Things to Do in Buffalo This Weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1)
93 public events in Buffalo and Western New York from Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1, by day. Updated .
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- What is there to do in Buffalo this weekend?
- 93 public events from Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1, including 10/30 12:30 PM University at Buffalo Women's Tennis vs Colgate, ABC Story Time and Afternoon Teen Crafts!. Each listing links to its host for times, tickets, and registration.
- Are there free events in Buffalo this weekend?
- Yes. 1 listing says admission is free, including M&T Bank presents Fifth Fridays at Explore & More.
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Friday, October 30 · 42
- Fri, Oct 30 · 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM10/30 12:30 PM University at Buffalo Women's Tennis vs Colgate
Hosted by University at Buffalo
- Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 AM to 11:45 AMABC Story Time
North Collins Public Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMAfternoon Teen Crafts!
Central Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 7:30 PMAlicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen
Shea's Buffalo, Buffalo, NY · Hosted by Shea's Performing Arts Center
- Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMAudacy - The Radio App
Offsite · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMBaby Halloween Painting
West Seneca Public Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PMBPO UpClose: How Music Speaks
Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY 14201 · Hosted by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
- Fri, Oct 30 · 12:00 PM to 7:00 PMBuffalo Neuroscience Research Day
UB Jacobs School of Medicine · Hosted by University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine
- Fri, Oct 30Community Puzzle
Lackawanna Public Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 2:00 PM to 4:30 PMDepartment of Anthropology Open House
261 Academic Center,Ellicott Complex - Academic Center · Hosted by University at Buffalo
- Fri, Oct 30Destination Dinosaur
Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, NY 14214 · Hosted by Buffalo Zoo
- Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMDungeons & Dragons
Angola Public Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMEEH Seminar Series - Dr. Erika Garcia
Farber Hall · Hosted by University at Buffalo
- Fri, Oct 30 · 6:30 PM to 10:30 PMEnchanted Pumpkin Trail
Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, NY 14214 · Hosted by Buffalo Zoo
- Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMEnglish Conversation Groups
Clearfield Branch Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMFamily Story Time
Aurora Town Public Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 AM to 11:30 AMFamily Storytime
Eden Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 12:30 PM to 1:30 PMFarm Market FeedMore of WNY
Elaine M. Panty Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 2:30 PM to 3:45 PMFoster/Chemistry Colloquium: Augmented Discovery: Collaborative Machine Learning-Driven Medicinal Chemistry
112 O'Brian Hall · Hosted by University at Buffalo
- Fri, Oct 30 · 2:00 PM to 4:30 PMFreestyle LEGOs
North Collins Public Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMHalloween Spooktacular 2026
Explore & More Children's Museum, 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 · Hosted by Explore & More Children's Museum
- Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMKnow your Rights: Juvenile Court System
Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Workshops & classesFamily & kidsTalks & lecturesLibrary programs
- Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMM&T Bank presents Fifth Fridays at Explore & More
Explore & More Children's Museum, 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 · Hosted by Explore & More Children's Museum
- Fri, Oct 30 · 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMMahjong Meet-Up
Clearfield Branch Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMMAP Weekly Farmers Market
Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM to 9:20 PMMen's Hockey Vs. Alvernia
Ice Arena · Hosted by Buffalo State University
- Fri, Oct 30 · 9:00 PM to 11:30 PMMNM Presents: Halloweekend Night 1: Sodown w/ Chozen
Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois Street, 14203 · Hosted by Buffalo Iron Works
- Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMMonster Mash Dance Party
Kenilworth Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMNMP Vanguard League
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMPlanetarium 5th Anniversary
Atrium, Science & Math Complex, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex · Hosted by Buffalo State University
- Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM to 11:15 AMPreschool Storytime
Williamsville Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMPrinting Partners: WNY Book Arts Workshops
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMPumpkin Decorating Craft
Kenmore Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMRavel Rousers Knitting Group
City of Tonawanda Public Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 9:30 AM to 11:00 AMStay and Play
Crane Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMStop The Violence Coalition
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 7:30 PMSweeney Todd
Shea's 710, Buffalo, NY · Hosted by Shea's Performing Arts Center
- Fri, Oct 30 · 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMTales From The Vault
Central Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM to 11:15 AMToddler Storytime
Eggertsville-Snyder Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMToddler Time
Lackawanna Public Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMUnited States Army Field Band
Performing Arts Center, Rockwell Hall · Hosted by Buffalo State University
- Fri, Oct 30We the People: Community Quilting Pop Up
Central Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Saturday, October 31 · 42
- Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PMAlicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen
Shea's Buffalo, Buffalo, NY · Hosted by Shea's Performing Arts Center
- Sat, Oct 31 · 7:30 PMAlicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen
Shea's Buffalo, Buffalo, NY · Hosted by Shea's Performing Arts Center
- Sat, Oct 31All day Trick or Treating!
