Your Guide to Buffalo Holiday Markets & Pop-Ups
Tis the season for giving, receiving, baking, caroling, wrapping and SHOPPING!
Shopping is a year-round sport for most but come the holidays, it becomes an Olympic event. Cash only takes up temporary residence in our wallets and our credit cards are practically hot to the touch, all in the name of finding that perfect something for that perfect someone. As the years go by, our quest for the “perfect something” only gets harder as we feel like we’ve walked through the same aisle of every store, every year. If you’re looking for something different, something one-of-a-kind, something hand-crafted and something that shows you put some thought into gift-giving this year, make a dash for one of Buffalo’s holiday markets popping up all over town.
All markets are presented in chronological order.
Friends of Knox Farm Holiday Arts & Craft Show
Join Friends of Knox Farm for their Annual Holiday Art & Craft Show at The Mansion at Knox Farm. Admission is $5. Purchase tickets at this link. This holiday event will showcase nearly 70 vendors, including a cafe for small bites and refreshments. Parking is available off-site at Moog, 7021 Seneca Street, along with free shuttles to and from the event. Limited handicapped parking is available at the Mansion.
WHEN: Nov. 2 – Nov. 3, 9am-4pm
WHERE: Knox Farm State Park, 437 Buffalo Rd, East Aurora, NY
More info: Friends of Knox Farm Holiday Arts & Craft Show
Shea’s Shopping Soiree
The Shea’s Shopping Soirée is back! Shop unique gifts for the holidays and meet local vendors at this special event. Back by popular demand, some of Buffalo’s most creative kid businesses will be showcasing their delightful collection of seasonal gifts. Support your future entrepreneurs at this year’s Shopping Soiree!
All proceeds from this event will benefit Shea’s On-Going Restoration. This event is hosted by the Shea’s Young Professionals. Tickets are $15 presale, $20 at the door. For a complete list of participating vendors visit the link below.
WHEN: Nov. 7, 6pm-8:30pm
WHERE: 646 Main St, Buffalo, NY
More info: Shea’s Shopping Soiree
Christmas in the Country
Celebrating 40 years, Christmas in the Country is a premier holiday artisan market and a wonderful Western New York tradition. Welcoming artisans from all over the country, this flagship event has been voted among the best artisan markets for the past decade. Attendees to Christmas in the Country will find unique and only handcrafted creations including home décor, gourmet foods, craft spirits and wine, trendsetting jewelry, children’s toys, custom furniture, and so much more. This is the opportunity to make your gift buying meaningful and your shopping festive!
WHEN: Nov. 7 – Nov. 10
WHERE: Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5820 South Park Ave, Hamburg, NY
More info: Christmas in the Country
West Falls Center for the Arts Holiday Market
Shop 19 local artisans and vendors, including The Soul in Bloom (teas), Reiki with Andrea (crystals and jewelry), Kester Farms (alpacas and clothing), Wild Mother’s Offerings (herbal remedies), Hubbard Candles (candlemaker), 18 Mile Creek Pottery (pottery), Fern Gully Gallery (jewelry and trinkets), The Savage Wheat Project (baked goods and more), Essentially Well Oiled (chocolate and more), Rowandale Goats (therapy goats and goat milk products), and many more. Admission to this event is free of charge.
WHEN: Nov. 24, 11am-4pm
WHERE: 1863 Davis Rd, West Falls, NY
More info: West Falls Center for the Arts Holiday Market
Buffalo Holiday Market
The Buffalo Holiday Market is back for 2024. Bringing the joy and magic of a European Christmas to Western New York in its new location at the Richardson Olmsted Campus. The holiday spectacular 4-week shopping series at the Buffalo Holiday Market will showcase holiday artisan makers and feature an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York.
WHEN: Nov. 29 – Dec. 22 on select dates
WHERE: Richardson Olmsted Campus, 444 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY
More info: Buffalo Holiday Market
Buffalo History Museum Holiday Makers Market
The 4th annual Holiday Makers Market returns for two days this November! Join on Friday, November 29th to kick off the holiday shopping season or come by during Small Business Saturday, November 30th. Note: there are a few vendors that are only there on Friday. The museum and event are both free!
More than 30 local makers ranging from authors to sculptors will be set up on all three floors of the Buffalo History Museum. Need it gift wrapped too? No problem! Shop local, shop small, and make us your one stop shop this holiday season!
