Dec 17 Wednesday
Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring LegacyOn view now until January 15, 2026
Ring of KnowledgeCentral Library in Downtown Buffalo1 Lafayette SquareBuffalo, NY 14203See https://www.buffalolib.org/locations-hours/central-downtown-buffalo for hours
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal with Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy, a new exhibition exploring the rich history of our city's social and economic growth as the Western terminus of the Erie Canal. Discover the work, travel, trade, and development of our region's local waterways and in canalside neighborhoods dating back from the early 19th through the early 21st century.
Join us on June 5 from 6:00pm–7:15pm for the exhibition opening, featuring a live musical performance by Buffalo-based folk duo Sally Schaefer and Tyler Bagwell.
Dec 18 Thursday
Dec 19 Friday
Dec 20 Saturday
The Hamburg Farmers Market has been a Southtowns staple since 1977. Attendees are free to explore a variety of agricultural products from local farmers, ranchers, homesteaders, and culinarians.
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.
Coming June 21st to the Murray Room: THE RAINBOW CAFE
Relax, enjoy, be comfortable in this safe, sacred space made for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. We hope to create a kind, caring, shared space to help us all through the events in our country. We hold concerns for ourselves and each other. Let’s put them on the table, get them into the light together so we can help chase the darkness away. Remember, we are all just walking each other home.
Open the 3rd Saturday of the month from 1-4pm. Attendants will be available to talk or to be a 4th for a game. Beverages and snacks are freely offered for your enjoyment (though donations wouldn’t be refused 😊).
Dec 21 Sunday
Dec 22 Monday
Music & Market Mondays at Buffalo River Grove! (Formerly Fontana's)
2025: Mondays June 16 to August 25, 4pm to 8pmGet ready to kick off your week with excitement at Music and Market Mondays at the Grove!
Our vibrant outdoor venue is open to all, packed with live music, delicious theme food each week, cash bar, unique vendors, fun games, and community displays for every age. With plenty of free parking, there’s no reason to miss out! Grab your friends and make your Monday unforgettable with an evening full of energy, laughter, and community. See you there!
List of more activities below. Plus, while your there you can check out the venue to see if it might be a great place to hold your next picnic or event.