Free things to do this weekend in and around Buffalo
Buffalo's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, July 17, 2026 to Sunday, July 19, 2026
(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)
M&T Third Friday: Free Admission at the Buffalo History Museum! - The Buffalo History Museum - The Buffalo History Museum, Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216, United States, Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Junior History Buffs - The Buffalo History Museum - The Buffalo History Museum, Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216, United States, Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Toddler Time - Lackawanna Public Library - Lackawanna Public Library, 560 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218, United States, Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:30 am
Book Babies - Clarence Public Library - Clarence Public Library, Town Place, Clarence, NY, USA, Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:30 am
Friday Night Concerts on Old Falls Street - Old Falls Street - 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY, USA, Friday, July 17, 2026, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Virtual Class: Happy Holidays, Texas - Bullock Texas State History Museum - Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, United States (virtual), Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Virtual Class: Saving La Belle - Bullock Texas State History Museum - Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, United States (virtual), Friday, July 17, 2026, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Oatka Festival 2026 - Oatka Festival - Oatka Festival, North Street Road, LeRoy, NY 14482, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tiny Creatures, Big Superpowers at Beaver Island State Park - Beaver Island State Park - 2136 West Oakfield Road, Grand Island, NY 14072, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Dream Builders Parent and Me: Flower Pounding - The Foundry - The Foundry, 298 Northampton Street, Buffalo, NY 14208, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Elmwood Farmers Market - Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers' Market - Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers' Market, Bidwell Parkway, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Williamsville Farmers Market - Amherst Town Hall - Amherst Town Hall, Main Street, Williamsville, NY, USA, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Free Community Art Classes - Locust Street Art - Locust Street Art, 138 Locust St, Buffalo, NY 14204, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Scavenger Hunt - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch), 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, Library open hours
Guess How Many Contest! - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch), 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, Open hours
Unearth a Story: Adopt-a-Dino Scavenger Hunt! - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch), 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, Open hours
Take and Make Craft - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch), 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, Open hours
Dungeons & Dragons: Underwood - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch), 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Flicks on Old Falls Street - Old Falls Street - 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY, USA, Saturday, July 18, 2026, Dusk
Saturdays on Old Falls Street - Old Falls Street - 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY, USA, Saturday, July 18, 2026, All day
Repco Reptile Visit - North Park Branch Library - North Park Branch Library, 975 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 12:30 pm
Little Dragons and Kids Karate at the Boston Free Library - Boston Free Library - Boston Free Library, 9475 Boston State Road, Boston, NY 14025, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, Little Dragons 11:00 am; Kids Karate 12:00 pm
Visit the Buffalo Fire Historical Society! - Buffalo Fire Historical Society - Buffalo Fire Historical Soc, 1850 William Street, Buffalo, NY 14206, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Irondequoit Garden Walks - Irondequoit Garden Walks - Irondequoit, New York, USA, Saturday, July 18, 2026 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Annual Kenmore Farmers Market - Kenmore Farmers Market - Kenmore Farmer's Market, 2919 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217, United States, Sunday, July 19, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sensory Hour @ Waterway of Change - The Buffalo History Museum - The Buffalo History Museum, Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216, United States, Sunday, July 19, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
3rd Sunday Kite Fly at Gratwick Park - Great Lakes Kitefliers Society - 1200 River Road, N. Tonawanda, NY 14150, United States, Sunday, July 19, 2026, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
World Cup Watch Party - Old Falls Street - 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY, USA, Sunday, July 19, 2026, 3:00 pm
Lipsey Summer Jazz: George Caldwell with Tim Clark | Buffalo AKG - Buffalo AKG Art Museum - Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY, USA, Sunday, July 19, 2026, 2:00 pm
Kids Who Rock: Party Like A Pop Star - Buffalo Iron Works - Buffalo Iron Works, Buffalo, NY, Sunday, July 19, 2026, 12:00 pm