Nov3Tue
Baby Bounce at the Lake Shore Library
Lake Shore Public Library · S-4857 Lake Shore Rd., Hamburg, NY 14075
- When
- Tuesday, Nov 3
- Time
- 10–11am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–2
November 2026Buffalo · The Queen City of the Lakes
November in Buffalo with little kids.
36 things to do with kids up to age 6 in and around Buffalo in November 2026, sorted by week. Each listing links to its own page and to the organizer’s page, and we add more as new dates are posted.
27 listings
Nov 3 to Nov 8
Nov3Tue
Special Open Hours at Explore & More
Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum · 130 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14202
- When
- Tuesday, Nov 3
- Time
- 10am–2pm
- Price
- $16 ages 1–59, $15 seniors; under 1 free
- Ages
- Ages 1–10
Nov3Tue
Tiny Tots Storytime at the Central Library
Central Library · 1 Lafayette Sq., Buffalo, NY 14203
- When
- Tuesday, Nov 3
- Time
- 10:15–11am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–3
Nov4Wed
Autumn Story Time at the Crane Branch
Crane Branch · 633 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222
- When
- Wednesday, Nov 4
- Time
- 10:30–11am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov4Wed
Baby & Me at the West Seneca Library
West Seneca Public Library · 1300 Union Rd., West Seneca, NY 14224
- When
- Wednesday, Nov 4
- Time
- 9:30–10:15am; second session at 10:30am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–2
Nov4Wed
Tiny Brick Builders' Guild at the Eden Library
Eden Library · 2901 E. Church St., Eden, NY 14057
- When
- Wednesday, Nov 4
- Time
- 4–5:30pm
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 3–10
Nov5Thu
Preschool Play Hour at the North Park Library
North Park Branch · 975 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
- When
- Thursday, Nov 5
- Time
- 11:45am–1pm
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–4
Nov5Thu
Story Time with a Therapy Dog at North Park
North Park Branch · 975 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
- When
- Thursday, Nov 5
- Time
- 11–11:30am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 2–6
Nov5Thu
Tiny Tots Storytime at the Clearfield Library
Clearfield Branch Library · 770 Hopkins Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221
- When
- Thursday, Nov 5
- Time
- 10:30–11:15am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 2–4
Nov5Thu
Y.E.S. Craft Night: Turkey Takeover
Julia Boyer Reinstein Library · 1030 Losson Rd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227
- When
- Thursday, Nov 5
- Time
- 6–7pm
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 4–12
Nov6Fri
Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days at Explore & More
Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum · 130 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14202
- When
- Nov 6, 7 and 8
- Time
- Fri 10am–4pm; Sat 10:30am–3pm; Sun 10am–3pm
- Price
- $16 ages 1–59, $15 seniors; under 1 free (included with admission)
- Ages
- Ages 1–10
Nov6Fri
M&T First Fridays: Diwali at the Buffalo AKG
Buffalo AKG Art Museum · 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222
- When
- Friday, Nov 6
- Time
- 4–9pm
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
Nov6Fri
Printing Partners at the Merriweather Library
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch · 1324 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo, NY 14208
- When
- Friday, Nov 6
- Time
- 4–5:30pm
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 2–12
Nov6Fri
Toddler Dance Class at the Elma Library
Elma Public Library · 1860 Bowen Rd., Elma, NY 14059
- When
- Friday, Nov 6
- Time
- 10:30–11:30am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 1–3
Nov7Sat
Bank of America Museums on Us weekend
Buffalo Museum of Science and Explore & More Children’s Museum · Buffalo
- When
- Nov 7 and 8
- Price
- Free general admission for Bank of America, Merrill and Private Bank cardholders (one per card, with photo ID)
Nov7Sat
Christmas Open House at Lockwood's Greenhouses
Lockwood's Greenhouses & Farm · 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY 14075
- When
- Saturday, Nov 7
- Time
- 9am–3pm
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
Nov7Sat
DinoFEST: Roar & Explore Weekend
Buffalo Museum of Science · 1020 Humboldt Pkwy., Buffalo, NY 14211
- When
- Nov 7 and 8
- Time
- Sat & Sun 10am–5pm
- Price
- Included with admission: $19 ages 2–17, $23 adults; under 2 free
- Ages
- Ages 2–10
Nov7Sat
Donkey Hodie Activity Event at the Coles Library
Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch · 1187 E. Delavan Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215
- When
- Saturday, Nov 7
- Time
- 11am–1pm
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 3–5
Nov7Sat
Family Open Studio Day at the Buffalo AKG
Buffalo AKG Art Museum · 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222
- When
