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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Bewitched: Somebody’s Watching You (21+)
10/24
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Your favorite Convergence Council event at the AKG is back, and bigger than ever! Get ready to party ’til you…
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Canalside Lecture Series: Halloween an Anthropological Perspective on a Festival with Many Meanings
10/24
Waterway of Change Museum – Longshed at Canalside
Halloween can be explained according to different themes, each with widespread cultural parallels: as a seasonal/calendrical event; as a “ritual…
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Halloween Spooktacular 2026
10/24 – 10/31
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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Holiday Arts & Craft Show
10/24 – 10/25
The Mansion at Knox Farm
The 2026 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show by Friends of Knox Farm is anticipated to be bigger and better than…
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Spooky Allentown Festival
10/24
Allentown Community Space
Spooky Allentown Festival for the whole family! Featuring: Cider & Donuts Arts & Crafts Carnival Games Vendors Dance Party! We…
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THE NERDS GONE WILD After Party
10/24
Hyatt Regency Buffalo
Join us for the Gala After-Party, featuring a two hour open bar, late-night snacks, and live music from Buffalo’s premier…
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Boozy Book Fair- Spooky Edition
10/25
Alchemy Wine & Beer
Join us and Merit Badge Books for a tipsy twist on book fairs, featuring boozy beverages and literary delights including…
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Elmwood Village Safe Trick or Treat
10/25
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church
Join us for a little Halloween magic. The Strip comes alive on Sunday, October 25, for the Elmwood Village Safe Trick…
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Hocus Pocus Taste-a-Long Experience
10/25
Electric City
The Hocus Pocus Taste-a-Long Experience is a unique culinary and entertainment event that brings together fans of the beloved Halloween…
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Murder in the Cellar – A 1920s Murder Mystery! – 2nd Show
10/26
The Caz
A 1920s Murder Mystery at The Caz: Taking you back to the ’20s on the 20th! Step inside Estelle Smith’s…
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Candy on the Commons
10/28
Aquarium of Niagara
Get your costume on and head over to the Aquarium on Wednesday, October 28th for Candy on the Commons! Our…
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Trunk or Treat
10/28
Good Neighbors Credit Union
We’re super excited to invite you to a super fun night of family fun at our first Halloween Trunk or…
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Boos & Spirits: An Oktoberfest Walking Tour at the United German & French Cemetery
10/29 – 10/29
United German & French Cemetery
Oktoberfest season reveals colorful leaves AND colorful stories of Buffalo’s rich brewing history at the United German & French Cemetery.…
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Fall Fest at Buffalo Central Terminal
10/29
Buffalo Central Terminal
The Buffalo Central Terminal invites you and your family to celebrate the season at Fall Fest, featuring the return of…
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Halloween Party at La Fiesta Cantina
10/29
La Fiesta Cantina
Get into the spirit of Halloween at La Fiesta Cantina! Music by: DJ Crespo Costume Contest 21+ Free Shot with…
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The Rocky Horror Bar Show
10/29
Twenty Six Allen
You’ve arrived on a rather special night. It’s one of the master’s affairs!twentysixallen and FBE are excited to announce THE…
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Ha-Ha-Halloween Match!
10/30 – 10/31
Buffalo Comedy Collective
It’s that time of the year where we give our ComedySportz performers the night off & let some wacky, spooky,…
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Halloween Dance Party Massacre
10/30
Nietzsche’s
’twas the Night before Halloween, when all thru the house, a few creatures were stirring’…and throwing a ”,”””’ ”,””‘ ”,'””…
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Hunt Residencies Cohort X Opening
10/30
Hunt Art Gallery
Discover the latest works by the Hunt Residencies Cohort X as their 6-month residency culminates in the formation of this…
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LANCASTER VILLAGE HALLOWEEN CRAWL!
10/30
Papi Grande’s Mexican – Lancaster
Grab your friends, throw on your best costume, and make your way through the Village of Lancaster for a Halloween…
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MNM Presents: Halloweekend Night 1: Sodown w/ Chozen
10/30
Buffalo Iron Works
This is the world of SoDown. For nearly a decade, the Colorado-based producer and multi-instrumentalist has built one of bass…
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One Wild Night: 2nd Annual Halloween Party
10/30
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
This Halloween, Pearl Street Brewing Co. is once again transforming into a massively spooky night of live music, costumes, cocktails,…
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