With fun events and exciting attractions, there’s plenty of ways to Explore Buffalo Niagara. From festivals to concerts, WNY has plenty to offer. These regional events draw tourists and locals alike and are the backbone of our community. So whether you live in the 716 or are just visiting, you’ll feel right at home exploring the best of the Buffalo Niagara region. Welcome 716 is your one stop guide to the very best of the 716, so check it out and see for yourself.
- 12:00 amDeath at the Distillery
- Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I
- 10:00 amM & T Third Fridays at the Buffalo History Museum
- 10:00 amJerome Bianchi Fruits and Flowers Exhibit
- 10:00 amWine Festival @ the Market
- 12:00 pmBuffalo City Hall Tour
- 9:00 pmNiagara Falls Winter Fireworks Schedule
- 9:00 pmCascades of Fire International Fireworks Competition
- Kenan Arts Council Holiday Gift Show
- Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I
- 9:00 amOur Famous Thanksgiving Flea Market
- 10:00 amJerome Bianchi Fruits and Flowers Exhibit
- 10:00 amWine Festival @ the Market
- 10:00 amChristmas at the Wurlitzer
- 1:00 pmBrew Bus Buffalo Tours
- 3:00 pmMike Super 2.OH! Magic & Illusion
- 9:00 pmCascades of Fire International Fireworks Competition
- Kenan Arts Council Holiday Gift Show
- Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I
- 10:00 amJerome Bianchi Fruits and Flowers Exhibit
- 10:00 amChristmas at the Wurlitzer
- 5:00 pmOur Lady of Fatima Festival of Lights
- 9:00 pmCascades of Fire International Fireworks Competition
- Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I
- 12:00 pmBuffalo City Hall Tour
- 4:00 pmSlyboots Drum Classes with Griffin Brady
- 5:00 pmOur Lady of Fatima Festival of Lights
- 8:00 pmGeeks Who Drink Trivia
- Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I
- 9:00 amBudding Scientists
- 12:00 pmBuffalo City Hall Tour
- 5:00 pmOur Lady of Fatima Festival of Lights
- 6:00 pmTRivia Nite at the Site
- Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I
- 12:00 pmBuffalo City Hall Tour
- 5:00 pmOur Lady of Fatima Festival of Lights
- 6:00 pmTailor Made Music Festival 2018
- 9:00 amBudding Scientists
- 9:00 amYMCA Turkey Trot
- 12:00 pmBuffalo City Hall Tour
- 5:00 pmOur Lady of Fatima Festival of Lights
- 12:00 amDeath at the Distillery
- Christmas in Ellicottville
- A Christmas Story
- 8:00 amEveryday Winter Fun Canalside
- Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I
- 10:00 amPoinsettia & Railway Exhibit
- 12:00 pmBuffalo City Hall Tour
- 1:00 pmTrain Day at The Buffalo History Museum
- 5:00 pmFairgrounds Festival of Lights
- 5:00 pmOur Lady of Fatima Festival of Lights
- 9:00 pmNiagara Falls Winter Fireworks Schedule
- It WAS a Wonderful Life
- Gingerbread Wonderland
- Christmas in Ellicottville
- FREE Ice Skating at Rotary Rink
- A Christmas Story
- 8:00 amHolidays at the Broadway Market
- 8:00 amEveryday Winter Fun Canalside
- Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I
- 10:00 amSmall Business Saturday
- 10:00 amPoinsettia & Railway Exhibit
- 1:00 pmBrew Bus Buffalo Tours
- 5:00 pmFairgrounds Festival of Lights
- 5:00 pmOur Lady of Fatima Festival of Lights
- 5:00 pmA Half Way to Dyngus Day Event
- 9:00 pmWorld’s Largest Disco
- FREE Ice Skating at Rotary Rink
- A Christmas Story
- Christmas in Ellicottville
- Gingerbread Wonderland
- It WAS a Wonderful Life
- 8:00 amEveryday Winter Fun Canalside
- Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I
- 10:00 amHoliday Brunch and Market
- 10:00 amPoinsettia & Railway Exhibit
- 5:00 pmFairgrounds Festival of Lights
- 5:00 pmOur Lady of Fatima Festival of Lights
- 7:30 pmHandel’s Messiah
- FREE Ice Skating at Rotary Rink
- 8:00 amEveryday Winter Fun Canalside
- Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I
- 10:00 amPoinsettia & Railway Exhibit
- 12:00 pmBuffalo City Hall Tour
- 4:00 pmSlyboots Drum Classes with Griffin Brady
- 5:00 pmOur Lady of Fatima Festival of Lights
- 8:00 pmGeeks Who Drink Trivia
- FREE Ice Skating at Rotary Rink
- 8:00 amEveryday Winter Fun Canalside
- 9:00 amBudding Scientists
- Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I
- 10:00 amPoinsettia & Railway Exhibit
- 12:00 pmBuffalo City Hall Tour
- 5:00 pmOur Lady of Fatima Festival of Lights
- 7:00 pmCeltic Woman: The Best of Christmas
- FREE Ice Skating at Rotary Rink
- 8:00 amEveryday Winter Fun Canalside
- Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I
- 10:00 amPoinsettia & Railway Exhibit
- 12:00 pmBuffalo City Hall Tour
- 5:00 pmOur Lady of Fatima Festival of Lights
- FREE Ice Skating at Rotary Rink
- 8:00 amEveryday Winter Fun Canalside
- Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I
- 9:00 amBudding Scientists
- 10:00 amPoinsettia & Railway Exhibit
- 12:00 pmBuffalo City Hall Tour
- 5:00 pmOur Lady of Fatima Festival of Lights
- A Christmas Story
- Jingle Falls USA
- FREE Ice Skating at Rotary Rink
- Gingerbread Wonderland
- 12:00 amDeath at the Distillery
- 8:00 amEveryday Winter Fun Canalside
- Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I
- 10:00 amPoinsettia & Railway Exhibit
- 12:00 pmBuffalo City Hall Tour
- 5:00 pmHoliday Live at Larkin 2018
- 5:00 pmCanalside Holiday Tree Lighting & Celebration
- 5:00 pmIt’s a Wonderful Night
- 5:00 pmFairgrounds Festival of Lights
- 5:00 pmOur Lady of Fatima Festival of Lights
- 9:00 pmNiagara Falls Winter Fireworks Schedule
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Things to do
Buffalo Niagara offers world-class restaurants, boutiques, theatres and attractions. These events and establishments are visited by over twelve million tourists each year as well as locals. Much like their home fields, our Buffalo sports fans fill up local bars and restaurants and show their support for the best of the 716! Our restaurants serve the best Buffalo chicken wings, of course, but the culinary scene in the 716 is so much more than just wings. WIth the help of Welcome 716 you’ll have all the tools to Explore Buffalo Niagara at your fingertips. From shopping and fine dining, to events, we’ve got you covered. You don’t have to wing it, let our guide provide the perfect way to spend your day.
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Did you know: Snow leopards can’t roar due to the physiology of their throat. Instead, they make a non-aggressive puffing sound called a “chuff.” You can see a snow leopard for yourself at The Buffalo Zoo! ❄️🐆