Free things to do this weekend in and around Buffalo

Buffalo's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, October 2, 2026 to Sunday, October 4, 2026.

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• Explore the Born Learning Trail at the Burchfield Nature & Art Center - Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center - 2001 Union Road, West Seneca, NY 14224, October 2, 2026, trail is open dawn to dusk; the gallery building is open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11am - 2pm
• Halloween Myths Unraveled (Adults and Ages 8+) at Evangola - Evangola State Park - 10191 Old Lake Shore Road, Irving, NY 14081, October 2, 2026, 7:30 pm
• Wayne County's Annual Apple Tasting Tour 2026 - Wayne County Tourism - Pearl Street, Lyons, NY, October 2-4, 2026, store hours for each venue
• Weekdays FREE at The Great Pumpkin Farm! - Great Pumpkin Farm - Main Street, Clarence, NY, October 2, 2026, 10 am to 7 pm
• Toddler Time - Lackawanna Library - Lackawanna, NY, October 2, 2026, 10:30am
• Toddler Time - Lackawanna Public Library - 560 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218, October 2, 2026, 10:30 AM
• Exhibition: "Plein Air in Clifton Springs" - Main Street Arts - 20 West Main Street, Clifton Springs, NY 14432, October 2-3, 2026, 11:00 AM
• Fall Market & Sidewalk Sale - Canada One Outlets - 7500 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G8, October 2-4, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm
• Fall Open House at Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart! - Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart - Main Street, Buffalo, NY, October 3, 2026, Saturday: 9 am - 12 pm
• Odyssey Day at Chesterton Academy - Chesterton Academy of Buffalo - 5331 Genesee Street, Bowmansville, NY 14026, October 3, 2026, 8:30 - 11 am or 12 - 2:30 pm
• Elmwood Farmers Market - Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers' Market - Bidwell Parkway, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222, October 3, 2026, 8 am - 1 pm
• Williamsville Farmers Market - Amherst Town Hall - Main Street, Williamsville, NY, October 3, 2026, 8 am - 1 pm
• Visit the Buffalo Fire Historical Society! - Buffalo Fire Historical Soc - 1850 William Street, Buffalo, NY 14206, October 3, 2026, 10 am - 4 pm
• Open Studio at the Burchfield Penney - Burchfield Penney Art Center - 1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222, October 3, 2026, 10:30-2:30
• Tech Arts for Girls: Video Production: DIY Effects - Squeaky Wheel Film & Media Art Center - 2495 Main St Suite 310, Buffalo, NY 14214, October 3, 2026, 10:00AM-1:00PM
• Kids Yoga - Boston Free Library - 9475 Boston State Road, Boston, NY 14025, October 3, 2026, 11:00 AM
• Scavenger Hunt - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library - 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, October 3, 2026, library open hours
• Fall Reading BINGO - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library - 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, October 3, 2026, branch open hours
• Take and Make Craft - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library - 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, October 3, 2026, open hours
• LEGO Contest - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library - 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, October 3, 2026, 12:00PM-5:00PM
• Family BINGO! - Lackawanna Public Library - 560 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218, October 3, 2026, 1 PM
• Lego Club - Lackawanna Public Library - 560 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218, October 3, 2026, 2 PM
• 1st Sunday Kite Fly at Gratwick Park - Great Lakes Kitefliers Society - 1200 River Road, N. Tonawanda, NY 14150, October 4, 2026, 12 - 4 pm
• Annual Kenmore Farmers Market - Kenmore Farmer's Market - 2919 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217, October 4, 2026, 9 am - 1 pm
• Learn to Disc Golf (Adults and Ages 8+) at Beaver Island State Park - Beaver Island Nature Center - Beaver Island Parkway, Grand Island, NY 14072, October 4, 2026, 10 am