December 2024
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Christmas Concert
St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1475 Orchard Park Road in West Seneca, will present a free Christmas concert on Sunday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The concert will highlight St. Peter’s musical group “Strike The Rock” under the direction of Mark Kasprzak, along with featured… >>
Holiday Spirit Vendor Event
Join Aspire of WNY for a FREE festive holiday celebration filled with fun activities for all ages! Enjoy a variety of local vendors, a Kid’s Corner, and a special visit and photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Basket Raffle Kids Corner Cookie Sale Face Painting Balloon Shapes… >>
THE DAY I LEARNED TO FLY
First Look Buffalo Theatre Company presents THE DAY I LEARNED TO FLY A New Play by Wendy-Marie Martin First Look Buffalo Theatre Company (FLB), which exclusively develops and produces new works, continues their 2024-25 season at the beautiful Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center in Williamsville.… >>
2024 Buffalo Polar Plunge Cool School Challange
https://www.polarplungeny.org/Buffalo/
RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition
Thank you RoCo Supporters! This year we have the pleasure of exhibiting a wide array of works by local and national RoCo members. Come view this spectacular exhibition and show your support for these artists. Don't forget to come to The Days the Artists Spoke, a series of short, back-to-back artist… >>
Holiday Vendor and Craft Event!
You're sure to find something for that hard to buy for person on your shopping list! Help support local small business owners and vendors while you shop indoor at our FREE event!
InnBuffalo's Christmas Market!
Join us on Saturday, December 7th, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, for a day filled with holiday cheer at InnBuffalo Off Elmwood, a beautifully restored boutique hotel in the heart of Buffalo’s historic Elmwood Village. Our historic mansion will be transformed into a festive marketplace featuring local vendors… >>
Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale
The Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale showcases the work of Buffalo Arts Studio’s 30 Studio Artists who actively maintain working studios within the 20,000 square foot art center in Suite 500 of Tri-Main Center. Each studio is unique and offers visitors a glimpse into the creative process central to… >>
Queen City Market 2024
Buy local this holiday season! Established in 2011, The Queen City Market is a one-stop-shopping event showcasing an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, food, and more from Western New York. The Queen City Market will be held on Saturday December 7th, 2024 from 11am to 5pm at Seneca… >>
Family Christmas on Third
You and your family are invited to the Sheraton Niagara Falls on Saturday, December 7th, for their annual Family Christmas on Third Package. This unique experience features: A personalized visit from Santa in your own hotel room Santa's Workshop with arts + crafts and hot chocolate Breakfast with… >>
Conifer Wreath Workshop
Start a new tradition this holiday season! Create a fresh, fragrant conifer wreath to add some festive greenery to your home. Wire wreath form, paddle wire and fresh materials are provided. Participants are encouraged to decorate their wreath after the class using their own small ornaments, bows, lights… >>
2024 Buffalo Polar Plunge Presented by Towne
https://www.polarplungeny.org/Buffalo/
Feed the Fish
Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish with this unique Gardens Exclusive! Enjoy early access to the Botanical Gardens before we open to the public with a special learning experience that’s fun for all ages. Each participant receives a cup of koi fish food and time to help feed our fishy… >>
Santa's Helpers Craft & Vendor Fair
Come on out to support your local small businesses from 11am-3pm at the Polish Falcons, 445 Columbia, Depew. We have some fabulous and unique crafters as well as some of your favorite vendors too! FREE ADMISSION. HOURLY PRIZES! BASKET RAFFLE! $5/5 mini massages! Goodies! Psychic readings! Cash Bar at… >>
Cozy Crafters Artisan Market
The holidays are just around the corner, and there’s no better place to start your shopping than at the Botanical Gardens’ Cozy Crafters Artisan Market! Step into the enchanting wonderland of our conservatory, aglow with twinkling lights and adorned with hundreds of vibrant poinsettias. Join us in celebrating… >>
Breakfast with Santa
All you can eat Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage and Homefries! All in a festive environment with Santa and Games for the Kids. For adults we have a basket raffle and music. Proceeds help the Clarence Lions Disaster Relief for the Lions Clubs International Foundation.
ABBA REVISITED Christmas Concert
ABBA REVISITED is the #1 tribute to ABBA in North America since 2001. Sold-out shows wherever they appear. Come to see and hear the group performing not only all the songs you have come to know and love but a smattering of seasonal tunes. Note-perfect harmonies, beautiful costuming, live band and… >>
UB Composers @ Hallwalls
Come hear new music by UB graduate student composers, including a world premiere! This event is FREE and open to the public. Music by:Thomas Little, Sohwa Lee, J.P.A. Falzone, Lihuén Sirvent, Will Brobston, Francisco Corthey, Andrés Bonilla Featuring:Lihuén Sirvent (flute)Michael Tumiel (sax, clarinet)Tom… >>
Holiday Watercolor Wreath Workshop
We will create a holiday infused floral wreath in this watercolor workshop! You will paint a wreath that is inspired by your color, design and pattern choices. Bring your watercolor/art skills at whatever level you are at, your creativity, and love of winter colors! Be prepared to have some creative… >>
Last Minute Christmas Shopping Event
You're sure to find something for that hard to buy for person on your shopping list! Help support local small business owners and vendors while you shop indoor at our FREE event!
