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M&T FIRST FRIDAYS: Diwali—Hosted by Kala Seva
Kala Seva hosts Diwali for M&T First Fridays — free in Wilson Town Square at the Knox Building.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6, 2026 · 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WhereWilson Town Square, Knox Building, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo
CostFree
DinoFEST 2026: Roar & Explore Weekend
DinoFEST Roar & Explore: T. REX movie showtimes at 11, 12:30, and 2 both days; members $5.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7 – Sun Nov 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
WhereBuffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo
CostSee organizer website for details
19th Annual Japan Culture Day
19th Annual Japan Culture Day at The Buffalo History Museum in Buffalo.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 8, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
WhereThe Buffalo History Museum, 1 Museum Ct, Buffalo
CostSee organizer website for details
Christmas in Ellicottville 2026
Crosby's presents Christmas in Ellicottville — the Chamber's downtown weekend while the full schedule is still to post.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 28 – Sun Nov 29, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereVillage Parking, Washington Street (village corridor), Ellicottville
CostSee organizer website for details
Jingle Falls USA
Tree lighting with Santa and fireworks at Jingle Falls USA — carriage rides, petting zoo, s'mores, makers market, firefighters' toy telethon.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Dec 4 – Sun Dec 6, 2026 · Fri Dec 4 tree lighting 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Sat Dec 5 activities 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WhereOld Falls Street & Niagara Falls Convention Center, 10 Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls
CostFree (some activities $, e.g. Makers Market $1)
Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
Official tree lighting and fireworks over Fountain Plaza.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Dec 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
WhereRotary Rink at Fountain Plaza, 2 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo
CostFree
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