Free things to do this weekend in and around Buffalo

Buffalo & Western New York'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

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 open dawn to dusk; gallery building open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11am - 2pm

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 Saturday, September 12, 2026, Open Hours

Elmwood Farmers Market - Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers' Market - Bidwell Parkway, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222, United States - 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

Guess How Many Contest! - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch) - 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, United States - Saturday, September 12, 2026, Open hours

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

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

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.

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

Williamsville Farmers Market - Amherst Town Hall - Main Street, Williamsville, NY, USA - Saturday, September 12, 2026, 8 am - 1 pm