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, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Friday, September 11, 2026.

America 250 Free Family Day - - 215 Niagara Street, Lockport, Niagara, NY 14094, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

America 250 Free Family Day - - 215 Niagara Street, Lockport, Niagara, NY 14094, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Annual Kenmore Farmers Market - Kenmore Farmer's Market - 2919 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217, Sunday, September 13, 2026, 9 am - 1 pm.

Migratory Bird Walk at Beaver Island State Park - Beaver Island Nature Center - Beaver Island Parkway, Grand Island, NY 14072, 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, Sunday, September 13, 2026, 1:30-3:00PM.

WNY LlamaFest - 2026 - - 360 Park Rd, Arcade, NY 14009, Saturday, September 12, 2026 and Sunday, September 13, 2026, Saturday, September 12, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Sunday, September 13, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.