HOT CHOCOLATE HIKE
2023-12-08 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
HOT CHOCOLATE HIKE
DECEMBER 8 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Bundle-up to enjoy the crisp air and night sky on a guided walk in the woods. Warm-up afterwards indoors with snowflake crafts, holiday music, and delicious hot chocolate with marshmallows, peppermints, chocolate chips and more!
Ages 5+
$10 per person*

Holiday Pops with John Morris Russell
2023-12-14 10:00 | Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, 14201, United States
Holiday Pops with John Morris Russell
John Morris Russell, conductor
Western New York’s No. 1 holiday tradition is always a family favorite, featuring new offerings and spectacular arrangements of holiday classics, sprinkled with the spirit of the season.

LET’S SING TAYLOR: A LIVE BAND EXPERIENCE
2023-12-16 20:00 | Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Funtime Presents
Let’s Sing Taylor
A Live Band Experience
Ages 12+, Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent
Government Issued ID Required

DMVU & TOADFACE
2023-12-16 20:30 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
MNM Presents
DMVU & Toadface
IDTGA TOur 2023
w/ special guests tba
Saturday December 16
Buffalo Iron Works
830pm 18+ $19.50+
DMVU
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Toadface
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It’s Dangerous To Go Alone:
special guests tba!
Hosted by
mnmpresents.com

Textile Curiosities
2023-11-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Textile Curiosities
Step into a world where art and nature converge in a display of faux-taxidermy moth and butterfly sculptures. Aleah Ford, known as “Moth On The Wall,” invites you to experience the enchanting realm of these ephemeral creatures through her meticulously crafted works. In this exhibition, Aleah’s sculptures come to life using textiles, wire, faux fur, clay, and flocking. The sculptures are presented within shadow boxes, reminiscent of Victorian curiosity cabinets, inviting viewers to step back in time to an era of exploration and discovery. Each box offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of the Lepidoptera.

Brunch with Santa
2023-12-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Resurgence Taproom, 55 Chicago St., Buffalo, NY, 14204, United States
Brunch with Santa
Join us for a delightful holiday experience at Santa’s Brunch!
Get into the festive spirit as you and your loved ones indulge in a delicious brunch spread featuring a delectable array of seasonal favorites.
Children will have the enchanting opportunity to meet Santa himself share their holiday wishes, and get a commemorative photo, while the adults can relax and sip on their delicious brunch beverage included with a ticket!
With fun activities and a cheerful atmosphere, this event promises to be a memorable celebration for the entire family. Don’t miss out on the chance to create lasting memories and spread the magic of the season at one of our Santa’s Brunch sessions!
SANTA’S BRUNCH SESSIONS:
Saturday, Dec. 16 | 10 am – noon
Saturday, Dec. 16 | 1–3 pm
Sunday, Dec. 17 | 11 am – 1 pm
BRUNCH BUFFET:
Kids station:
-Cheesy or Regular Scrambled Eggs
-French Toast Balls
-Hashbrowns
-Cinnamon Rolls
-Sausage
Adults Station:
-Ham Carving Station
-Home Fries
-Scrambled Eggs
-Build Your Own French Toast Bar
-Assorted Pastry
-Sausage
Refreshments:
-Coffee and tea station all day
-Mimosas and Bloody Marys available (cash bar)
-Juice Station
Festivities:
-Christmas Movie playing on projector
-Candy canes
-Balloon Man

Annie
2023-12-18 19:00, 2023-12-19 19:00, 2023-12-20 19:00, 2023-12-21 19:00, 2023-12-22 13:00, 2023-12-22 19:00 | Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Annie
Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production – just as you remember it and just when we need it most.
Annie, directed by Jenn Thompson, features the iconic book and score, written by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way.
“One of the best family musicals ever penned!” Chicago Tribune
“An Incredibly rich and affecting story” The Guardian
“Loveable, Charming and Gutsy” The New York Times
“GREAT is the world” – ABC
“Overflowing! BIG, warm-hearted and funny!” New York Post

Poinsettias After Dark: Dimensions
2023-11-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Poinsettias After Dark: Dimensions
The sparkling lights of the holidays are bringing a whole new dimension to this year’s Poinsettia Exhibit! Join us for a very special edition of Gardens After Dark as we illuminate our Poinsettia Exhibit like never before! Be mesmerized by the vibrant plant-life under shimmering lights as hundreds of reflective surfaces transport you to an entirely different dimension.
This year’s Poinsettia Exhibit will feature a brand-new installation called Dimensions. These displays feature large reflective orbs and mirrors and explore how reflections of our own world can cause us to view familiar objects and shapes in entirely new ways. We hope the experience of stepping into a conservatory full of new dimensions is as exhilarating to our visitors as it is for our team.
Our mirrored displays offer never before seen angles of our spaces. This opportunity to see our gardens from a brand new perspective is one you wont’ want to miss. Experience this exhibit daily during our Poinsettia Exhibit. The beautiful world of flowers is sure to enchant you this holiday season.
This year the Poinsettia Exhibit will not feature a train display by the Western New York Garden Railway Society. As we reimagine our living museum, our exhibits and plan for our future expansion, we want to be able to bring a garden railway display to our visitors that is full of wonder and enhances our mission of deepening the connection between people and plants. We hope to bring this popular display back in future years in a new and exciting way.

