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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

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Wed Oct 29th → Sun Dec 14th

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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…

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Sun Dec 14th

Christmas Concert

St. Peter's United Church of Christ

St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1475 Orchard Park Road in West Seneca, invites the community to join in as it presents a free Christmas concert on Sunday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary.…

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

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Sat Nov 22nd → Sat Dec 20th

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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…

Sun Nov 23rd → Sun Dec 21st

Photography Nights

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

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…

Fri Nov 28th → Tue Dec 30th

Poinsettias After Dark

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Experience the magic of the holidays during Poinsettias After Dark! Thousands of twinkling lights will guide you through our magically illuminated greenhouses. See textures, shapes, and shadows that you’ve…

Wed Dec 31st

First Night Buffalo

Celebrate New Year’s Eve from the comfort of your home with a Party Pack filled with everything you need to have a jam-packed night of fun! Party packs include party hats, a disco lightbulb, balloons,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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Christmas Concert

PRESERVATION a new play by Deborah Yarchun

Tinsel & Trades

Silent Disco at the Botanical Gardens

Santa's Helpers Christmas Craft & Vendor Fair

The Nutcracker

Holiday Card Linocut Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Deck the Stalls

Beyond the Wildflowers

Christmas Concert

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

Photography Nights

Poinsettias After Dark

First Night Buffalo

Poinsettia Exhibit at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy

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

Silent Disco 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

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