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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Buffalo Winter Market
11/27 – 12/13
Front Park
The Buffalo Holiday Market returns for 2026, bringing the joy and enchantment of a European Christmas to Western New York.…
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East Aurora Wonderland
11/27 – 12/20
Roycroft Campus
The East Aurora Rotary Club is excited to announce the return of EA Wonderland, a festive outdoor holiday market bringing…
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Poinsettias After Dark at the Botanical Gardens
11/27 – 12/29
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Experience the magic of the holidays during Poinsettias After Dark! Thousands of twinkling lights will guide you through our magically…
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Santa at the Botanical Gardens Day 1
11/27
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Join us at the Botanical Gardens on Friday, November 28, and Saturday, November 29, to meet the one and only Santa Claus!…
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Deck the Hulls
11/28 – 12/26
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
Deck the Hulls will provide visitors with a holiday-themed experience aboard USS Little Rock to include spectacular holiday lights displays,…
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Free Holiday Films
11/28 – 12/20
Aurora Theatre and Popcorn Shop
THE WAIT IS OVER THE HOLIDAY MOVIE COUNTDOWN IS ON! The Free Holiday Film Series is here!Get ready for 8 mornings…
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Holiday Sip & Shop
11/28
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Join us in the Wilson Town Square for a vibrant day of shopping, live music, and local talent! Browse unique…
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Santa at the Botanical Gardens Day 2
11/28
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Join us at the Botanical Gardens on Friday, November 28, and Saturday, November 29, to meet the one and only Santa Claus!…
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Sleigh Shop at the Carriage House
11/28 – 11/29
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
The TR Site is proud to announce its inaugural “Sleigh Shop at the Carriage House”. This two-day artisan market will…
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Holiday Shop at Larkin at Exchange
12/01
Larkin at Exchange Building
Shop from dozens of local vendors at the Larkin Holiday Market throughout the first floor of the Larkin at Exchange…
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O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
12/01
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss Grab your teacups! Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for…
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Holiday Markets at Massachusetts Avenue Projects
12/03 – 12/10
MAP Farmhouse & Urban Farm
This is one of our most anticipated markets of the year with all the produce and local foods you’ve come…
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Parkside Tree Lighting & Holiday Market
12/03
Buffalo Zoo old Entrance
Save the date for Thursday, December 3 at 6 pm for our annual Parkside Tree Lighting! The tree lighting happens…
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Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)
12/04 – 12/13
Lancaster Opera House
Why tell one Christmas story when you can tell ALL of them? Three performers attempt A Christmas Carol then revolt and launch into a rapid-fire…
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Grub Vom Krampus
12/04
The Merry Shelley
Hey All You Bad Kids . . . it’s almost time to hide from Krampus. Help us celebrate with a…
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Hertel Holidays
12/04 – 12/05
Hertel Avenue – North Buffalo
Join us December 4th & 5th on Hertel Avenue for a weekend of holiday cheer, shopping, and community fun!Photos with…
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Holiday Happy Hour
12/04
Roycroft Campus Copper Shop Gallery
Join us in the Copper Shop Gallery to kick off the Holiday Show weekend with live music featuring Quilted Canoe.…
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Horse & Carriage Holiday Celebration
12/04
Allentown
Be sure to check out Allen Street on Friday Dec 4th for all our brick-and-mortar businesses, a visit from Santa…
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Light Up The Corridor
12/04
Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor
Join the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission as we Light Up The Corridor for the Holidays. While there…
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Living Nativity at St. Paul Lutheran Church & Kelkenberg Farm
12/04 – 12/05
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Come experience the wonder of the Christmas Story at the farm! St. Paul Lutheran Church presents the 6th Annual Living…
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Shop South Buffalo 2026
12/04
South Buffalo
Shop South Buffalo is BACK! Join us Friday, December 4th for a night of holiday shopping, local business, and community…
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The Nutcracker
12/04 – 12/06
Shea’s Buffalo
The Nutcracker is an iconic 1892 two-act classical ballet composed by Pyotr Iiyich Tchaikovsky. Originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and…
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3RD Annual Hamburg SantaCon
12/05
Village of Hamburg
Get ready for the 3rd Annual Hamburg SantaCon – a festive gathering where everyone dresses up as Santa and spreads…
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Candy Cane Lane Breakfast with Santa
12/05
Variety Club
The Holiday season is here and we could not be more excited for some festive family fun!Come celebrate with us…
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