Things To Do in Buffalo, NY - Buffalo Events Calendar

Sat Dec 6th

Christmas Wonderland Craft & Vendor Fair

Knights of Columbus

Crafters & Vendors... Basket Raffle.... Shopping... and more! Come out to support Buffalo's local small businesses. FREE ADMISSION. $5/5min massages available. You don't need to be present to win…

Sat Dec 6th

3rd Annual LV Shakespeare Showcase

UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

3rd Annual LV Shakespeare Showcase Directed by Andre White as part of our Student Directed Series Dec. 6, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. UB Katharine Cornell Theatre Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/000062E7B7F36DC9…

Sat Sep 6th → Sat Dec 6th

Terrakwa Exhibit Tour

The Buffalo History Museum

Join us at the Buffalo History Museum for an exclusive exhibit tour led by the creators of Terrakwa that challenges visitors to think about how the Erie Canal continues to affect people and the environment,…

Sat Dec 6th

Conifer Wreath Workshop

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

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…

Sat Dec 6th

Conifer Wreath Workshop

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

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…

Sat Dec 6th

Cozy Crafters Artisan Market

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Step into the enchanting wonderland of Buffalo’s most unique venue, aglow with twinkling lights and adorned with hundreds of vibrant poinsettias. Join us in celebrating the magic of the holiday…

Sat Dec 6th

Queen City Market 2025

Seneca One Tower

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…

Sat Dec 6th

Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio is pleased to present the Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale, which showcases the work of Buffalo Arts Studio’s 31 Studio Artists. The exhibition will be on view from November…

Sun Dec 7th

Friends & Neighbors

Hallwalls

Thomas Johansson - trumpet Fredrik Ljungkvist - tenor saxophone/clarinet Oscar Grönberg - piano Jon Rune Strøm - double bass Tollef Østvang - drums Call it a neo-"New Thing" sensation"…

Mon Dec 8th

UB Music Department Presents

Hallwalls

Hallwalls Music Program and the University at Buffalo Music Department present a series of Monday night concerts showcasing the work of composers, faculty and performers studying and working in Buffalo.…

Tue Aug 12th → Tue Dec 9th

Memory Cafe

The Buffalo History Museum

Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ – a program for people with changes in their memory or thinking and the people who care for them. At each Memory Cafe,…

Tue Dec 9th

Institutional Memory : Voices from Hallwalls History

Hallwalls

Chris Hill Artists-run Spaces As Part of a Cultural Immune System Institutional Memory : Voices from Hallwalls History Tuesday, December 9, 2025 @ 7 pm Admission is free. Multi-disciplinary…

Wed Dec 10th

Happy Hour History: “The 1964 Buffalo Bills: Profiles of the AFL Champions” Book Talk

The Buffalo History Museum

Join us for a Happy Hour History book talk with author George Bozeka. Bozeka, President of the Professional Football Researchers Association, will give a presentation about the PFRA’s…

Wed Dec 10th

Lake Sturgeons' Guide for Surviving the Anthropocene

Hallwalls

Join Anna Scime for an artist's talk and sneak peak of her upcoming feature film Lake Sturgeons' Guide for Surviving the Anthropocene. The film examines history, art, culture, and language through an…

Thu Dec 11th

Trivia Night

The Buffalo History Museum

Test your knowledge of our city, pop culture, and beyond at the Museum’s Buffalo History trivia night! Bring a friend, or meet new friends for team-based Buffalo history trivia inside the State…

Fri Dec 12th

Holiday Spirit Vendor Market

Aspire of WNY's Center for Learning

Join Aspire of WNY for a FREE festive holiday vendor market! Celebrate the season with a day full of shopping, family fun, and community support. Enjoy a variety of local vendors,…

Sat Dec 13th

Santa's Helpers Christmas Craft & Vendor Fair

Polish Falcons Society of Depew

Crafters & Vendors... Basket Raffle.... Shopping... and more! Come out to support Buffalo's local small businesses. FREE ADMISSION. $5/5min massages available. You don't need to be present to win…

Fri Dec 12th → Sat Dec 13th

The Nutcracker

Niagara Falls High School Performing Arts Center

The story is enchanting, the music captivating and the dancing elegant. It’s an event the entire family will enjoy! The Nutcracker is the most performed live stage production of all time and the…

