Events and Partnerships
Upcoming Events for the 2026 Holiday Season:
Stony Brook Legendary Lights - 2026 Holiday Season:
Our 19th season of Stony Brook Legendary Lights will run each evening beginning on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 26, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Please visit between 6-10pm to see our Legendary Lights. You can also make a donation if you wish at our collection site or at one of our donation boxes. All funds collected will be donated to Read to Succeed Buffalo at the end of the 2026 holiday season. Thank you for your generous support and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Stony Brook Legendary Lights 2026 Kickoff Event:
Join us at Brazen Brewing at 5839 Genesee Street in Lancaster, NY 14086 for our official kickoff event on Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 5-9pm. This event is open to the entire community so please come out, enjoy the evening and help us kickoff another season of giving. Thank you Brazen Brewing for hosting!
Holly & Hops Holiday Market:
Take a ride to the Holly & Hops Holiday Market for a magical afternoon at Brazen Brewing on Saturday, December 12, 2026 from 12-4pm. The event will feature local vendors, shopping, drink specials, basket raffles and special opportunities to support our charitable mission. Click below for more details.
Our WNY Community is a Wonderful Place!
Thank you to our community fundraising partners!
We are excited to announce that several local businesses are helping us raise funds for our charity, Read to Succeed Buffalo, for the 2026 holiday season! Thank you so much for your support! More details to follow as we get closer to the season.
- Brazen Brewing will be Brewing for a Cause with a portion of sales benefiting our charity. Cans and drafts will be available soon at the restaurant.
- 26Shirts is collaborating with Brazen Brewing to design the can label and a t-shirt to benefit our charity.
- Paula's Donuts will create a special Christmas-themed donut with a percentage of sales donated to our charity.
- Great Lakes Coffee Roasters will sell a special coffee to help us raise funds for our charity.
Thank you to our WNY Community!
Buffalo is known as the "City of Good Neighbors" and you have proven it time and time again. Thank you to our neighborhood families for making Stony Brook Legendary Lights possible! Also, a big thank you to all of our visitors for your generosity! As we begin our 19th season of spreading joy, we want to extend our heartfelt thank you for all of your continued support throughout the years. We look forward to seeing you during the 2026 holiday season as we come together to help children in our WNY community.