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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The Jay/Sharptet: A Holiday Celebration with the Music of Chet Baker
12/18
PAUSA Art House
Celebrate the season with the Jay/Sharptet for a special holiday performance featuring festive favorites alongside arrangements inspired by the music…
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The Night Before Christmas
12/18 – 12/20
Lancaster Opera House
A Lancaster Opera House holiday tradition returns! The Night Before Christmas is a heartwarming, interactive family musical filled with laughter,…
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Holiday Train Show
12/19 – 12/20
Broadway Market
The Broadway Market hosts its annual Holiday Train Show in front area of the market. Free and open to the…
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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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Trans-Siberian Orchestra
12/30
KeyBank Center
Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) will celebrate its landmark 30th anniversary with a major winter tour featuring a spectacular, reimagined staging of…
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NYE: Midnight at The Statler
12/31
Statler Buffalo
Midnight at the StatlerNew Year’s Eve 2026 · An Elegant Dinner Experience Ring in 2027 beneath the grandeur of The…
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