Looking to step out with the whole family? We’ve got the guide for you! Our giant guide to family friendly fun won’t steer you wrong, from large fairs and festivals to nature experiences, animal retreats and classes, workshops, and more, there’s something for every age in pretty much every category!
Check out our guide to upcoming family friendly events in Buffalo & WNY this month and beyond:
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Family Friendly Events in Buffalo & WNY
Hamburg Farmers Market
Sat, May 21 +more dates
7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Free
Hamburg Moose Lodge
45 Church St. Hamburg, New York 14075
South Towns
The 45th Season of the Hamburg Farmers’ Market! From Apples to Zucchini, There’s Something for Everyone All Season Long! We offer you the finest ...
Elmwood Village Farmers Market
Sat, May 21 +more dates
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Free
Elmwood Village Farmers Market
Elmwood Ave Buffalo , 14222
Buffalo
About Elmwood Village Farmers Market: Western New York’s favorite open-air marketplace, the Elmwood Village Farmers Market, presented by Highmark ...
Chandler Street Market
Sat, May 21 +more dates
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
$5
Chandler Street Winter Market
37 Chandler St Buffalo, 14207
North Buffalo
We are a new-ish indoor/outdoor market in the Black Rock neighborhood of Buffalo, NY open from 9am-2pm on Saturday mornings, hosting a diverse collective ...
Creative Journeys: Celebrating the Art of Refugee Women in Western New York
Sat, May 21 - Sat, Aug 20
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free
The Buffalo History Museum
One Museum Court Buffalo, 14216
North Buffalo
Since 2014, Stitch Buffalo (501c3) has provided a welcoming space for refugee and immigrant women to connect and share their love of the textile arts. Creative ...
Spring into Summer Pancake Fest and Craft Fair NIagara SPCA Fundraiser
Sat, May 21
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free
Third Warders Social Club
147 12th Ave North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Niagara County
Join us for Pancakes with all the fixins. $8 includes two large pancakes and two sausage links. Chocolate chips and whip cream $1 addt’l cost. Tickets ...
Hidden Treasures Craft & Vendor Fair
Sat, May 21
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free
Polish Falcons
445 Columbia Ave Depew , 14043
Cheektowaga and East
Come on out to support your local small businesses from 11am-3pm at the Polish Falcons, 445 Columbia, Depew. We have some fabulous and unique crafters ...
FREE Kids Music Jam!
Sat, May 21 +more dates
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Free
West Falls Center For The Arts
1863 Davis Rd. West Falls, 14170
South Towns
Hosted by Doug Yeomans First Saturday of each month, from 2pm – 3:30pm Come out to play with, listen to and learn from the pros! Open to any ...
Dino PJ Party
Sat, May 21
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$30
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway Buffalo, 14211
Buffalo
Grab your favorite pajamas for a family night of prehistoric fun! Hunt for dinosaurs in our giant foam dig pit and enjoy a musical performance and pajama ...
Triminia: An Art Party For Our Times
Sat, May 21
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
$25
Buffalo Arts Studio
2495 Main St. Suite 500 Buffalo, 14214
North Buffalo
As a pillar of the Western New York arts community for 30 years now, Buffalo Arts Studio is moving and morphing along with the times. After two mega-successful ...
Southtowns Catholic School Presents Beauty and the Beast JR
Sat, May 21 - Sun, May 22
Times Vary
$5
Online
Southtowns Catholic School’s Production of Disney Beauty and the Beast JR May 21st @ 7pm and May 22nd @ 2pm Location @ St. Francis High School ...
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Eden Farmers Market
Tue, May 24 +more dates
3:30 am - 7:30 pm
Free
Eden Legion Grounds
2912 Legion Drive Eden, NY 14057
South Towns
EDEN FARMERS MARKET’S The Eden Farmers’ Market is held Tuesdays (rain or shine) during the Spring/Summer months on the Eden Legion Grounds ...
14th Annual BBQ & Brews Bash Backyard Edition
Tue, May 24
12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Free
Online
http://www.BBQBrewsBash.org ...