WHEN: Nov. 29, 11am-5pm & Nov. 30, 10am-5pm
WHERE: 1 Museum Court, Buffalo
More info: Holiday Makers Market
MUSEjar Mini Maker Market
Mini Makers have created a variety of handmade holiday gifts to sell in their very own market – MUSEjar’s Mini Maker Market! The featured artists are ages 7-15 and are offering all handmade goods that were created throughout their kid’s mini maker class series. Kick off your holiday shopping and support these budding entrepreneurs!
WHEN: Nov. 29, 2pm-4pm
WHERE: MUSEjar, 71 Pine St, East Aurora, NY
More info: MUSEjar Mini Maker Market
Fall Makers + Shakers: Boozy Artisan Market
Step Out Buffalo’s annual Makers + Shakers: Boozy Artisan Market is back and with big news for 2024! This year, the event is hosting WNY’s favorite holiday market for two full weekends at The Powerhouse! Featuring over 125 of the best local vendors in WNY *each* weekend, you’ll have plenty of chances chances to shop and support Buffalo’s amazing artisans, vendors and booze-makers!
What can you expect? Tons of awesome artisans as usual – all curated for your shopping pleasure in a stunning setting. Plus Bloody Marys and mimosas, food trucks, boozy samples, and more fun surprises like Makers + Shakers exclusive giveaways at each vendor where you can enter to win free stuff as you shop!
WHEN: Nov. 29-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-8
WHERE: Buffalo Powerhouse, 140 Lee St, Buffalo, NY
More info and tickets: Fall Makers + Shakers: Boozy Artisan Market
Buffalo Women’s Gifts
Buffalo Women’s Gifts is the longest running market of its kind, and it’s back for 2024! Come kick off the beginning of the holiday shopping season with handcrafted creations from more than 50 local vendors. All of Buffalo Women’s Gifts’ vendors are woman-owned and operated ventures.
In addition to vendors, Buffalo Women’s Gifts is also bringing you food, a cash bar, and a fresh lineup of performers. As always, Buffalo Women’s Gifts is free and open to the public. Stay tuned for more details, including participating vendors and performers.
WHEN: Nov. 30, 11am-5pm
WHERE: Asbury Hall, 341 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY
More info: Buffalo Women’s Gifts 2024
Larkin Holiday Artisans Market
Shop from dozens of local vendors in the first floor of the Larkin at Exchange Building! Walk over to neighboring restaurants before or after you shop such as Swan Street Diner, Bratts Hill, Meet & Eat Charcuterie, Toasted Buffalo, D.A. Taste Taco, Paula’s Donuts and the Cafeteria in the Larkin at Exchange Building.
This event is free and open to the public. Free parking is available in the Visitors Parking Lot on Exchange Street as well as the event lot at the corner of Seneca and Hydraulic Streets and along Seneca Street.
WHEN: Dec. 3, 10am-2pm
WHERE: Larkin at Exchange Building, 726 Exchange St, Williamsville, NY
More info: Larkin Holiday Artisans Market
Parkside Tree Lighting & Holiday Market
Plan a visit to the lovely streets and small business district of the Parkside neighborhood for a community tree lighting and holiday market. The tree lighting ceremony will take place at 5:30pm with strolling, shopping and a visit from Santa beginning at 6pm. Meet at the old Buffalo Zoo entrance on Parkside where hot cocoa will be available and carolers can sing along with the Buffalo Girls Choir.
WHEN: Dec. 5, 5:30pm-7:30pm
WHERE: 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY
More info: Parkside Tree Lighting & Holiday Market
Queen City Market
Buy local this holiday season! Established in 2011, The Queen City Market is a one-stop-shopping event showcasing an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, food, and more from Western New York. This event will feature 50+ local vendors, selling handmade and vintage items. Each vendor was handpicked to guarantee a wide selection of goods including jewelry, ceramics, vintage clothing and housewares, local foods, and much more.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Edgy Vegy, Lloyd Taco Truck, Fat Bob’s BBQ and more. Admission is free. Queen City Market is accepting non-perishable food items and/or personal hygiene products as donations for FeedMore WNY.
WHEN: Dec. 7, 11am-5pm
WHERE: Seneca One Tower, 1 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY
More info: Queen City Market
Roycroft Holiday Art Show
Get in the holiday spirit on the Roycroft Campus! The Roycroft Holiday Show is held (mainly) inside, but spread out over four Campus buildings including the Copper Shop. Find one-of-a-kind, unique holiday gifts featuring a variety of local artists and vendors. Don’t miss a visit from furry friends from Thistle Creek Alpacas!
