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12/18/2025

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11/25/2025

POP OFF: A Vintage Glam New Year’s Eve at The Terrace

December 31, 2025 | 8:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m.
The Terrace at Delaware Park — 199 Lincoln Parkway
$125 per guest

Includes: Premium Open Bar • Butlered J Champagne • Elevated Hors d’oeuvres • Gourmet Stations • Desserts • Dave Schulz (Piano Bar) • DJ Nor.th Star • Carina and the Six String Preacher • Heated Patio • Fire Pits • Vintage Glam Photo Booth

GET TICKETS https://resy.com/cities/buffalo-ny/venues/the-terrace-at-delaware-park/events/new-years-eve-2025-12-31?seats=2&date=2025-11-25

LEARN MORE https://www.buffalorising.com/2025/11/pop-off-a-vintage-glam-new-years-eve-at-the-terrace/

11/02/2025

Thank you to everyone who participated in our People’s Choice voting for the Witches Ball Costume Contest.

We are thrilled to share that after a careful review, we have selected this year’s People’s Choice Winner.

This year’s contest was the closest in event history, a testament to the extraordinary creativity, craftsmanship, and imagination you bring to the Witches Ball. Every costume was truly remarkable, and we are grateful to each attendee who joined in the spirit of the celebration.

Congratulations to our winner, and thank you again to all who participated. Your talent and enthusiasm continue to make the Witches Ball a standout tradition in Western New York.

We can’t wait to see what you conjure up next year at the 13th Annual Witches Ball on 10/31/2026. 🖤✨

10/28/2025

The "People's Choice" voting period for the 2025 Virtual Costume Contest is now open!

Use the Facebook reaction buttons in the upper left corner of each photo to cast your vote. One reaction per real Facebook account, please. To ensure fairness, votes from suspected bots or fake accounts may be removed, and all entries will be verified for authenticity. The winner will be announced on this page after reviewing the entries.

Online voting ends at 11:59 PM on October 31, 2025.
Full-size photos will be dropped in the comments below. Thank you for helping us celebrate creativity and community.

10/28/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Virtual Costume Contest and our Honorable Mention winners. All the costumes were incredible. You make it harder each year for our committee and we appreciate it.Visit our page for the People’s Choice voting opening shortly.

Thank you to everyone who participated!

Winners, please email [email protected] with your name, email, and costume description. We will contact you with details on how to claim your prize.

10/28/2025

Thank you for joining us at Buffalo Rising’s 12th Annual Witches Ball: Creature Feature, held at the historic Statler Hotel on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or attended for the first time this year, we’re deeply grateful you chose to celebrate with us. Your creativity, energy, and enthusiasm are what make this an iconic Buffalo tradition.

What began as a spirited grassroots celebration has evolved into Buffalo’s premier Halloween event, blending live music, roaming performances, psychic encounters, and magical illusions. Each ticket sold helps support dozens of local artists, performers, and Buffalo Rising’s free community coverage, celebrating the best of Buffalo’s business, culture, and creativity.

We extend heartfelt thanks to our partners and production team: The Statler Hotel, Reflex Productions, CreatedSpark, Jorge Luna, Sean Ballacchino, Daniel Lendzian, Mariah Toledo, Nico Nostro, and every artist and vendor who helped bring this incredible night to life.

- Event Photos Are Live: Order your commemorative photo magnet for just $4, which includes a high-resolution digital download. You have two design options to choose from: a 2"x2" Acrylic magnet or a 3.5"x4" Polaroid-style flexible magnet. A precious keepsake of your night to remember! https://witchesball2025.zenfoliosite.com/2025-witches-ball

- Costume Contest & Voting: Our Virtual Costume Contest winners will be announced soon! Follow on Facebook for the official contest announcement and People’s Choice voting, opening soon. Voting is open to all Facebook users. Stay tuned for more instructions.

- Help Us Make Next Year Even Better: We’re already planning for the 13th Annual Witches Ball, and your feedback will help shape the experience. Please take a few minutes to complete our short post-event survey and tell us what you loved, and what we can make even better. As a thank-you, everyone who completes the survey will be entered to win a free official Witches Ball T-shirt! Three winners will be randomly selected. https://forms.gle/ujyiGhJQRgLoZchR9

Save the Date: 13th Annual Witches Ball
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | The Statler Hotel

Next year marks a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, the 13th Annual Witches Ball on the 31st. We’re planning a spectacular night. Theme details coming soon, but trust us, you’ll want to start planning your costume early.

Thank you again for being part of the Buffalo Rising community. Your support keeps local stories, artists, and creativity thriving, all year long.

LEARN MORE: https://ckarchive.com/b/o8ukhqh6gm4vvbp2ww025aq4dm8rrcohq70g9

10/24/2025

will be playing a full 90 min set 10:30 pm - midnight in the Terrace ballroom. Surround yourself with the anthems of a generation and 100s of your new best friends as jump, dance, and sing 🎶 —who’s with me?! 🎸 witchesballbuffalo.com This Saturday, Oct 25 at the Statler Hotel.

