There’s no place like home for the holidays!
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!
Read More
Tom & Jerry Trail
Take a sip of our signature holiday drink
Read More
Holiday Bucket List
Our best of the best!
Read More
Buffalo’s Best Outdoor Skating Rinks
Lace up your skates and hit the ice!
Read More
Plentiful Poinsettias
The holiday’s signature bloom
Read More
Historic Holiday Tours
Tours from Christmas past
Read More
The Ultimate Buffalo Holiday Gift Guide
Give them the gift of Buffalo this year
Read More
Holiday Reunion Hangouts
Catch up with old friends at these classic bars
Read More
Holiday Movies at Historic Theaters
See holiday movies, new and old, on the big screen
Read More
Woyshner’s Christmas Wonderland
New York State’s largest Christmas store
Read More
Taking A Tour of Temple Beth Zion
See their exquisite art glass windows
Read More
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 &…
Details
‘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…
Details
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…
Details
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:…
Details
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…
Details
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…
Details
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…
Details
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…
Details
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…
Details
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…
Details
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…
Details
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…
Details
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…
Details
Santa Express Train Rides
12/08 – 12/15
Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway
$30
Experience holiday joy as Santa and his Elves ride along, bringing gifts and festive cheer to children on board.
Details
Troupe Vertigo Holiday Show
12/10
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
This holiday season, the BPO presents a captivating performance unlike any other, featuring the awe-inspiring Troupe Vertigo. Led by Assistant…
Details
A Christmas Carol
12/12 – 12/22
Alleyway Theatre
For forty-three years, WNY families have returned again and again for Alleyway’s heartwarming holiday treat. With a pre-show quartet of…
Details
Holiday Watercolor Wreath Workshop
12/12
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
$45/ticket
We will create a holiday infused floral wreath in this watercolor workshop! You will paint a wreath that is inspired…
Details
JoAnn’s Classical Christmas
12/13 – 12/14
Kleinhans Music Hall
Celebrate the holiday season with Vivaldi’s and Piazzolla’s captivating interpretations of winter. BPO concertmaster Nikki Chooi masterfully intertwines these contrasting…
Details
The Night Before Christmas
12/13 – 12/15
Lancaster Opera House
$15-$20
Set in Christmastown on a very special Christmas Eve, our locally commissioned and well-received family musical tells the story of…
Details
Tipsy Tinsel Holiday Market
12/13
Statler Buffalo
Free Admission
Buffalo, save the date for the Holiday Market of the season! The Tipsy Tinsel Market is back – Buffalo’s only…
Details
2024 Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting
12/14
Ice Skating at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza
Free
The Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza.…
Details
Annual Winter Market @ The Foundry
12/14
The Foundry
Join us for a day filled with holiday cheer, unique gifts, and the joy of the season!Date: 12/14/24 Time: 10am-4pm…
Details
Christmas in the Corridor – The Soul Ball
12/14
An elegant evening with music, wine & beer, dinner, and raffles.
Details
