Buffalo weekend events for preschool (3–5)

99 events tagged for preschool (3–5) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

Updated Monday, October 12, 2026

Weekend of Oct 16–18

Big outings

Oct 16 – Oct 31 · 10am–7pm

Fall Festival at The Great Pumpkin Farm

The Great Pumpkin Farm — Clarence · Erie Co. · Erie County towns

Western New York's big fall festival: pumpkins, 40+ attractions and pedal karts. Festival weekends through Oct. 31, 10am–7pm; free-admission Fridays 2–7pm.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Weekend admission; Fridays in October free (select attractions from 2pm)

Details at The Great Pumpkin Farm ↗

Library storytimes & programs (9, free)

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

Saturday, Oct 17

12pmHalloween in the Library · Grand Island Memorial Library, Grand Island 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmLEGO 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

1pmFall Festival · Lackawanna Public Library, Lackawanna 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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

2pmKids' Costume Market · Central Library, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmTrunk or Treat! · Orchard Park Public Library, Orchard Park 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

Weekend of Oct 23–25

Big outings

Oct 16 – Oct 31 · 10am–7pm

Fall Festival at The Great Pumpkin Farm

The Great Pumpkin Farm — Clarence · Erie Co. · Erie County towns

Western New York's big fall festival: pumpkins, 40+ attractions and pedal karts. Festival weekends through Oct. 31, 10am–7pm; free-admission Fridays 2–7pm.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Weekend admission; Fridays in October free (select attractions from 2pm)

Details at The Great Pumpkin Farm ↗

Library storytimes & programs (32, free)

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

Friday, Oct 23

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

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

10:30amToddler Storytime · Eggertsville-Snyder Branch, Amherst 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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

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

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

3pmAP Gorny and his BIG BOOK of art proofs! · Central Library, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmPokémon Club - Gengar 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

Saturday, Oct 24

9:30amFriends of the Collins Library Meeting · Town of Collins Public Library, Collins 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amDrag Storytime · Crane Branch, Buffalo 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

10amToddler Story Time with Miss Stefanie · Grand Island Memorial Library, Grand Island 0-2 · 3-5 · 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

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

11amPaint a Pumpkin · Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amSpooky Library Party · Central Library, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amHalloween Family Yoga · Eggertsville-Snyder Branch, Amherst 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12pmLEGO 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

1pmAfternoon at the Movies · Elma Public Library, Elma 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmHalloween Party · Town of Collins Public Library, Collins 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmNot So Scary Wildlife · West Seneca Public Library, West Seneca 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

2pmSpooky Magic Show! · North Park Branch, Buffalo 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Oct 25

1pmLego Club · Orchard Park Public Library, Orchard Park 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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

Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Big outings

Oct 16 – Oct 31 · 10am–7pm

Fall Festival at The Great Pumpkin Farm

The Great Pumpkin Farm — Clarence · Erie Co. · Erie County towns

Western New York's big fall festival: pumpkins, 40+ attractions and pedal karts. Festival weekends through Oct. 31, 10am–7pm; free-admission Fridays 2–7pm.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Weekend admission; Fridays in October free (select attractions from 2pm)

Details at The Great Pumpkin Farm ↗

Library storytimes & programs (25, free)

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

Friday, Oct 30

10amBaby Halloween Painting · West Seneca Public Library, West Seneca 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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

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

10:30amToddler Storytime · Eggertsville-Snyder Branch, Amherst 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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

11amPumpkin Decorating Craft · Kenmore Branch, Kenmore 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · 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

5pmMonster Mash Dance Party · Kenilworth Branch 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Oct 31

10amHalloween Day at the Kenmore Library! · Kenmore Branch, Kenmore 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amToddler Story Time with Miss Stefanie · Grand Island Memorial Library, Grand Island 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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

10:30amSpooky Booky Bash · Audubon - Honorable Shirley Chisholm Library, Amherst 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amBook Wyrms · Clarence Public Library, Clarence 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amHalloween Party · Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amPotion Creation Station (Drop-In Program) · West Seneca Public Library, West Seneca 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12pmLEGO 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

1pmLego Club · Lake Shore Public Library, Angola 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

2pmHalloween Movie Matinee · East Clinton Branch, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmDía de los Muertos Celebration · Isaías González-Soto Branch Library, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

Weekend of Nov 6–8

Library storytimes & programs (32, free)

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

Friday, Nov 6

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

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

10:30amToddler Dance Class · Elma Public Library, Elma 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amToddler Storytime · Eggertsville-Snyder Branch, Amherst 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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

4pmPokémon Club - Ditto 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

Saturday, Nov 7

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

10amLEGO Club · Hamburg Public Library, Hamburg 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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

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

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

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

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

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

1pmCreature Features: Winged Things · Elma Public Library, Elma 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

2pmLEGO Club · Lackawanna Public Library, Lackawanna 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmLocal Children's Author: Paula Banks-Dahlke · West Seneca Public Library, West Seneca 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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

Sunday, Nov 8

2pmArt Club · North Collins Public Library, Collins 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSunday Concerts @ Central · Central Library, Buffalo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free