49 things to do in and around Buffalo, NY on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26. Among them: The Dr. Catherine Collins Victorian Tea Exhibition at Central Library (8 a.m.); Mayville Turkey Trot - First Annual at Venue at 50 W. Lake Rd. (8 a.m.); Green Wednesday + Black Friday @ Dream Daze! at Dream Daze Dispensary (9 a.m.); Chair Aerobics at Cuba Circulating Library (9:30 a.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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Buffalo, NY · Eastern Time
8 a.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Central LibraryBuffalo, NY0.8 mi
Art
The Dr. Catherine Collins Victorian Tea Exhibition, on the life and work of Dr. Collins, a pioneering nurse, author and educator, through her teapot collection.
Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 50 W. Lake Rd.Mayville, NY56 mi
Fitness class
A 5K run through the village of Mayville, with some hills and a stretch along Chautauqua Lake on pavement and trail. All proceeds go to the Mayville Library.
Venue at 50 W. Lake Rd., 50 W. Lake Rd., Mayville, NY 14757
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m. Eastern Time
Other
Runs across the dates shown. Green Wednesday deals at Dream Daze that extend into Cyber Monday.
Limited run.
Dream Daze Dispensary, 5100 Transit Road, Depew, NY 14043
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. Eastern Time
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9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Cuba Circulating LibraryCuba, NY55 mi
Fitness class
A free one-hour chair aerobics class at the Cuba Library using bands, balls and bars, welcoming all health levels with modifications offered. Each participant gets free workout bands.
Cuba Circulating Library, 39 East Main Street, Cuba, NY 14727
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m. Eastern Time
Talks + ideas
Guided tours and a self-guided audio tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's restored Prairie-style Martin House in the Parkside neighborhood. Advance reservations are strongly recommended because tours sell out.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, 125 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14214
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m. Eastern Time
Talks + ideas
Tours of Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff, a restored summer estate on a cliff over Lake Erie, famous for its transparent glass center and organic architecture.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff, 6472 Old Lake Shore Road, Derby, NY 14047
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 25 North Franklin StreetCattaraugus, NY39 mi
Fitness class
A Thanksgiving morning race hosted by the cross country team, running through the town of Cattaraugus. Proceeds help pay for an overnight stay for the team at the McQuaid Invitational.
Venue at 25 North Franklin Street, 25 North Franklin Street, Cattaraugus, NY 14719
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m. Eastern Time
Seneca-Iroquois National MuseumSalamanca, NY51 mi
Talks + ideas
Seneca Iroquois National Museum, with new exhibits Family Heirlooms and Cornplanter. $13 adults; free for Native Americans and children 6 and under.
Seneca-Iroquois National Museum, 82 West Hetzel Street, Salamanca, NY 14779
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Talks + ideas
Guided tour of restored rooms at the Inaugural Site, about how Theodore Roosevelt came to take the oath as president in 1901. Free for ages 18 and under; $9 for seniors 62 and up and veterans, $12 for adults.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, 641 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Eastern Time
Community Center of GeneseoGeneseo, NY53 mi
Community
A 24 Forms of Thai Chi 2 class at CCG, the community center.
Community Center of Geneseo, 11 Franklin St, Geneseo, NY 14454
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m. Eastern Time
Buffalo City HallBuffalo, NY1.0 mi
Community
Free one-hour tour of Buffalo City Hall, an Art Deco masterpiece completed in 1931, usually covering the lobby murals by William de Leftwich Dodge and the Common Council Chambers' sunburst skylight. Up to 8 tickets per booking.
Buffalo City Hall, 65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY BrockportBrockport, NY50 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. Images Under Pressure, an exhibit of collage, design, printmaking and installation by Nancy Bernardo and Sarah Wierzbicki.
Limited run.
SUNY Brockport
Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 350 New Campus Dr, Brockport, NY 14420
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 3892 Southwestern BlvdOrchard Park, NY8.6 mi
Other
A Bills tailgate with good food, good vibes and plenty of team spirit.
Venue at 3892 Southwestern Blvd, 3892 Southwestern Boulevard, Orchard Park, NY 14127
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Nightwing Healing ArtsRochester, NY59 mi
Fitness class
Reiki clinic where people can experience energy healing in a safe setting.
Nightwing Healing Arts, 3545 Buffalo Road Suite 2, Rochester, NY
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Jewish Museum of BuffaloBuffalo, NY1.2 mi
Art
Tis the Season, an exhibition at the Jewish Museum of Buffalo, which shares the renovated Temple Beth Zion. The museum grew out of the Cofeld Judaic Museum, founded by Bertha Cofeld in 1976 to celebrate the history of Jewish Buffalo.
Jewish Museum of Buffalo, 805 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m. Eastern Time
Best of One GamingDepew, NY6.7 mi
Board games
Commander is a Magic: The Gathering format built on 100-card decks with no repeats, each led by a legendary creature. Best of One Gaming hosts the games.
