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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Line Dance
01/27
Kerns Avenue Bowling Center
I’ll Holla Line Dance Crew Line Dance. Feel the rhythm of the music, warm up, and get a dose of…
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Rust Belt Comedy @ Nietzsche’s
01/27
Nietzsche’s
Live Comedy Lives at Nietzsche’s, thanks to the Rust Belt Comedy Showcase – which shines a light a huge variety…
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The Early Bird Comedy Open Mic
01/27
Third Space Cafe and Entertainment
The Early Bird Comedy Open Mic at Third Space Cafe & Entertainment Hosted by Brody Walsh & Conner Mink of…
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Trivia Tuesdays at Colter Bay
01/27
Colter Bay Grill
Free to play! Late night happy hour with food and drink specials Gift Card prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd…
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BPO UpClose: Spirit of Innovation
01/28
Kleinhans Music Hall
Get closer than ever to the music at BPO UpClose an immersive, in-the-round concert experience that places you at the…
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Open Mic Night @ Gypsy Parlor
01/28
The Gypsy Parlor
Open Mic every Wednesday 8pm-11pm hosted by Mike Farrow.
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Saving Waves w/ Hip Monarch
01/28
Buffalo Iron Works
Saving Waves Saving Waves is a Buffalo band that blends rock, soul, blues, and psychedelic jams. Their sets move between…
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Sweet Petunia
01/28
9th Ward
Welcoming Righteous Babe Records newest artist! Queer Alt Folk from Boston, MA Sweet Petunia, composed of Mairead Guy and Maddy Simpson,…
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Tony Dabas
01/28
Helium Comedy Club
Tony Dabas, hailing from Staten Island, is a rising star in the New York City standup scene. Known for his…
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2026 Buffalo Auto Show
01/29
The Buffalo Auto Show is Western New York’s premier event for new vehicles! At the 2026 Auto Show, visitors will…
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AP Gorny: Different from the Rest
01/29
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
The Rare Book Room of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library is honored to acquire and exhibit a selection…
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Art Moves Me
01/29
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Therapeutic Dance + Mindful Movement Program for People Impacted by Parkinson’s Disease The Burchfield Penney Art Center at SUNY Buffalo…
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Des Bishop
01/29
Helium Comedy Club
A rising star in the US and a massive name in Ireland, native New Yorker Des Bishop moved from Queens…
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Music + Poetry Open Mic
01/29
Third Space Cafe and Entertainment
All are welcome to Music + Poetry Open Mic at Third Space Cafe every Thursday night. Hosted by Evan Laedke…
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Sabres vs Kings
01/29
KeyBank Center
A coast-to-coast clash hits downtown Buffalo as the Buffalo Sabres host the Los Angeles Kings at KeyBank center. Expect a…
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The Jazz Lounge at Milton’s
01/29
Statler Buffalo
Experience JazzBuffalo’s The Jazz Lounge, a monthly evening that brings live jazz into one of downtown Buffalo’s most distinctive spaces inside…
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The Serpents Tour Starring Nymphia Wind and Plastique Tiara
01/29
Town Ballroom
The Serpents Tour unites Nymphia Wind and Plastique Tiara, two of the world’s most celebrated Asian drag artists, for an…
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Cindy Suffoletto
01/30
The Western New York Book Arts Center Presents CINDY SUFFOLETTOBUFFALO, NY The Western New York Book Arts Center is proud…
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D.L. Hughley
01/30
Helium Comedy Club
Known for being astute and politically savvy in his comedy, DL Hughley is one of the most popular and highly…
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Donna the Buffalo
01/30
Town Ballroom
Donna The Buffalo is not just a band, rather one might say that Donna The Buffalo has become a lifestyle…
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Job Fair at Central Library
01/30
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
In partnership with the New York State Department of Labor, the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is proud to…
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Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill
01/30
MusicalFare Theatre
Witness one of Billie Holiday’s final performances in this tour-de-force evening starring JazzBuffalo’s Female Vocalist of the Year, Alex McArthur…
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Livingston-Backus Dinner
01/30
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Livingston-Backus Dinner at Genesee Country Village & Museum is an intimate evening dining experience for guests ages 13 and up,…
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Real Love: Kenny & Dolly Tribute
01/30
Lancaster Opera House
Celebrate the legendary duets and solo classics of country icons Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.
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