Event Schedule
Two weekends, one Holiday celebration.
The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission’s annual Soulful Christmas returns this year with new and exciting changes. The MSAAHCC invites you to celebrate the holiday season over two weekends.
SOULFUL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: The Michigan Street Baptist Church
What: Kick-off the holiday season for an annual Christmas Tree Lighting! Sing along to Christmas Carols and enjoy free hot chocolate & cookies. Kids can bring their own handmade ornaments to hang on the tree! Free hats & gloves will be distributed to those who need a little extra help staying warm this winter.
SOULFUL CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 2, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor
What: Join us for free family-friendly activities, such as:
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Black-owned Business Holiday Market
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Visits from Kente Claus
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Storytelling by Tradition Keepers: Black Storytellers of WNY
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Art activities for kids
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Rides on a horse-drawn carriage
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Visits from a Buffalo Fire Truck and opportunity to explore it
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Musical performances by the Colored Musician's Club and local school students
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Free Hot Chocolate, Cookies, and Popcorn
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Free Toy Giveaway starting at 3pm for all kids
THE SOULBALL
DECEMBER 9, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where: Templeton Landing
Tickets: $100, get your tickets now!
What: An elegant evening with music, wine & beer, dinner, and raffles.
2023 Sponsors
By sponsoring our Soulful Christmas Weekend, you help support two events that reinvigorate the Michigan Street Corridor and inspire cultural appreciation, preservation, and community development. Learn more.
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