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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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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Ana Gasteyer’s Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular
12/14
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
The Performing Arts Center presents iconic comedic actress Ana Gasteyer for her Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular. Well-known for years…
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Holiday Card Linocut Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
12/14
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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Holiday Stroll in Larkinville!
12/14
Larkin Square
Take a Holiday Stroll in Larkinville on Saturday, December 13th from 11 am & 3 pm. Some venues open earlier…
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Musicians of Buffalo: Christmas Rocks Concert
12/14
Babeville
MOB & MUSICIANS OF BUFFALO CHRISTMAS ROCKS CONCERT 2025 BILLY SHEEHAN / JESSIE GALANTE / BOBBY LEBEL The Musicians of Buffalo…
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Santa Land 2025
12/14
Chestnut Ridge Park
The holiday tradition you know and love is back, with some added fun! Enjoy hayrides to Santa’s Workshop, live animals,…
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Tipsy Tinsel Holiday Market
12/14
Statler Buffalo
Buffalo, save the date for the Holiday Market of the season! The Tipsy Tinsel Market is back – Buffalo’s only…
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Featured Event
Holiday Pops
12/18
Kleinhans Music Hall
Deck the halls for Western New York’s most cherished holiday tradition! Ron Spigelman conducts a celebration of the sounds of…
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Jingle Bell Jam
12/14
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Magical holiday decorations, pre-concert activities, and a sing-along as Santa conducts the orchestra make this concert a festive occasion for…
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Sister’s Christmas Catechism
12/14
Shea’s Smith Theatre
Get ready for “CSI : Bethlehem” in this uproarious holiday comedy as our wise-cracking nun (Sister) takes on the age-old…
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Winter Wonderland at Explore & More with Enchanted Snowman Meet & Greet
12/14
Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
We have a fun-filled day planned on Sunday, December 14 at Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.…
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Twas the Night Before…
12/17
Shea’s Buffalo
It’s the holidays, and this year, things are different. For years, Isabella and her father have read “A Visit from…
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Holiday Workshop: Card Making
12/18
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
Step into the world of fine art relief printmaking! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the tools, inks, papers, and…
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Sleigh and Play
12/18
Losson Park – Stiglmeier Park
Come and enjoy a festive night with your family! We will have Winter themed crafts, a wagon ride to look…
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Winter Floral Arrangement Workshop
12/18
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Bring the scents and colors of the winter season home with this floral design workshop. Discover how to prep fresh…
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Dueling Pianos Holiday Show @ Rec Room
12/19
Rec Room Buffalo
Dueling Pianos 716 is a new Dueling Pianos show with a modern twist! Come out to check out this special…
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The Night Before Christmas
12/19
21 Central Ave, Lancaster NY, 14086
Set in Christmastown on a very special Christmas Eve, our locally commissioned and well-received family musical tells the story of…
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Tinsel & Trades
12/19
Buffalo History Museum
Join us on for a FREE! family friendly festival that will include 19th century activities, demonstrations and performances. Enjoy live…
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Winter Wonderland at the Museum
12/19
Buffalo Museum of Science
Step into a winter wonderland and explore the chilly side of science! From frosty fun to fascinating creatures of the…
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The Jay/Sharptet Presents “Swing into the Holiday Season”
12/20
PAUSA Art House
Join the Jay/Sharptet as we swing into the holiday season with cheer and classic tunes! Celebrate with us as we…
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The Terrace at Deleware Park Winter Market
12/20
The Terrace at Delaware Park
Visitors are invited to enjoy a new indoor winter market held on the third Saturday of each month. The Pan…
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Totally Sweet Buffalo Procrastinators Holiday Market
12/20
An annual favorite shopping event!! It’s a great opportunity to pick up some amazing last-minute Christmas gifts for the ones…
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Twang Gang Holiday Thang Twang Gang, John & Mary & The Valkyries & Borderland Band Camp All-Stars
12/20
Sportsmen’s Tavern
Get ready for a festive night of roots-driven holiday cheer as Sportsmens Amercana Music Foundation presents That Twang Gang “Holiday Thang” a lively…
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Diggie Mac’s Birthmas Bash
12/21
Mohawk Place
Come on out to Mohawk for an incredible music event celebrating both the holidays and the birthday of yours truly.…
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Santa at Explore & More
12/21
Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
Santa’s coming to Explore & More! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making a special appearance at the museum from…
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