Best Things to Do This Weekend

Best Things to Do Guides

Written by Homer Enthusiast

Published on May 29, 2023
Hamburg Music Festival is Saturday, June 3

Things To Do This Weekend in Buffalo

Here are the best things to do this week in BuffaloWestern New York, and the Niagara Frontier as chosen by Step Out Buffalo’s editors. This list includes the best things to do including live music, festivals, comedy shows, theater, concerts, sports, nightlife parties and more. Love knowing what’s going on in Buffalo and Western New York? Be the first to know everything from the best new restaurants to coolest events – subscribe to our free email newsletter!

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Things to Do

Sunset Paddle Festival

Sat, Jun 10 • 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

SUP Erie Adventures • 1028 South Shore Drive 8934 Irving , 14081

South Towns

Bring any self propelled boat (kayak, stand up paddle board, canoe) and test your skills on the water. SUPs and Kayaks are available to rent for $25 please ...

Things to Do

Science After Hours @ Tifft: Guess Whoo

Fri, Jun 9 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Admission starts at: $25

Tifft Nature Preserve • 1200 Fuhrmann Buffalo, 14203

Buffalo

Science After Hours is headed to Tifft Nature Preserve on June 9 for an outdoorsy, adults-only twist on the popular board game! Get a crash course on ...

Theater

Head Over Heels: The Musical

Fri, Jun 9 +more dates • 7:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $20

Lorna C. Hill Theatre • 429 Plymouth Ave Suite 2 Buffalo, 14213

Buffalo

The Story: This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We ...

Theater

Starring Buffalo’s Hello, Dolly! in Concert

Sat, Jun 3 +more dates • 2:00 pm - ?

Shea’s 710 Theatre • 710 Main St. Buffalo, 14202

Buffalo

Starring Buffalo is proud to present HELLO, DOLLY! in Concert, Jerry Herman’s classic musical that explores the romantic and comic exploits of Dolly ...

Festivals

American Craftsmen Artisan Festival

Sat, Jun 3 - Sun, Jun 4 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Admission starts at: $5

Kenan Arena • 195 Beattie Ave Lockport, 14094

Niagara County

There will be Fine Craft, Live Music, Beer & Wine, Workshops, Demos, Kid’s Activities, & More! New this year are live demonstrations and workshops! ...

Brunch

Weekend Brunch at Jazzboline

Sat, Jun 3 +more dates • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Jazzboline Restaurant and Bar • 5010, Main Street Amherst, 14226

North Towns

Get ready to witness hospitality at its finest, served up with a little magic and a lot of skill. Located at 5010 Main Street next to Reikart House ...

Things to Do

NT SUPER FLEA Grand Opening Weekend!

Sat, Jun 3 - Sun, Jun 4 • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Greenhouse Events Center • 700 East Robinson Street North Tonawanda, 14120

Niagara County

Join us for the Grand Opening Weekend of the NT Super Flea hosted by the Greenhouse Events Center. This seasonal summer market will be Open every Saturday ...

Things to Do

Founder’s Day At Roycroft Campus

Sat, Jun 3 • 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Admission starts at: $25

Roycroft Campus • 31 S Grove St East Aurora, 14052

South Towns

The Roycroft Campus is excited to announce our second annual Founder’s Day Event! Similar to gatherings held on the Campus during its heyday in the ...

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Things to Do

National Warplane Museum Airshow “The Greatest Show on Turf”

Sat, Jun 3 - Sun, Jun 4 • 9:15 am - ?

Admission starts at: $35

National Warplane Museum • 3489 Big Tree Lane Geneseo, NY 14454

Livingston County

Every year, the National Warplane Museum puts on the magnificent Geneseo Airshow, right from their grass strip airfield. Featuring the F-16 Viper Demo ...

Tours

2023 Decorators’ Show House

Sat, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 24 • 10:00 am - ?

Admission starts at: $30

• 102 Seymour Street Buffalo, NY 14210

Buffalo

The St. Patrick’s Friary House will be the 22nd Decorators’ Show House sponsored by the Junior League of Buffalo and The Buffalo News. To date, the ...

Wine

Wine & Charcuterie Weekend On The Niagara Wine Trail

Sat, Jun 3 - Sun, Jun 4 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $40

Niagara Wine Trail • Multiple Locations Niagara Falls, 14777

Other

Join us for a unique weekend tasting experience! Sponsored by Cabot Creamery. Local Wine Pairings Take a self-guided tour along the wine trail this ...

