# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Buffalo, 2026

> We found six Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Buffalo with 2026 dates: six tree lightings and lighting nights, one free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-21
- 6 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Light Up Lockport** at Downtown Lockport, Lockport. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: See the organizer’s page. Price: Not listed. A full day of holiday events in the City of Lockport, including a Christmas parade. Official page: https://www.discoverlockport.com/christmas (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Christmas at the Depot** at Orchard Park BR&P Depot, 370-380 S. Lincoln Ave., Orchard Park. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: 2–5 p.m. Price: Not listed. Santa visits the historic railroad depot. Official page: https://www.wnyrhs.org/orchard-park-depot-events/event-one-rg2bh-mx2wm-jccj9-mpkek-cjfwt-kmgex-r3tpt (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Parkside Tree Lighting** at Parkside Ave. and Russell St., Parkside. When: Thu, Dec 3, 2026. Time: 6–7:30 p.m. Price: Not listed. A neighborhood tree lighting on the corner of Parkside and Russell, hosted by the Parkside Community Association. Official page: https://parksidebuffalo.org/event-6868254 (checked 2026-10-31)
- **Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration** at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza, Downtown Buffalo. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Free skating 5 p.m.; tree lighting 6. Price: Free. The countdown to the official city tree also opens the free skating season at Rotary Rink. Skate rentals are $2 for kids. Official page: https://www.buffaloplace.com/play/our-events/ (checked 2026-10-31)
- **Buffalo AKG Christmas Tree Lighting** at Wilson Town Square, Buffalo AKG Art Museum, 1285 Elmwood Ave., Elmwood. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: 2–3 p.m. Price: Not listed. An afternoon lighting in the museum’s Wilson Town Square, a good pick for little ones who won’t last until dark. Official page: https://buffaloakg.org/events/christmas-tree-lighting-12122026 (checked 2026-10-31)
- **Holiday Magic in the Village Festival** at East Aurora, East Aurora. When: Sat, Dec 19, 2026. Time: Noon–4 p.m. Price: Not listed. Official page: https://business.eanycc.com/eventcalendar/Details/2026-3rd-annual-holiday-magic-in-the-village-festival-1617095?sourceTypeId=Website (checked 2026-10-21)

## Parades and tree lightings that come back every year

- [Christmas at the Depot](https://littlesweekly.com/buffalo/events/christmas-at-the-depot-orchard-park-br-p/): next dates Nov 28, 2026
- [Light Up Lockport](https://littlesweekly.com/buffalo/events/light-up-lockport-downtown/): next dates Nov 28, 2026
- [Holiday Magic in the Village Festival](https://littlesweekly.com/buffalo/events/holiday-magic-in-the-village-festival-east-aurora/): next dates Dec 19, 2026

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Buffalo?
Light Up Lockport at Downtown Lockport: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, See the organizer’s page. Christmas at the Depot at Orchard Park BR&P Depot, 370-380 S. Lincoln Ave.: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 2–5 p.m. Parkside Tree Lighting at Parkside Ave. and Russell St.: Thu, Dec 3, 2026, 6–7:30 p.m. Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Free skating 5 p.m.; tree lighting 6.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Buffalo free?
One of the six we list are free to watch: Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

### Which are best for little kids?
Daytime ones are easiest with toddlers: Light Up Lockport, Christmas at the Depot and Buffalo AKG Christmas Tree Lighting. Evening ones start after dark and are colder, so bring layers and a blanket for the stroller. Get there early for a curb spot near the start so little ones can see.

### How do you check these parades and tree lightings?
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 21, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).