Free Events in Buffalo

Sat May 16th → Sun Jul 19th

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Butterfly Experience at the Botanical Gardens

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Flutter down to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and immerse yourself in the winged world of butterflies right here in Buffalo! Step into our Tropical Orchard, which will be home to hundreds of live butterflies from May 16 to July 19.  Get… >>

Sat May 23rd → Sat Jul 18th

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Butterfly Release at the Botanical Gardens

Community

Get up close with our butterflies in a truly special way! New this year, join us for a live Butterfly Release on select Saturday mornings during the Butterfly Experience! Enjoy exclusive early access to the Botanical Gardens and our Butterfly Experience… >>

Fri Jun 19th → Fri Sep 18th

The Buffalo History Museum

M&T Third Friday

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Join us on M&T Third Friday for free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Discover Western New York’s rich history in more than a half-dozen exhibits, including “CONTINUUM: A HISTORY OF ERIE COUNTY” and “ICONS: THE MAKERS AND MOMENTS OF BUFFALO SPORTS.” And… >>

Sun Jun 28th → Sun Aug 30th

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Free Yoga Sundays at the Botanical Gardens

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  On select Sundays this summer, grab your mat and head to the Botanical Gardens for a free yoga session! Each week, meet instructors from local yoga studios and unwind on our front lawn. After you’ve finished stretching, we invite you to come into our… >>

Fri Jul 17th

1025 Borden Road, Depew, NY 14043

Summer Celebration: Chicken BBQ and Concert

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☀️ Kick Off Summer with Island Vibes in Western New York! ☀️ Grab your family, friends, and lawn chairs and join us for an evening of music, food, and summertime fun at Lord of Life! Free Outdoor Concert: Feel the rhythm of the islands as the Lancaster… >>

Wed Jul 22nd

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

Free Community Screening: No Place to Grow Old + Panel Discussion

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Join the Homeless Alliance of Western New York and the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library for a FREE SCREENING of the award-winning documentary No Place to Grow Old on Tuesday, July 22, at the Downtown Central Library. The film will be followed by… >>

Thu Jul 30th

The Shores Waterfront Restaurant

GiGi’s Summer at the Shore

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Spend a summer evening on the waterfront while making a meaningful difference for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Join GiGi's Playhouse Buffalo at The Shores Waterfront Restaurant for Summer at the Shore, a fun-filled evening benefiting… >>

Fri Jul 31st → Sun Aug 2nd

St. John Maron Church

Lebanese Festival

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The 23rd Annual Lebanese Festival will be held July 31, 4 -11pm, Sat. Aug. 1 from 12noon - 11pm and Sun. Aug. 2 from 12noon to 6pm. Come for the authentic Lebanese food and stay for the music and dancing! Live Lebanese music throughout the weekend. … >>

Tue Aug 11th

The Buffalo History Museum

Memory Cafe

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Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ – a program for people with changes in their memory or thinking and the people who care for them. At each Memory Cafe, participants will view our museum exhibits and artifacts, create arts… >>

Fri Aug 14th

Buffalo River Grove

Join us for the J.F.K. All Years High School Reunion

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?Get ready to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate at the J.F.K. All Years High School Reunion  Join us at Buffalo River Grove Picnic and Event Center for a fun, relaxed night with classmates from all years. Whether you graduated recently or decades ago,… >>

Tue Sep 1st → Wed Sep 30th

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Growing Back to School at the Botanical Gardens

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School is back in session! Bring the whole family to the Botanical Gardens while kids 12 and under are free for the entire month of September! Ease back into the school year while relaxing and unwinding inside our plant-iful conservatory. Every Saturday… >>

Sun Sep 6th

Terminal B At The Outer Harbor

Walk for Kidney Health / 5K

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The Walk for Kidney Health is a community event to raise awareness of kidney disease, recognize people affected by kidney disease, honor organ donors and remember those we have lost. Sponsorships, team fundraising and individual donations also support… >>

Sat Sep 19th

Polish Falcons Society of Depew

September Falling Leaves Craft & Vendor Fair

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For our 9th season of craft & vendor markets, Falling Leaves 2026 will return to the Polish Falcons in Depew. Free admission 445 Columbia AveDepew, NY 14043 Doors open 11:00 - 3:00

Sat Oct 3rd

Polish Falcons Society of Depew

Halloween & Horror Vendor Market

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Our Halloween & Horror Vendor Market returns at a new, larger location for 2026! One day only Free admission & free parking Doors open from 11:00 - 3:00

Sat Oct 17th

Polish Falcons Society of Depew

Halloween Bootacular Craft & Vendor Show

Community

For our 9th season, our Halloween themed craft & vendor market will be returning to the Polish Falcons in 2026! 445 Columbia Ave.Depew, NY 14043 Free AdmissionDoors open 11:00 - 3:00

Sat Nov 7th

Knights of Columbus

Beat Black Friday Craft & Vendor Fair

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For our 9th season, our Thanksgiving & Christmas themed vendor market will be returning to the Knights of Columbus in 2026! 755 Erie Ave.North Tonawanda, NY 14120 Free AdmissionDoors open 11:00 - 3:00

Sat Nov 14th

Polish Falcons Society of Depew

Shop til You Drop Craft & Vendor Fair

Community

For our 9th season, our Thanksgiving & Christmas themed vendor market will be returning to the Polish Falcons in 2026! 445 Columbia Ave.Depew, NY 14043 Free AdmissionDoors open 11:00 - 3:00

Sat Dec 12th

Polish Falcons Society of Depew

Christmas Craft & Vendor Fair

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We are returning for our 9th Annual Christmas themed craft & vendor market at the Polish Falcons in 2026! Free admission & free parking 445 Columbia Ave.Depew, NY 14043Doors open 11:00 - 3:00