December 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Luggage with Love of WNY Annual Fund drive
Please help us spread the word to collect GENTLY used, PREFERABLY NEW small pieces of luggage, totes, duffle bags, book bags, diaper bags, etc. Please ensure there are no tips, tears, stains, etc when donating. We will also be accepting monetary donations…
Santa on the Carrousel
Santa is back visiting the Carrousel Museum this week! He will be riding the carrousel with all of his friends and fans from Noon until 3PM. There will also be crafts, games, snacks – and lots of fun! At 1PM, be sure to catch Charlie & Checkers as they…
Meet Santa at Canalside
Ho Ho Ho! Jolly Ol’ St. Nick will be visiting Canalside to meet with all the good little girls and boys throughout the month of December, presented by KeyBank!
Light up the Room Chanukah Party and After Party
PJLibrary Buffalo families begin their Chanukah celebration at this glow-in-the-dark dance party for kids(ages 8 and under) and their families between 4:00 - 5:30pm. Cost: $6/person (non-walkers are free). To register, visit https://secure3.convio.net/jfna/site/Ticketing;jsessionid=00000000.app340a?view=Tickets&id=104706&NONCE_TOKEN=04D4B33D6AFD74E7A67474A865F24C57.…
Brunch with Santa
Santa will arrive at the Tewksbury Lodge to check every little boy and girl’s Christmas list. Take home pictures of Santa with your favorite cherub. Two seatings are available to meet Santa – 9:30am and 12:00pm. Along with a visit with Santa, Tewksbury…
Winter Solstice Celebration!
Join us for our fourth annual Winter Solstice Celebration at Yoga Parkside! This year's event includes a ceremony to light candles as the sun sets and a shared slow vinyasa or restorative yogic practice as we begin the longest night of the year. Also…
Masquerade Ball
The holidays are here! Join all of us at Buffalo Center for a fun-filled afternoon of intrigue, costumes, refreshments, and more! Masks are highly encouraged!
Gingerbread Wonderland
Holiday fun is on the way at the Niagara Falls Cullinary Institute. Weekends this holiday season, Santa Claus will be inside the Culinary Institute’s life size gingerbread house 5,000lbs of gingerbread and 2,000lbs of icing. Take part in activities –…
Winter Ball Hockey Registration
Winter Ball Hockey has extended the age groups!! : Boys and Girls in K-8th grade: Saturdays from February 4-March 18th, 2017. Each 1 and ½ hour session is divided into skills and drills training, team huddle time, and scrimmaging. Division…
Shalom to the Dome
At DBGB we love to celebrate our Jewish roots in King Solomom's Temple, with a Complimentary Pastrami and Matzo Ball Soup buffet and some of our Greatest DJs.
Free Horse & Carriage Rides
Our guests loved this activity so much that we are bringing it back just before Christmas!Old Falls Street, USA, is once again hosting free horse and carriage rides on Friday, Dec. 23, from 5-9 p.m.Guests are invited to assemble on the Middle Block,…
Chanukah in Candyland
Join us at the Chanukah in Candy Land Family Chanukah CelebrationThe event will include* Delicious Chinese Guermet Dinner* Build Giant Candy Menorah* Amazing Show* Special donut Activities * Latkes and Doughnuts* Music and dancing* Fun and prizesand…
Protest Paladino at a Rally and School Board Meeting
LOCATION: Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo, in close proximity to both New York State offices and City Hall. There will be a rally at 10:30am at Niagara Square and then a Protest at the Emergency School Board Mtg. at 801 City Hall at 2:30pm In Artvoice’s…
Green Drinks Holiday Party
With our country in flux and the future of our environmental protections at risk, we will be using proceeds from the suggested donation and 50/50 split at the event to go towards a reputable non-profit organization which will fight for policy and legislation…
Lyft the ban on Uber! A rally for ridesharing
The New York State Legislature will be considering whether to legalize ridesharing in cities like Buffalo when they return to session in early 2017.We believe ridesharing programs would be a welcomed and even expected visitor amenity in Buffalo, and…
Rally: demand Paladino's removal from School Board
Buffalo parents and children, voters, community leaders, and the Buffalo Parent-Teacher Organization will gather in Niagara Square at 10:30am on Thursday, December 29 to demand the ouster of Carl Paladino from the Buffalo Public School Board following…
Town of Boston's Winterfest Celebration
This is a free, family-friendly event that includes:-The opening of the Town's Ice Skating Rink (which will be running the entire Winter season, as the weather allows)-Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides-Appearances by Anna and Elsa from Frozen from 5pm-6pm-Do You…
First Night Buffalo
Ring in 2017 with your family at the 28th Annual Independent Health Foundation's First Night Buffalo - Western New York’s largest drug & alcohol-free New Year’s Eve Celebration! Tickets are $10 in advance, available at all area Wegmans stores. Tickets…
Statler City Ice Ball
Ice Ball Ticket holders will receive 5 hours of premium open bar, plenty of excellent food (not just hors d'oeuvres!), a champagne toast, amazing live music, 4 rooms with sit-down dining, party favors, and much more! There will be seating for everyone!…
The Grapevine Banquets New Year's Eve Celebration
Please join us for a magical evening of food, drinks and music at The Grapevine Banquets to ring in 2017!