FEATURED EVENTS

Free Dream Builders Parent and Me: Intro to Zine Making at The Foundry

Zines are self-published, handmade booklets with a long history of giving everyday people a creative outlet to share ideas, art, stories, and perspectives. In this class, you'll learn how to make a one-page zine — a single sheet of paper that, with a few strategic folds and one cut, transforms into a tiny 8-page booklet. You'll design yours from scratch and leave with a finished original ready to duplicate, share, and distribute. No experience necessary.

Dates:

09/19/2026

10 am - 1 pm

Location:

The Foundry

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RCCT Fall Fest

Get ready for an old-fashioned fall festival with games, rides, music, food, raffles, and MORE! Rides and games will be provided by Knox's Great American Midway.

Dates:

09/18/2026

09/19/2026

Friday, 5 - 10 pm; Saturday, 12 - 10 pm

Location:

St. Christopher's Roman Catholic Church - Tonawanda

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Rochester Fringe Festival: Sept 15-26, 2026

Year after year, we bring the world here. Since debuting in 2012, the Fringe has drawn more than 750,000 visitors from all over the world to more than 5,000 diverse performances and events. In fact, Rochester’s not-for-profit Fringe has become one of the largest and most successful fringe festivals in the nation, the largest multidisciplinary performing arts festival in New York State, and one of the region’s most anticipated festivals each year. Venues and acts radiate out into the city in every direction! No matter what your taste in entertainment, you're on the fringe of finding it!

Dates:

09/15/2026

09/16/2026

09/17/2026

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Organization:

ESL Rochester Fringe Festival

Location:

P.O. Box 10508

Rochester, NY, 14610

United States

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M&T Bank Presents Third Thursdays at the Buffalo Zoo

The Buffalo Zoo and M&T Bank are delighted to offer FREE admission to the community once again on select Third Thursdays! Important: Free tickets are required and must be reserved online prior to your visit. A limited number of tickets are available, with a maximum of 10 tickets per group.

Dates:

09/17/2026

10/15/2026

11/19/2026

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all day

Location:

The Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214, United States

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How-To Festival at the Central Library

Learn "how to" do new things at the Central Library's How-To Festival! For a few hours, the library is filled with people sharing skills, hobbies, knowledge, community resources, and hands-on activities. Topics will range from creative and practical skills to local organizations and services. Patrons, for example, can learn how to do tai chi, how to letterpress, and how to fix a flat tire.

Dates:

09/19/2026

10 am - 1 pm

Location:

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY, USA

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Fall Pumpkin Fun at Kelkenberg Farm

Pumpkin season is finally here!!! Join us for the most festive time of the year...fall on the farm! Our fall season begins September 12th, and runs through Halloween! Pumpkin Picking, Hayrides, Pony Rides, Hands-On Animal Fun, and dozens of family friendly activities!

Dates:

09/16/2026

09/17/2026

09/18/2026

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Wed-Thurs 10-2, Fri, Sat, Sun & Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day 10-5

Location:

Kelkenberg Farm, Wolcott Road, Clarence Center, NY, USA

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Opening Weekend at The Great Pumpkin Farm - Free admission to Military, Police, & Fire Dept. Personnel

Opening Weekend, Armed Forces Weekend (Free admission to Military, Police, & Fire Dept. Personnel Active or Retired with proper ID for you plus 1 guest.) Hosted by Clarence Citizens for Veterans; Live Music at the Witches Brew. You and your family will enjoy: Tractor Hayride, Pick-Your Pumpkin Patch, Amusement rides, Corn Maze, Boo Barn, BIG Oak Express Train Ride, and MORE. Visit the website to get all the details including the schedule of special events.

Dates:

09/19/2026

09/20/2026

10 am to 7 pm

Location:

Great Pumpkin Farm, Main Street, Clarence, NY, USA

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25th Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games

Don't miss NY's Largest Celtic Festival, Niagara Celtic! Enjoy a family-friendly weekend celebrating Irish, Scottish & Welsh pageantry. Our festival boasts 5 regions of food, drink, music and dancing, living history, shopping, attractions, and Highland Games. There are special performances for kids, souvenirs, kid-friendly food, mini highland games training, and a huge area filled with countless free activities and crafts. The 25th Niagara Celtic will be held at the Niagara Fairgrounds in Lockport, NY on Sept. 19 & 20. Tickets $14-37; kids 12 & under free; free parking. Visit NiagaraCeltic.com for Tickets & Deets.

