The holiday season is upon us. This can mean many things…. like family time, hot cocoa, sitting around a fire, and an abundance of themed events that cater to everyone in Buffalo! Because the month of December is so abundant with incredible things to do, Buffalo Rising has decided to make weekly lists to celebrate all of the best things to do in the Queen City this month. This one is no exception and has something for everyone.
Concert: The Cadillac Three
Hillbilly Hypnotized Tour
Town Ballroom
681 S. Main Street, Buffalo
November 30th
Doors 7pm
$25
Town Ballroom
Southern Rock band The Cadillac Three brings their Hillbilly Hypnotized Tour to the Town Ballroom. This band’s live performance is as good as any album track. Pre-game all your Holiday Parties by rocking out at Town Ballroom with this ACM nominee.
Event: Elf Camp
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
180 Thompson St
North Tonowanda, NY
December 3rd
9:30am-2:00pm
$30 per child
Elf Camp
Get some holiday shopping done when you drop the kids off at Elf Camp at the Herschell Carrousel Museum. Young people will be making crafts, playing games, riding the carrousel, and enjoying other holiday activities. Lunch will be served during the event.
Event: Holly Jolly 5K
4190 N. Buffalo Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
December 3
10 am
$24
Registration ends December 2nd at 9:00pm
Holly Jolly 5k
Take the morning to run and enjoy Christmas time in Orchard Park. The course will take you down Old Taylor Road, and through the surrounding neighborhood. The race starts at The Orchard Fresh Plaza parking lot on North Buffalo Road and will finish at Runner’s Roost on North Buffalo Road. The first 250 registered runners will receive a beanie running hat and a pint glass.
Neglia Ballet Artists at Shea’s Performing Arts Center
650 Main Street
Buffalo, NY
Dec 3rd at 7 pm and December 4th at 1pm
$52-$78
The Nutcracker
Perennial Yuletime Favorite, Neglia’s Nutcracker production has been recognized for its spectacular production value. Tchaikovsky’s ballet features the story of Clara, who receives a nutcracker doll from her uncle, and is whisked away to a magical holiday kingdom. Shea’s Performing Art center is the perfect venue for this seasonal tradition.
Concert: Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus
All Wrapped Up! Holiday Concert
December 4th 3:00pm
Orchard Park United Methodist Church
3700 North Buffalo Street
Orchard Park, NY
$20 presale, $25 at the door
Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus
The BGMC is a choral family of LGBTQIA+ members and straight allies. Since 2001, they have been performing in Western New York. Their annual Holiday Concert, directed by Dr. Robert Strauss, will feature holiday favorites, as well as some surprises. (They are also performing in Buffalo at Lafayette Presbyterian Church on Saturday, December 3rd. Details on their website)
Concert: Handel’s Messiah
The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Our Lady of Victory Basilica
767 Ridge Road
Lackawanna, NY
December 4th
7:30 pm
$30-$60
Handel’s Messiah
The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra return with their annual holiday presentation of Handel’s Messiah. The famous “Hallelujah Chorus” is a highlight of the performance.
Performance: A Charlie Brown Christmas
O’Connell & Company
4110 Bailey Avenue
Amherst, NY
Dec 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th
12:30 pm
$17-27
A Charlie Brown Christmas
O’Connell & Company showcases local Buffalo actors in a 30-minute stage adaptation of the classic animated TV special featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus and the gang discovering the true meaning of Christmas. The performance is followed by a meet and greet with Santa Claus and opportunity to make special holiday crafts.
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