WHEN: Dec. 7 & 8, 10am-5pm
WHERE: Roycroft Campus, 31 S. Grove St, East Aurora, NY
More info: Roycroft Holiday Show
Totally Buffalo 716Mas
Grab your list, check it twice and head to 716Mas! Join Totally Buffalo for year seven of their Christmas shopping event on December 7 & 8 as they celebrate the season with Buffalo-inspired gifts for everyone on your list, including 100 local vendors showcasing amazing apparel, jewelry, signs, metal, artwork, photographs, winter accessories, glassware, merchandise for children, babies and pets, and more.
WHEN: Dec. 7 & 8, 10am-5pm
WHERE: Buffalo RiverWorks, 359 Ganson St, Buffalo
More info: Totally Buffalo 716Mas
Yuletide in the Country
Interact with 150 local artisans selling their finest wares at this long-standing event just 20 minutes from Downtown Buffalo. Yuletide in the Country offers a remarkable cross-section of gift ideas, and also highlights artisan demonstrations throughout the weekend, including live cooking demonstrations for holiday meal planning.
WHEN: Dec. 7, 10am-5pm & Dec. 8, 10am-4pm
WHERE: Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg
More info: Yuletide in the Country
Martin House Tree of Light & Holiday Market
Celebrate the season of warmth, community, and light at the Martin House’s annual Tree of Light event. This free, family-friendly event features holiday crafts and treats, festive holiday tunes, walk-throughs of the Martin House plus you can shop the Martin House Holiday Market from 3pm-6pm where 12 local vendors will be set up in the visitor center just in time for holiday shopping! The Martin House Museum Store will also be open.
WHEN: Dec. 7, 3pm-6pm
WHERE: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House, 143 Jewett Pkwy, Buffalo, NY
More info: Martin House Tree of Light & Holiday Market
Holiday Market in the Village
Join the Town of Amherst and Village of Williamsville for a fun filled day at the first annual Holiday Market in the Village. Shop local vendors, artisans, and craftspeople while enjoying sounds of the season and tasty treats and foods from local food vendors and restaurants. Participate in a seasonally inspired, village-wide scavenger hunt perfect for the whole family, and take pictures at their winter wonderland photo station. Don’t forget to stick around after the market for the annual Village tree lighting!
WHEN: Dec. 7, 12pm-5pm
WHERE: Island Park, 5583 Main St, Williamsville, NY
More info: Holiday Market in the Village
Holiday Market at the Foundry
Join the Foundry for a day filled with holiday cheer, unique gifts, and the joy of the season! Discover one-of-a-kind gifts crafted by Foundry Business Fellows, local makers, artisans and youth entrepreneurs from the Foundry. This is a free event for shoppers, so spread the word and bring your friends!
WHEN: Dec. 14, 10am-4pm
WHERE: The Foundry, 298 Northhampton St, Buffalo, NY
More info: Holiday Market at the Foundry
A Very Merry Main Street
Head to this charming village in Southern Erie County for this nostalgic holiday shopping event, highlighting Springville’s downtown center – the businesses that make the neighborhood so special, selling handmade and creative wares and so much more!
WHEN: Dec. 14
WHERE: Village of Springville, NY
More info: A Very Merry Main Street
Heads or Tails Holiday Market
The Heads or Tails gals are bringing a fine art and craft market experience to Buffalo! Join Heads or Tails for their market on December 15, 2024 – a holiday market equipped with food, beverages and a highly curated list of small business and makers offering all their amazing products!
WHEN: Dec. 15, 10am-4pm
WHERE: Wayland Brewing, 3740 N. Buffalo St, Orchard Park, NY
More info: Heads or Tails Holiday Market
Tipsy Tinsel: Not Your Grandma’s Holiday Market
Not your grandma’s holiday market, save the date for the holiday market of the season. This is Buffalo only party market! Shop 100+ amazing local vendors, including tattoo artsits and cigar rollers. Food drink specials, a basket auction and prizes are up for grabs!
WHEN: Dec. 13, 4:30pm-9pm
WHERE: Statler Buffalo, 107 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY
More info: Tipsy Tinsel Holiday Market
Procrastinator’s Christmas Market
It’s a great opportunity to pick up some amazing last-minute Christmas gifts for the ones you love! Stop by Buffalo Riverworks and shop local with 100 local artisans and vendors for Buffalo-inspired merchandise of all kind. This family-friendly event is free to attend.
WHEN: Dec. 21, 10am-5pm
WHERE: Buffalo RiverWorks, 359 Ganson St, Buffalo
More info: Procrastinator’s Holiday Market
