Things to do with kids in Buffalo this weekend (Nov 13

This weekend with kids in Buffalo, NY: Nov 13–15

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Top picks this weekend

Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Nov 14 – Nov 15

Orchid Show at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens — Buffalo · Erie Co. · Buffalo

The Niagara Frontier Orchid Society fills the conservatory with award-winning orchids, with expert growers on hand.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm.

Details at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Nov 15

Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days at Explore & More

Explore & More Children's Museum — Buffalo · Erie Co. · Buffalo

@ Gabby’s Dollhouse is Coming to Explore & More!

Ages 6-10
Cost not listed
Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Details at Explore & More Children's Museum ↗

Library storytimes & programs (27, free)

From the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library system (city branches and town libraries). Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

9:30amStay and Play · Crane Branch, Buffalo 0-2 · Free

10amFriday Toddler Storytime · Orchard Park Public Library, Orchard Park 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBook Babies · Clarence Public Library, Clarence 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFamily Story Time · Aurora Town Public Library, East Aurora 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amLapsit · Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster 0-2 · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Williamsville Branch 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13 · times varyToddler Storytime · At 2 Buffalo & Erie County Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

See all 2 branches

Eggertsville-Snyder Branch Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Lancaster Public Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:30am

Library event page →

10:30amToddler Time · Lackawanna Public Library, Lackawanna 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amABC Story Time · North Collins Public Library, Collins 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amFamily Storytime · Eden Library, Eden 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmFreestyle LEGOs · North Collins Public Library, Collins 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmPrinting Partners: WNY Book Arts Workshops · Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amLEGO Club! · Kenmore Branch, Kenmore 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amChess Club · Crane Branch, Buffalo 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amLEGO® Club · Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime with Miss Emily! · Newstead Public Library, Akron 3-5 · Free

11amCentral Library Tour · Central Library, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amDonkey Hodie A Hee-Hawesome Activity Event · Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch, Buffalo 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sat, Nov 14 · times varyLEGO Club · At 2 Buffalo & Erie County Public Library branches 3-5 · 6-10 · 0-2 · Free

See all 2 branches

Aurora Town Public Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am
Grand Island Memorial Library Sat, Nov 14 · 1pm

Library event page →

11amLuigi's Haunted Mansion: Lights Out Scavenger Hunt · West Seneca Public Library, West Seneca 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11:30amLEGO® Club · Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12pmGuess How Many? Contest · Isaías González-Soto Branch Library, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmScavenger Hunt! · Isaías González-Soto Branch Library, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1:30pmPint-Sized Picassos · Central Library, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3pmGroup Beginner Guitar Lesson · Kenmore Branch, Kenmore 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmPeaceful Playtime · Central Library, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

6pmReptiles and Amphibians with Earth Spirit · Boston Free Library, Boston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Just added this week

New listings found since Monday, Nov 9, newest first.

Shea's Winter Wonderland · Shea's Buffalo Theatre · Sat, Nov 21
Orchid Show at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens · Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens · Nov 14 – Nov 15
Breakfast with Santa · Buffalo Zoo · Sat, Dec 12 · 9am–1pm
Family Storytime · Elma Public Library · Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am–11:30am
Lego Night at the Kenilworth Library · Kenilworth Branch · Fri, Nov 20 · 5pm–6:30pm
Family Yoga Class · Eggertsville-Snyder Branch · Sat, Nov 21 · 11:30am–12:15pm

Ending soon

Multi-day events that end by Sun, Nov 22.

Orchid Show at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens · Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens · last day Sun, Nov 15
Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days at Explore & More · Explore & More Children's Museum · last day Sun, Nov 15

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This weekend (Nov 13–15) Buffalo, NY has 31 kid-friendly events, 29 of them free. Top picks: Orchid Show at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days at Explore & More. Rainy-day options: Friday Toddler Storytime and Stay and Play. Plus 29 free library programs.

31 family events across the Buffalo area this weekend: 1 big outing (festivals, farms, shows and attractions), museum and garden programs, plus free library programs from Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Use the filters to narrow it down.

Updated November 12, 2026