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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Handel’s Messiah at OLV Basilica
12/01
Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica
$33
The orchestra joins the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus for a celebration of the season in one of Western New York’s most…
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Chapel Hart – Hartfelt Family Christmas Tour
12/02
Electric City
CHAPEL HART, consisting of sisters Danica and Devynn Hart, along with their cousin Trea Swindle, are celebrated for their performance…
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Larkin Holiday Artisans Market
12/03
Larkin at Exchange Building
Free
Shop from dozens of local vendors in the first floor of the Larkin at Exchange Building, 726 Exchange Street, Buffalo.This…
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve Winter Tour
12/04
KeyBank Center
Multi-platinum, progressive rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) will be bringing its highly-anticipated Winter Tour 2024 to Buffalo. The tour marks a triple…
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O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
12/05
Shea’s 710 Theatre
Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and…
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Red Blazer Christmas Varieties
12/05
Good Shepard Lutheran Church
We are always so excited to present our Christmas Varieties to our friends and family! This season we will be…
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Christmas in the Corridor – Soulful Christmas Tree Lighting
12/06
Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor
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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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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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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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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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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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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Holiday Market in the Village
12/07
Island Park – Village of Williamsville
Join the Town of Amherst and Village of Williamsville for a fun filled day at the first annual Town and…
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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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The Castle by Candlelight
12/07 – 12/14
Old Fort Niagara
$25
Old Fort Niagara assumes a particularly festive air during the holiday season. Special activities kick off on Saturday evenings, December…
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