January 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
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…
Let The Circle Be Unbroken - Kwanzaa In Buffalo, 2015
Be part of Buffalo's 49th celebration of Kwanzaa! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26th ~ We celebrate the principle of UMOJA - UNITY!! ***DAYTIME EVENT*** *** 11 am - 4 pm *** CHILDREN'S KWANZAA!! * Afrikan Cultural Education Activities!! * Storytelling!! * Marcus…
The Belt Line: Hiding in Plain Sight
See the past and future collide in photographs of the Belt Line, one of the most conspicuous, least known features of Buffalo. Each day, trains go by along it and people drive underneath and over it. It is the New York Central Belt Line, the "third strand"…
First Day Hikes: A Buffalo Harbor New Year & Niagara Falls
First Day Hike: A Buffalo Harbor New Year! Friday, January 1, 2016 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Buffalo Harbor State Park (Niagara Region) Celebrate the New Year at New York's "Newest" State Park! Tour Buffalo's historic waterfront past towering grain elevators,…
Sunday in the Cemetery Concert and Lecture Series
The concert series includes a full schedule of programs in the historic Forest Lawn Chapel, and there are fascinating lectures in the newly opened Margaret L. Wendt Archive and Resource Center. Events: http://www.forest-lawn.com/events JAN 3 - Preserving…
Ice Skating at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza
Free admission and free ice skating at the Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza located on Main Street, between Chippewa and Huron, in the heart of Downtown Buffalo! The Rotary Rink is open Tuesday through Friday 11 am-2 pm, and 5 pm- 9 pm, Saturday 11 am-…
Polish Happy Hour
Free Polish food, free admission, plus Polish beer, Polish liqueurs, Polish music, and more...The United Cultural Society, which sponsors all of the Polish Happy Hour Buffalo events, will be selling raffle tickets for $500 in NYS Scratch off lottery…
Bridesworld: Buffalo, New York
Fashion shows throughout the day! Attendees can save hundreds of dollars on their wedding with SHOW ONLY SPECIALS, and one lucky bride at the show will win a $500 gift card from AAA of Western and Central New York. SAVE 50% OFF PER TICKET by pre-registering…
Buffalo Mass Mob XIV - St. Luke's Mission Of Mercy
Show your support for St Luke's Mission of Mercy by attending Mass. Please bring an item to help the Mission and its "Code Blue" effort. New socks, underwear, gloves, hats, scarves, sweaters, coats and any other warm clothing are needed.
Buffalo's Great Retailers
Take a journey back to a fun and heart-warming time when not only did Buffalo have its own stores like AM&As, Sattlers, and Sample, but those grand department stores were lined up along city streets like Main, Broadway, and Hertel, with historian and…
Winterfest Tonawanda 2016
A fun family weekend! Free ice skating, hockey games, model boat show, food trucks, wine tastings, and more. Click here for a full schedule of events: http://www.tonawanda.ny.us/DocumentCenter/View/2788
Niagara Icewine Festival
For three weekends in January, the Niagara Region is transformed into a wintry wonderland, celebrating one of Canada’s most cherished products: Ontario Icewine. From Gala evening toasts to chestnut roasts, ornate ice bars, ice skating and winery tours,…
Buffalo On Tap
We’re bringing Buffalo’s largest Craft Beer Festival back to the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center! The 4th Annual Buffalo on Tap begins on Friday, January 15th from 6pm to 9pm and continues on Saturday, January 16th with Session 1 from 1pm-4pm and Session…
Chillabration
Celebrate all things winter! Children’s activities on and off the ice, a vendor market with local artisans, live music and extra food and beverage options, and special activities for people of all ages to participate in, including: Wild West Theme Skate…
Buffalo On Tap Beer Festival
We’re bringing Buffalo’s largest Craft Beer Festival back to the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center! The 4th Annual Buffalo on Tap begins on Friday, January 15th from 6pm to 9pm and continues on Saturday, January 16th with Session 1 from 1pm-4pm and Session…
The Frozen Buffalo Pub Crawl
How did Buffalonians survive during winters past? What happened when Buffalo’s main artery—the Erie Canal—froze over for three months a year? Buffalo History Tours explores these questions and many more on this 90 minute pub crawl that starts at Canalside…
8th Annual Big Lebowski Event
The biggest dude event of the year! Cocktails (White Russians, beer & wine) begin at 6:30pm along with the Mighty WurliTzer. Live Comedy featuring 103.3 The Edge’s Josh Potter (& Friends) warms up the crowd from 7:00-8:00pm. The movie starts at 8:00pm,…
Martin Luther King, Jr . Celebration
Learn the history of the Jim Crow Law and Civil Rights in the Crescent City with Dr. LaKisha Michelle Simmons. This FREE celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is hosted by the Afro-American Historical Association at the Buffalo History Museum. Refreshments…
MLK Day Celebration
Commemorate not just the day, but the the late human rights leader and activist with videos, live music, food, and guest speakers who were at one or more of the marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr..
Winter Blast
'Winter Blast' healthy activities will include an ice, or street, hockey clinic with a Sabre alumni, the BlueCross BlueShield Healthy Zone Cruiser, a winter dodge ball zone, face painting, Sabretooth, hot cocoa and healthy snacks. The family fun activities…