Lackawanna Public Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMBook Wyrms
Clarence Public Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMBuffalo Public School #89 (Lydia T. Wright) Saturday Academy
Bookmobile - Library on Wheels · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 7:00 PM to 9:20 PMChampionship Game
Ice Arena · Hosted by Buffalo State University
- Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMChess Club
Crane Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM to 2:00 PMCommunity Diaper Giveaway
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31Community Puzzle
Lackawanna Public Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM to 5:20 PMConsolation Game
Ice Arena · Hosted by Buffalo State University
- Sat, Oct 31Destination Dinosaur
Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, NY 14214 · Hosted by Buffalo Zoo
- Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMDía de los Muertos Celebration
Isaías González-Soto Branch Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 6:30 PM to 10:30 PMEnchanted Pumpkin Trail
Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, NY 14214 · Hosted by Buffalo Zoo
- Sat, Oct 31Family Board Game Day!
Kenmore Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 12:30 PM to 3:00 PMFirst Annual Homerathon
Park 250 · Hosted by University at Buffalo
- Sat, Oct 31 · 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMFright Light Laser Music Experience
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex · Hosted by Buffalo State University
- Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMHalloween Day at the Kenmore Library!
Kenmore Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMHalloween Movie Matinee
East Clinton Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMHalloween Party
Lancaster Public Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMHalloween Spooktacular 2026
Explore & More Children's Museum, 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 · Hosted by Explore & More Children's Museum
- Sat, Oct 31 · 7:30 PMHauntingly Halloween
Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY 14201 · Hosted by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
- Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMLego Club
Lake Shore Public Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31Make and Take a Paper Bat Airplane
Alden Ewell Free Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMMelanin Tangles & Threads
Crane Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMMember Morning
Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, NY 14214 · Hosted by Buffalo Zoo
- Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMMen's Rugby vs Ithaca
Practice Field · Hosted by Buffalo State University
- Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 PM to 11:30 PMMNM Presents: Halloweekend Night 2: MAD DUBZ w/ Onara
Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois Street, 14203 · Hosted by Buffalo Iron Works
- Sat, Oct 31Monthly Scavenger Hunt
Alden Ewell Free Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMPeaceful Playtime
Central Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMPint-Sized Picassos
Central Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM to 2:00 PMPotion Creation Station (Drop-In Program)
West Seneca Public Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31Puzzle Table
Alden Ewell Free Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM to 2:30 PMQueer Lit Book Club
Clearfield Branch Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 3:30 PM to 5:30 PMSankofa Tour
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM to 1:00 PMSpooky Booky Bash
Audubon - Honorable Shirley Chisholm Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 2:30 PMSweeney Todd
Shea's 710, Buffalo, NY · Hosted by Shea's Performing Arts Center
- Sat, Oct 31 · 7:30 PMSweeney Todd
Shea's 710, Buffalo, NY · Hosted by Shea's Performing Arts Center
- Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMTales From The Vault
Central Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMTeen Dungeons & Dragons
Julia Boyer Reinstein Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMToddler Story Time with Miss Stefanie
Grand Island Memorial Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMVirtual Saturdays
Central Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sat, Oct 31We the People: Community Quilting Pop Up
Central Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Sunday, November 1 · 9
- Sun, Nov 1 · 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM4th Annual Love Peace & Afrobeats
Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois Street, 14203 · Hosted by Buffalo Iron Works
- Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PMAlicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen
Shea's Buffalo, Buffalo, NY · Hosted by Shea's Performing Arts Center
- Sun, Nov 1 · 6:30 PMAlicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen
Shea's Buffalo, Buffalo, NY · Hosted by Shea's Performing Arts Center
- Sun, Nov 1 · 11:30 AM to 5:00 PMARC Full Lifeguard Course (BLG2)
Broadview Arena - Natatorium · Hosted by University at Buffalo
- Sun, Nov 1 · 6:30 PM to 10:30 PMEnchanted Pumpkin Trail
Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, NY 14214 · Hosted by Buffalo Zoo
- Sun, Nov 1Haven House Donation Drive
Kenmore Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PMSweeney Todd
Shea's 710, Buffalo, NY · Hosted by Shea's Performing Arts Center
- Sun, Nov 1 · 2:30 PM to 4:30 PMThe Brayve Foundation
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
- Sun, Nov 1We the People: Community Quilting Pop Up
Central Library · Hosted by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Every event is independently organized. Buffalo Projects lists what the host published and links to their page; check the time, cost, and registration with the host before you go.