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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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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Brunch With Santa
12/08
Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar
$20-$30
Enjoy brunch in our dining room with Santa.
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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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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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Christmas in the Corridor – The Soul Ball
12/14
An elegant evening with music, wine & beer, dinner, and raffles.
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Christmas with Harmonia
12/14
Sts. Peter and Paul Church
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year! Celebrate with us as we sing Advent and Christmas carols – ancient and new.
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Cookie Fest
12/14
The Terrace at Delaware Park
$15-kids; $25 adults
Ticket includes Holiday Cookies from each vendor, Terrace Holliday Mug & Coco Shop and sample cookies and baked goods from…
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Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
12/14
Goody Girl Flower Farm
$54
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop (SATURDAY 12/14)Join us Saturday, December 14th, for a fun workshop at the farm where you’ll learn how…
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Last Minute Panic Holiday Marketplace
12/14
Western New York Book Arts Center
Free
The Book Arts’ Last Minute Panic Holiday Marketplace is a local vendor market just in the nick of time for…
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Musicians of Buffalo: Christmas Rocks Concert
12/14
Babeville
The Musicians of Buffalo (MOB) whose members include: Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductees Jessie Galante, Bobby Lebel and Billy…
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Santa Land 2024
12/14
Chestnut Ridge Park
The holiday tradition you know and love is back, with some added fun! Enjoy hayrides to Santa’s Workshop, live animals,…
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Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
12/14
PAUSA Art House
A Christmas favorite returns to PAUSA – “There’s no doubt in my mind, that if we hadn’t had that Guaraldi…
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Christmas with Harmonia ~ Buffalo
12/15
Saint Louis Church
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year! Celebrate with us as we sing Advent and Christmas carols – ancient and new.
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Holiday Centerpiece Workshop Sunday, 12/15
12/15
Goody Girl Flower Farm
$54
Holiday Centerpiece WorkshopJoin us Sunday, December 15th, for a fun workshop at the farm where you’ll learn how to create…
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Jingle Bell Jam
12/15
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
The BPO’s Jingle Bell Jam is the perfect way to dive into the holiday spirit with the whole family. Conducted…
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