November 2015
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Buffalo Saturday Artisan Holiday Market
A smaller version of the popular summer Market, held in conjunction with the opening of the skating season at The Ice at Canalside. Instead of on the boardwalk, peruse handcrafted goods inside a heated tent, adjacent to the ice skating rinks.
Holiday Season Kickoff at The Shops
Begin your holiday shopping at this free, family-friendly event with several unique items available daily at The Shops. Children can share their Christmas lists with Santa (5:00 – 7:00pm) and take pictures with Sabretooth (4:00 – 6:00pm). Max will be…
Nature’s Gathering: An Evening of Art, Wine, Craft Beer and Cheese
Enjoy a sampling of regional wines, craft beer, artisan cheese, and hors d’oeuvres at this nature-themed art sale. Representatives from the wineries will pour you samples of wine as you enjoy the artwork of Western New York Artisans. You will be able…
St James UCC Fall Craft & Vendor Show
Free admission Food Available Basket Raffles Baked goods
Party For The Animals: A Dance Party For The SPCA
Come shake a tail and raise some scratch for our furry friends at the new Ashker's location on Main Street at W. Ferry. Dante Velour and Malik Von Saint will be spinning tune to keep you on your hind legs begging for more. Juices and nosh will be provided…
Cranksgiving 2015
Part bike ride, part food drive, part scavenger hunt, Cranksgiving is a food drive on two wheels. Bring a bike (any bike will do), a bag, a lock, a helmet and about $10-15 to buy food. All of the food collected at grocery stores will be donated to Food…
Green Code Informational Open House
Curious about what the Green Code means for you? Drop by the informational open house where staff from the Office of Strategic Planning will be available to discuss and answer your questions. "The Buffalo Green Code represents an important change for…
Toolraiser @ Second Saturday at The Foundry
Bring your excess or unwanted tools, bicycles, clothes and mobile e-junk to The Foundry on this Second Saturday celebration of America Recycles Day - and enjoy a Holiday Gift Market and hands on activities. University Heights Tool Library will collect…
Epic Movie Trivia Monday
Fun, food and drink specials and a chance to win the coveted Epic Movie Trivia Night trophy! There is a movie theme each week - check out the Facebook page for updates. Monday Epic Movie Trivia at Epic Resturant on Elmwood.
Shea's Shopping Soirée
Shop Like a Star at Shea's Performing Arts Center! Join us for the 6th Annual Shea's Shopping Soirée featuring a variety of local vendors for all your pre-Black Friday shopping needs. Enjoy complimentary food, cash bar, raffles & more, all within the…
Celebrating Year One - The Public's First Birthday Party
An evening of celebration and thanks toasting to the first full year of business as The Public, Buffalo's premier alternative weekly newspaper. Within the first year of business, we have felt an unmatched level of support from our friends, families,…
8th Annual Champions for Justice Bash
Please join ECBA Volunteer Lawyers Project & Legal Services for the Elderly, Disabled or Disadvantaged of WNY in a celebration of the volunteer attorneys and community advocates who have demonstrated their dedication to social justice for people in the…
International Games Day
Play your favorite games or learn new games with family & friends. All ages. Join us and over a thousand libraries around the world for the 8th annual celebration of gaming in libraries.
Battle of the Corporate Bands
Corporate sponsors and their competing bands, made up of the most unlikely musicians -- think bankers, PR executives, accountants, software engineers... Each band will try to steal the spotlight in front of cheering friends, family, co-workers and live…
Santa Paws
Bring in your pups and get their picture taken with Santa for a good cause. Pictures are just $5 and all other donations will be accepted. Refreshments will be available. Dog Pictures with Santa benefits Big Dogs, Big Hearts, a small not for profit organization…
YMCA Turkey Trot
The Turkey Trot is officially sold out. But that doesn't mean you can't be part of the oldest continually held foot race in North America. On Thanksgiving morning go out and cheer those runners on. Just head to any corner on Delware Avenue between the…
The Polar Express Train Ride
All aboard! Enjoy music and a reading of The Polar Express on the Medina train. Chefs will serve hot cocoa and a cookie on the way to the North Pole to pick up Santa, and Santa will hand out a bell to each child on the return journey. A derlightful one-hour…
Take Another Look 2015
Bring your family and friends in town for Thanksgiving weekend to (literally) Take Another Look at Buffalo from the best vantage point - the 25th and 28th floor Observation Decks of our historic, Art Deco City Hall. Celebrate the resurgence at the second…