Upcoming & Annual Events in Buffalo
Buffalo loves a good party. And good food. And being outside. We love traditions, parades and annual events – the days that bring together locals, homesick ex-pats and hip visitors who have picked up on Buffalo’s fun-loving vibe. Now it’s your turn to party like a local. Plan your trip around one of Buffalo’s signature events.
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Traditions are big in Buffalo. Attend an iconic annual event and have a quintessential Buffalo experience.
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There’s nothing Buffalo loves more than a fun way to wrap up the work week — so get out this weekend and join the fun!
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Dr. M Jazz Combo – “Jazzin’ the Holidays”
12/06
PAUSA Art House
$12-$15
Get into the holiday spirit with The Dr. M Jazz Combo as they perform a selection of your favorite holiday…
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Hamburgh Holidays – Christmas in the Village
12/06
Village of Hamburg
Trolley rides to Santa’s Workshop, face painting, carolers, alpacas, fire pits, Lighting of the Star (on Main St. ice cream…
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Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman
12/06
West Falls Center for the Arts
Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton (born January 26, 1989) is an American multi-instrumentalist blues musician and vocalist from Los Angeles. He…
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Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christimas Tour”
12/06
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
On Friday, December 6,at 8pm, the Buffalo State Performing Arts Center presents Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait for Christmas Tour”,…
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Miracle on S. Division Street
12/06 – 12/22
Shea’s Smith Theatre
Meet the Nowaks of Buffalo, NY. Clara and her three grown kids have always known they were special, ever since…
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Mrs. Kasha Davis: There’s Always Time for a Cocktail
12/06 – 12/08
Shea’s Smith Theatre
“There’s Always Time for a Cocktail” a one woman show by the incomparable Mrs. Kasha Davis of RuPaul’s Drag Race…
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Soulful Christmas Tree Lighting
12/06
Michigan Street Baptist Church
Free
Kick-off the holiday season for an annual Christmas Tree Lighting! Sing along to Christmas Carols and enjoy free hot chocolate…
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Tab Benoit – “I Hear Thunder Tour”
12/06
The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA series, also appearing – special guest Jesse Dayton.”Tab rarely plays the same show twice…
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The Nutcracker Ballet
12/06 – 12/08
Shea’s Performing Arts Center
Neglia Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for its 15th presentation of the beloved holiday tradition. Neglia Ballet’s…
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Winterfest at Losson Park
12/06
Losson Park – Stiglmeier Park
Free
FREE Holiday Event! Join us for some holiday fun at Losson Park! Music, themed crafts, holiday games, meet Santa &…
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‘Twas the Funk Before Christmas
12/07
Kleinhans Music Hall – Mary Seaton Room
$40
‘Twas the FUNK before xmas when all through the house All the creatures were dancing, including the mice That might not have…
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2024 Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting
12/07
Ice Skating at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza
Free
The Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza.…
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Almost Queen
12/07
Babeville
They don’t just pay tribute to the legendary band, Almost Queen transports you back in time to experience the magic…
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Buffalo Extreme vs. 518 Ballers
12/07
XGen Elite Sports Complex
The Buffalo eXtreme – professional basketball is back in WNY! After advancing to the national semi-finals in year one, we…
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Utah Hockey Club
12/07
Buffalo Sabres Hockey – NHL
$41+
Watch the action as the Buffalo Sabres take on the Utah Hockey Club in this regular season game. The hard…
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Christmas Time is Here – with Cheryl Ferris
12/07
PAUSA Art House
$12-$15
Let us put you in the holiday spirit with a joyful and jazzy celebration of the season. It may be…
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Christmas in the Corridor – A Soulful Christmas
12/07
Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor
Join us for free family-friendly activities, such as: Black-owned Business Holiday Market Visits from Santa Claus Storytelling by Tradition Keepers:…
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Conifer Wreath Workshop
12/07
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
58.50 – 65
Start a new tradition this holiday season! Create a fresh, fragrant conifer wreath to add some festive greenery to your…
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Cozy Crafters Artisan Market
12/07 – 12/08
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
$0-16.50
The holidays are just around the corner, and there’s no better place to start your shopping than at the Botanical…
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Junie B! in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells
12/07 – 12/15
Theatre of Youth (TOY)
Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too…
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Queen City Market 2024
12/07
Seneca One
Free
We’re back! The Queen City Market will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 11am – 5pm, at our…
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Tree of Light + Holiday Market
12/07
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
Free
Celebrate the season of warmth, community, and light with us at our annual Tree of Light event. This free, family-friendly…
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Yuletide in the Country
12/07 – 12/08
Fairgrounds in Hamburg
$8
Buy locally and with meaning, the first weekend in December and find those unique handcrafted gifts for everyone on your…
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Handel’s Messiah 2024
12/08
St, Mary’s R.C. Church
$33
The orchestra joins the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus for a celebration of the season with Handel’s masterwork in one of Western…
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