Festivals and Events
Buffalonians are justifiably proud of the magnificence of the streets of their city, filled as they are with masterworks by the greatest architects America has produced as well as vernacular architecture of the highest caliber. A variety of special events celebrating this extraordinary built environment are held every year beginning in April and ending in October.
Lindwood Avenue Tour of Homes
(April)
716-852-3300
landmark-niagara.org
This ticketed event provides visitors with entrée into many of the homes and apartments of this historic and beautiful street.
Parkside Tour of Homes
(May)
716-838-1240
parksidebuffalo.org
Take a self-guided tour of eight distinct architectural treasures as Parkside homeowners open this beautiful properties to the public.
Roycroft Summer Festival
(June)
716-655-7252
ralaweb.com
Roycroft artisans display and sell their wares on the grounds of the historic Roycroft Campus in East Aurora.
National Garden Festival
(June-July)
716-852-0511
nationalgardenfestival.com
Stop and smell the roses! This event features garden walks and talks, special events, tours, and more. First held in 2010, this event can only get better!
Secrets of Allentown
(September)
716-881-1024
cityofgoodneighbors.com/soa
This is a ticketed, self-guided walking tour of homes throughout the historic Allentown District still going strong after 20 years.
Doors Open Niagara
(October)
1-888-333-1987
doorsopenniagara.ca
Doors Open is a unique chance to step inside some of Western New York's and Southern Ontario's most interesting buildings, many of which are not normally open to the public.
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