What to Do Today in Buffalo

Updated Thursday, April 9, 2026

Buffalo today, April 9, 2026, offers a mix of cultural events, art exhibitions, live music, and outdoor activities. Farmers markets provide fresh local produce, while museums showcase art and history. The evening may be best enjoyed with live music or dining at one of the many local restaurants.

1. Studio Clay Class: Lidded Vessels at the AKG

A hands-on clay class where participants can create lidded vessels.

Buffalo AKG Art Museum, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

2. Dinner and a Movie Series: Ratatouille

A showing of Ratatouille paired with dinner.

Buffalo AKG Art Museum, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

3. Allan D'Arcangelo: Landscapes and Constellations Exhibition

View the works of Allan D'Arcangelo.

Buffalo AKG Art Museum, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Museum Hours

4. Dine In Exhibition

View the Dine In exhibit at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum.

Buffalo AKG Art Museum, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Museum Hours

5. Burchfield Penney Art Center Visit

Explore the art and vision of Charles E. Burchfield and other regional artists.

Burchfield Penney Art Center, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Center Hours

6. Camp Everything Exhibition

View the Camp Everything exhibit at the Burchfield Penney Art Center.

Burchfield Penney Art Center, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Center Hours

7. Patterned World: The Wallpaper Art of Charles E. Burchfield Exhibition

View the Patterned World exhibit at the Burchfield Penney Art Center.

Burchfield Penney Art Center, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Center Hours

8. A Night of Funk Improv at Sportsmens

Enjoy a night of live funk music.

Sportsmens Tavern, Buffalo, NY

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

9. Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Visit

Explore diverse plant collections in a beautiful conservatory setting.

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

10. Spring Flower Exhibit at the Botanical Gardens

View Spring's beautiful blooms at the Botanical Gardens.

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

11. Visit the Buffalo History Museum

Explore exhibits about the history of Western New York.

The Buffalo History Museum, Buffalo, NY

Museum Hours

12. Visit Canalside

Visit the exhibit that explores the transformative story of the Erie Canal.

Canalside, Buffalo, NY

All Day

13. Explore Delaware Park

Visit one of Buffalo's large parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.

Delaware Park, Buffalo, NY

Sunrise to 10:00 PM

14. Fun City Adventure Park

Enjoy the trampoline park.

Fun City Adventure Park, 3781 Union Rd. Cheektowaga, NY

Park Hours

15. Elmwood Village Farmers Market (Check for seasonal operation)

Shop for local produce, baked goods, and more.

Bidwell Parkway at Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Saturdays, May to mid-December)

16. Visit Ralph Wilson Park

Visit a 100+ acre waterfront park on Lake Erie.

Ralph Wilson Park, Buffalo, NY

Park Hours

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