Best of One Gaming, 2120 George Urban Blvd, Depew, NY 14043
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
PaneraWilliamsville, NY7.1 mi
Community
Spanish conversation circle: practice speaking in a relaxed group where topics flow naturally. All levels welcome, beginners especially.
Panera, 5311 Main St., Williamsville, NY
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Leaf & Bean Coffee CoRochester, NY58 mi
Fitness class
Leaf & Bean "Bike Nite" at Leaf & Bean Coffee Co in Rochester, New York.
Leaf & Bean Coffee Co, 3240 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Best of One GamingDepew, NY6.7 mi
Board games
A Magic: The Gathering party for the Commander format, where each 100-card deck has no repeats and a legendary creature to lead it.
Best of One Gaming, 2120 George Urban Blvd, Depew, NY 14043
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 p.m. Eastern Time
The CowboyBuffalo, NY0.7 mi
Karaoke
Karaoke Night at The Cowboy: show off your singing skills, with free admission.
The Cowboy, 45 W Chippewa St, Buffalo, NY 14202
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 p.m. Eastern Time
There’s street parking and nearby garages within walking distance.From thecowboyofchippewa.com, Oct 24, 2026
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8 p.m.–11 p.m. Eastern Time
Chick's LanesAngola, NY18 mi
Fitness class
KrossBones, a power trio playing popular songs from Stevie Ray and Eric Church to Cheap Trick.
Chick's Lanes, 8196 Erie Rd, Angola, NY 14006
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Hofbrauhaus BuffaloBuffalo, NY1.2 mi
Sports + fitness
A public watch party for the Bills against the Chiefs, held at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo.
Hofbrauhaus Buffalo, 190 Scott St, Buffalo, NY 14204
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Food: burgers · breakfast · salads · seafood · steak · pretzelsFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026
Parties of 20+ will require a credit card to hold the reservation. We reserve the right to charge $20/person, for parties of 20+, if resulting in a no-show or if cancelled within 24 hours.From hofbrauhausbuffalo.com, Oct 18, 2026
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Southern Tier Brewing CompanyBuffalo, NY1.3 mi
Sports + fitness
A watch party for the Buffalo Bills vs. the Chiefs.
Southern Tier Brewing Company, 7 Scott St, Buffalo, NY 14203
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Casey's Black RockBuffalo, NY3.5 mi
Sports + fitness
Casey's Black Rock, 484 Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14207
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Prohibition 2020Orchard Park, NY8.6 mi
Sports + fitness
Bills vs. Chiefs watch party at Prohibition 2020. Bills Backers chapters run independently of the Buffalo Bills.
Prohibition 2020, 3847 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park, NY
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
The Buff Social ClubNiagara Falls, NY16 mi
Sports + fitness
Bills vs. Chiefs watch party at The Buff Social Club, a Bills Backers bar. Those chapters run independently of the Buffalo Bills and must be at a public place.
The Buff Social Club, 2565 Young St, Niagara Falls, NY
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Cask + CowLewiston, NY21 mi
Sports + fitness
Bills vs. Chiefs watch party at Cask + Cow. Bills Backers chapters run independently of the Buffalo Bills.
Cask + Cow, 840 Center Street, Lewiston, NY 14092
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Alabama HotelBasom, NY28 mi
Sports + fitness
Bills vs. Chiefs watch party at Alabama Hotel. Bills Backers chapters run independently of the Buffalo Bills.
Alabama Hotel, 1353 Lewiston Rd, Basom, NY
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
The Pub & GroveNewfane, NY28 mi
Sports + fitness
Bills vs. Chiefs watch party at The Pub & Grove, a Bills Backers bar. Those chapters run independently of the Buffalo Bills and must be at a public place.
The Pub & Grove, 2598 Main St, Newfane, NY 14108
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Mainline Bar & GrilleFredonia, NY40 mi
Sports + fitness
Bills fans watch the Bills play the Chiefs together, at public spots run by local Bills Backers chapters.
Mainline Bar & Grille, 64 W. Main Street, Fredonia, NY 14063
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Wayne's DepotEllicottville, NY42 mi
Sports + fitness
A Bills vs. Chiefs watch party at Wayne's Depot with a Bills Backers chapter, run independently of the Buffalo Bills.
Wayne's Depot, 6094 Route 219 S, Ellicottville, NY 14731
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Mill St Sports PubEllicottville, NY44 mi
Sports + fitness
Bills vs. Chiefs watch party at Mill St Sports Pub, a Bills Backers bar. Those chapters run independently of the Buffalo Bills and must be at a public place.
Mill St Sports Pub, 2 Mill St, Ellicottville, NY
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Twist Scoops Bar & GrillGreat Valley, NY50 mi
Sports + fitness
Twist Scoops Bar & Grill has a watch party for the Bills vs. the Chiefs.
Twist Scoops Bar & Grill, 4343 s Whalen Rd, Great Valley, NY
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
The New Ole HickorySalamanca, NY51 mi
Sports + fitness
A Bills vs. Chiefs watch party at The New Ole Hickory with a Bills Backers chapter, run independently of the Buffalo Bills.