10/24/2025

Chelsea Gill, Paranormal Investigator, will be available throughout the evening, giving talks and answering questions about Buffalo’s paranormal history and haunted legends.

⭐️Also, VIP Premiere Access includes:⭐️

Early Entrance (6:30 PM) to the Mezzanine Level (before General Admission): Shop the market, book a reading in our Psychic Lounge (reading sold separately), or attend a Ghost Talk with Paranormal Investigator, Chelsea Gill, in the Georgian Ballroom. She is available to answer questions about Buffalo’s paranormal history and haunted legends.

Exclusive room access with seating in Milton’s (formerly the Lobby Bar) from 7:00 PM – Midnight, includes access to the adjoining Terrace Ballroom and outdoor patio.

Five hours of open bar and elevated hors d’oeuvres in Milton’s by in-house chef Adrian Bylewski
Drinks included, wristbands valid at any event bar, including an exclusive bar for Premiere Access Members in Milton’s

Plus, Souvenir Cup | Dedicated check-in | Dedicated Room Concierge | 15% off at the Merch Booth | Free gift at the Merch Booth.

🎃 The 12th Annual Buffalo Rising’s Witches Ball returns to the famously haunted Statler Hotel on Saturday, October 25. 🧟

This is your chance to embody your favorite cinematic legends—from Dracula and the Wolfman to femme fatales, scream queens, and B-movie beasts. Unleash your inner monster!

🎵 Live music and electrifying DJs will keep you grooving across different ballrooms throughout the night.
🎧 Silent Disco: Choose your channel and dance the night away in your own headspace.
👽 Mystical Encounters: Ghost talks, meet psychics, tarot readers, and mediums who will unveil your cosmic destiny.
🪄Exclusive event merch and curated vendor market.

This is more than just a party, it’s a legendary Halloween experience!

The Statler | Buffalo, NY
Saturday, October 25, 7 PM – 1 AM
Witchesballbuffalo.com

10/23/2025

Hey, Goblins and Ghouls—only a few days until Buffalo’s biggest Halloween event! Don’t be left out in the cold! ☣️

The 12th Annual Witches Ball returns to the historic—and famously haunted—Statler Hotel on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

🎟️witchesballbuffalo.com

Featuring:
The Floyd Concept | OFF the Wall! | SE2 Silent Disco | DJ Nor.th Star | DJ Nicholas Picholas | Paranormal investigator Chelsea Gill | Magician Joe Maxwell | The Other Ones | Buffalo’s Supernatural Historian Mason Winfield

🖤 Enter our Virtual Costume Contest with over $1,000 in prizes!
🖤 Pop-up performances from The Other Ones and Showstarters Entertainment
🖤 Close-up illusions from magician Joe Maxwell
🖤 Ghost Talks with Chelsea Gill — Dive into historic mysteries with the renowned local medium, who will give talks throughout the night
🖤 Readings and spirit connections in the ever-popular Psychic Lounge (Readings sold separately)
🖤 Curated vendor market in the Mezzanine
🖤 Event exclusive merch

Also this year, VIP Premiere Access ticket holders will enjoy early entry, an exclusive lounge, hors d’oeuvres, and a five-hour open bar.

This is more than just a party, it’s a legendary Halloween experience!

10/23/2025

Come vibe with and in the Golden ballroom. 👯🖤

The spell is nearly complete and tickets 🎟️ are flying fast, especially VIP. Thanks to the Statler Hotel team we have this super cool event map!🗺️

Don’t miss your chance to join us for a night full of epic costumes, music, dancing, and a wicked fun. 🔮 Check our ultimate guide on buffalorising.com for all the event details.

The 12th Annual Witches Ball returns to the historic—and famously haunted—Statler Hotel on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 7:00 PM — 1:00 AM.

Featuring:
The Floyd Concept | OFF the Wall! | SE2 Silent Disco | DJ Nor.th Star | DJ Nicholas Picholas | Paranormal investigator Chelsea Gill | Magician Joe Maxwell | The Other Ones | Buffalo’s Supernatural Historian Mason Winfield

🖤 Enter our Virtual Costume Contest with over $1,000 in prizes!
🖤 Pop-up performances from The Other Ones and Showstarters Entertainment
🖤 Close-up illusions from magician Joe Maxwell
🖤 Ghost Talks with Chelsea Gill — Dive into historic mysteries with the renowned local medium, who will give talks throughout the night
🖤 Readings and spirit connections in the ever-popular Psychic Lounge (Readings sold separately)
🖤 Curated vendor market in the Mezzanine
🖤 Event exclusive merch

Also this year, VIP Premiere Access ticket holders will enjoy early entry, an exclusive lounge, hors d’oeuvres, and a five-hour open bar.

This is more than just a party, it’s a legendary Halloween experience!

https://www.buffalorising.com/2025/10/ultimate-guide-to-buffalo-risings-12th-annual-witches-ball-creature-feature/

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107 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY
14202

Website

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