There’s no place like home for the holidays!
Whether or not you’re from Buffalo, the holiday spirit that fills the air all around town will have you feeling like you’re home. Enjoy the seasonal festivities of this winter wonderland by checking out our Holiday Guide. Here you’ll find ways to shop ’til you drop, discover Buffalo’s holiday history, enjoy a warm beverage with friends and catch a show full of holiday cheer. With fun for all ages, you’re guaranteed to have a jolly good time when you spend the holidays in Buffalo!
Looking to explore unique events in Buffalo throughout the year? Check out some local favorites, or see what’s happening this weekend.
Buffalo’s Best Holiday Markets
Make your shopping list and check it twice!
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Tom & Jerry Trail
Take a sip of our signature holiday drink
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Holiday Bucket List
Our best of the best!
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Buffalo’s Best Outdoor Skating Rinks
Lace up your skates and hit the ice!
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Restaurants in Buffalo Open on Christmas
Delicious flavor, even on a holiday!
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Historic Holiday Tours
Tours from Christmas past
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The Ultimate Buffalo Holiday Gift Guide
Give them the gift of Buffalo this year
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Holiday Movies at Historic Theaters
See holiday movies, new and old, on the big screen
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Taking A Tour of Temple Beth Zion
See their exquisite art glass windows
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Our Famous Halloween Flea Market
10/10
Vigilant Fire Hall
These unique antique and collectibles market has long been considered Buffalo’s Favorite. Discover unusual & delightful gift items that are hard…
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Boo At The Zoo
10/17
Buffalo Zoo
Calling all little ghouls and goblins! It’s time for a fang-tastic evening at the Buffalo Zoo! Celebrate the spooky season…
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Halloween Terrarium Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
10/17
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Celebrate Halloween year-round with a spooky terrarium! This workshop includes all materials needed to build a Halloween-themed terrarium, complete with…
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BOOtanical Bounce Party at the Botanical Gardens
10/18
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Celebrate the season at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens BOOtanical Bounce Party! Enjoy a day of family-friendly fall fun…
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Haunted: The Museum After Dark
10/23
Buffalo History Museum
Haunted: The Museum After DarkWhere Buffalo’s Past Refuses to Rest When the Museum closes, the stories awaken. On October 23,…
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Halloween Spooktacular 2026
10/24
Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
The best family-friendly Halloween event in Western New York is back at Explore & More starting this weekend! Wear your…
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The Haunted House Party
10/31
Electric City
The Haunted House Party is Buffalo’s premier Halloween celebration for adults looking for more than just another night out. On…
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Poinsettia Exhibit at the Botanical Gardens
11/20
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
The holidays are here, and so is our annual Poinsettia Exhibit! Step into the warm embrace of our tropical conservatory,…
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Holiday Card Linocut Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
11/21
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Explore linocut printmaking! Use carving tools to create your own unique rubber print block and Holiday Card. Discover this century…
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Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs
11/26
Highmark Stadium
The Buffalo Bills will host the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, November 26, 2026, for a special Thanksgiving Day primetime…
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Buffalo Winter Market
11/27
The Richardson Olmsted Campus
The Buffalo Holiday Market returns for 2026, bringing the joy and enchantment of a European Christmas to Western New York.…
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Poinsettias After Dark at the Botanical Gardens
11/27
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Experience the magic of the holidays during Poinsettias After Dark! Thousands of twinkling lights will guide you through our magically…
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Santa at the Botanical Gardens
11/27
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Join us at the Botanical Gardens on Friday, November 28, and Saturday, November 29, to meet the one and only Santa Claus!…
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Queen City Market
12/05
Seneca One
The Queen City Market is a curated one day, one-stop-shopping event showcasing an exceptional mix of artisan crafters and vintage…
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Swinging in the Holidays
12/06
Kleinhans Music Hall
Jazz at Kleinhans proudly continues a new holiday tradition with the 2nd Annual Jazz at Kleinhans Christmas Celebration Swinging in the…
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The Charlie Brown Trio – “Charlie Brown is in Town” – THURSDAY SHOW
12/10
PAUSA Art House
Every year, this show sells out, all three nights, so don’t wait to get your tickets. Celebrate the timeless music…
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The Charlie Brown Trio – “Charlie Brown is in Town” – FRIDAY SHOW
12/11
PAUSA Art House
Every year, this show sells out, all three nights, so don’t wait to get your tickets. Celebrate the timeless music…
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The Charlie Brown Trio – “Charlie Brown is in Town” – SATURDAY SHOW
12/12
PAUSA Art House
Every year, this show sells out, all three nights, so don’t wait to get your tickets. Celebrate the timeless music…
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Buffalo Winter/Holiday Market
12/17
Richardson Olmsted Campus
The Buffalo Holiday Market returns for 2026, bringing the joy and enchantment of a European Christmas to Western New York.…
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The Betsy Carmichael Christmas Special
12/18
Shea’s Smith Theatre
The Betsy Carmichael Christmas Special, Buffalo’s favorite interactive holiday comedy, for a limited engagement at Shea’s Smith Theatre, December 18&20,…
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Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery Of The Magi’s Gold
12/23
Shea’s Smith Theatre
It’s CSI: Bethlehem in this holiday mystery extravaganza, by the author of the Late Nite Catechism series, as Sister takes…
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