Festivals

Buffalo Egg Fest 2023

Sat, Jun 3 • 11:00 am - ?

Admission starts at: $25

Silos at Elk Street • 50 Elk Street Buffalo, NY 14210

Buffalo

An event where EGG Enthusiasts and Tasters gather for a festival type event dedicated to the Big Green EGG. Egghead chefs showcase their skills and share ...

Classes & Workshops

Mimosas & Bouquets

Sat, Jun 3 +more dates • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Petal Pusher – Allentown • 15 Allen St Buffalo, 14202

Buffalo

Every Saturday, Petal Pusher offers mimosa carafes while you make your own bouquet. A great way to kick off the weekend with friends or loved ones! This ...

Things to Do

Children’s Pirate Adventure On The Spirit of Buffalo

Sat, Jun 3 +more dates • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Admission starts at: $29

Buffalo Boat Tours • 44 Prime St. Buffalo, 14202

Buffalo

You and your child/children will be entertained with pirate stories, a treasure hunt, music, and loads of swashbuckling family fun! An adventure your ...

Tours

Allentown Victorian Architecture: Irving Place & Park Street Tour

Sat, Jun 3 +more dates • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Admission starts at: $5

Hotel Lenox • 140 North Street Buffalo, New York 14201

Buffalo

Join us for a tour focused on Victorian architecture found in the heart of Allentown, one of Buffalo's oldest neighborhoods. As we walk along Irving Place ...

Festivals

Annunciation Buffalo Greek Fest

Sat, Jun 3 - Sun, Jun 4 • Times Vary

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Buffalo • 146 West Utica Street Buffalo, 14222

Buffalo

After a few difficult years, it is with more joy and excitement we welcome you back to our Annual Greek Festival, at our Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. As ...

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Dance Performance

Releve Dance Company Presents: Come Fly With me

Sat, Jun 3 • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Admission starts at: $17

Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall – Buffalo State University • 1300 Elmwood Ave. Rockwell Hall Buffalo, 14222

Buffalo

Please join us Friday, June 2 at 6:30PM and Saturday, June 3 at 1:00PM for Relevé Dance Company’s recital performance of Come Fly With Me! ...

Live Music

Brews, Blues, & BBQ

Sat, Jun 3 • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sprague Brook Park • 9674 Foote Rd Glenwood, 14069

South Towns

Celebrate National Trails Day with beer, music, and BBQ at Sprague Brook! This is a FREE event on Saturday June 3rd from 1-5pm. We're bringing the 42N ...

Live Music

Banjo Juice Jazz Band

Sat, Jun 3 +more dates • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free

Jack Rabbit • 1010 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, 14222

Buffalo

The highly anticipated return of Jazz brunch brunch at Jack Rabbit! Banjo Juice Jazz Ia back! Come sample some of Jack Rabbits delicious brunch menu, have ...

Festivals

Hamburg Music Festival 2023

Sat, Jun 3 • 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Admission starts at: $20

Village of Hamburg • Hamburg, NY 14075

South Towns

Founded in 2009, Hamburg Music Festival, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals, schools and organizations doing real and ...

Sporting Event

FLORIDA GECKOS AT BUFFALO BRAWLERS (PRO CORN HOLE)

Sat, Jun 3 • 4:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $10

Buffalo RiverWorks • 359 Ganson St Buffalo, 14203

Buffalo

It’s everything you love about a professional sporting event, coupled with the sport everybody loves to play. An exciting pre-game show, in-game fan ...

Sporting Event

Buffalo Bisons vs. St. Paul Saints Day5

Sat, Jun 3 • 6:00 pm - ?

Buffalo Bisons’ Sahlen Field • One James D. Griffin Plaza Buffalo, 14203

Buffalo

Sports ...

Live Music

Headbanger Ball

Sat, Jun 3 • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Admission starts at: $20

The Backlot Entertainment Venue • 11891 Main Rd. Akron, 14001

North Towns

The Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock. IT’S LIKE 20 CONCERTS IN ONE NIGHT! Click Here For Promo Video A band puts on a concert – Hairball puts on ...

Music & Nightlife

Pride Night at Rec Room Buffalo

Sat, Jun 3 • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Admission starts at: $35.00

Rec Room • 79 W Chippewa St Buffalo, 14202

Buffalo

Come to the hottest pride party, PRIDE NIGHT at Rec Room Buffalo. June 3rd, 7-10pm (18+ Event) Admission includes Drag Show and Food Ticket to be ...

