Events This Month in Buffalo
July 2026
37 events
Marilla Country Store 175th Anniversary Summer Picnic
We're celebrating 175 years with a summer picnic, and you're invited! Join us Saturday, July 11 from 11am - 2pm for: Lunch for just $1.75 (while supplies last) Live barbershop quartet (11am - 1pm) Enter to win one of FIVE $75 gift certificates One-day-only… >>
Debi Makhsoospuri Live
Revolutionary War Weekend
Join us for an immersive living history weekend and experience what life was like in both the British and Patriot encampments during the Revolutionary War. Features of the weekend will include: drill and arms demonstrations, children's activities and… >>
Bloom and Bark at the Botanical Gardens
Get ready for a day of pawsitive vibes and garden-side fun at Bloom and Bark! Hosted by the Botanical Gardens in partnership with Awesome Paws Rescue, this free, family-friendly event brings together adorable adoptable pets from local rescues, pet-focused… >>
FREE Live Music at the Buffalo River Grove Picnic & Event Center
FREE 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
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… >>
Butterflies: Watercolor Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Explore 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
Celebrate 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… >>
IN.SIGHT SERIES: HORSE LORDS
in.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… >>
Junior History Buffs
Junior 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
Step 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… >>
Summer Celebration: Chicken BBQ and Concert
☀️ 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… >>
Garden Explorers Summer Camp: Bees, Bats, and Butterflies
Explore 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,… >>
The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins: Mötley Crüe
Event 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
90s or Y2K—who takes the crown? Join the ultimate decade showdown in Buffalo on July 18th!
Butterfly Release at the Botanical Gardens
Get 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… >>
Butterfly Experience at the Botanical Gardens
Flutter 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… >>
FREE Live Music at the Buffalo River Grove Picnic & Event Center
FREE 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… >>
Dave Matthews Band
Event 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,… >>
Artist Talk: Bridging Acts: A Dialogue in Motion and Media
This 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… >>