Community Events in Buffalo
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Memory Cafe
Join 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…
September Falling Leaves Craft & Vendor Fair
For our 9th season of craft & vendor markets, Falling Leaves 2026 will return to the Polish Falcons in Depew. Free admission 445 Columbia AveDepew, NY 14043 Doors open 11:00 - 3:00
Buffalo Out of the Darkness Walk
Buffalo Out of the Darkness Walk Come together to bring hope and support to those affected by suicide. This event includes: Bead Ceremony, Speaker, Music, Walk, Basket Raffle and much more. Funds raised from this event will facilitate suicide prevention…
Great Lakes Beach Sweep
Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM to Noon at Woodlawn Beach for the Great Lakes Beach Sweep! Woodlawn Beach 3580 Lake Shore Rd. Blasdell, NY 14219 For almost 40 years, the Great Lakes Beach Sweep has brought waterfront communities…
HAMBURG OKTOBERFEST
Hamburg Oktoberfest has become a flagship celebration of German culture in WNY. We strive to bring an authentic, fun festival experience while giving back to our community through charitable donations. Hamburg Oktoberfest is an authentic German festival…
“All American Are Created Equal”: From Jefferson and Adams to Lincoln to Us
What did the Founders mean when they declared that “all men are created equal”? How did Abraham Lincoln redefine that ideal, and what does it mean for us today? Join acclaimed historian and author Chris Mackowski, Ph.D. for “All Men Are Created Equal”:…
South Buffalo Community Table Meat Raffle
Meat Raffle to support the South Buffalo Community Table. Since 1983 the South Buffalo Community Table soup kitchen has been serving over a thousand hot meals a month to the hungry in our community.
Halloween & Horror Vendor Market
Our Halloween & Horror Vendor Market returns at a new, larger location for 2026! One day only Free admission & free parking Doors open from 11:00 - 3:00
Autumnfest
FREE ADMISSION! Come and get up close and personal with the rescue horses. We will have pony rides, face painting,hair tinseling and much more! Rain or shine.
Buffalo Events Marketplace Presents: DayCrawlers Bazaar
This family-friendly 1950s-themed Halloween event is packed with vintage spooky fun for all ages! Spend the afternoon shopping with amazing vendors, enjoying live music, decorating pumpkins, playing games, indulging in delicious food, and showing off…
Our Famous Halloween Flea Market
Our unique antique and collectibles market has long been considered WNY’s Favorite and has been running for many years. Visit our popular permanent vendors along with our monthly guest vendors, including experts in various areas there to buy, sell or…
Friends of Kindred Benefit
Friends, family, and community members are invited to support the upcoming Friends of Kindred Benefit on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 1:00–5:00 p.m. at St. Teresa Parish Center, 33 Mineral Springs Road, Buffalo, NY 14210. Tickets are $25 and include…
Memory Cafe
Join 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…
Spooky Mini Glow Golf at the Botanical Gardens
Join us for a one-of-a-kind Mini Glow Golf experience set inside the magical ambiance of the Botanical Gardens. Navigate through an 18-hole course surrounded by glowing plants. Whether you’re looking for a unique date night, a fun outing with friends,…
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…
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
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…
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…
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.
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…