The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community on select Third Thursdays! Important: Free tickets are required and must be reserved online prior to your visit. A limited number of tickets are available, with a maximum of 10 tickets per group. Tickets for Third Thursdays will become available to claim at 10 a.m. on the Monday of the week they take place!

Another Magical Christmas Adventure awaits at Hidden Valley Animal Adventure. The Lodge, in full holiday splendor, will host Santa’s Wonderland where you’ll decorate cookies, write letters to the North Pole, take holiday photos, and more before boarding your trolley for a journey through Hidden Valley’s Mystical Forest. There you’ll see herds of bison and elk, Randy the camel, llamas, and blackbelly sheep roaming the wintery terrain. Upon your return, pet and feed a variety of live animals in open-air stalls. Four consecutive weekends starting Black Friday, November 28 – December 21, 9am-4:30pm. Reservations Required. Book online at hiddenvalleyadventure.com. Allow 3 hours for the full experience.

Celebrate the magic of the season at the Holiday Spectacular at Blue Barn’s Campus in Hilton! Enjoy a breathtaking holiday light show at West Wind Farm, delight in festive food and drink specials at Blue Barn Cidery (aka Santa’s Workshop), and soak up the cheerful atmosphere with family-friendly activities. From twinkling lights to cozy treats and joyful memories, this is your go-to holiday destination all season long. Make it part of your family’s holiday tradition!

Celebrate the season with a magical medley of holiday happenings! Stroll the Historic Village bedecked in its holiday finery amid villagers bustling with preparations and offering greetings to their neighbors and friends. Bring your family for a festive exploration of our historic homes that are warmed by fires and alive with holiday lights, candles, and traditional decorations. Experience traditional music, sample tasty treats, and see the celebrations of holidays past!

Join us for a lovely holiday outing! Don’t miss this exclusive holiday event at GCV&M! Our Afternoon Tea includes a selection of tea varieties, finger sandwiches, and sweet treats. This year’s teas will be set in our cozy fire-side lounge bedecked for the holidays. Enjoy your tea service, a roaring fire, and holiday shopping in the Flint Hill Store.

Tis the season for one of Western New York’s favorite holiday traditions — Breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo Zoo! Join us bright and early for a delicious breakfast buffet, festive fun, and a special meet-and-greet with Santa Claus and some of our amazing animal ambassadors. After breakfast, continue the magic with a day at the Zoo — admission is included with your ticket! For the first time ever, we will also be offering a very limited number of behind-the-scenes animal encounters for families to add to their day. These exclusive add-ons are open to groups of six guests or less. Guests must be at least four years old to participate.

The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community on select Third Thursdays! Important: Free tickets are required and must be reserved online prior to your visit. A limited number of tickets are available, with a maximum of 10 tickets per group. Tickets for Third Thursdays will become available to claim at 10 a.m. on the Monday of the week they take place!

Participate in hands-on, immersive learning to experience how 19th century families celebrated winter holidays with gift-giving, storytelling, games, food, music, decorations, and more! Learn about how holiday celebrations continue to evolve today and incorporate new traditions.