BUFFALO, N.Y. — It's that holly jolly time of the year when people are looking to get into the Christmas spirit. There's lots to do around Western New York, from shopping, finding a Christmas tree, playing outdoors in the snow, and more.
Here's a list of fun holiday activities and events happening this winter season.
Shopping Events:
- Buffalo Holiday Market at Richardson Complex beginning Nov. 29
- Cozy Christmas Market in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada on Nov. 22 & 23
- Buffalo History Museum Holiday Makers Market on Nov. 29 & 30
- Jingle All the Way for Small Business Saturday on Hertel Ave. on Nov. 30
- St. Gregory the Great Christmas Craft Show on Nov. 29 & 30
- Christkindlmarkt at the Hofbrauhaus on Nov. 29 & 30 and Dec. 1
- Lumber City Christmas Market in North Tonawanda on Nov. 29 & 30 and Dec. 1
- Small Business Saturday in Wilson on Nov. 30
- Larkin Holiday Artisans Market on Exchange St. on Dec. 3
- Holiday Markets at Massachusetts Avenue Project on Dec. 5
- Orchard Park Sip & Shop on Dec. 5
- Shop South Buffalo on Dec. 7
- Yuletide in the Country at the Hamburg Events Center on Dec. 7
Christmas Tree Farms:
- Jurek Trees in Clarence
- Country Pine Farm in Holland
- Russell's Tree & Shrub Farm in East Amherst
- Blasz Christmas Tree Farm in Eden
- Badding Bros. Farm Market in East Amherst
- Erway's Christmas Tree Adventure in Wilson
- Brant's Morley Rd. U-Cut in North Collins
- Lindstrom's Greenhouse in Hamburg
- Akron Acres in Akron
- Trevett Tree Farm in Springville
- Evergreen Hills Christmas Tree Farm in Holland
- Treetop Acres in Lockport
- Bird Haven Christmas Tree Farm in Warsaw
- Koller Christmas Tree Farm in Darien
- Dixieland Tree Farm in Versailles
Outdoor Winter Activities:
- The Ice at Canalside
- Winter Wildflowers at Niagara Falls trail stroll on Nov. 23
- Fatima Shrine Festival of Lights in Youngstown on Nov. 23
- Jingle Falls USA in Niagara Falls on Nov. 29 & Dec. 1
- 17th annual Christmasville Firetruck Parade in Lancaster on Nov. 30
- NT Xmas Trailer meet & greet at the Wurlitzer and Fattey Beer co. on Dec. 5
- Santacon in Downtown Buffalo on Dec. 7
- Holiday Stroll in Larkinville on Dec. 14
- Fort Erie Santa Claus Parade in Fort Erie, Canada Dec. 23
- Holiday Valley offers skiing, snowboarding, and tubing
Indoor Winter Activities:
- Story Time with Santa at Alice, Ever After Books in Buffalo on Nov. 30
- SUNY Niagara Gingerbread Village tours on Dec. 7 - 15
- Vintage ceramic tree paint & sip in Tonawanda on Dec. 12
- Winterfest at the Kenan Center in Lockport on Dec. 14
- Taste NY annual Hands on Holiday at the WNY Welcome Center in Grand Island Dec. 14
- Buffalo Bills Christmas sugar cookie decorating class in Buffalo on Dec. 28
- WNY Reptiles winter show at the Wurlitzer on Jan. 18