The New Ole Hickory, 56 Hickory St, Salamanca, NY
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
The Checkered TavernScottsville, NY56 mi
Sports + fitness
A Bills vs. Chiefs watch party at The Checkered Tavern with a Bills Backers chapter, run independently of the Buffalo Bills.
The Checkered Tavern, 760 Scottsville-Chili Rd, Scottsville, NY
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Puppy's Bar & GrillAvon, NY56 mi
Sports + fitness
A Bills vs. Chiefs watch party at Puppy's Bar & Grill.
Puppy's Bar & Grill, 58 W Main St, Avon, NY
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Stampede TavernOlean, NY59 mi
Sports + fitness
A watch party for the Buffalo Bills vs. the Chiefs.
Stampede Tavern, 1201 N Union St, Olean, NY 14760
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 p.m. Eastern Time
Gypsy ParlorBuffalo, NY2.7 mi
Karaoke
Karaoke at Gypsy Parlor, a West Side spot serving local favorites and flavors from around the world, like pastelillos and ramen.
Gypsy Parlor, 376 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 14213
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 p.m. Eastern Time
Food: wings · tacos · burgers · ramen · bbq · brunch · Vegan options · Gluten-free options · Dairy-free optionsFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026
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9 p.m.–11 p.m. Eastern Time
Steele Hall FieldhouseFredonia, NY39 mi
Sports + fitness
Floor Hockey in the Steele Hall Fieldhouse. Sign up on IMLeagues.
Steele Hall Fieldhouse, 280 Central Avenue, Fredonia, NY 14063
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time
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Gypsy ParlorBuffalo, NY2.7 mi
Karaoke
Karaoke at Gypsy Parlor, which serves local favorites and flavors from around the world.
Gypsy Parlor, 376 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 14213
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Food: wings · tacos · burgers · ramen · bbq · brunch · Vegan options · Gluten-free options · Dairy-free optionsFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026
Time not listed
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Castellani Art Museum of Niagara UniversityNiagara University, NY19 mi
Art
An exhibition of artworks from the permanent collection exploring what America means, reflecting on its ideas, struggles and aspirations.
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, 7 Varsity Drive, Niagara University, NY 14109
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Time not listed
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Classes, exhibits and seasons open for more than a month.
8 a.m. Eastern Time
KeyBank CenterBuffalo, NY2.2 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. Buffalo Sabres Hockey: Box Experience Raffle at Key Bank Center in New York.
Ongoing.
KeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14203
Ongoing through Dec 7, 8 a.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Dec 7
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8 a.m. Eastern Time
Richardson Hotel BuffaloBuffalo, NY2.7 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. Photographs by Dennis Stierer and Mark Severson exploring natural and urban landscapes.
Ongoing.
Richardson Hotel Buffalo, 444 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
Ongoing through Jan 15, 2027, 8 a.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Jan 15, 2027
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8 a.m. Eastern Time
ACWCPerry, NY45 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. An opening reception for Emmy Mulindwa's project painting the stories of women giving birth in Allegany County.
Ongoing through Dec 18
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10 a.m. Eastern Time
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical GardensBuffalo, NY4.8 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. The annual poinsettia exhibit fills the tropical conservatory with blooms of all sizes and colors. A G-scale train returns to the Bonsai house, with help from the Medina Railroad Museum.
Ongoing.
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218
Ongoing through Jan 4, 2027, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Jan 4, 2027
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
Burchfield Penney Art CenterBuffalo, NY3.0 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. An exhibition at the Burchfield Penney Art Center marking 50 years of the Roycrofters-At-Large Association, with work by current and former Roycroft Renaissance artisans.
Ongoing.
Burchfield Penney Art Center, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222
Ongoing through Mar 28, 2027, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Mar 28, 2027
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6 p.m. Eastern Time
Buffalo History MuseumBuffalo, NY4.0 mi
Talks + ideas
Runs across the dates shown. An exhibition at the Buffalo History Museum honoring 50 years of the Roycrofters-at-Large Association and its work restoring the historic Roycroft Campus in East Aurora.
Ongoing.
Buffalo History Museum, 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216
Ongoing through May 9, 2027, 6 p.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through May 9, 2027
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6 p.m. Eastern Time
Meibohm Fine ArtsEast Aurora, NY15 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. An artist's opening reception for the Thomas Kegler Four Seasons exhibition.
Ongoing.
Meibohm Fine Arts, 478 Main St, East Aurora, NY 14052
Ongoing through Nov 28, 6 p.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Nov 28
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6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Food & drink
Runs across the dates shown. The Ultimate Pairing Series: Themed Coursed Wine Dinner at Alchemy Wine & Beer in Hamburg, New York.
Ongoing.
Alchemy Wine & Beer, 20 Union Street, Hamburg, NY 14075
Ongoing through Feb 24, 2027, 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Feb 24, 2027
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