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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Featured Event
Juneteenth Festival
06/13
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
The Juneteenth Festival (a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States) of Buffalo began in 1976 as a culturally…
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Featured Event
The World’s Largest Rubber Duck at Canalside
07/03
Canalside Buffalo
Join us at Canalside for 4th of July weekend as we celebrate the return of the World’s Largest Rubber Duck!…
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Mother’s Day Yoga & Meditative Tour
05/07
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
Whether you are a mother, are celebrating a mother in your life, or mother nature herself, please join us for…
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Mother’s Day Boozy Bingo
05/08
Grand Aeries Ballroom
Calling all mamas, mom-friends, and honorary mom figures this is your night out! Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with BB’s Boozy Bingo…
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11 AM Mother’s Day Tea & Dessert Pairing with Floral Arrangement
05/09
Inside Red Barn
Morning Session Tea Pairing. First, enjoy a relaxing and memorable organic tea pairing workshop with the host from Cuppa Culture…
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3PM – Mother’s Day Tea and Dessert Pairing with Floral Arranging Workshop
05/09
Inside Red Barn
Afternoon Session Tea Pairing. First, enjoy a relaxing and memorable organic tea pairing workshop with the host from Cuppa Culture…
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Elmwood Block Party
05/09
Elmwood Village
Enjoy Mother’s Day weekend in the Elmwood Village with contests, raffles, giveaways, pop-up vendors and more from select retailers and…
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Make a Pressed Floral Frame
05/09
Roaring Spring Home
We’re so excited about our next class! Saturday, May 9, we will be creating pressed floral frames with Francis Foliage.It’s…
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Mother’s Day Market & Mimosas
05/09
Front Park Buffalo
Enjoy a delightful day filled with fun “Mom and Me” activities designed to create lasting memories. Explore unique gifts, indulge…
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Mothers & More Weekend
05/09
Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
Join us on May 9th & 10th for some Mother’s Day themed activities in our Studios. We’re not only celebrating…
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One Stop Mom Shop
05/09
Buffalo and Erie Coutny Botanical Gardens
Our One Stop Mom Shop is back and better than ever! This year, we’re hosting an entire weekend of festivities…
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Mother’s Day Brunch
05/10
Chef BigWayne Jamaican Cuisine
Celebrate the women who mean the most with a relaxed yet refined Mother’s Day Brunch at the Buffalo Marriott Niagara. Join us for…
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Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner Buffet
05/10
Salvatore’s Hospitality
Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner Buffet Adults $69.95 | Kids (ages 3-12) $34.95Children under 3 are our special guests (Free).…
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Mother’s Day Brunch at Curtiss Hotel
05/10
Curtiss Hotel
Treat Mom to brunch at Curtiss Hotel this Mother’s Day, with your choice of dining at Chez Ami or VUE…
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Mother’s Day at Buffalo RiverWorks!
05/10
Buffalo RiverWorks
Join us on the waterfront for a brunch experience filled with incredible food, beautiful views, and a day dedicated to…
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Niagara St Mother’s Day Market
05/10
Wildroot Floral
Join us for the fourth annual Niagara St Mother’s Day Market! Come explore the ever-expanding boutiques and restaurants of Niagara…
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Memorial Day Celebration
05/23
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library – Central Library
Please join us for an informative panel discussion focused on the stories of Black military veterans as we celebrate Memorial…
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Outer Harbor Views by Bike
05/24
North End of Fuhrmann Boulevard
Join us for a bike tour along Buffalo’s Outer Harbor and beautiful waterfront. This tour is just under 10 miles…
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Sound & Sky on the Waterfront
07/03
Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B
A summer night at Buffalo’s Outer Harbor with JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, celebrating the spirit of America…
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