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35 events · Nov 6–Nov 30

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This weekend · Sat Nov 7 – Sun Nov 8

Painting of a gallery with framed landscapes and display cases under a skylight.

Oct 30 – Dec 11

Painting of costumes and props stacked backstage.

Nov 6 – Dec 18

Painting of a stage and booths under strings of lanterns at dusk.

Painting of a gallery with framed landscapes and display cases under a skylight.

Nov 6 – Dec 5

Painting of art booths and a sculpture under canopies.

Painting of activity tables and a dinosaur model in a bright hall.

Painting of activity tables and a dinosaur model in a bright hall.

Painting of white tents and picnic tables beside a white church.

Painting of snowy wooden market huts around a lit tree at night.

Next week · Nov 9–15

Painting of a gallery with framed landscapes and display cases under a skylight.

Painting of an empty stage framed by red curtains.

Painting of a gallery with framed landscapes and display cases under a skylight.

Nov 13 – Feb 13

Painting of snowy market huts around a decorated tree.

Painting of tables of books and plants in a bright room.

Coming up · Nov 16–30

Painting of a gallery with framed landscapes and display cases under a skylight.

Painting of snowy market huts around a decorated tree.

Painting of activity tables and a dinosaur model in a bright hall.

Painting of a theater with a painted sun on the stage curtain.

Painting of a gallery with framed landscapes and display cases under a skylight.

Painting of snowy wooden market huts around a lit tree at night.

Painting of a lantern-lit arch and glowing trees along a path at night.

Nov 21 – Jan 3

Painting of quilts, a canoe, potted plants and furniture displayed in a hall.

Painting of white canopies in a row beneath autumn trees.

Painting of art and crafts on draped tables in a bright room.

Nov 27 – Dec 23

Painting of snowy market huts around a decorated tree.

Nov 27 – Dec 20

An empty park road at dusk, seen low from the lane, lined with glowing light displays, snowflakes and candy canes.

Nov 27 – Dec 30

Painting of a small tent and canoe by a pine forest under a wide sky.

Painting of a lantern-lit arch and glowing trees along a path at night.

Nov 27 – Dec 29

Painting of a snowy village of small houses around a lit tree at night.

Painting of a main street hung with garlands around a tall tree.

Painting of a snowy village of small houses around a lit tree at night.

Painting of a harvest display of pumpkins and gourds in a hall with arched windows.

Painting of booths with rugs and string lights in a bright hall.

Painting of a snowy village of small houses around a lit tree at night.

Nov 28 – Dec 5

Painting of glowing light arches and trees on a snowy field at night.

Painting of booths with rugs and string lights in a bright hall.

Plan by date

By night

Fri Oct 30

Oct 30 – Dec 11Art Exhibition Opening Reception Sarah Morgan, Alice Drew, Colleen McCray, and Juliet BateHoughton

Fri Nov 6

Nov 6 – Dec 18Giving Birth in Allegany County: Painting the Firsthand AccountsPerry
Fri Nov 6M&T FIRST FRIDAYS: Diwali—Hosted by Kala SevaBuffalo
Nov 6 – Dec 5Rachael Gootnick: Glimpses of the Spaces Between Then and NowBuffalo

Sat Nov 7

Nov 7–8DinoFEST 2026: Roar & Explore WeekendBuffalo
Sat Nov 7Family Open Studio Day at the AKG!Buffalo
Sat Nov 7Silly Science DayBuffalo

Sun Nov 8

Sun Nov 819th Annual Japan Culture DayBuffalo
Sun Nov 8Holiday MarketWest Falls

Thu Nov 12

Thu Nov 12Connected – Fashion Show & Art InstallationJamestown

Fri Nov 13

Nov 13 – Feb 13Face Off: Avatars and Embodiments in Digital MediaBuffalo

Sat Nov 14

Nov 14–15Holiday Craft MarketHamburg
Sat Nov 14Indie Author Day and Book Fair 2026Buffalo

Mon Nov 16

Nov 16–18Between the Basswoods: The Story of Buffalo Creek Exhibit OpeningSalamanca

Thu Nov 19

Thu Nov 19Shea’s Shopping SoireeBuffalo

Fri Nov 20

Fri Nov 20Au-Some Evening (November 2026)Buffalo
Fri Nov 20Junior History Buffs – November AMBuffalo
Fri Nov 20M&T Third FridayBuffalo

Sat Nov 21

Sat Nov 21Fenton Holiday MarketJamestown
Nov 21 – Jan 3Festival of Lights at Fatima ShrineLewiston
Nov 21–22The Greater Buffalo Toy & Train ShowHamburg

Fri Nov 27

Nov 27–286th Annual Makers MarketBuffalo
Nov 27 – Dec 23BUFFALO WINTER MARKETBuffalo
Nov 27 – Dec 20EA Wonderland 2026East Aurora
Nov 27 – Dec 30Festival of LightsHamburg
Fri Nov 27Opening DayEllicottville
Nov 27 – Dec 29Poinsettias After DarkBuffalo
Nov 27–28Santa at the Botanical GardensBuffalo
Fri Nov 27The Santa Claus Lane Parade 2026, Presented by the Golden Oak Group at Morgan StanleyOlean
Fri Nov 27Visit from Santa + Toy Drive KickoffBuffalo

Sat Nov 28

Sat Nov 28A Jamestown Christmas Holiday Exhibit OpeningJamestown
Sat Nov 28Buffalo Women's Gifts MarketBuffalo
Nov 28 – Dec 5Christmas at the DepotOrchard Park
Nov 28–29Christmas in Ellicottville 2026Ellicottville
Nov 28–29Sleigh Shop at the Carriage HouseBuffalo

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