Dates:

09/19/2026

09/20/2026

Saturday 10am-10pm | Sunday 10am-5pm

Location:

Niagara County Fairgrounds, Lake Avenue, Lockport, NY, USA

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Coco in Concert: Live to Film with the BPO

Experience Coco in the most immersive way possible, with the full film projected overhead while the BPO performs Michael Giacchino’s score live. The story follows Miguel, a young boy who dreams of becoming a musician, on a journey into the Land of the Dead that is filled with family, memory, and heart. What changes when the orchestra is in the room is the emotional depth. The humor lands bigger, the tender moments feel shared, and the music becomes a living presence. With Festival Encanto Hispano returning the same day for free events from 4:30pm – 7:30pm, it is also a chance to make a full day of community, culture, and music at Kleinhans.

Dates:

10/03/2026

2:30 pm

Location:

786 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY, USA

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Fall Festival at Reinstein Woods

Enjoy the premier festival that celebrates all things nature and environment in WNY! Crafts for kids, live animals, hands-on activities, food, and more! The NFTA Parks Adventure Bus is offering free transportation from the main terminal in Buffalo to the festival. Activities Include: Kid’s Scavenger Hunt (with a prize!), Rescue Turtles, Make Bean and Clay Mosaics, Test your birding skills at the Spotting Scope Station, fun activities provided by 20+ partner organizations, including face painting, Musical entertainment, and more!

Dates:

09/19/2026

10 am - 4 pm

Location:

Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY 14043, United States

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Sea Lion Stride: 5K & 10K

Join the Aquarium of Niagara in supporting your pinniped pals by running on a beautiful course along the Niagara River! Sea Lion Stride 2026 will be taking place on Saturday, September 26th. New for 2026: we are also offering a 10K option! Both distances being offered will run along the New York State Parks trail along Niagara Gorge. Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome to participate; children under six can participate for free.

Dates:

09/26/2026

8:00am

Location:

Aquarium of Niagara: Great Lakes 360, Discovery Way, Niagara Falls, NY, USA

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Agriculture Fair at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village

Celebrate Western New York’s farming roots at the Agriculture Fair at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, where history comes to life with plenty to see, hear, and try! Families can explore hands-on rural crafts and farmstead demonstrations, listen to live bluegrass music, discover special exhibitions, take guided tours, and add a little extra fun with agriculture-themed face painting. Admission also includes access to the museum and Historic Village, making this September 19 event a lively way to experience the agricultural traditions that have helped shape the Buffalo Niagara region.

Dates:

09/19/2026

11 am - 3 pm

Location:

Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst, NY 14228, United States

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Pumpkinville Celebrates 58 Years of Family Fun

Celebrate fall with a full day of family fun at Pumpkinville, a 225-acre family farm just minutes from Ellicottville! With more than 35 activities for all ages, families can bounce on the Jump Pillow, ride the Pumpkinville Express and Cow Train, wander through the corn maze, take a hayride, visit farm animals, explore the pumpkin patch, and dig and play in the Corn Barn. New fun includes the musical Groove Grove and a Build-a-Buddy experience, while 2026 brings a special celebration of Spookley

Dates:

09/15/2026

09/16/2026

09/17/2026

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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM every day, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM on 10/31/26

Location:

Pumpkinville, Sugartown Road, Great Valley, NY, USA

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Emma

A sparkling and spirited re-imagining of Austen’s classic novel, where a confident matchmaker’s meddling spirals into comic chaos. Friendship, folly and the messy business of love.

Dates:

09/18/2026

09/19/2026

09/24/2026

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7:30pm-10pm

Location:

Irish Classical Theatre Company, 625 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203, United States

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Tonawanda Fall Festival at Lincoln Park Athletic Complex

Bring your family, friends, and fall spirit — we can’t wait to see you at the Fall Festival! Featuring family friendly activities, s'mores, food, and entertainment including an outdoor showing of Minions and Monsters, it's going to be a great event!

Dates:

09/26/2026

4 - 7 pm

Location:

Lincoln Park Arena, Decatur Road, Buffalo, NY, USA

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Flower City Comic Con 2026

Join us for a weekend of fun family entertainment at the 10th annual Flower City Comic Con at Total Sports Experience in Gates! Guests, Cosplay, Artists, Vendors there will be tons to do for all ages!

Dates:

09/18/2026

09/19/2026

09/20/2026

Friday 3-8, Saturday 10-7, Sunday 10-5

Location:

Mighty Monkey Corporation, Rio Grande Drive, North Chili, NY 14514, United States

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