Community Day at Canalside– October 25, 2025 from 11am to 2pm. FREE.The Buffalo Zoo Mobile is bringing a draft horse—honoring the mighty animals that once pulled canal boats. And don’t miss Seymour, our rebranded Visit Buffalo mobile visitor center, rolling in with sweet treats, fun giveaways, and a whole lot of hometown pride.

 Ice at Canalside will open for the season on Friday, November 21. Opening weekend will kick off with a celebration of the new Hallmark movie Holiday Touchdown: A Buffalo Bills Love Story.

Ice bikes, curling, and bumper cars return alongside a full lineup of weekly events: Festive Fridays with rotating themes from Harry Potter Night to Silent Discos; special event Saturdays featuring everything from a Buffalo Bandits bash to Jingle Bell Rock the Ice; Learn to Skate lessons every Saturday morning with Skate Great; and Kids Club Sundays, debuting in the new year. Read more.