Skate and Shoot at Dwyer Arena
Tue, May 24 +more dates
5:00 pm - 6:20 pm
$10
Dwyer Arena – Niagara University
5795 Lewiston Rd Niagara University, 14109
Niagara County
Skate and shoot at Dwyer Arena. $10 per player. Goalies are free. Helmets are required. ...
Market in the Park at Roswell
Wed, May 25 +more dates
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Free
Other
Market in the Park at Roswell ...
River Fest Park Concert Series
Wed, May 25 +more dates
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Free
River Fest Park
249 Ohio Street Buffalo, 14204
Buffalo
Here is the 2022 *FREE* Wednesday Night Concert Series Lineup: May 25 Supercharger June 1 5’s Are Wild June 8 Flipside June 15 Breakaway June ...
Food Truck Thursdays in Niagara Square
Thu, May 26 +more dates
11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Free
Niagara Square
65 Niagara Square Buffalo, 14202
Buffalo
Every Thursday from May through October, creating another lively and diverse food scene in Buffalo. ...
Living History Fair
Thu, May 26
3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Free
Erie Community College – North Campus
6205 Main Street Williamsville, 14221
North Towns
The Hull Family Home & Farmstead with Hamburg Kiwanis and other local partners proudly offer the Living History Fair, a free family event that transports ...
Amherst Bel Canto Open Rehearsal
Thu, May 26
4:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
Christ United Methodist Church
350 Saratoga Rd. Amherst, 14226
North Towns
Open Rehearsal. All are welcome. Singing. Creativity. Friendship. Presto (Grades 3-6) Ukulele and Singing 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. $5 for non-members Vivace/Bravo ...
Public Skate at Dwyer Arena
Thu, May 26 +more dates
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
$5
Dwyer Arena – Niagara University
5795 Lewiston Rd Niagara University, 14109
Niagara County
Public skate from 5-6:30. $5 entry with $3 skate rental. Skate helpers are available. No sticks or pucks allowed. ...
Clue: On Stage
Fri, May 27 +more dates
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$15
Aurora Players
166 South Grove Street East Aurora, 14052
South Towns
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie, which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue on Stage is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. ...
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Spring into Wellness Festival at Cherry Hill Campground
Sat, May 28
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Free
Other
Cherry Hill Campground, in Darien Center, is hosting a day full of yoga, art, music, and more! The day starts at 10am with an opening meditation. Throughout ...
Good Neighbor Cruise Nite
Wed, Jun 1 +more dates
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Free
Rite Aid
2175 South Park Ave Buffalo, 14220
South Buffalo
A family friendly fun nite to show off & look at cool cars, listen to music, have some good eats and win prizes ...
Clufffalo Presents Chromafest at the Roycroft
Sat, Jun 4
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free
the Clufffalo Institute, Roycroft Campus
21 South Grove Street East Aurora, NY 14052
South Towns
On June 4th, 2022, from 10am-5pm, Charles Clough’s Clufffalo Institute presents “Chromafest” as a celebration of community and color that marks the ...
FREE Kids Music Jam!
Sat, Jun 4
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Free
West Falls Center For The Arts
1863 Davis Rd. West Falls, 14170
South Towns
Hosted by Doug Yeomans First Saturday of each month, from 2pm – 3:30pm Come out to play with, listen to and learn from the pros! Open to any ...
Car & Bike Show
Sun, Jun 5
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
Frontiersmen VFW Post 7545
110 Elgin St Tonawanda, NY 14150
North Towns
Join us for our 5th Annual Car & Bike Show!
Free admission & open to the public!
Lunch off the grill ...
Family Day Fun Tours
Sun, Jun 5 +more dates
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
$10
Becker Farms - Gastro Pub
3724 Quaker Rd Gasport, 14067
Niagara County
Bring the family every Sunday June through August for Family Day! Pal around with farm owner and matriarch as she hosts your family on our family farm. ...
Buffalo Reading Invasion
Tue, Jun 7 +more dates
7:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Free
Buffalo Reading Invasion
Buffalo Buffalo, 14202
Buffalo
This summer’s line-up: Tuesday June 7th, 7pm – 8pm. Bidwell Pkwy, Elmwood & Bidwell. Monday July 11th, 7pm – 8pm. Location TBD. Thursday ...
