November 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Wacko Fest w/ special guests, Electric Watermelon! BLACK FRIDAY BLOWOUT SHOW!!
BLACK FRIDAY BLOWOUT SHOW featuring TWO of Buffalo's elite rockers! Wacko Fest with special guests, Electric Watermelon! GIANT merch sales and door-busters!! FREE ear-candy! SEE YOU THERE!
Train Day
A holiday tradition! See what the "loco-motion" is all about! The Buffalo History Museum’s annual family event, “Train Day,” is a popular museum family day festivity that includes a tour of the 1900s replica model trains, artifact scavenger hunts, train-themed…
Christmas in Ellicottville
“Walking in a Winter Wonderland” Christmas in Ellicottville begins on Friday, November 25th, 2016. The Village of Ellicottville, often referred to as a Norman Rockwell painting in the making, will be the background for beautiful strolling choirs harmonizing…
Green Friday
Green is the new Black! Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is reserved for shopping, pushing, shoving, and for big box stores; or so you thought, but not anymore! Green Friday is the Village of Hamburg’s answer to all of the madness. Green Friday…
Poinsettias at the Botanical Gardens
Expect the Unexpected! The whole family will enjoy beautiful poinsettias, vibrant colors and playful surprises! *Note special holiday hours: 10 a.m.-noon – Christmas Eve (Dec. 24)Closed Christmas Day (Dec. 25)10 a.m.- noon – New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31)…
Sip 'n Shop Small Business Saturday
Join us on Small Business Saturday and get a jump start on holiday shopping! 50 of your favorite local crafters, vendors and small business owners will all be under one roof. When you support small businesses you support families and community! Admission…
Empire State Wrestling feat. Hardcore Holly & Santino Marella
Empire State Wrestling (ESW) returns to Frontier Fire Hall, 2176 Liberty Drive, Niagara Falls, N.Y. on Saturday, November 25, featuring former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstars Hardcore Holly and Santino Marella, as well as current Total…
Workingman’s Dead & The Stoll Brothers
Saturday November 26th - Workingman’s Dead & The Stoll Brothers Doors: 7:00pm, Show: 8:00pm - Tickets: $10 ADV/$14 DOS - Ages: 18+
My Cousin Tone
Join the band of Karen Ragusa on bass, Jim Matteliano on keyboards, Tim Martin on sax, Andy Peruzzini on trumpet, Tony Zambito on percussion, Bill Basil on drums, Peter Dauphin on trombone, and Mary McMahon on vocals. Our last time in March was a great…
Downtown Buffalo's Small Business Saturday
Grab your Small Business Saturday "Passports" at one of our three shopping check-in points, as well as a map of Downtown shops and restaurants. Incentives for getting the most “stamps” from participating shops will include discounts at local restaurants…
Small Business Saturday at the Shops @ Market Arcade
Celebrate National Small Business Saturday with us on November 26Th. #ShopSmall Shops @ Market Arcade will be one of four downtown locations where you will find your Small Business Saturday Shopping Passport, a Shoppers' Guide (which includes a map of…
The Worlds Largest Disco 2016
70's retro party with the largest Disco light and sound show in the country. One hundred percent of the profits go to Camp Good Days and Special Times a camp for children with cancer. Come join the fun and party for a cause on the largest dance floor…
Annual Local Author Book Signing Event
An annual favorite! Meet and greet local authors and discover great gifts. The best place to do your for holiday shopping. More than 65 local authors will be on hand to meet and greet readers and sign the books you purchase. This year’s event includes…
Holiday Arts & Craft Show
Find wonderful gifts made by local artisans! Featured products include photography, jewelry, scarves, pottery, soaps, lotions, candles, books and many more unique gifts at the Parkside Community Association's Annual Holiday Art and Craft Show on Small…
Small Business Saturday
Show your support for Small Businesses. Show your love by getting out to Shop Small at businesses near you. Last year on Small Business Saturday, 88 million* people came out to Shop Small and made it a day to remember across the country. This year,…
20th Annual Women's Gifts
Perfect for holiday shopping. The focus of Women’s Gifts remains to support local women artists and showcase the amazing talents in our community. As always, we encourage you to spend your precious and hard earned holiday dollars on women who live and…
Lunch with Santa
Santa is coming to the museum to have lunch with YOU!!! Come join him for lunch and tell all of your Christmas wishes. Then stay for an afternoon of activities, including games, crafts, snacks, carrousel rides and a special magic performance by Gary…
Polar Express
Take a magical one hour round trip ride while you enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, christmas caroling, storybook reading and even get a visit from Santa!
Christmasville Fire Truck Parade
The Greater Lancaster Museum of Firefighting will be holding our 9th. Annual Firetruck parade again this year! The parade starts at Lancaster High School and heads South on Central Ave. to Broadway. We had 144 emergency vehicles decked out in Christmas…
Small Business Saturday Market at Tommyrotter Distillery
Wipe out that holiday gift list at the 2nd annual Small Business Saturday Market at Tommyrotter Distillery! THE SCHEDULE: (12 - 3 pm) Distillery Tasting Room Open w/ Public Espresso + Coffee (4 - 7 pm) Small Business Saturday Market Open (7 - ? pm) After…