There’s no place like home for the holidays! And whether or not you’re from Buffalo, the holiday spirit that fills the air all around town will have you feeling like you’re home. Enjoy the seasonal festivities of this winter wonderland by checking out our Holiday Guide. Here you’ll find ways to shop ’til you drop, discover Buffalo’s holiday history, enjoy a warm beverage with friends and catch a show full of holiday cheer. With fun for all ages, you’re guaranteed to have a jolly good time when you spend the holidays in Buffalo!
Looking to explore unique events in Buffalo throughout the year? Check out some local favorites, or see what’s happening this weekend.
Buffalo’s Best Holiday Markets
Make your shopping list and check it twice!
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Tom & Jerry Trail
Take a sip of our signature holiday drink
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Holiday Bucket List
Our best of the best!
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Buffalo’s Best Outdoor Skating Rinks
Lace up your skates and hit the ice!
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Plentiful Poinsettias
The holiday’s signature bloom
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Historic Holiday Tours
Tours from Christmas past
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The Ultimate Buffalo Holiday Gift Guide
Give them the gift of Buffalo this year
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Holiday Reunion Hangouts
Catch up with old friends at these classic bars
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Holiday Movies at Historic Theaters
See holiday movies, new and old, on the big screen
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Woyshner’s Christmas Wonderland
New York State’s largest Christmas store
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Taking A Tour of Temple Beth Zion
See their exquisite art glass windows
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Featured Event
Turkey Trot – 129th Annual
11/28
Delaware Avenue
$44
Known to be the oldest consecutively run footrace in the WORLD, the 129th YMCA Turkey Trot is an 8K Thanksgiving…
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Holiday Card Linocut Workshop
11/14
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
$40.50 – 45
Explore linocut printmaking! Use carving tools to create your own unique rubber print block and Holiday Card. Discover this century…
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The Thanksgiving Play
11/08 – 11/24
Ujima Theatre
$20-$40
The insightful and thought-provoking new comedy, The Thanksgiving Play, written by Native American playwright, Larissa Fastthorse is the second play…
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A Very Frightful Victorian Christmas
11/16
Forest Lawn Cemetery – Historic Chapel
$15
Join us for a unique and thought-provoking talk with local historian and author, Amanda Woomer. Learn why the Victorians loved…
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Holiday Inn
11/09 – 11/16
Holiday inn is a new musical featuring the music of Irving Berlin. After Jim leaves the bright lights of show…
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‘Tom and Jerry’ Season Kickoff Party
11/20
O’Brien’s West End Inn
Kick off the holiday season with us and savor the flavor of our FAMOUS Tom & Jerry! They’ll be available…
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Poinsettia Exhibit
11/22 – 01/06
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
$16.50
The holidays are here, and so is our annual Poinsettia Exhibit! Step into the warm embrace of our tropical conservatory,…
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Pentatonix: Hallelujiah! It’s A Christmas Tour
11/23
KeyBank Center
Pentatonix’s holiday tradition returns with its biggest Christmas tour yet & Pentatonix: Hallelujah! It’s A Christmas Tour. After thrilling arenas…
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Rocky Mountain High Experience – A John Denver Christmas
11/23
Shea’s 710 Theatre
America’s top John Denver tribute show, featuring Rick Schuler. This show is an intimate experience that will take you back…
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Christmas at the Wurlitzer Artisan Craft and Gift Showcase
11/24
The Wurlitzer Building
$5
A Wonderful Christmas Time Event for Western New York Arts and Crafts Lovers.The Annual Christmas Showcase… We are committed to…
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Holiday Market
11/24
West Falls Center for the Arts
Join us for a day of vendors, food for purchase and fun!
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A Drag Queen Christmas
11/26
Shea’s Buffalo
Murray & Peter Present “A Drag Queen Christmas” 10th Anniversary Tour hosted by Nina West. The longest running drag tour…
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Prix Fixe Thanksgiving Dinner
11/28
Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar
Celebrate the holiday without even turning on the oven! Make your reservation for dinner with us, and enjoy a relaxed…
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Buffalo European Holiday Market
11/29 – 12/22
The Richardson Olmsted Campus
There’s nothing in the world quite like the holiday season in Europe. With wooden chalets in 13th-century towns, snow-capped cathedrals,…
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Christmas Around The World in Buffalo
11/29 – 01/05
St. Stanislaus RC Church
Experience the World of Christmas with 50 + Christmas Trees decorated as they are around the world. Plus themed trees…
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Fairgrounds Festival of Lights
11/29 – 12/30
Fairgrounds in Hamburg
The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten the holiday season. Western New York’s largest light festival is located in…
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Fall Makers and Shakers: Boozy Artisan Market
11/29 – 12/08
The Powerhouse at Buffalo Color Park
$6-$10
Step Out Buffalo’s annual Makers + Shakers: Boozy Artisan Market is back and with BIG NEWS for 2024! This year…
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Holiday Makers Market
11/29 – 11/30
Buffalo History Museum
Free
Our 4th annual Holiday Makers Market returns for two days this fall! Join us on Friday, November 29 from 11am…
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Poinsettias After Dark
11/29 – 12/30
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
$0-$17.50
Experience the magic of the holidays this month during Gardens After Dark! Thousands of twinkling lights will guide you through…
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St. Gregory the Great Christmas Craft Show
11/29 – 11/30
St. Gregory the Great Church
$3
Our 2024 Craft Show is set for Friday, November 29, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, and Saturday, November 30, 10:00…
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Allentown Small Business Saturday
11/30
Allentown Association
Join Us for Small Business Saturday on Allen Street – spotlighting and celebrating the heartbeat of our community! The shops…
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Buffalo Women’s Gifts
11/30
Babeville
Free Admission
Over 50 vendors, performers, artisans and more!Buffalo Women’s Gifts is the longest running market of its kind. Kick off the…
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Hamburgh Holidays Parade
11/30
Village of Hamburg
Parade starts at 11 AM at the roundabout at Main & Center Sts., proceeds down Main St. to Buffalo St.,…
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Santa is Coming to Town!
11/02 – 11/30
Woyshner’s Christmas Shoppe
SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN – We are doing things a little different this year, and have spread out the…
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