Virtual Artist Talk with Shana Agid
Wed, Jun 8
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
Online
Join us for an Artist Talk with Main Gallery exhibitor, Shana Agid! We will be discussing the exhibition, “Things I Might Need,” on June 8th, from ...
Day Out with Thomas
Fri, Jun 10
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
$23.00
Medina Railroad Museum
530 West Avenue Medina ,
Other
Come celebrate Thomas’ birthday at the Medina Railroad Museum! Select your train time and hop on board for a ride with the #1 Blue Engine. Like ...
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Buffalo’s BESTival
Sat, Jun 11
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
Cuppa Culture
10255 Main Street, Suite 11 on the Shisler Road side of Courtyards at Clarence Clarence, 14031
North Towns
Buffalo’s BESTival ~ Saturday, June 11th ~ 10:00am to 4:00pm 2nd Annual celebration of Buffalo's Best Crafters, Artisans, and Local, Small Businesses. Shop ...
Authentic German Dinner
Sat, Jun 11
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$12
St. Paul's United Church of Christ
3921 Mapleton Road North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Niagara County
This year, proceeds of the event will go towards our youth college scholarship fund! The cost of a ticket is $12. Kids under 5 are free. Meal ticket ...
Lewiston GardenFest
Sat, Jun 18 - Sun, Jun 19
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free
Lewiston
Center Street Lewiston, NY 14092
Niagara County
Lewiston GardenFest presented by Lewiston Garden Club is set for Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days along Center Street. ...
First Annual Strawberry Festival and Vendor Fair
Sat, Jun 18
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free
New Hope United Methodist / Agape United Methodist
2846 Seneca Street West seneca, Ny 14234
Other
Join us for a vendor and artisan market as well as strawberry treats. Concessions will also be available ...
Animal Play Day
Sat, Jun 18
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$9
Hawk Creek Wildlife Center – West Falls
1963 Mill Road West Falls,
Other
Come see our animals as you never have before! This immersive and family-friendly event features behind-the-scenes and up-close encounters with Hawk Creek’s ...
Elmwood Village Summer Concert Series at Bidwell Park
Tue, Jun 21 +more dates
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
Bidwell Park
78 Bidwell Parkway Buffalo, 14222
Buffalo
Join The Elmwood Village for it's 24th season of live music at the park. Buffalo has one of the most vibrant music scenes in the country and EV brings ...
Free Fishing Days
Sat, Jun 25 - Sun, Jun 26
All Day
Free
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
Other
During Free Fishing Days/Weekends, anyone can fish the fresh waters of New York State and no fishing license is required! All other freshwater fishing ...
Buffalo Style Garden Art Sale
Sat, Jun 25 - Sun, Jun 26
Times Vary
Free
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
2655 S Park Ave Buffalo, 14218
South Towns
One of the summer’s most unique events takes advantage of Buffalo Niagara’s ever-growing and enthusiastic gardening community. No garden is complete ...
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Animal Play Day
Sat, Jun 18
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$9
Hawk Creek Wildlife Center – West Falls
1963 Mill Road West Falls,
Other
Come see our animals as you never have before! This immersive and family-friendly event features behind-the-scenes and up-close encounters with Hawk Creek’s ...
The Hull Family Home & Farmstead Hands – on – Event : “ Summer’s Bounty “
Sun, Jun 26
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
$6
Hull Family Home & Farmstead
5967 Genesee St Lancaster, 14086
Cheektowaga and East
The Hull Family Home and Farmstead presents another Hands – on – Heritage event, “Summer’s Bounty” on Sunday, June 26 from 11AM to 4PM. Time ...
Youth Learn To Row Summer Camp
Mon, Jun 27 - Fri, Jul 1
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$185.00
Buffalo Scholastic Rowing Association
405 Ohio Street Buffalo , 14204
Buffalo
BSRA Youth Learn to Row Ages 12-16 Rowing is the ultimate team sport! It teaches you about communication, leadership and character. Rowers will learn ...
Summer Youth Adventure Camp
Mon, Jun 27 +more dates
9:00 am - 11:00 am
$45.00
Sunset Bay Beach Club
12911 Iola Dr. Irving , 14081
South Towns
Get your kids outside with SUP Erie Adventures Summer Youth Camp! Paddling is a great way for youth to develop self-confidence, independence, awareness, ...
