Parkside Tree Lighting and Holiday Market-December 4, 2025 from 6pm to 7:30pm at the Old Buffalo Zoo entrance at Russell and Parkside Ave.  Tree lighting at 6pm.

  • Santa will walk around and hand out candy canes starting around 5:30 (last year)
  • Buffalo Girl Choir
  • At 6 pm, Santa will say, “Light that tree!” and the tree will be plugged in on the zoo side at the corner of Russell St. and Parkside Ave.
  • Girl Choir will sing one song just after the tree is lit.
  • Folks can walk around and shop until 7:30.
  • The Buffalo Zoo parking lot will be open and FREE for visitors to park in!