Rainy-day (indoor) things to do with kids in Buffalo
110 indoor events over the next 4 weekends: library programs, museum activities and workshops. Back to the full Buffalo weekend guide.
Updated
Weekend of Oct 16–18
Library storytimes & programs (7, free)
From the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library system (city branches and town libraries). Some need registration; check the library page.
Weekend of Oct 23–25
Library storytimes & programs (39, free)
From the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library system (city branches and town libraries). Some need registration; check the library page.
Friday, Oct 23
9:30amStay and Play · Crane Branch, Buffalo
0-2 · Free
10:30amFamily Story Time · Aurora Town Public Library, East Aurora
0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30amFamily Storytime · Elma Public Library, Elma
0-2 · Free
10:30amLapsit · Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster
0-2 · 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
3pmAfternoon Teen Crafts! · Central Library, Buffalo
11+ · 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
4pmTeen Art Club · Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch, Buffalo
11+ · FreeSaturday, 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
11amPreparing Teens for Success: Writing an Authentic College Essay · Aurora Town Public Library, East Aurora
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
2pmTeen Jewelry Making · Central Library, Buffalo
11+ · FreeSunday, 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 · FreeWeekend of Oct 30–Nov 1
Library storytimes & programs (29, free)
From the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library system (city branches and town libraries). Some need registration; check the library page.
Friday, Oct 30
9:30amStay and Play · Crane Branch, Buffalo
0-2 · Free
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
3pmAfternoon Teen Crafts! · Central Library, Buffalo
11+ · 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 · FreeSaturday, 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
2pmTeen Dungeons & Dragons · Julia Boyer Reinstein Library, Cheektowaga
11+ · Free
2pmTeen Jewelry Making · Central Library, Buffalo
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 · FreeWeekend of Nov 6–8
Library storytimes & programs (35, free)
From the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library system (city branches and town libraries). Some need registration; check the library page.
Friday, Nov 6
9:30amStay and Play · Crane Branch, Buffalo
0-2 · 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
10:30amPreschool 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
3pmAfternoon Teen Crafts! · Central Library, Buffalo
11+ · 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+ · FreeSaturday, 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
2pmTeen Jewelry Making · Central Library, Buffalo
11+ · Free
3pmPeaceful Playtime · Central Library, Buffalo
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · FreeSunday, 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+ · FreeNothing matches those filters — try widening them.
