December 2015
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Game Night Buffalo
Come out and play games, meet new people and win prizes. This is a fun event for adults of all ages. Play traditional board games, minute to win it games and a large group interactive feature games. June's feature game is "Pass it, don't drop it". Win…
Bagels & Booze
Saturday brunch at Hydraulic Hearth is back! Bagels & Booze will once again invite West Side co-op bakery BreadHiveto take over its brick oven for a brunch built around bagel sandwiches, complete with a full bar and live music. Baked in view by BreadHive,…
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…
Sip n Shop for JDRF
Please come to a very special Holiday Pop Up Shopping event to Benefit WNY Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation located in the beautiful lobby of the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Williamsville on Tues, Dec. 1st. Support local area businesses; Tres Aurae'…
Pre Chanukah - Kosher mini chefs
Our mini chefs will join together to cook, bake,create fun crafts, while learning about Jewish themes!From Latkes and Doughnuts, to Chanukah cookies and Caesar salad,our mini chefs will learn aboutmitzvahs through foods and crafts they create.Additionally,…
Hertel Holidays
Hertel Holidays is an annual family tradition that delights all of the senses with twinkling displays, Santa Claus and unique shopping and dining experiences. Hertel's boutiques, antique stores, and art galleries will take the stress out of your holiday…
Holiday Open Studios and Galleries
Meet more than 100 artists and purchase their work during Holiday Open Studios and Galleries, a unique holiday shopping experience and the chance to find one-of-a-kind gifts at 18 studios and galleries throughout the Greater Elmwood Village area on Friday,…
Sip N Shop
Shop all your favorite home party vendors in one place. Enjoy a cash bar and finger foods. Thirty One gifts, Arbon, Mary Kay, pampered chef, are just a few on the dozens of vendors at last years event. 3740 N. Buffalo Road, Orchard Park NY 14127
Queen City Market
Buy local this holiday season! The Queen CityMarket features all local craft artisans, vintage sellers, food, & more. The fifth annual Queen City Market will be held on Saturday December 5th, 2015 from 11am to 5pm at the Karpeles Manuscript Library…
Indoor Winter Market
The Elmwood Bidwell Farmers Market is now year round! The market will continue indoors from Dec. 5, 2015, through April 30, 2016, in Buckham Hall on the Buffalo State campus, 1300 Elmwood Ave. Buckham Hall is located on Rockwell Road near Grant Street.…
Winter Farmers Market @ Buffalo State
Keep shopping local all winter long at the new Elmwood Village Farmers Market at Buffalo State. The winter market will feature approximately 15 to 20 vendors each week, including Alpine Made, Avenue Boys Smokehouse, Biscotti for Everybotti, Carla’s Crumby…
New Life Center Craft Show!!!
Come get all of your Christmas shopping done in one place! More than 10 crafters and vendors, a pointsetta and wreath sale, chili, chowder, baked goods and MORE!!! You will not want to miss this awesome event!
Downtown Rotary Rink Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
Kick off the Free skating season at Rotary Rink with fireworks, visits with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, ice skating, and much more! What better way to kick off the holiday season than in Downtown Buffalo!
City of Light 2015 - Seneca Babcock
City of Light lights up the Seneca-Babcock neighborhood where the B-Team will decorate homes, create a Christmas Carnival for children with free gifts, and host a free community dinner. Volunteer and join the B-Team in the celebration! Sign up by following…
Hospice Light-a-Life Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony
The first Light-a-Life Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony was held in 1989. The outpouring of support from the community has grown every year. The Light-A-Life bell has been a heartfelt and cherished tradition for Hospice Buffalo since the bell was first…
Chanukah in Dreidel Land
Join us at theChanukah in Dreidel LandFamily Chanukah CelebrationThe event will include* Delicious Chanukah Guermet Dinner* Build Giant Dreidel Menorah* Amazing Dreidel Show* Special Dreidel Activities * Latkes and Doughnuts* Music and dancing* Fun and…
Stop Sip and Shop the Block
Inside Holiday Shopping, food, drinks, carolers, chinese auction and More! Support local business and shop our many vendors. Join us for a relaxing night in the Village and see all we have to offer starting at Diversified Hearing 2900 Delaware Ave.,…
Fairgrounds Festival of Lights
Park the car and let the holiday magic begin… Stroll the illuminated street and explore each of the buildings for unique holiday activities, shows, and more at the largest Winter Festival in WNY. Enjoy nearly two miles of light displays featuring…
Niagara Power Project Festival of Trees
See the Niagara Power Vista transformed into a winter wonderland with a dazzling display of reusable trees, adorned with energy efficient holiday lights and decorated by local non-profit groups. Visitors of all ages will enjoy hands-on experiences and…
Roswell Tree of Hope Lighting
Bring your family and friends as we light up the night sky in an annual tradition of offering hope for all those touched by cancer. Come see a dazzling display of nearly 75,000 animated lights synchronized to holiday music. Gingerbread House Contest…