Nightlife Events

The King’s Birthday Ball

Sat, Jun 3 • 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Old Fort Niagara • 102 Morrow Plaza Niagara County, 14174-1003

Other

An evening of outdoor dancing and refreshments. ...

Live Music

Beethoven & Strauss Day 1

Sat, Jun 3 • 7:30 pm - ?

Kleinhans Music Hall • 3 Symphony Circle Buffalo, 14201

Buffalo

Audience favorite Norman Krieger returns with Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto, the ultimate unity of solo expression, imagination, and technicality. ...

Live Music

The Music of The Smiths Live

Sat, Jun 3 • 8:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $15

The Cave • 71 Military Rd Buffalo, 14207

North Buffalo

The Smiths have been described as THE best band of the 1980s and they continue to be loved across generations. The Ones You Can’t Have is the only band ...

Nightlife Events

Sleaze Ball Presents ANTHEMS: A Charli XCX + Friends Pride Dance Party

Sat, Jun 3 • 10:00 pm - 2:00 am

Admission starts at: $10

Nietzsche’s • 248 Allen Street Buffalo, 14201

Buffalo

Sleaze Ball is a bi-monthly dance party and drag show celebrating indie dance music at Nietzsche's in Buffalo, NY presented by queer DJ duo, Business Woman ...

Live Music

The Brass Machine

Sat, Jun 3 • 10:00 pm - 1:00 am

Admission starts at: $5

Jack Rabbit • 1010 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, 14222

Buffalo

We are BACK at JR in beautiful Buffalo, NY on June 2nd for some funky ass brass! Music is kickin’ around 10pm, grab yourself a good spot up front and ...

Things to Do

The Great American Garage Sale

Sun, Jun 4 +more dates • All Day

Antique World Flea and Marketplace • 11111 Main St. Clarence , 14031

North Towns

The Great American Garage Sales are always the first Sunday of each month! Hundreds of vendors are set up indoors & outdoors for Western ...

Things to Do

Buffalo Pride Week Parade & Festival

Sun, Jun 4 • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Canalside Buffalo • 44 Prime St. Buffalo, NY 14202

Buffalo

Love, inclusivity & unity will help us prevail! Pride Parade – June 4th 11am – 2pm  - Join us in marching down Elmwood Avenue as we celebrate ...

Tastings

Bottles & Bites

Sun, Jun 4 • 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Admission starts at: $42.80

Buffalo RiverWorks • 359 Ganson St Buffalo, 14203

Buffalo

Don’t miss the summer edition of Western New York’s premiere sampling event — June 4 at Buffalo RiverWorks! Join us for an afternoon of incredible ...

Live Music

Beethoven & Strauss Day 2

Sun, Jun 4 • 2:30 pm - ?

Kleinhans Music Hall • 3 Symphony Circle Buffalo, 14201

Buffalo

Audience favorite Norman Krieger returns with Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto, the ultimate unity of solo expression, imagination, and technicality. ...

Things to Do

CHORAL CONNECTIONS WEEKEND – JAKE RUNESTAD

Sun, Jun 4 • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $20

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church • 1080 Main St. Buffalo, 14209

Buffalo

CHORAL CONNECTIONS WEEKEND – JAKE RUNESTAD As we close our 21st season, Vocális is joined by one of America’s choral greats, Jake Runestad. Jake’s ...

Live Music

Michael Jackson VS Bruno Mars ft. Universal Phunk

Sun, Jun 4 • 4:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $20

Buffalo Iron Works • 49 Illinois St Buffalo, 14203

Buffalo

Join us on Sunday, June 4th for a very special Sunday Funday - Michael Jackson vs. Bruno Mars show featuring Universal Phunk and hosted by DJ Hassan! ...

Live Music

The Convalescence, Summoner’s Circle, WoR, & More

Sun, Jun 4 • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Admission starts at: $13

Mohawk Place • 47 East Mohawk Street Buffalo, 14203

Buffalo

The Legend Agency Presents the “One Of The Dead Tour” featuring The Convalescence, Summoner’s Circle, and WoR with special guests CrownDrop and Among ...

Live Music

Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners

Sun, Jun 4 • 8:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $15

9th Ward at Babeville • 341 Delaware Ave downstairs Buffalo, 14202

Buffalo

Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners are a folk-rock group based in Bozeman, MT consisting of longtime friends Mitch Cutts, Nic Haughn, and Jakob Ervin. The ...

 

Written By Homer Enthusiast

A born and bred Buffalover.

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