16th Annual Last Minute Panic Sale 2024
The Book Arts’ Last Minute Panic Holiday Marketplace is a vendor market just in the nick of time for this upcoming gift-giving season. A collection of 20+ artists and makers take over both floors of the Book Arts Center, showcasing unique, quality handmade goods from housewares, apparel and knitwear,… >>
Double Dance December
Take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle and party down with The FisherCats and Gen Xperience. Admission $5 Ages 21+
The Nutcracker presented by the Greater Niagara Ballet Company
The charming tale of The Nutcracker awaits! Performances of the Greater Niagara Ballet Company’s 2024 production of this favorite holiday classic are December 13th-14th. The story is enchanting, the music captivating and the dancing elegant - it’s an event the entire family will enjoy! The Nutcracker… >>
Deck The Stalls
Come see the rescue horses stalls all decked out for the holidays ! Free event . We will have hot chocolate , cookies and coffee . A scavenger hunt for the kids and a 50/50 split raffle . " Stuff " the rescue horses stockings to help care for them . Vote for your favorite stall ( voting starts at 1pm… >>
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop - Dec. 14th & 15th at 11:00 am
https://www.goodygirlflowerfarm.com/thingstodo
Photography Nights
Make your reservation today! Bring along your favorite photographer and join us for Photography Nights to get the most out of your photo experience at the Botanical Gardens! We are opening up the Botanical Gardens for the public to take family photos, engagement shoots, senior portraits, maternity photos,… >>
Unwind Wednesdays
We all know that the hustle and bustle of our day-to-day lives can be stressful and tiring, which is exactly why we’re inviting you to join us for Unwind Wednesdays! Join us during the third week of each month as we open the conservatory from 4pm until 8pm to give you the opportunity to unplug in a… >>
Public Speaking Workshop and Lunch
The Toast of Roswell, one of the 14 Employee Network Resource Groups at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and a local club of Toastmasters International, is celebrating 10 years. The mark the occasion and also recognize its second consecutive year as a President’s Distinguished Club, the group… >>
Winter Floral Arrangement
Bring the scents and colors of the winter season home with this floral design workshop. Discover how to prep fresh materials for your arrangement, basic design elements, as well as how to keep your arrangement looking fresh. All floral materials and supplies will be provided. You may wish to bring a… >>
Thurs-Date Nights
Grab your special someone and enjoy a romantic evening of food, flowers, and fun at the Botanical Gardens for Thurs-Date Nights! Our conservatory is the perfect hideaway for a cold winter evening. Stroll among the lit-up spaces and enjoy the magic of our Poinsettia Exhibit. Tickets include a glass of… >>
Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale
The Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale showcases the work of Buffalo Arts Studio’s 30 Studio Artists who actively maintain working studios within the 20,000 square foot art center in Suite 500 of Tri-Main Center. Each studio is unique and offers visitors a glimpse into the creative process central to… >>
Poinsettias After Dark
Experience the magic of the holidays this month during Poinsettias After Dark! Thousands of twinkling lights will guide you through our magically illuminated greenhouses. See textures, shapes, and shadows that you’ve never noticed before as different colors bathe our plant collections in a whole new… >>
Charmagne Chi's Blue XMas: A PG-13 Christmas Spectacular!
Sketch comedy, carols, & cocktails with an irreverent twist, it's a Christmas special that's for the naughty list. From the brilliant mind of comedienne Charmagne Chi comes a new holiday tradition like no other. Join Charmagne and a cast of wickedly talented performers as they take on the most wonderful… >>
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Experience the magic of the holidays this month during Poinsettias After Dark! Thousands of twinkling lights will guide you through our magically illuminated greenhouses. See textures, shapes, and shadows that you’ve never noticed before as different colors bathe our plant collections in a whole new… >>
Wish You Were Here | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
This show debuts a series of illustrations that celebrate our Botanical Gardens and the artist’s childhood memories of them. Designed to create a sense of wonder and whimsy, the artwork brings vintage poster illustration to mind, and aims to honor this historic institution and all of the living things… >>
*FREE* International Call for Art - 6x6
Artwork entries accepted now through April 12, 2025Mail International Entries by April 1 / U.S. by April 14 Each summer Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s 6x6 exhibition brings together thousands of original artworks, made and donated by celebrities, international & local artists, designers, youth… >>
