November 2025

Tue Nov 11th

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Veterans Day at the Botanical Gardens | Free Admission for Veterans

Community

Thank you to all military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans with ID are admitted free to the Botanical Gardens on Veterans Day, November 11. The Botanical Gardens is a national historic site, education center, and tourist… >>

Tue Nov 11th

Hallwalls

Double Feature of Films by Brandon Schlia

Arts & Culture

Premiere of Double Fault with Q&A, followed by a screening of Big Mistake.

Thu Nov 13th

Hallwalls

Screening of Broadway Books with Q&A

Arts & Culture

Talking Leaves Books presents a screening of the Broadway Books TV pilot followed by a Q&A with writer and director Corianne King at Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center.

Thu Nov 13th

Hallwalls

Rachel J. Lithgow Conversation & Book Signing at Hallwalls

Arts & Culture

Join us at Hallwalls to celebrate the release of Buffalo-born author Rachel J. Lithgow's debut memoir,  My Year of Really Bad Dates! This event will consist of a conversation to be followed by questions and signing. Free to attend. Purchase of your book… >>

Fri Nov 14th → Sun Nov 16th

UB Center for the Arts

Choreographers Showcase

Arts & Culture

Choreographers Showcase Directed by Chanon Judson with Rebekah Bono and Charity John Nov. 14 - 15, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 - 16, 2025 at 2 p.m. UB Center for the Arts Drama Theatre Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=choreographers+showcase+ub+center+for+the+arts… >>

Sat Nov 15th

Polish Falcons Society of Depew

Shop til You Drop Craft & Vendor Fair

Community

Crafters & Vendors... Basket Raffle.... Shopping... and more! Come out to support Buffalo's local small businesses. FREE ADMISSION. $5/5min massages available. You don't need to be present to win the Basket Raffle. Bring donations for The City of Buffalo… >>

Sat Nov 15th

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Holiday Card Linocut Workshop

Workshops & Classes

Explore linocut printmaking! Use carving tools to create your own unique rubber print block and Holiday Card. Discover this century old process while drawing inspiration from our beautiful Poinsettia Exhibit. Participants will be guided through the entire… >>

Sat Nov 15th

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

America Recycles Day

Community

Celebrate recycling and helping the environment with STEM activities at HCFM! These programs will be included with general admission.

Fri Nov 21st → Sun Jan 4th

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Poinsettia Exhibit at the Botanical Gardens

Community

The holidays are here, and so is our annual Poinsettia Exhibit! Step into the warm embrace of our tropical conservatory, filled to the brim with brilliant poinsettias of all sizes and colors. Allow the vibrant reds, magentas, pinks, yellows, and oranges… >>

Sat Nov 22nd

UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

UBMT Sings: Ahrens & Flaherty in Concert

Arts & Culture

UBMT Sings: Ahrens & Flaherty in Concert Music by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Directed by James Beaudry Music Direction by Matt Marco Nov. 22, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. UB Katharine Cornell Theatre Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/000062E7B6DD6CCA… >>

Sat Nov 22nd → Sat Dec 20th

Buffalo Arts Studio

Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale

Arts & Culture

Buffalo Arts Studio is pleased to present the Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale, which showcases the work of Buffalo Arts Studio’s 31 Studio Artists. The exhibition will be on view from November 22 through December 20, 2025. An artist reception will… >>

Sat Nov 22nd

Knights of Columbus

Beat Black Friday Thanksgiving Craft & Vendor Fair

Community

Crafters & Vendors... Basket Raffle.... Shopping... and more! Come out to support Buffalo's local small businesses. FREE ADMISSION. $5/5min massages available. You don't need to be present to win the Basket Raffle. Bring donations for The City of Buffalo… >>

Sun Nov 23rd → Sun Dec 21st

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Photography Nights

Community

Make your reservation today! Bring along your favorite photographer and join us for Photography Nights to get the most out of your photo experience at the Botanical Gardens! We are opening up the Botanical Gardens for the public to take family photos,… >>

Fri Nov 28th

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Santa at the Botanical Gardens

Community

Join us at the Botanical Gardens on Friday, November 28, and Saturday, November 29, to meet the one and only Santa Claus! Complete a festival scavenger hunt as you explore our beautiful Poinsettia Exhibit, the picture-perfect backdrop for your photos… >>

Fri Nov 28th → Tue Dec 30th

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Poinsettias After Dark

Community

Experience the magic of the holidays during Poinsettias After Dark! Thousands of twinkling lights will guide you through our magically illuminated greenhouses. See textures, shapes, and shadows that you’ve never noticed before as different colors bathe… >>

Fri Nov 28th → Sat Nov 29th

The Buffalo History Museum

Makers Market

Community

Our 5th annual Holiday Makers Market returns for two days this November! Join us on Friday, November 28th from 11am to 5PM to kick off the holiday shopping season or come by during Small Business Saturday, November 29th from 10AM to 5PM.  The museum… >>

Sat Nov 29th

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Santa at the Botanical Gardens

Community

Join us at the Botanical Gardens on Friday, November 28, and Saturday, November 29, to meet the one and only Santa Claus! Complete a festival scavenger hunt as you explore our beautiful Poinsettia Exhibit, the picture-perfect backdrop for your photos… >>

Sat Nov 29th → Sat Dec 20th

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Santa on the Carrousel

Community

Santa will be at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum on Saturday November 29th, Saturday December 13th, and Saturday December 20th. Admission is required for everyone children (2-16 $12, under 2 $5) and adults ($10). Admission for the event includes:… >>