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Fri Nov 21st → Sun Jan 4th

Poinsettia Exhibit at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

The holidays are here, and so is our annual Poinsettia Exhibit! Step into the warm embrace of our tropical conservatory, filled to the brim with brilliant poinsettias of all sizes and colors. Allow the…

Wed Jan 7th

Our Stadium, Our Stories

The Buffalo History Museum

Highmark Stadium was never just concrete and seats--it was memories, milestones, and the sound of a city cheering as one. On this special night, we invite the community to gather together to share the…

Sat Jan 10th

On Ice!

Northwest Arena

Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 Location:Northwest Arena319 W 3rd St.Jamestown, NY 14701 Time:1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Ticket Price:$25 General Admission$35 at the Door KIDS PRICING: $10 for children ages…

Tue Jan 13th

Memory Cafe

The Buffalo History Museum

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

Thu May 22nd → Thu Jan 15th

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring LegacyOn view now until January 15, 2026 Ring of KnowledgeCentral Library in Downtown Buffalo1 Lafayette SquareBuffalo, NY 14203See BuffaloLib.org/locations-hours/central-downtown-buffalo…

Mon Jan 19th

Kids Day at the Botanical Gardens | Free Admission for Kids!

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Visit the Botanical Gardens while the kids are off from school! Explore the beautiful Botanical Gardens to discover, learn, and play! Admission is free for all kids 12 and under. Travel through our tropical…

Thu Jan 22nd

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…

Sat Jan 24th

Robert Burns Dinner and Ceilidh (kay-lee) = a Gaelic word for party!

Frontier Fire Hall

Join the MacKenzie Highlanders Pipe Band for a fun night of Scottish music, food and culture celebrating the life and work of Scotland's National Poet - Robert Burns!Tickets include dinner and Ceilidh…

Thu Jan 29th

Winterval

Buffalo Riverworks

Ticket Price:$35 (available online until January 28, 2026)$45 at the Door KIDS PRICING: $20 for children ages 5-10 (child must be present to receive wristband)Kids under 5 are free (child must be present…

Fri Jan 30th

Silent Disco at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Get ready to dance among the plants at our Silent Disco inside the Botanical Gardens conservatory! Picture this: vibrant plants, blooms under lights, and your favorite beats to dance to. Slip on your…

Fri Jan 30th

Job Fair at Central Library

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library – Central Library

In partnership with the New York State Department of Labor, the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is proud to offer an in-person Job Fair at Central Library on Friday, January 30, 2026 from 10:00…

Wed Feb 4th

Sip and Craft: Dried Floral Arrangement Frames at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Step into the serene beauty of our conservatory and immerse yourself in the timeless art of dried flower arranging. Surrounded by lush greenery, this hands-on workshop invites you to create your own stunning…

Sat Dec 13th → Sat Feb 7th

The Days the Artists Spoke at RoCo

Rochester Contemporary Art Center

The Days the Artists Spoke is a special artist talk series RoCo has been programming for over 16 years. Held just three times a year during the annual members exhibition, these brief, ten-minute talks…

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Fri Jan 16th → Sat Feb 7th

PRESERVATION a new play by Deborah Yarchun

Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center

First Look Buffalo Theatre Company presents PRESERVATION a new play by Deborah Yarchin Directed by Lara D. Haberberger Produced by Michael Audet and Bob Rusch Starring Sarah Emmerling,…

Thu Feb 12th

Date Night: Mini Glow Golf at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Get ready for an electrifying evening inside the conservatory! Join us for 18 holes of glow-in-the-dark mini golf fun surrounded by orchids and vibrant lights. This adults-only event is perfect for a…

Fri Feb 13th → Sat Feb 14th

“Krapp’s Last Tape” and “In The End of Times”

UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

“Krapp’s Last Tape” and “In The End of Times” By Samuel Beckett and Alex Fawkes, respectively Directed by Nasir Faulknor and Alex Fawkes, respectively, as part of our Student…

Mon Feb 16th

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…

Sat Feb 21st

Dinosaur Terrarium Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Create your own miniature dinosaur world with this fun class just for kids! This workshop includes all materials needed to build a tropical terrarium complete with dinosaur figures to bring home with…

Sat Feb 21st

Orchids After Dark at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

See the beautiful blooms of our Orchid Exhibit after the sun sets during Orchids After Dark! Hundreds of magical lights will guide you through our twelve greenhouses, bathing our orchid displays…

