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Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Buffalo, 2026.

We found three Christmas markets and winter events in and around Buffalo with 2026 dates posted: two German-style Christmas markets and one holiday market. They’re in Buffalo and East Aurora. Each card has the dates and hours, what it costs to get in, and notes on strollers and things for little kids.

The quick answersChecked
Is there a German Christmas market?Christkindlmarkt at Hofbräuhaus Buffalo: from Nov 20.2 marketsIs it free?Each one lists a price. Check the cards.Paid

Last checked · 3 markets · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

By date

Every market, by opening date

Tap one for hours, prices, stroller notes and what’s there for little kids.

20NovFriChristkindlmarkt at Hofbräuhaus BuffaloGerman-style market · to Dec 20 · Hofbräuhaus Buffalo, 190 Scott St.27NovFriBuffalo Holiday MarketHoliday market · to Dec 23 · See the market site for the location27NovFriEA WonderlandGerman-style market · to Dec 20 · East Aurora

Markets

Christmas markets and winter events near Buffalo

Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer’s, venue’s or city’s own page.

Nov20to Dec 20

Christkindlmarkt at Hofbräuhaus Buffalo

Hofbräuhaus Buffalo, 190 Scott St. · Buffalo, NY · about 1 mile away

German-style market
Hours
Five weekends; market days start at noon. Check the event calendar for each date.
Price
Not listed
For kids
A German-style market right by Canalside, so you can pair it with skating at Ice at Canalside.
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Nov27to Dec 23

Buffalo Holiday Market

See the market site for the location · Buffalo, NY

Holiday market
Hours
Not listed
Price
Not listed
For kids
Local crafters, vintage sellers and holiday food. The site has parking, hours and a map.
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Nov27to Dec 20

EA Wonderland

East Aurora · East Aurora, NY · about 18 miles away

German-style market
Hours
Four weekends: Nov 27–29, Dec 4–6, Dec 11–13 and Dec 18–20. Fri and Sat noon to 8 p.m., Sun noon to 4 p.m.
Price
Not listed

Good to know: An outdoor chalet market run by the East Aurora Rotary Club. Santa and Mrs. Claus are in a heated workshop at no charge, wreath building is free, and there's ice carving on Saturdays.

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Before you go

Market day with little ones

TimingGo when it opensWeekday afternoons and opening hour are the least crowded, which makes a stroller much easier.
DressLayer upOutdoor markets get cold after dark. Mittens and a blanket for the stroller help.
StrollerCheck the stroller noteSome markets get packed on weekend evenings. A carrier can be easier there.

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Good questions

Christmas markets in Buffalo: the FAQ

Christkindlmarkt at Hofbräuhaus Buffalo at Hofbräuhaus Buffalo, 190 Scott St.: Nov 20 – Dec 20. Buffalo Holiday Market at See the market site for the location: Nov 27 – Dec 23. EA Wonderland at East Aurora: Nov 27 – Dec 20.

Christkindlmarkt at Hofbräuhaus Buffalo (Buffalo, NY · about 1 mile away): Nov 20 – Dec 20. EA Wonderland (East Aurora, NY · about 18 miles away): Nov 27 – Dec 20.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. How we choose and check.

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