Free things to do this weekend in and around Buffalo

Buffalo's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, April 17, 2026 to Sunday, April 19, 2026.

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

• M&T Third Friday: Free Admission at the Buffalo History Museum! - M&T Bank - The Buffalo History Museum, Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, 04/17/2026, 10:00am-5:00pm
• Junior History Buffs - The Buffalo History Museum - The Buffalo History Museum, Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, 04/17/2026, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Family Game Night at Great Escape Adventures - Great Escape Adventures - Walden Galleria, Buffalo, NY, 04/17/2026, varies, see below
• FREE Trial Private Dance Lessons - 5225 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221, 04/17/2026, Contact Miss Lexi for availability!
• Homeschool Science Hour at the Library - Newstead Public Library, 33 Main Street, Akron, NY 14001, 04/17/2026, 11:00AM
• Homeschool Board Gaming at the Newstead Library - Newstead Public Library, 33 Main Street, Akron, NY 14001, 04/17/2026, 1 - 3 pm
• NYS Alternative Assessment - Parent Network of WNY - 1021 Broadway St, Buffalo, NY 14212, 04/18/2026, 10 am-12 pm
• IEP for families - Parent Network of WNY - 1021 Broadway St, Buffalo, NY 14212, 04/18/2026, 10 am-12 pm
• Free Community Art Classes - Locust Street Art, 138 Locust St, Buffalo, NY 14204, 04/18/2026, Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-6:30pm, Saturday 1-5pm
• Pint-Sized Picassos at the Central Library - Buffalo & Erie County Public Library - Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY, 04/18/2026, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
• Family Board Game Day at Kenmore Library - Kenmore Branch Library - Delaware Road, Kenmore, NY, 04/18/2026, 9:30 am - 5 pm
• Scavenger Hunt - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch) - 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, 04/18/2026, Library Open Hours - Mon 10-6, Tues 9-5, Wed 12-8, Thurs 10-6, Sat 10-6
• Tune the Tale - Lackawanna Public Library - Ridge Road, Buffalo, NY, 04/18/2026, 11:00 AM
• Game Design: Tech Arts for Girls (Spring) - Squeaky Wheel Film & Media Art Center - 2495 Main St Suite 310, Buffalo, NY 14214, 04/18/2026, 10:00AM
• LEGO Contest - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch) - 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, 04/18/2026, 12:00PM-5:00PM
• Peaceful Playtime at the Central Library - Buffalo & Erie County Public Library - Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY, 04/18/2026, 3 - 4 pm
• Young Historians Huddle at the Central Library - Buffalo & Erie County Public Library - Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY, 04/18/2026, 10 - 11 am
• Fruition: Growing the Gift of Seed - Fruition Seeds - Genesee Country Village & Museum, Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 04/19/2026, 1 - 3 p.m.
• 3rd Sunday Kite Fly at Gratwick Park - Great Lakes Kitefliers Society - 1200 River Road, N. Tonawanda, NY 14150, 04/19/2026, 12 - 4 pm