🦬 Your guide to every fall festival in WNY this season 🍁

Also inside: a family dig at Penn Dixie and WNY's best nightlife spots 🎉

August 28, 2026

Happy Friday, Buffalo!

From concerts and countryside breweries to fall festivals, fossil digs, and a lobster roll that rivals Maine, here's everything worth doing in WNY this season 👇

Food & Drink

6 WNY Breweries That Feel Like an Escape to the Countryside

From their rustic feel to their scenic charm, these 6 local breweries offer just the escape you're looking for.

Things To Do

Best Nightlife Spots in WNY

From live music to karaoke these hubs are lined with bars and clubs that promise a fun night out time and time again.

Together With Penn Dixie Fossil Reserve & Nature Park

Dig Up Your Next Family Adventure at Penn Dixie!

Ever dreamed of going on a real-life fossil hunt? Just 30 minutes from Buffalo, Penn Dixie Fossil Park lets visitors dig for fossils, keep what they find, and enjoy a hands-on adventure unlike any other. Public digs and guided tours are led by trained staff and volunteers, making it a fun day trip for families, curious minds, and science lovers of all ages. Planning a school or group outing? Discounts are available for groups, educators, and members. Penn Dixie is only open seasonally from spring through fall, so start planning your fossil adventure before the season ends!

Things To Do

Guide to Fall Festivals This Season in WNY

We've rounded up a list of fall fests, oktoberfests, and harvest fests happening in WNY for your enjoyment.

Live Music

28 Biggest Concerts Coming to Buffalo & WNY This September 2026

28 must-see September 2026 concerts in Buffalo, from Alice Cooper to Taking Back Sunday and more.

Together With 2 Forks Up

Maine-Worthy Seafood is Closer Than You Think…

Think you need to travel to Maine for a proper seafood night? Think again. 2 Forks Up in Getzville is serving New England-inspired seafood right here in the 716. From sweet crab combinations and shareable seafood platters to an impressive 18-inch lobster roll packed with fresh Maine lobster, there’s plenty to go around. It’s the kind of place where everyone orders something different, passes plates across the table, and starts planning their next visit before dinner is over. Just be sure to save room for the Blueberry Lemon Cake.

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