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.)

• FREE Trial Private Dance Lessons - 5225 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221, Friday, July 17, 2026 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, Contact Miss Lexi for availability!
• Book Babies - Clarence Public Library, Town Place, Clarence, NY, Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:30 AM
• Junior History Buffs - The Buffalo History Museum, Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216, United States, Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Kids Bowl Free - Find a participating bowling center near you today!, Friday, July 17, 2026 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, See website for details.
• Oatka Festival 2026 - Oatka Festival, North Street Road, Leroy, NY 14482, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, 10 am - 5 pm
• Free Community Art Classes - Locust Street Art, 138 Locust St, Buffalo, NY 14204, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-6:30pm, Saturday 1-5pm
• Elmwood Farmers Market - Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers' Market, Bidwell Parkway, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 8 am - 1 pm
• Dream Builders Parent and Me: Flower Pounding - The Foundry, 298 Northampton Street, Buffalo, NY 14208, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10:00am - 1:00pm
• Guess How Many Contest! - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch), 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, Open hours
• Irondequoit Garden Walks - Irondequoit, New York, USA, Saturday, July 18, 2026 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, 12:00PM-4:00PM
• Little Dragons and Kids Karate at the Boston Free Library - Boston Free Library, 9475 Boston State Road, Boston, Boston, NY 14025, United States, Saturday, July 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
• Repco Reptile Visit - North Park Branch Library, 975 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 12:30 pm
• Scavenger Hunt - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch), 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, Library Open Hours - Mon 10-6, Tues 9-5, Wed 12-8, Thurs 10-6, Sat 10-6
• Tiny Creatures, Big Superpowers at Beaver Island State Park - 2136 West Oakfield Road, Grand Island, NY 14072, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10 am - 11 am
• Take and Make Craft - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch), 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, Open Hours
• Visit the Buffalo Fire Historical Society! - Buffalo Fire Historical Society, 1850 William Street, Buffalo, NY 14206, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10 am - 4 pm
• Williamsville Farmers Market - Amherst Town Hall, Main Street, Williamsville, NY, USA, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 8 am - 1 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 - 4 pm
• Annual Kenmore Farmers Market - Kenmore Farmer's Market, 2919 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217, United States, Sunday, July 19, 2026, 9 am - 1 pm
• Canal Fest on the River! - Gratwick Riverside Park, North Tonawanda, NY, USA, Sunday, July 19, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, See schedule
• Kids Who Rock: Party Like A Pop Star - Buffalo Iron Works, Sunday, July 19, 2026, 12:00 PM
• Lipsey Summer Jazz: George Caldwell with Tim Clark | Buffalo AKG - Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY, USA, Sunday, July 19, 2026, 2 pm
• Sensory Hour @ Waterway of Change - The Buffalo History Museum, Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216, United States, Sunday, July 19, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• World Cup Watch Party - 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY, USA, Sunday, July 19, 2026, 3:00pm