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November 14-16: Rustic Buffalo's Annual Holiday Sip & Shop ($)
Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport / 716-433-2617
10am. Enjoy over 170 crafters and artisans, live music, beer, wine, mimosas and specialty drinks, hot food vendors, raffles and more. Friday & Saturday: 10am-7pm | Sunday: 10am-5pm.
November 15: Gorge at Low Water
Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls / 716-282-5154
10am-3:30pm. Autumn is a great time to hike! Join us and enjoy the Niagara Gorge after the volume of water in the Niagara River is reduced by 25%. This hike is challenging (stairs and scrambling over rocks). Registration required.
November 15: America Recycles Day at Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum ($)
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda / 716-693-1885
10am-4pm. Celebrate recycling and helping the environment with STEM activities at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum! These programs will be included with general admission.
November 15: Observing Nature Like a Naturalist
Artpark, 450 South Fourth St., Lewiston / 716-282-5154
11am-12pm. Come explore different methods used by experienced naturalists in observing nature. Put those methods to use on a nature walk with an educator. All materials provided. Registration required.
November 20: Drag Trivia ($)
Hard Rock Cafe, 333 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-815-6833
8-10pm. Get a team together for a night of fun trivia, performances by our lovely hosts, and prizes! Hosted by Vanna Deux and Bebe Bvlgari. Full bar and restaurant menu available for purchase.
November 21: Candle Painting Workshop with Wine Tasting and Live Music ($)
Victorianbourg Wine Estate, 4402 East Lake Road, Wilson / 716-751-6576
6-9pm. Join us for a festive Candle Painting Workshop at Victorianbourg Wine Estate! Enjoy live music, wine tasting, and all the supplies you need to create your own beautiful holiday candles. Perfect for a fun night out or a creative gift-making experience. Ticket includes supplies, wine tasting, and live entertainment.
November 21: Festival of Slice ($)
Niagara Falls Convention Center, 101 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls
6-8:30pm. A celebration of Western New York’s pizzerias, local restaurants and the culture of cup & char, the Festival of Slice returns to downtown Niagara Falls, NY. Sample 20+ pizzerias & local restaurants and celebrate the best slices, anywhere!
November 21: Vibrant Strings ($)
Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport / 716-433-2617
7-8:30pm. Enjoy a live performance from Vibrant Strings at the Kenan Center.
November 1-December 31: Niagara Falls Illumination
Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls
4:30pm-2am. Enjoy a colorful illumination display nightly.
Fridays & Saturdays from November 15-December 20: Fireworks over Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls
8pm. Witness a spectacular display of fireworks over the Falls.
Exhibit on Display Through November 15: Materialize
Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls / 716-282-7530
10am-5pm. View Materialize: Works by Beth Atanacio at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center in the gallery on the second floor. Opening reception on Saturday, September 20 from 2-4pm.
First Friday of every month through 2025: First Friday Wine Class ($)
Freedom Run Winery, 5138 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport / 716-433-4136
7-9pm. Learn about wine from our incredible winemaking team, Ryan Sidoti and Kurt Guba. Wine Club members save $10!
First Saturday of every month through 2025: Castellani Art Museum Public Tours
Castellani Art Museum, 7 Varsity Drive, Niagara University / 716-286-8201
1-2pm. Every first Saturday, drop in for our pay-what-you-wish, 45-minute public tour followed by a 15-minute Q&A session. Public tours feature a broad exploration of CAM exhibitions or focus on a particular exhibition.
Fridays through December 26: Friday Night Jams
Hard Rock Cafe, 333 Prospect St., Niagara Falls / 716-815-6833
6-9pm. Enjoy live music performances on our legendary Hard Rock Stage!
Saturdays through December 27: Educational Winery Tours ($)
Arrowhead Spring Vineyards, 4746 Townline Road, Lockport / 716-433-6000
3-4pm. Learn about growing grapes and making wine on the Niagara Escarpment. Tour our wine cellars, enjoy a barrel sample and a flight of wine. Must be able to walk up and down staircases.
Every Other Sunday until December 28, 2025: Yoga & Wine ($)
Freedom Run Winery, 5138 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport / 716-433-4136
11am-12pm. Your instructor will lead you through an invigorating hour of breathing and stretching that will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Please bring your yoga mat, a towel, and water. Ticket includes a wine tasting following the class.
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