December 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Christmas at Hidden Valley
See The Lodge decked out in all its Christmas glory. Have breakfast with Santa (served from 9am-1pm). Dining guests are invited to take photos with Santa in his workship from 10am-2pm. While in Santa’s workshop, do some shopping at our gift & craft show.…
Guided Walking Tour of Buffalo City Hall
Free guided walking tour, no reservations required. About 1 hour. Please inquire about mobility needs. One of the largest city halls in America, see this Art Deco masterpiece inside and out. Tour usually includes the Council Chambers, Mayor's Office,…
2nd Saturday Harvest and Pop Up Market
Come for a pumpkin smashing challenge, watch a cider press demo and maybe even give it a try yourself. Build a spice rack or try your hands at basket weaving - FREE hands-on workshops and gift-making projects for children. Then, head east toward 980…
North Pole Express With/Santa's Reindeer
Departure Times on: Saturday's & Sunday's in Nov & DecLeaves at 10:00am-Returns 12:30pmLeaves at 11:00am-Returns 1:30pmLeaves at 1:30pm-Returns 4:00pmLeaves at 2:30pm-Returns 5:00pmLeaves at 5:00pm-Returns 7:30pm (First Trip)-Friday November 18th @ 6:30pm…
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…
Peace, Love & Grant Street
The 5th annual West Side Holiday Celebration- Peace, Love, & Grant Street will be happening on Thursday, December 1 from 4pm-8pm. The event will feature many of the shops, restaurants, and services we have on Grant Street. On December 1st, Grant Street…
Celebrating Our Milestone Gala
Experience the Library like never before! The Library Foundation of Buffalo & Erie County andThe Buffalo & Erie County Public LibraryInvite you to Celebrating Our Milestones180 Years of Books, History & CommunityLibrary Fundraising Gala. This is a black tie…
Holiday Artist Sale
The Burchfield Penney is part of Artists in Buffalo, Inc. Holiday Open Studios and Galleries again this year with more that 40 artists featured at The Center! PLUS, more artists and gift ideas in The Museum Store - and holiday specials in Burchfield's…
Holiday Open Studios and Galleries
Explore extraordinary studios, galleries and homes not usually open to the public. Meet and visit with more than 100 creative artists who will have their work on view and available for purchase in friendly, relaxed settings. Meet with the artists, and…
Taste of Christmas Past
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village is proud to host our second Taste of Christmas Past, an evening of holiday food, drinks and music! Enjoy historically-recreated Victorian Christmas dishes and drinks. There will also be a Tree Lighting Ceremony in our…
Winter Faire
Create your holiday from the heart;decorate cookies & wreaths, make ornaments, decorations & candles, shop in the bookstore and gift wrap.Fun and games for everyone! Horse drawn carriage rides, live music, jump rope making, puppet show, cupcake walk,…
Downtown Tree Lighting Celebration
Kick off the holiday season and celebrate the opening of the Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza (Main at Chippewa Street)! At 6:30pm, right after the fireworks and tree lighting, the fun will continue with visits with Santa, holiday gifts, ice skating, and…
SevenOneSixMas
For one day only, Buffalo RiverWorks hosts WNY’s top local merchants at Buffalo’s premier entertainment venue. It’s never been easier to give the gift of Buffalo to everyone on your list. FREE ADMISSION | UNIQUE LOCAL GIFTS | RESTAURANT FULL-SERVICE…
2016 Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting at Canalside
Join the canalside for a fun, festive, and family friendly event on the Waterfront! This year’s celebration, hosted by Star 102.5‘s Sue O’Neil, will feature children’s activities, holiday music, a vendor market, Dickens Carolers, dance performances,…
Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Get your holiday shopping done from 10 small businesses all in one place!There's a toy drive happening so please bring a toy if you're felling the holiday spirit!Of course, there's great food and drinks from Resurgence. Feel free to share with your friends!…
Curling at Canalside
You’ve seen it on the Olympics, now try it for yourself! The Ice at Canalside has two curling lanes available to reserve during open skate hours. On Tuesdays-Fridays, hold your match before 4:00 pm and receive a complimentary pre and post game water,…
Meet Santa at Buffalo Center!
Santa will be joining us this holiday season! From 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Take a free picture with him and drop off a new unwrapped toy for children in Buffalo Hospitals. We have also partnered with Ronald McDonald house to collect the household items they…
Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza
Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza is a free and open-to-the-public ice rink in Downtown Buffalo. The rink allows all members of the community to enjoy free ice skating throughout the winter season. The official season opening will be on December 5th, with…
Stop Sip & Shop the Blocks
The Kenmore Merchants Association invites you to our 5th Annual Stop Sip & Shop the Blocks in the Village of Kenmore! On December 8th, support small and local businesses along Delaware Avenue. Enjoy food, drink, carolers, a Chinese auction, and so much…
Stop Sip & Shop in Kenmore
Enjoy the Village of Kenmore atmosphere while you shop at many local vendors set up INSIDE Delaware Avenue stores, from Kenmore Avenue to Westgate Avenue. Check in FIRST in the main hub at Diversified Hearing, 2900 Delaware Ave., for your scavenger hunt…