December 2017
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Holiday Open Studios & Gallery
Twelve area artists will be at the home of Catherine Gillespie offering unique gifts including jewelry, watercolors, knitted items, note cards, local authors' books and much more. Holiday music, wine and nibbles to eat. There are several other sites…
Toddler Story Time
Bring your little one to our monthly program and spend some quality time in the museum! We will read a book and do a related activity.Museum admission; members free
M&T Third Fridays
Free admission to the Museum and Resource Center (459 Forest Ave) 1-3 pm – Free Docent Led tours 3-4:30 pm – Free Kids Activities
Art Express- Family Programs
Families can enjoy a mini museum tour, storytelling and a hands-on art making activity. This program is suitable for kids ages 6-12. Preregistration and payment are required. This is a nonrefundable program. Register online at CastellaniArtMuseum.org…
Masterworks and Artful Gifts
Masterworks - A curated exhibition of Extraordinary Works by Western New York Artists / Artful Gifts - Framed and Unframed works, perfect for giving or adding to your own collection - ready to be taken right off of the gallery walls. Opening Reception…
The Polar Express
Take a one hour excursion to the North Pole! On your journey enjoy hot cocoa and a cookie, music from the movie, a storybook reading, and a special gift for the kids -a magic silver bell- from Santa himself! Ride First Class and also receive a souvenir…
Hell Cab
Drawing from personal experience as a former cab driver to create this compelling work, Will Allen's HELLCAB is a hilarious and poignant journey taken in a taxi-cab. Described as a dark comedy, HELLCAB is a series of vignettes surrounding a cab driver…
Jacki LaRocque – First Solo Art Exhibition
Opening Reception - Jacki LaRocque - First Friday, December 1, 6-9 pm.Works on exhibit November 30 through December 5. Thoughtful storytelling through paint, charcoal, and pencil.Art for me has become part of my healing process. It has helped me get…
Holiday Tea
Join us for our Annual Victorian Holiday Tea on December 2nd, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Menu will feature a traditional English Tea. All proceeds will benefit the preservation of Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village’s historic buildings.
Starlight Studio Annual Holiday Open House
Starlight’s Annual Holiday Open House is Saturday, December 2nd from 1-4pm Get everyone on your list and buy one-of-a-kind gifts and artwork from 40 Starlight Artists! Paintings, drawings, handmade scarves & hats, jewelry, small sculpture, cards, Starlight…
Holiday Show at the Roycroft Campus
The Roycroft Campus offers an array of alternative holiday shopping with high-quality gifts for discerning shoppers who want to avoid malls and the sterility of online ordering. Get into the holiday spirit at our National Historic Landmark in the heart…
Breakfast with Santa
Santa Claus is coming to Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village this December! On Sunday, December 3rd, families are invited to join Santa, Mrs. Claus and their merry elves for a pancake breakfast in our Ballroom. This event features two seatings: the first at…
Stay Gold Community Art Party
Join the Burchfield Penney for an evening of art, music and the unexpected! Visual and performance artists: Josh Smith, What Color is Your Gold Standard? Performing throughout the Burchfield Penney Art Center If you don't have a favorite poet yet, Josh…
Craft Bazaar - Open to the Public
The public is invited to a Craft Bazaar on Saturday, December 9 from 9 am – 4 pm at The McGuire Group’s Garden Gate Health Care Facility, 2365 Union Road, Cheektowaga. The event is free and will include a unique variety of crafters with items including…
UUCB Holiday Arts and Crafts Show
A Holiday shopping tradition that offers a wide selection of unique and eclectic handcrafted items and collectibles from locally juried artisans and crafters in one of Buffalo’s historic church halls, a church of English Country Gothic design, a stunning…
Wegmans Family Days: Santa’s Workshop
10am-2pm - Included with Botanical Garden admission - $11 adults, $10 seniors (62+), $9 students (13+ with ID), $6 Kids 3-12, members and kids 2 and under are free! Have fun with your food in the Wegmans Family Garden and at stations throughout the Botanical…
Taste of Christmas Past
Join us for our 3rd annual Taste of Christmas Past, featuring a menu of Victorian Christmas favorites. Catered by Banchetti by Rizzo’s, Taste of Christmas Past offers a gourmet dining experience featuring a scrumptious dinner and yuletide food and beverage…
Urban Planning & Community Engagement Forum on the Scajaquada Corridor
As part of our effort to #SaveDelawarePark from NYSDOT's short-sighted plan, please join us at the Urban Planning & Community Engagement Forum on the Scajaquada Corridor. This event features an expert presentation and dialogue on Route 198 and is purposefully…
Last Minute Panic Holiday Marketplace
Let's face it, we all have a procrastinator inside of us. Join us at the 10th Annual Last Minute Panic Holiday Marketplace!More than 40 vendors on BOTH floors of the Book Arts Center! Purchase unique, quality handmade goods from housewares, knitwear,…
Peach Mag + The Public present: Blue Christmas Holiday Party
Join us for a night of poetry, music, drag, and more! Readings by: Jay Ritchie Liz Bowen Caroline Rayner Sarah Jane Barry Matthew Bookin * Performances by: Curtis Lovell Vidalia May * PLUS: DJ Gift Receipt * Peach Mag and The Public present: BLUE CHRISTMAS…