Tue Feb 24th

Whimsical Orchids: Watercolor Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Step into a world of color and creativity with our Whimsical Orchids: Watercolor Workshop! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this joyful, beginner-friendly…

Thu Feb 26th

Sparkle with Hope

Forbes Theatre

Join us for the inaugural Sparkle with Hope Gala - an elegant night dedicated to celebrating courage, honoring survivors, and supporting the women in Western New York who are facing breast cancer today.…

Fri Feb 27th

Scholars@Hallwalls: Gwynn Thomas

Hallwalls

monthly lecture series featuring the UB Humanities Institute’s Faculty Fellows for the current academic year, hosted at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. 4:00pm | Mingling 4:15pm | Introductions…

Fri Jan 16th → Fri Feb 27th

Amid/In Western New York 2026

Hallwalls

Opening Reception Friday, January 16, 2026 7 to 10 pm Exhibition continues through February 27 For the 13th time since 2015, Hallwalls presents its regional survey exhibition Amid/In WNY, curated by Kyle…

Sat Feb 28th

Seed Starting Class at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Get growing with this fun and informative seed starting class! You’ll learn how to choose the right seeds for your garden, understand what makes seeds sprout, and create a planting schedule that…

Fri Feb 27th → Sun Mar 1st

Zodiaque Dance Company 51st Season Spring Concert

UB Center for the Arts

Zodiaque Dance Company 51st Season Spring Concert Co-Directed by Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver Feb. 27 - 28, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Mar. 1, 2026 at 2 p.m.* Morning Program: Feb. 27, 2026 at 10 a.m.**…

Fri Feb 27th → Sun Mar 1st

The Buffalo Cavalcade of Cars 2026

Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center

Part of the New York thruway series, this is one of the Hottest indoor car shows!See Rods, customs, classics, motorcycles and so much more!The show that has 32 years of history in Western New YorkWe will…

Thu Mar 5th → Sun Mar 8th

“Macbeth”

UB Center for the Arts

“Macbeth” By William Shakespeare, adapted by Danielle Rosvally Directed by Danielle Rosvally Mar. 5 - 7, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Mar. 8, 2026 at 2 p.m. Morning Program: Mar. 6, 2026…

Fri Mar 6th → Sun Mar 8th

Orchid Fest at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

If you thought our Orchid Exhibit was spectacular, just wait until you experience Orchid Fest! This year, Niagara Frontier Orchid Society’s Orchid Show will be the grand finale to the…

Thu Jan 22nd → Mon Mar 9th

Orchid Exhibit at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Exciting pops of color will breathe even more life into our lush greenhouses this winter thanks to the return of our Orchid Exhibit! Experience our expansive collection featuring hundreds of tropical…

Sat Mar 14th

Orchid Kokedama Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Get ready to dig in and get creative as you craft your very own orchid kokedama! Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil. In this hands-on class, you’ll…

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PRESERVATION a new play by Deborah Yarchun

Sparkle with Hope

Winterval

Robert Burns Dinner and Ceilidh (kay-lee) = a Gaelic word for party!

Poinsettia Exhibit at the Botanical Gardens

Our Stadium, Our Stories

On Ice!

Memory Cafe

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy

Kids Day at the Botanical Gardens | Free Admission for Kids!

Trivia Night

Robert Burns Dinner and Ceilidh (kay-lee) = a Gaelic word for party!

Winterval

Silent Disco at the Botanical Gardens

Job Fair at Central Library

Sip and Craft: Dried Floral Arrangement Frames at the Botanical Gardens

The Days the Artists Spoke at RoCo

PRESERVATION a new play by Deborah Yarchun

Date Night: Mini Glow Golf at the Botanical Gardens

“Krapp’s Last Tape” and “In The End of Times”

Mini Glow Golf at the Botanical Gardens

Dinosaur Terrarium Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Orchids After Dark at the Botanical Gardens

Whimsical Orchids: Watercolor Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Sparkle with Hope

Scholars@Hallwalls: Gwynn Thomas

Amid/In Western New York 2026

Seed Starting Class at the Botanical Gardens

Zodiaque Dance Company 51st Season Spring Concert

The Buffalo Cavalcade of Cars 2026

“Macbeth”

Orchid Fest at the Botanical Gardens

Orchid Exhibit at the Botanical Gardens

Orchid Kokedama Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

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