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, Choir.
- 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!
