Community Calendar | Buffalo Toronto Public Media

Dec 20 Saturday

Kids & Family

Santa on the Carrousel

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

children (2-16 $12, under 2 $5) and adults ($10)

10:00 AM - 03:30 PM on Sat, 20 Dec 2025

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) and adults ($10). Admission for the event includes: reindeer games, pictures with Santa, and carrousel rides! This is a special event and pre-registration is required. Space is limited! There will be no tickets sold at the door.

Dec 20 Saturday

Special Holiday Events at the Library

Anna Reinstein Memorial Library

11:00 AM - 02:00 PM on Sat, 20 Dec 2025

Our library will be hosting three special holiday events on Saturday 12/20. The following FREE events are included:

11 am: Juggling Show with Jacob Drops
12 pm: Visit with Santa
1 pm: Cookie Decorating

Join us at the library for these fun events. For more information call 716-892-8089.

Dec 21 Sunday

JOSEPH AND MARY

The Grand Island Cultural Center 2106 Baseline Rd. Grand Island, NY

$15.00 small children free under 5

Every 2 weeks through Dec 14, 2025.
Sunday: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

JOSEPH AND MARY, tells the love story of Joseph and Mary before the birth of Jesus. It is told as a pop/rock musical, with an all-new original score. It is the musical event of the season. Come and experience the story leading up to that first Christmas, as you've never seen it before. the whole family is welcome, young children are free, adults only $15.

Playing December 7th for a 6;30pm performance, then on Friday, December 12th at 7pm, and Saturday, December 13th for a 1pm matinee performance and again at 7:30pm that evening. We hope everyone will come. it is the reason for the season!

Dec 24 Wednesday

Neuro-Diverse Support Group-Laurel's Grief Center

Laurel's Grief Center (The Church of Nativity)-

Every 2 weeks through Mar 30, 2026.
Wednesday: 06:30 PM - 07:45 PM

Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity
for parents/caregivers & siblings

1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month... FREE AND ALL ARE WELCOME!

MUST REGISTER BY: SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2025

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5Gd1K6rlcdexf_Xy16zAp1ENmmAGf2gqOvxEVeK5aLgSBjA/viewform?usp=dialog

OR CALL 716-272-2474 for more information

Dec 31 Wednesday

Neuro-Diverse Support Group-Laurel's Grief Center

Laurel's Grief Center (The Church of Nativity)-

Every 2 weeks through Mar 30, 2026.
Wednesday: 06:30 PM - 07:45 PM

Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity
for parents/caregivers & siblings

1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month... FREE AND ALL ARE WELCOME!

MUST REGISTER BY: SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2025

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5Gd1K6rlcdexf_Xy16zAp1ENmmAGf2gqOvxEVeK5aLgSBjA/viewform?usp=dialog

OR CALL 716-272-2474 for more information

Jan 03 Saturday

Buffalo Astronomical Association FREE viewing night

Beaver Meadow Nature Center

07:00 PM - 11:00 PM, every 7 months on Saturday through Oct 04, 2025.

Buffalo Astronomical Association
-Public Night at Beaver Meadows Observatory
-1635 Welch Road,
Java Center NY 14082

Come join us for this FREE Event for a live and in person event as we take you on a telescopic tour of our Solar System, galaxy, and the Universe!

Saturday April 5, 2025 7pm - 11pm
Join us rain or shine!

https://www.buffaloastronomy.com/event/public-night-bmo-observatory

Jan 07 Wednesday

Neuro-Diverse Support Group-Laurel's Grief Center

Laurel's Grief Center (The Church of Nativity)-

Every 2 weeks through Mar 30, 2026.
Wednesday: 06:30 PM - 07:45 PM

Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity
for parents/caregivers & siblings

1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month... FREE AND ALL ARE WELCOME!

MUST REGISTER BY: SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2025

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5Gd1K6rlcdexf_Xy16zAp1ENmmAGf2gqOvxEVeK5aLgSBjA/viewform?usp=dialog

OR CALL 716-272-2474 for more information

Jan 10 Saturday

On Ice

Northwest Arena

$10-$25

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM on Sat, 10 Jan 2026

Date:
Saturday, January 10, 2026

Location:
Northwest Arena
319 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 5-10 (child must be present to receive wristband)

Kids under 5 are free (child must be present to receive wristband)

EVENT INFORMATION:
A winter event for all with fun, family-friendly activities! All tickets purchased include:

2 Hours of Open Skating, Curling, and Ice Bumper Cars from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Skate rental included, but is limited and will be first come first serve)
Food
Unlimited Non-Alcoholic Beverages (including a hot cocoa bar and coffee)
Fully stocked cash bar

Jan 14 Wednesday

Neuro-Diverse Support Group-Laurel's Grief Center

Laurel's Grief Center (The Church of Nativity)-

Every 2 weeks through Mar 30, 2026.
Wednesday: 06:30 PM - 07:45 PM

Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity
for parents/caregivers & siblings

1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month... FREE AND ALL ARE WELCOME!

MUST REGISTER BY: SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2025

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5Gd1K6rlcdexf_Xy16zAp1ENmmAGf2gqOvxEVeK5aLgSBjA/viewform?usp=dialog

OR CALL 716-272-2474 for more information

Jan 21 Wednesday

Neuro-Diverse Support Group-Laurel's Grief Center

Laurel's Grief Center (The Church of Nativity)-

Every 2 weeks through Mar 30, 2026.
Wednesday: 06:30 PM - 07:45 PM

Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity
for parents/caregivers & siblings

1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month... FREE AND ALL ARE WELCOME!

MUST REGISTER BY: SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2025

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5Gd1K6rlcdexf_Xy16zAp1ENmmAGf2gqOvxEVeK5aLgSBjA/viewform?usp=dialog

OR CALL 716-272-2474 for more information