Free things to do this weekend in and around Buffalo

Buffalo's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, August 14, 2026 to Sunday, August 16, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

• Friday Night Concerts on Old Falls Street - Old Falls Street USA - 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY, USA, Friday, August 14, 2026, 5:00pm - 10:00pm
• FREE Trial Private Dance Lessons - 5225 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221, Friday, August 14, 2026 to Sunday, August 16, 2026, Contact Miss Lexi for availability!
• Canalside for Kids: Free Family Walking Tour - Waterway of Change, Prime Street, Buffalo, NY, USA, Friday, August 14, 2026, 10:30 am
• Toddler Time - Lackawanna Public Library, 560 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218, United States, Friday, August 14, 2026, 10:30AM
• Schedule Your Visit to Christ the King School - Christ the King School, Lamarck Drive, Buffalo, NY, USA, Friday, August 14, 2026 to Sunday, August 16, 2026, reach out at your convenience
• Elmwood Farmers Market - Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers' Market, Bidwell Parkway, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222, United States, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 8 am - 1 pm
• Pint-Sized Picassos at the Central Library - Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY, USA, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
• Annual Kenmore Farmers Market - Kenmore Farmer's Market, 2919 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217, United States, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9 am - 1 pm
• Scavenger Hunt - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch), 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, Saturday, August 15, 2026, Library Open Hours - Mon 10-6, Tues 9-5, Wed 12-8, Thurs 10-6, Sat 10-6
• Take and Make Craft - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch), 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, Saturday, August 15, 2026, Open Hours
• Williamsville Farmers Market - Amherst Town Hall, Main Street, Williamsville, NY, USA, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 8 am - 1 pm
• Stargazing in Hamburg - Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve, 4050 North St, Blasdell, NY 14219, United States, Saturday, August 15, 2026, varies, see info
• Festival of India - Canalside - Central Wharf at Canalside, Buffalo, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 2 pm - 8 pm
• 24th Annual Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade - Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY, USA, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 12 pm
• America's 250th Anniversary Concert: West Seneca Town Band at the Central Library - Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY, USA, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 1 - 2:30 pm
• Flicks on Old Falls Street - Old Falls Street USA - 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY, USA, Saturday, August 15, 2026, Dusk
• Saturdays on Old Falls Street - Old Falls Street USA - 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY, USA, Saturday, August 15, 2026, All Day
• Party on the Plaza - Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301, United States, Saturday, August 15, 2026, free community festival
• Monthly Model Rocket Launching - 3489 Big Tree Lane, Geneseo, NY 14454, United States, Saturday, August 15, 2026 to Sunday, August 16, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Kid's Day! - South Buffalo Wheelhouse, Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY, USA, Sunday, August 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• 3rd Sunday Kite Fly at Gratwick Park - Great Lakes Kitefliers Society - 1200 River Road, N. Tonawanda, NY 14150, United States, Sunday, August 16, 2026, 12 - 4 pm
• Sensory Hour @ Waterway of Change - The Buffalo History Museum, Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216, United States, Sunday, August 16, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• CountryMax Adoption Days - All CountryMax stores, Sunday, August 16, 2026, 2PM to 4PM
• Burchfield 's Enchanted Forest - Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center, 2001 Union Road, West Seneca, NY 14224, United States, Sunday, August 16, 2026, 1 - 4 pm
• Eco-Printing with Leaves at Niagara Falls State Park - Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, United States, Sunday, August 16, 2026, 1:30 pm - 3 pm
• Starry Bridge Summer Sunday Flea Market - North Presbyterian Church, 300 North Forest Road, Williamsville, NY, USA, Sunday, August 16, 2026, 1pm - 5pm
• Sunday Flea Market - North Presbyterian Church, 300 North Forest Road, Williamsville, NY, USA, Sunday, August 16, 2026, 1-5pm