Sat Dec 13th

Holiday Card Linocut Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Explore linocut printmaking! Use carving tools to create your own unique rubber print block and Holiday Card. Discover this century old process while drawing inspiration from our beautiful Poinsettia…

Sat Dec 13th

Deck the Stalls

Spruce Meadow Farm

This is a family friendly FREE event . We will have hot chocolate , coffee, and cookies . You can also vote on the best decorated stall . This is open to the public and you are invited to join the fun…

Wed Oct 29th → Sun Dec 14th

Days: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Wed Oct 29th → Sun Dec 14th

Days: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Beyond the Wildflowers

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

See beautifully painted scenes of nature, inspired by local, national, and international locations. Step Beyond the Wildflowers and enjoy the brilliant colors of changing leaves, the cool comfort…

Tue Jul 15th → Tue Dec 16th

Sensory Hour at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Experience the Botanical Gardens in a calm, welcoming atmosphere during Sensory Hour—an event designed for individuals with sensory, developmental, or physical needs and their families. Enjoy a peaceful…

Thu Dec 18th

Winter Floral Arrangement Workshop

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

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…

Thu Dec 11th → Thu Dec 18th

Bricks and Brews at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Join us at the Botanical Gardens for Bricks and Brews, a playful and refreshing event featuring a custom-designed LEGO® brick set of our iconic conservatory created by the talented team at BuffaLUG.…

Thu Dec 18th

Colored Musicians Club: A Tribute to Quincy Jones

The Buffalo History Museum

Celebrate Quincy Jones with a live tribute by Hawkins & Hawkins at the Buffalo History Museum on Dec 18, 2025. Music, culture, and community.Join The Historic Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum…

Fri Oct 17th → Fri Dec 19th

M&T Third Friday

The Buffalo History Museum

Join us on M&T Third Friday for free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Discover Western New York’s rich history in more than a half-dozen exhibits, including “CONTINUUM: A HISTORY…

Fri Dec 19th

Tinsel & Trades

The Buffalo History Museum

Join us on for a FREE! family friendly festival that will include 19th century activities, demonstrations and performances. Enjoy live music performances, crafts, games, toys, face painting, and demonstrations…

Sat Nov 29th → Sat Dec 20th

Santa on the Carrousel

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Santa will be at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum on Saturday November 29th, Saturday December 13th, and Saturday December 20th. Admission is required for everyone children (2-16 $12, under 2 $5)…

Sat Nov 22nd → Sat Dec 20th

Days: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Sat Nov 22nd → Sat Dec 20th

Days: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio is pleased to present the Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale, which showcases the work of Buffalo Arts Studio’s 31 Studio Artists. The exhibition will be on view from November…

Sat Dec 13th → Sat Dec 20th

Mini Glow Golf at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Join us for a one-of-a-kind Mini Glow Golf experience set inside the magical ambiance of the Botanical Gardens. Navigate through a 9-hole course surrounded by glowing plants. Whether you’re…

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featured events

Winter Floral Arrangement Workshop

Photography Nights

Holiday Card Linocut Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Deck the Stalls

Christmas Wonderland Craft & Vendor Fair

3rd Annual LV Shakespeare Showcase

Terrakwa Exhibit Tour

Conifer Wreath Workshop

Conifer Wreath Workshop

Cozy Crafters Artisan Market

Queen City Market 2025

Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale

Friends & Neighbors

UB Music Department Presents

Memory Cafe

Institutional Memory : Voices from Hallwalls History

Happy Hour History: “The 1964 Buffalo Bills: Profiles of the AFL Champions” Book Talk

Lake Sturgeons' Guide for Surviving the Anthropocene

Trivia Night

Holiday Spirit Vendor Market

Santa's Helpers Christmas Craft & Vendor Fair

The Nutcracker

Holiday Card Linocut Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Deck the Stalls

Beyond the Wildflowers

Sensory Hour at the Botanical Gardens

Winter Floral Arrangement Workshop

Bricks and Brews at the Botanical Gardens

Colored Musicians Club: A Tribute to Quincy Jones

M&T Third Friday

Tinsel & Trades

Santa on the Carrousel

Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale

Mini Glow Golf at the Botanical Gardens

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