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.)
- Tiny Creatures, Big Superpowers at Beaver Island State Park - 2136 West Oakfield Road, Grand Island, NY 14072, United States, 07/18/2026, 10 am - 11 am
- Dream Builders Parent and Me: Flower Pounding - The Foundry, 298 Northampton Street, Buffalo, NY 14208, United States, 07/18/2026, 10:00am - 1:00pm
- Free Community Art Classes - Locust Street Art, 138 Locust St, Buffalo, NY 14204, United States, 07/18/2026, Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-6:30pm, Saturday 1-5pm
- Repco Reptile Visit - North Park Branch Library, 975 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216, United States, 07/18/2026, 12:30 pm
- Little Dragons and Kids Karate at the Boston Free Library - Boston Free Library, 9475 Boston State Road, Boston, NY 14025, United States, 07/18/2026, Little Dragons for kids ages 3 - 5 at 11:00 AM and Kids Karate for kids ages 6-10 at 12:00 PM
- Oatka Festival 2026 - Oatka Festival, North Street Road, Leroy, NY 14482, United States, 07/18/2026 to 07/19/2026, 10 am - 5 pm
- Elmwood Farmers Market - Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers' Market, Bidwell Parkway, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222, United States, 07/18/2026, 8 am - 1 pm
- Williamsville Farmers Market - Amherst Town Hall, Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221, USA, 07/18/2026, 8 am - 1 pm
- FREE Trial Private Dance Lessons - 5225 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221, 07/18/2026 to 07/19/2026, Contact Miss Lexi for availability!
- Scavenger Hunt - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch), 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, 07/18/2026, Library Open Hours - Mon 10-6, Tues 9-5, Wed 12-8, Thurs 10-6, Sat 10-6
- Guess How Many Contest! - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch), 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, 07/18/2026, Open hours
- Unearth a Story: Adopt-a-Dino Scavenger Hunt! - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch), 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, 07/18/2026, Open Hours
- Take and Make Craft - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch), 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, 07/18/2026, Open Hours
- Visit the Buffalo Fire Historical Society! - Buffalo Fire Historical Soc, 1850 William Street, Buffalo, NY 14206, United States, 07/18/2026, 10 am - 4 pm
- Flicks on Old Falls Street - 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY, USA, 07/18/2026, Dusk
- Saturdays on Old Falls Street - 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY, USA, 07/18/2026, All Day
- Irondequoit Garden Walks - Irondequoit, New York, USA, 07/18/2026 to 07/19/2026, 12:00PM-4:00PM
- Oatka Festival 2026 - Oatka Festival, North Street Road, Leroy, NY 14482, United States, 07/19/2026, 10 am - 5 pm
- Sensory Hour @ Waterway of Change - The Buffalo History Museum, Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216, United States, 07/19/2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Annual Kenmore Farmers Market - Kenmore Farmer's Market, 2919 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217, United States, 07/19/2026, 9 am - 1 pm
- 3rd Sunday Kite Fly at Gratwick Park - 1200 River Road, N. Tonawanda, NY 14150, United States, 07/19/2026, 12 - 4 pm
- Canal Fest on the River! - Gratwick Riverside Park, North Tonawanda, NY, USA, 07/19/2026, See schedule
- World Cup Watch Party - 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY, USA, 07/19/2026, 3:00pm
- Lipsey Summer Jazz: George Caldwell with Tim Clark | Buffalo AKG - Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY, USA, 07/19/2026, 2 pm
- Kids Who Rock: Party Like A Pop Star - Buffalo Iron Works, 07/19/2026, 12:00 PM
- Starry Bridge Summer Sunday Flea Market - North Presbyterian Church, 300 North Forest Road, Williamsville, NY, USA, 07/19/2026, 1pm - 5pm
- Sunday Flea Market - North Presbyterian Church, 300 North Forest Road, Williamsville, NY, USA, 07/19/2026, 1-5pm
- FREE Trial Private Dance Lessons - 5225 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221, 07/19/2026, Contact Miss Lexi for availability!
- Sensory Hour @ Waterway of Change - The Buffalo History Museum, Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216, United States, 07/19/2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM