Take a Holiday Stroll in Larkinville on Saturday, December 14th from 11 am – 3 pm. Some venues open earlier and some later. Throughout the neighborhood find holiday activities for all ages, along with fun shopping at the shops in Larkinville plus an assortment of up pop-ups from local vendors plus an author signing. Flying Bison Brewery is hosting their annual Holiday Market.
Santa will be available for photos and meet ups at both ends of Seneca Street, Paula’s Donuts ( 11 am – 3 pm) and the Hydraulic Hearth Holiday Garden (12:15 pm – 2 pm)
“Kid Friendly” events include meeting Santa, decorating cookies at Meet and Eat Charcuterie, a children’s book fair and food at LE3 Academy, family mini photo shoots at Bratts Hill, coloring at Buffalo Expendables, drawing contest at D.A. Taste and more!
Start your stroll with a free walking tour of the neighborhood with Explore Buffalo. The approx. one hour tour begins and ends at 11am. Meet in front of Bratts Hill in Larkin Square (745 Seneca St).
Carolers from The Charter School for Applied Technologies Mixed Chorus will be strolling throughout the neighborhood from noon to 2 pm. There is plenty to eat and drink as well. And of course, parking is free in the lots off Seneca Street, and Exchange Street.
When you come to the stroll, please consider the donation of an unwrapped toy for a child. Drop offs for the News Neediest Holiday Drive are in the lobby of the Main Larkin at Exchange Building, D.A. Taste Taco. Toasted Buffalo is collecting toy donations for Oishei Children’s Hospital.
Heading west to east along Seneca Street:
West End Interiors, 696 Seneca Street: Newly opened in Larkinville! Stop by to see their beautiful space inside the newly restored City Clubhouse Building. Shop Live wreaths from the Plot Buffalo, pastries from the Grange Outpost, wood-goods from Old Growth Hand Craft, and vintage pieces from West End Interiors
Swan Street Diner, 700 Swan Street: open 7 am – 3 pm. Stop by for breakfast or lunch during your Holiday Stroll. Purchase holiday cookie boxes baked at the Diner. Diner gift cards and merch make fun gifts! Grab a take out Hot choclate special to enjoy on your stroll. Open for regular dining as well.
Bratts Hill by Chef Darian Bryan , Larkin Square, 745 Seneca Street. During the Holiday Stroll they will be open from 11 am – 2:30 pm offering their popular Jerk Hut menu. Bring your family/ friends to have a holiday mini photo shoot taken by their onsite photographer! Shop from a pop-up with Buffalo’s newest book store: Read It & Eat book shop.
Hydraulic Hearth: 716 Swan Street. For the Holiday Stroll, shop from the Pineapple Company with merchandise from a variety of local artisans. Santa will be in the Bavarian Winterfest garden at the Hearth from 12:15 pm – 2 pm.
Millrace Commons, 799 Seneca Street:
Meet and Eat Charcuterie: Meet and Eat Charcuterie is a made-to-order charcuterie, wine bar, cheese shop and gourmet market. For the Holiday Stroll enjoy free wine and cheese tastings along with a holiday cookie decorating station for kids! Shop from a selection of locally focused books through a pop-up by Talking Leaves. Featuring special guest author Tim Bohen who will be on site for a book signing. His new book, Emerald Thread: The Irish in Buffalo, will be available for purchase at the event.
Magic Bear Beer Cellar, Millrace Commons, 799 Seneca Street: Beer store and tasting room. Magic Bear will be presenting pop-up artisans during the Holiday Stroll along with $5 brunch drink specials. They will also be offering Hair Tinsel from Sarah Braids and Tinsel. Walk ins can scan a QR to join a waitlist for hair braiding and then get a text when its your turn!
Blue Table Chocolates, Millrace Commons, House-made artisan made chocolates and chocolate collections. Lots of gifting options! For the Holiday Stroll, take care of all your holiday chocolate gifting needs!
LE 3 inc, Millrace Commons, Larkinville’s newest daycare site, For the Holiday Stroll, they will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair inside the daycare, offering a variety of books for young readers—perfect for holiday gifts! Additionally, their sister company, HIVE716, will be selling roast beef sandwiches and mac ‘n’ cheese as a lunch option inside.
The Lounge Shop, Millrace Commons, For the Holiday Stroll, find a fully stocked store with gifts for everyone on your list! In addition, they will be hosting a pop-up outside of their shop during the holiday stroll! Cottage Bloom Candle company will be on site with hand made candles and home decor. Lots of Bills and holiday themed scents.
Breathe Organic Salon, Millrace Commons, Full service salon featuring Organic Products from O-Way.
Buffalo Expendables, Millrace Commons, Their shop features merch for the film industry along with creative offerings for gift giving. For the Holiday Stroll, they will have some Christmas movie themed coloring pages for kids and adults.
Toasted Buffalo, Millrace Commons, Featuring artisan coffees and teas, toasts with toppings, smoothies and more! For the Holiday Stroll they will have their new winter menu available will also be hosting a Children’s Hospital Toy Drive that week/weekend! You are welcome to drop off gifts under their tree!
B Sweet Designs, Millrace Commons, For the Holiday Stroll stop by for a curated selection of holiday sweet treats!
Flying Bison Brewery 840 Seneca Street: For the Holiday Stroll Flying Bison will be hosting their Holiday market with an array of local vendors.
Buffalo Distilling Company, 860 Seneca Street: Bar room and still house, distilled in Larkinville. Their artisan crafted spirits make great holiday gifts. For the Holiday Stroll, they will be opening early at noon. Live piano music at 3 pm by Billy & Fritz. They are also offering their Deluxe Tour and Tasting. Sign up for that here.
BuffaloRising and CreatedSpark 871 Seneca Street Stop by to check out their offerings for the Holiday Stroll.
D.A. Taste 864 Seneca Street: Enjoy at stop off at D.A. Taste for their famous tacos. For the Holiday Stroll, D.A. Taste will be a drop off site for gifts of toys to the News Neediest Drive. They will also have holiday themed lemonades along with an ornament drawing contest with merch and gift card prizes!
Paula’s Donuts, 872 Seneca Street: For the Holiday Stroll Santa will be stationed at Paula’s and take a photo with him by the Donut GIrl Sculpture! Free Donut Holes for all the kids!