BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Looking for something to do with the family this weekend? There are several holiday events happening in the region.
Shop South Buffalo
Shop South Buffalo is an annual holiday shop local event that was founded in 2013 by Buffalo Common Council Member Christopher P. Scanlon. The event is scheduled for December 10 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and includes businesses along Seneca Street, Abbott Road and South Park Avenue. You can find more information here.
Breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo Zoo
Breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo Zoo has returned after a year away. The event returned December 4, but continues on December 11, 18 and 19. "Bring your holiday appetite for a chef-prepared breakfast buffet that includes all your morning favorites and a special photo opportunity with Santa! After breakfast, stroll the grounds, see our beautiful holiday decorations and say 'Happy Holidays' to your favorite animals on exhibit," the zoo's website says. You can find more information and tickets here.
JoAnn’s Classical Christmas at Kleinhans Music Hall
Music Director JoAnn Falletta will be joined by operatic soprano and Buffalo resident, Sirgourney Cook, in a selection of traditional favorites on December 10 at 10:30 a.m. and on December 11 at 7:30 p.m. You can find more information and tickets here.
The Castle by Candlelight at Old Fort Niagara
Old Fort Niagara presents The Castle by Candlelight, a tour of the Great Lakes’ oldest building illuminated entirely by candles. The event takes place December 11 and December 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each day. "Throughout the Fort, visitors will encounter members of the Fort’s 18th century garrison demonstrating everything from quill pens to fur trading to traditional games of skill. Three times each evening the garrison turns out to perform a grand feu de joie (firing of joy), a rolling fire of muskets and cannons. Cooks prepare a holiday feast, musicians play popular songs of the era and a Recollet priest reads the Christmas story in Latin in the Fort’s 295-year-old chapel," the fort's website says. You can find more information and tickets here.
Christmas on the Canal
A free holiday market hosted by Lockport Main Street will take place December 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises building. You can find more information here.
Cinderella at Shea's Performing Arts Center
The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presents their two-act performance of Cinderella at Shea's Performing Arts Center December 10 at 7:30 p.m. You can find more information and tickets here.
Check out a Buffalo Sabres game
The Sabres play twice at the KeyBank Center this weekend. First, they take on the New York Rangers Friday at 7 p.m. It's a "White Hot Fridays" game, meaning the team will wear its white jerseys at home. Saturday, the Sabres take on the Captials. Puck drop is also at 7 p.m. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. The KeyBank Center requires attendees 12 and older to show proof of vaccination.
