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MARKETS / WINTER

Winter Market

Wooden chalets of local makers, glowing igloos to rent, free visits with santa, curling and ice skating: Four weeks of a European-style holiday market in the heart of Buffalo, sponsored by Buffalo Collective.

DATES

Nov 27 - Dec 23

HOURS

Wed & Thurs 4p - 9p

Sat 11a - 8p

Sun 11a - 6p

WHERE

Front Park

121 Porter Ave

ADMISSION

Always Free

PARKING

Lot on site, surrounding street parking

A look around

Chalets, hot cocoa, Santa, skating, curling & snow: the Winter market is a winter wonderland.

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Winter Market Calendar

Come for local artisan shopping, stay to rent an igloo, learn curling, grab a bite to eat and visit with Santa

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Winter events

Come for holiday shopping, stay to visit santa, learn curling, go ice skating, and grab dinner or a treat!

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Open during market hours. No reservation required.

Ice Skating

Free skating with your own skates or $5 to rent a pair of skates at the market.

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Weekdays 4-7, Weekends 12-5

Santa

Santa is in his chalet ready for your visit! Bring your camera! Santa is always free and walk ups are welcome!

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Open during market hours. No reservation required.

Curling

30 minute sessions on our outdoor curling rinks for up to a group of 8.

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THURSDAYS 4-8, FRIDAYS 4-8, SATURDAYS 11-8, SUNDAYS 11-6

Igloo Reservations

Gather your crew in one of our glowing igloos, right in the middle of the market. Reservations sell out every year, so book early!

GUESTS

Up to 6, 8 if you want to get cozy!

TIME

1 hour

PRICE

$100

INCLUDES

Furnished igloo rental.

*All food & drink is separate

We invite you to purchase food and drinks from our amazing on-site vendors — enjoy a bite from Pretzalo or Mad Irons, and sip on something special from Bar. 

 Pro tip: Arrive about 30 minutes before your reservation to grab your food and drinks so you can make the most of your igloo experience!

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Due to the short duration of our Igloo season we cannot accommodate time changes. All igloo bookings are non refundable. 

 

Absolutley NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES are allowed

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Tickets for private igloo rentals are non-transferable and cannot be used for promotional events not affiliated with the Buffalo Holiday Market.

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In the event of unpredictable Buffalo, NY weather and the closure of the market, igloo rental will be fully refunded.

Sell at the Winter Market

Join us in a wooden chalet, or as a food vendor for the busiest market of the year.

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Artisan Vendors

Handmade goods, home decor, jewelry, vintage items, gifts & more.

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Food Vendors

Food trucks, regional holiday food, drink, sweets & treats.

Getting here

Front Park

121 Porter Ave, Buffalo NY 14201

Parking

Free lot & street parking in surrounding area

Hours

Vary by market, view calendar

Markets all year

Four seasonal outdoor markets, each with over 100 artisan makers, food, atmosphere and seasonal events.

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