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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 Corridor invites you to celebrate the holiday season over two weekends. 

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

DECEMBER 4, 2025
When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Historic Michigan Street Baptist Church
Join us for the official kick-off to the holiday season with our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! Enjoy Christmas carols, warm beverages, and the glow of community spirit as we light up one of Buffalo’s most cherished landmarks. FREE to Everyone!


Schedule:

6:00pm – Candlelight service begins

6:10pm – Welcome

6:15pm – Mary Talbert presents “Memories of Christmas Past”

6:25pm – Christmas Caroling led by Andrea Dabney

6:55pm – Gather around the Tree

7:00pm – Lighting of the Tree

7:15-8:00pm - Hot chocolate, Cookies, Popcorn, and much more

SOULFUL CHRISTMAS 

DECEMBER 6, 2025


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:

  • Black-owned Business Holiday Market

  • Visits from Santa Claus

  • Storytelling by Tradition Keepers: Black Storytellers of WNY

  • Art activities for kids

  • Visits from a Buffalo Fire Truck and an opportunity to explore it

  • Musical performances by the Colored Musicians' Club and local school students

  • Free Hot Chocolate, Cookies, and Popcorn

  • Free Toy Giveaway starting at 3pm for all kids

  • Live music with The Historic Colored Musicians Club

  • Ongoing music with DJ Ras Muata

  • Crafts, Hot chocolate, and so much more

Schedule

10am – Holiday Activities & Holiday Market Opens

11am – Entertainment at Historic Michigan Street Baptist Church

11am – Pictures with Kente Klaus

12pm – Storytelling at the Nash House Museum

1pm – Storytelling at the Nash House Museum

2pm – Storytelling at the Nash House Museum

3pm – Toy giveaway at Santa Land at 136 Broadway

THE SOUL BALL 

DECEMBER 13, 2025


Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where: Marriott Buffalo Lecom Harborcenter
Tickets:  $100, tickets on sale now!

What: An elegant evening with music, wine & beer, dinner, and raffles.

Learn more.

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TOUR HOURS

Saturdays 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

By Appointment

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5: 00 PM

CONTACT

Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission

119 Broadway & Elm St,

Buffalo, NY 14203

Email: info@michiganstreetbuffalo.org

Phone:

716-322-1002

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