datasphere. A fusion of a thousand inspirations Yheti’s…
Gel Printing Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Explore the versatile art of Gel Printmaking in this fun, hands-on adult art class. Create one-of-a-kind nature prints using a gelatin plate, acrylic paint, stencils, textures, and more! Participants will learn techniques of gel printmaking before creating…
Bree Gilliam, "id" - artist reception
Buffalo Arts Studio is excited to present “id,” a pop-up exhibition by visual artist Bree Gilliam that explores her complex lived experiences as an artist and woman, navigating the expectations and assumptions connected to her identity as a Black woman…
Press Play Vol. 3: Nothing But Anthems
Press Play Vol. 3: Nothing But Anthems is the latest installment in the acclaimed Press Play series, showcasing a collection of high-energy tracks that capture the essence of contemporary anthems. This volume features a diverse array of artists, blending…
Walk for Kidney Health / 5K
The Walk for Kidney Health is a community event to raise awareness of kidney disease, recognize people affected by kidney disease, honor organ donors and remember those we have lost. Sponsorships, team fundraising and individual donations also support…