SUNDAY

Juletide greetings

What: Traditional Scandinavian Ornament Workshop Why: Amid all the glitter on the Christmas tree, why not offer friends a decoration you made yourself? What else: Folklorist Claire Aubrey will share the art of making Scandinavian woven paper heart baskets. Info: 2 p. m. in Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University, Lewiston. Preregistration required; call 286-8200. $3 for nonmembers.

Let the spirit move you

What: Canisius College Chorale Why: Get into the holiday spirit in a spiritual setting, as part of the “Sacred Spaces Fall Concert Series.” What else: Collegiate singers led by Frank Scinta, director. Info: 7:30 p. m., St. Pius X Church, 1700 N. French Road, Getzville. Free.

Happy birthday

What: RendezBlue Why: The new Burchfield Penney Art Center is a year old, and the anniversary celebration, which includes free admission, ends today. What else: A 1 p. m. concert, a drop-in art workshop, and 2 p. m. screening of “Wordplay” highlight the day’s schedule of free events. Info: Burchfield Penney Art Center, Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood Ave. Phone 878- 6011 to reserve movie tickets.

FRIDAY

Get crafty

What: Craft Show Why: When you decide to start filling in your holiday gift list, you might as well start shopping locally. What else: Some 140 artisans will present their work at St. Gregory the Great Church. Info: 10 a. m. to 4 p. m., 200 St. Gregory Court, Williamsville. Free to $2.

Lights, action

What: Fairgrounds Festival of Lights Why: It’s never too soon to get into the Christmas decorating spirit. What else: New light displays, holiday magic show with Kandy Kane, indoor animated light show, Santa, reindeer rides, kiddie rides, shopping, food and more. Info: From 5:30 to 10 p. m. $18 per car. Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg. For more info: fairgroundsholiday. com.

SATURDAY

Tinsel town

What: Christmas in Ellicottville Why: It’s a small town decked out for Christmas, with roving carolers and a setting meant to evoke Norman Rockwell paintings. What else: There’ll be reindeer, photos and breakfasts with Santa, hot-chocolate, cookie decorating, horse and wagon rides, and a family holiday square dance. Info: Free events from 9:30 a. m. to 8 p. m. For more information: ellicottvilleny.com.