Sabres vs. Blue Jackets
2023-12-19 19:00 | KeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
December 19, 2023
Sabres vs. Blue Jackets
For more information go to https://www.nhl.com/sabres

COLLECTIONS LIVE: GEOLOGY WITH JOE
2023-12-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY, 14211, United States
COLLECTIONS LIVE: GEOLOGY WITH JOE
DECEMBER 6 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Collections Live: Geology with Joe is every Wednesday from 11am to 2pm on the Museum’s third floor. Bring your mystery rocks and fossils and learn how to identify and catalog your collection.
All Ages
For all Collections Live programs no pre-registration is required, activity is ongoing, included with Museum admission, and free for members. Due to staff availability, times and themes for Collections Live may be subject to change or cancellation. If interested in a specific program, please check our website, or call ahead for any updates.

DJ Brownie of The Disco Biscuits
2023-12-20 19:00 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
DJ Brownie of The Disco Biscuits w/ Special Guests perform live at Buffalo Iron Works on Wed December 20th, 2023!
This will be a very special performance and one not to be missed. Fans of The Disco Biscuits will enjoy a full DJ set from Marc Brownstein and special guests!
DJ Brownie
DJ Brownie, aka Marc Brownstein, is the bass player of the Disco Biscuits and Co-founder of HeadCount. As a DJ, he is partial to spinning marathon Deep House, Tech House, Disco House and Nu-Disco sets, but has also been known to occasionally throw down down-tempo, hip-hop, and full on Drum and Bass sets. Versatile on the decks and with the genres, one thing that ties it all together is he keeps the dance floor moving and always chooses what to play in real time based off the vibe of the room.
In 2023 he has had prominent slots on both Jamcruise, where he spun a 5 hour mega set deep into sunrise, and Electric Forest Festival, where he electrified the Observatory stage with a set that ultimately ended up as the #1 Tech House mix on Mixcloud and the #10 mix across the whole site. Brownie embarks on his first tour ever to close out 2023.
Buffalo Iron Works
49 Illinois St Buffalo, NY 14203
Tickets: $16 ADV/$18 DOS
Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Ages: 18+

WELLNESS WALKS
2023-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
WELLNESS WALKS PRESENTED BY INDEPENDENT HEALTH
OCTOBER 5 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual volunteer-led tour of the Preserve.
Presented by Independent Health.
Age: All ages
Cost: FREE. $3 donation per person requested.
Please call 716-825-6397 to confirm walk will be taking place.

Winter Floral Arrangement
2023-12-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Winter Floral Arrangement
Make-It, Take-It Workshop
On site at the Botanical Gardens- in the Administration Building
December 21
6-7pm
$65/Person
$58.50/Member
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 box for transporting your arrangement. Flowers will be based on seasonal availability.

Thur Date Night
2023-12-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Thurs-Date Nights
During Poinsettias After Dark: Dimensions
December 14, 21
6-9pm
$45 General Public (Must be 21+)
$40 Members (Must be 21+)
Join us for another round of romantic evenings during Thurs-Date Nights under the dome! Grab that special someone and head down to the Botanical Gardens for a winter night out!
Stroll among the lit-up spaces and enjoy the magic of Poinsettias After Dark: Dimensions. Tickets include a glass of beer/wine from The Bubble Bar, light-fare from The Grazeful Gatherer, and a sweet bite of chocolate!

Sabres vs. Maple Leafs
2023-12-21 19:00 | KeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
December 21, 2023
Sabres vs. Maple Leafs
For more information go to https://www.nhl.com/sabres

Wild Winter Nights
2023-12-01 10:00 - 19:30 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
Wild Winter Nights with extended Buffalo Zoo hours.
Come early to see the animals and stay for the holiday cheer! Stroll the Zoo’s holiday decorations, catch a ride on our Happy Holidays Express Train, and indulge in warm winter treats including a hot cocoa bar and s’mores.
Wild Winter Nights will run every Friday and Saturday night from November 24th through December 30th. Last admission will be sold 6:30pm with grounds closing at 7:30pm. Extra Wild Winter Nights will take place from December 26th – 28th during the Christmas break.
Admission to Wild Winter Nights is included with your Zoo admission or with your Buffalo Zoo Membership. Some of your animal friends are not guaranteed to be on exhibit due to weather constraints.

THE GREAT BLUESKY REVIVAL
2023-12-22 19:00 | Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
THE GREAT BLUESKY REVIVAL
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22
Doors: 7pm
$20 to $500
Town Ballroom
The Great Bluesky Revival
Ages 12+, Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent
Government Issued ID Required
