Free things to do this weekend in and around Buffalo

Buffalo's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, August 28, 2026 to Sunday, August 30, 2026.

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

• Canalside for Kids: Free Family Walking Tour - Waterway of Change - Buffalo, NY, USA, Friday, August 28, 2026, 10:30 am

• Friday Night Concerts on Old Falls Street - 101 Old Falls Street - Niagara Falls, NY, USA, Friday, August 28, 2026, 5:00pm - 10:00pm

• WNY Twin Valley Cluster Dog Show - Hamlin Fire Department - Hamlin, NY, USA, Saturday, August 28, 2026 to Sunday, August 30, 2026, 8am to 6pm

• Explore the Born Learning Trail at the Burchfield Nature & Art Center - Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center - West Seneca, NY 14224, United States, Thursday, August 27, 2026 to Saturday, August 29, 2026, trail is open dawn to dusk; the gallery building is open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11am - 2pm

• FREE Trial Private Dance Lessons - 5225 Sheridan Drive - Williamsville, NY 14221, Thursday, August 27, 2026 to Sunday, August 30, 2026, Contact Miss Lexi for availability!

• Scavenger Hunt - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch) - Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, Thursday, August 27, 2026 to Saturday, August 29, 2026, Library Open Hours - Mon 10-6, Tues 9-5, Wed 12-8, Thurs 10-6, Sat 10-6

• Schedule Your Visit to Christ the King School - Christ the King School - Buffalo, NY, USA, Thursday, August 27, 2026 to Saturday, August 29, 2026, reach out at your convenience

• LEGO Contest - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch) - Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, Thursday, August 27, 2026 to Saturday, August 29, 2026, 12:00PM-5:00PM

• Take and Make Craft - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch) - Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, Thursday, August 27, 2026 to Saturday, August 29, 2026, Open Hours

• Nature Craft Day at Beaver Island Nature Center - Beaver Island Nature Center - Grand Island, NY 14072, United States, Saturday, August 29, 2026, 10 am

• Delaware Park for Kids: Free Family Walking Tour - Lincoln Statue on Lincoln Parkway - Buffalo, NY, Saturday, August 29, 2026, 11 am

• Annual Kenmore Farmers Market - Kenmore Farmer's Market - Kenmore, NY 14217, United States, Sunday, August 30, 2026, 9 am - 1 pm

• Starry Bridge Summer Sunday Flea Market - North Presbyterian Church - Williamsville, NY, USA, Sunday, August 30, 2026, 1pm - 5pm

• Sunday Flea Market - North Presbyterian Church - Williamsville, NY, USA, Sunday, August 30, 2026, 1-5pm

• Sensory Hour @ Waterway of Change - The Buffalo History Museum - Buffalo, NY 14216, United States, Sunday, August 30, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM