Free things to do this weekend in and around Buffalo
Buffalo's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, September 11, 2026 to Sunday, September 13, 2026
(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)
Bonfire Night - Calvary Heights Baptist Church - Bowen Road, Elma, NY, USA, Friday, September 11, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Enchanted Pumpkin Trail at the Buffalo Zoo! - The Buffalo Zoo - 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214, United States, Friday, September 11, 2026 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, 6:30 - 10:30 pm
Take and Make Craft - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch) - 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, Friday, September 11, 2026 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, Open Hours
Explore the Born Learning Trail at the Burchfield Nature & Art Center - Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center - 2001 Union Road, West Seneca, NY 14224, United States, Friday, September 11, 2026 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, trail is open dawn to dusk; the gallery building is open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11am - 2pm
Signs of the Changing Season at Reinstein Woods - Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve - 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY 14043, United States, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10 - 11:30 am
Insects of the Big Screen at Evangola - Evangola State Park - 10191 Old Lake Shore Road, Irving, NY 14081, United States, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10 - 11 am
America 250 Free Family Day - 215 Niagara Street, Lockport, NY 14094, United States, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
America 250 Free Family Day - 215 Niagara Street, Lockport, NY 14094, United States, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Visit the Buffalo Fire Historical Society! - Buffalo Fire Historical Soc - 1850 William Street, Buffalo, NY 14206, United States, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10 am - 4 pm
Elmwood Farmers Market - Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers' Market - Bidwell Parkway, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222, United States, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 8 am - 1 pm
Williamsville Farmers Market - Amherst Town Hall - Main Street, Williamsville, NY, USA, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 8 am - 1 pm
Scavenger Hunt - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch) - 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, Saturday, September 12, 2026, Library Open Hours - Mon 10-6, Tues 9-5, Wed 12-8, Thurs 10-6, Sat 10-6
Fall Reading BINGO - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch) - 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, Saturday, September 12, 2026, Branch Open Hours
Monthly Model Rocket Launching - 3489 Big Tree Lane, Geneseo, NY 14454, United States, Saturday, September 12, 2026 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Annual Kenmore Farmers Market - Kenmore Farmer's Market - 2919 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217, United States, Sunday, September 13, 2026, 9 am - 1 pm
Sensory Hour @ Waterway of Change - The Buffalo History Museum - Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216, United States, Sunday, September 13, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Migratory Bird Walk at Beaver Island State Park - Beaver Island Nature Center - Beaver Island Parkway, Grand Island, NY 14072, United States, Sunday, September 13, 2026, 10 am
OPEN AUDITION "Snow Maiden and Other Winter Tales" - Espiova Youth Ballet Theater - EyBT - 3800 Monroe Ave suite 16, Pittsford, NY 14534, United States, Sunday, September 13, 2026, 1:30-3:00PM