Five Things to do in November 2016

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Paint the Town at the Buffalo History Museum – get a head start on holiday shopping at this annual fundraiser on Thursday, November 3 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Museum, One Museum Ct. in Buffalo. The event features some of the region’s top artists, as well as live and silent auctions; tickets are $50 for Museum members, $70 for non-members.

Christmas in the Country – Thursday through Sunday, November 3-6 at the Erie County Fairgrounds Event Center, Expo Hall, 42^nd Street building, Marketplace and Grange building. The 31^st annual artisan marketplace features more than 400 artisans throughout. Hours are Thursday and Friday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; tickets are $10 at the door.

Festival of Trees – this annual fundraiser benefitting the John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital takes place November 19-30 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Buffalo. Among the events that are part of the festival: the Snowball Black Tie Gala on November 19, the Designer Showcase Reception and Awards on November 22 and the Glitter and Glamour Fashion Show on November 30; general admission to view the trees is free.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights – nearly two miles of light displays take over the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg on the following weekends: November 25-27, December 2-4 and December 9-11, plus extended hours December 16-23. Returning in 2016: The Great Lakes International Ice Carving Competition, taking place November 25-27, with pieces on display throughout the festival. Admission is $25 per carload, or purchase carload admission at area Tops locations through November 24 for just $15.

Light Up Lancaster Parade – Saturday, November 26 from 5-9 p.m. The popular event kicks off the holidays and Lancaster’s “Christmasville” celebration. The annual fire truck parade begins at Lancaster High School at 6 p.m. and proceeds down Central Ave., ending at Broadway; stick around for the annual tree lighting ceremony and a 7:15 p.m. concert from Terry Buchwald.