Rainy-day (indoor) things to do with kids in Buffalo, NY

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

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

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Sat, Nov 21

Shea's Winter Wonderland

Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Buffalo · Erie Co. · Buffalo

Holiday kickoff afternoon at Shea's with live music and dance, crafts, carolers, Santa photos and Rudolph.

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

Details at Shea's Performing Arts Center ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Fri, Nov 20 · 5:30pm–7:30pm

Au-Some Evening (November 2026)

Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum — Buffalo · Erie Co. · Buffalo

@ Click here to register Au-Some Evenings give children with autism and sensory processing needs, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in…

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free
Indoors

Details at Explore & More Children's Museum ↗

Library storytimes & programs (37, free)

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

Friday, Nov 20

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

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

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

Fri, Nov 20 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 2 Buffalo & Erie County Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

See all 2 branches

Elma Public Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Eden Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11am

Library event page →

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

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

Fri, Nov 20 · 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 20 · 10:30am
Lancaster Public Library Fri, Nov 20 · 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

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

4pmPokémon Club - Snorlax Day · Clearfield Branch Library, Amherst 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

5pmLego Night at the Kenilworth Library · Kenilworth Branch 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10amMeet the Grandfriends! · Kenmore Branch, Kenmore 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amRead with Paddy · Lake Shore Public Library, Angola 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amSaturday Morning Sensory Play · Orchard Park Public Library, Orchard Park 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBalloons Over Broadway Storytime · Elma Public Library, Elma 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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

11amChess Clinic and Club · Central Library, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amFeelings Rock · Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amLego Club · West Seneca Public Library, West Seneca 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amLove, Hate, and Manipulation: Presidents and the Media · Central Library, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amPokémon Club · Alden Ewell Free Library, Alden 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amFamily Yoga Class · Eggertsville-Snyder Branch, Amherst 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pm3D Printer Certification Class · Central Library, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · 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

12:30pmLego Club 2026 · Newstead Public Library, Akron 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmMoana Sing-along · Lackawanna Public Library, Lackawanna 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmPaws for Love: Read to a Therapy Dog · Eggertsville-Snyder Branch, Amherst 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmRead to a Dog · Grand Island Memorial Library, Grand Island 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmThanksgiving Story Time · Town of Collins Public Library, Collins 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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

2pmCraft Supply Swap! · North Park Branch, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmPokemon Club · Orchard Park Public Library, Orchard Park 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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

Sunday, Nov 22

12:30pmFamily Kidding Around Yoga · Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Library storytimes & programs (22, free)

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

Friday, Nov 27

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

10amBaubles & Bling Fundraiser · Aurora Town Public Library, East Aurora 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

Fri, Nov 27–Sat, Nov 28 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 3 Buffalo & Erie County Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

See all 3 branches

Elma Public Library Fri, Nov 27 · 10:30am
Eden Library Fri, Nov 27 · 11am
Lancaster Public Library Sat, Nov 28 · 11:30am

Library event page →

11amPizzeria Story Time · Kenmore Branch, Kenmore 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amPokémon Club · Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmFamily Matinee Movie · Crane Branch, Buffalo 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmKids Cooking Club · Concord Public Library, Springville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmStuffie Sleepover Drop-Off · West Seneca Public Library, West Seneca 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

10amBaubles & Bling Fundraiser · Aurora Town Public Library, East Aurora 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

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

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

11amLetter to Santa · Elma Public Library, Elma 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amStuffie Sleepover Pick-Up · West Seneca Public Library, West Seneca 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12pm3D Printer Certification Class · Central Library, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · 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

Sat, Nov 28–Sun, Nov 29 · times varyLego Club · At 2 Buffalo & Erie County Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

See all 2 branches

Lake Shore Public Library Sat, Nov 28 · 1pm
Orchard Park Public Library Sun, Nov 29 · 1pm
Orchard Park Public Library Sun, Nov 29 · 3pm

Library event page →

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

2pmLetter Sleuth · Central Library, Buffalo 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Museums, gardens & more

Fri, Dec 4 · 5pm–7pm

Au-Some Evening (December 2026)

Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum — Buffalo · Erie Co. · Buffalo

@ Click here to register Please note December’s Au-Some Evening will run from 5pm to 7pm.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free
Indoors

Details at Explore & More Children's Museum ↗

Library storytimes & programs (23, free)

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

Friday, Dec 4

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

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

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

11:30amToddler Storytime · Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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

Saturday, Dec 5

10amCrafterday · Kenmore Branch, Kenmore 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sat, Dec 5 · times varyLEGO Club · At 4 Buffalo & Erie County Public Library branches 3-5 · 6-10 · 0-2 · 11+ · Free

See all 4 branches

Hamburg Public Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10am
West Seneca Public Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11am
Grand Island Memorial Library Sat, Dec 5 · 1pm
Lackawanna Public Library Sat, Dec 5 · 2pm

Library event page →

10amSensory Playtime · Audubon - Honorable Shirley Chisholm Library, Amherst 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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

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

11amGraham Cracker House Workshop · Aurora Town Public Library, East Aurora 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amKids Program: Building & Books · Concord Public Library, Springville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amPeace Love Yarn · Newstead Public Library, Akron 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pm3D Printer Certification Class · Central Library, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmLEGO Contest! · Isaías González-Soto Branch Library, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmBINGO @ The Lackawanna Library · Lackawanna Public Library, Lackawanna 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmGraham Cracker House Workshop · Aurora Town Public Library, East Aurora 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmMonthly Stitch Circle · Concord Public Library, Springville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

2pmKids Christmas Crafts · Crane Branch, Buffalo 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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

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125 indoor events over the next 4 weekends: library programs, museum activities and workshops. Back to the full Buffalo, NY weekend guide.

Updated November 12, 2026