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Art Truck at Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration

Saturday, December 9, 2023

5 pm EST

Photo by Jeff Mace. 

FREE
Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza (Get Directions)

Stop by the Art Truck during the Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration for FREE artmaking activities!

The Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza is an annual event that marks the official opening of the free ice-skating season in the heart of Downtown Buffalo. The event will start at 5 pm with free ice-skating. At 6 pm, there will be a countdown for the lighting of the official tree and a fireworks display over Fountain Plaza. The event is free and open to the public, and all activities including visits with Santa, giveaways, horse & wagon rides, and an appearance from Thistle Creek Alpacas are also free.

Map of outdoor ice rink and surrounding area


ASL interpretation for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing is available upon request. To schedule an ASL interpreter for an Art Truck event, please fill out this request form at least two weeks in advance.

Sponsors

The Art Truck is presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Logo in blue and black font

 

The Art Truck is supported by The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation and General Mills.