Creekside Concert with Noga Erez
Tue, Jun 28
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo
2640 N. Forest Rd Getzville, New York 14068
North Towns
Kick-off your summer with a blast at our biggest event ever, featuring live music, food trucks, refreshments, activities, zip lining, community vendors, ...
VFW Post #9249 Independence Day Party
Mon, Jul 4
11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Free
Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249
2121 Grand Island Blvd Grand Island, New York 14072
North Towns
Annual Independence Day Celebration following the Town of Grand Island parade. Open to the community, our event features food booths, a beer tent, patio ...
Tours of Open Gardens on Thursdays and Fridays in July
Thu, Jul 7 +more dates
All Day
$10
Other
Keep your Tours of Open Gardens Guide in the glove compartment. Exploring Buffalo Niagara’s gardens has become the great getaway for lovely summer days. ...
Queen of Heaven Carnival
Thu, Jul 7 - Sun, Jul 10
Times Vary
Free
Queen of Heaven School
4220 Seneca Street West Seneca, 14224
South Towns
The Queen of Heaven Carnival Committee is pleased to announce the 41st annual Queen of Heaven Carnival will be held on July 8th, 9th & 10th, kicking ...
Market in the Country
Sat, Jul 9
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
Wilson Conservation Club
2934 Wilson Cambria Road (RT 425) (Route 425) Wilson, NY 14172
Online
Outdoor market featuring Arts and Crafts, Flea Market Items, Antiques, Auto Parts, Farm Goods and Produce Items. Activities for children, petting zoo, ...
Igniting the Waterfront – The Band Five14
Sat, Jul 9
4:30 pm - 5:40 pm
Free
Niawanda Park Band Shell
200 Niagara St Tonawanda, NY 14150
North Towns
The Band Five14 will be performing at the Niawanda Park Band Shell on Saturday, July 9th, 2022. ...
Reinstein Woods Artisan Market
Sat, Jul 16
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve
93 Honorine Drive Depew ,
Other
Join us as we celebrate 716 day! Browse local artists, get some delicious BBQ and enjoy the fresh air at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve. Give back to ...
Garden Walk Buffalo
Sat, Jul 30 - Sun, Jul 31
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
Other
America’s largest garden tour! The self-guided tour is absolutely free – no tickets required. Just pick up a map and start touring! More than 300 ...
Enchanted Wild Fest
Sat, Aug 6
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
$9
Hawk Creek Wildlife Center – West Falls
1963 Mill Road West Falls,
Other
Immerse yourself in your favorite movies and stories at Hawk Creek’s NEW event, Enchanted Wild Fest! You never know who or what you’ll meet around ...
Village Music Fest
Sat, Aug 6
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
$20.00
Veterans Park
700 Third St. Youngstown , NY 14174
Niagara County
Barry Entertainment proudly presents the 3rd Annual Village Music Fest 8/6/22 at Veterans Park in Youngstown, NY. We are excited to announce that this ...
Urban Farm Day
Sat, Aug 27
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free
Other
Our first Urban Farm Day last summer was great fun, and this year we’re adding new experiences – among them, a visit to Big Big Table, a handful of ...
Cuba Garlic Festival
Sat, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 18
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
$8
Cuba, NY 14727
Southern Tier
Established in 2005, the Cuba Garlic Festival features over 140 vendors, garlic themed foods and vendors, garlic and historic demonstrations and lectures, ...
Free Fishing Days
Sat, Sep 24
All Day
Free
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
Other
During Free Fishing Days/Weekends, anyone can fish the fresh waters of New York State and no fishing license is required! All other freshwater fishing ...
Spooky Safari!
Sat, Oct 1 +more dates
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
$9
Hawk Creek Wildlife Center – West Falls
1963 Mill Road West Falls,
Other
Join us for a Spooky Safari! Get in the spirit for Halloween early, come in costume and explore our not-so-spooky trick or treat trail to meet some creepy, ...
Free Fishing Days
Fri, Nov 11
All Day
Free
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
Other
During Free Fishing Days/Weekends, anyone can fish the fresh waters of New York State and no fishing license is required! All other freshwater fishing ...