- Saturday, Nov 7
- Time
- 10am–12:30pm
- Price
- $5 per person; ages 4 and under free
- Ages
- Ages 2–10
Nov7Sat
Pint-Sized Picassos at the Central Library
Central Library · 1 Lafayette Sq., Buffalo, NY 14203
- When
- Saturday, Nov 7
- Time
- 1:30–2:30pm
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 1–6
Nov7Sat
Saturday Stories: Itsy Bitsy Spider (Lockport)
Lockport Public Library · 23 East Ave., Lockport, NY 14094
- When
- Saturday, Nov 7
- Time
- 11–11:45am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–8
Nov7Sat
Sensory Playtime at the Chisholm Library
Hon. Shirley Chisholm Library (formerly Audubon) · 350 John James Audubon Pkwy., Amherst, NY 14228
- When
- Saturday, Nov 7
- Time
- 10–11:30am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 3–8
Nov7Sat
Woods Walk at Reinstein Woods
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve · 93 Honorine Dr., Depew, NY 14043
- When
- Saturday, Nov 7
- Time
- 11am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 3+
Nov7Sat
Crafterday at the Kenmore Library
Kenmore Branch · 160 Delaware Rd., Kenmore, NY 14217
- When
- Saturday, Nov 7
- Time
- 10–11am
- Price
- Registration full (free; call 716-873-2842 for the waitlist)
- Ages
- Ages 5–12
Nov8Sun
19th Annual Japan Culture Day
The Buffalo History Museum · 1 Museum Ct., Buffalo, NY 14216
- When
- Sunday, Nov 8
- Time
- 12–3:30pm
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
Nov8Sun
Fun Fine Motor Friends Group at the Lancaster Library
Lancaster Public Library · 5466 Broadway, Lancaster, NY 14086
- When
- Sunday, Nov 8
- Time
- 12:30–1:15pm
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 3–6
Nov8Sun
Sunday Concerts at the Central Library
Central Library · 1 Lafayette Sq., Buffalo, NY 14203
- When
- Sunday, Nov 8
- Time
- 2–3:30pm
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
3 listings
Nov 23 to Nov 29
Nov26Thu
Nov28Sat
Christmas at the Depot
Orchard Park BR&P Depot, 370-380 S. Lincoln Ave. · Orchard Park
- When
- Saturday, Nov 28
- Time
- 2–5 p.m.
- Price
- Not listed
Nov28Sat
Light Up Lockport
Downtown Lockport · Lockport
- When
- Saturday, Nov 28
- Time
- See the organizer’s page
- Price
- Not listed
7 listings
Open for weeks at a time
Light displays, exhibits and other runs that last longer than a week. Check each page for the nights or days they’re closed.
Nov13to 30
Santa Photos at Walden Galleria
Walden Galleria · One Walden Galleria, Buffalo, NY 14225
- When
- Nov 13 to Dec 24
- Time
- Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
- Price
- See photo packages on the booking page
Nov14to 30
Winter Festival of Lights
Niagara Falls, Ontario · Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
- When
- Nov 14 to Jan 10
- Time
- Nightly (fireworks select nights)
- Price
- Free
Nov21to 30
Fatima Shrine Festival of Lights
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine · Lewiston, NY
- When
- Nov 21 to Jan 3
- Time
- Time not yet posted
- Price
- Not listed
Nov27to 30
Fairgrounds Festival of Lights
The Fairgrounds · 5820 South Park Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075
- When
- Nov 27 to Dec 30
- Time
- Drive-thru gate 5–9 p.m.; buildings 5–10 p.m. (Nov 29 & Dec 13 one hour earlier close)
- Price
- Drive-thru only $22 standard / $39 XL; Full $34 / $56; Prime $45 / $73; Nov 29 $20 any vehicle
Nov27to 30
Poinsettias After Dark
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens · Buffalo, NY
- When
- Nov 27 to Dec 29
- Time
- 5–9 p.m.
- Price
- Adult $20; senior/student $18; 12 and under free with ticket (members half)
Nov27to 30
Santa at Fairgrounds Festival of Lights
The Fairgrounds · 5820 South Park Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075
- When
- Nov 27 to Dec 23
- Time
- 5–10 p.m. (Nov 29 & Dec 13 to 9)
- Price
- Included with Full Experience carload; Santa Speed Lane pass $20 (on sale Nov 16)
Nov27to 30
Santa Photos at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls · 1900 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
- When
- Nov 27 to Dec 24
- Time
- Most days 2–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
- Price
- See photo packages on the booking page
Guides
More November guides for Buffalo
Christmas lights in BuffaloKeep planning
More for little kids in Buffalo
December: things to do in BuffaloEvery dated listing for the month, by week
Free things to do in BuffaloFree days, free events and places that never charge
Indoor play in BuffaloIndoor playgrounds, toddler times, museums and classes, with prices
Library storytimes in BuffaloBaby, toddler and preschool storytimes by day and branch
Ice skating in BuffaloHoliday and indoor rinks, skate aids and prices
Thanksgiving weekend in BuffaloParades, turkey trots and what’s open on Thursday
Noon Year’s Eve in BuffaloKid-friendly countdowns, home by nap
Christmas parades in BuffaloParades and tree lightings with dates and start times
The Nutcracker in BuffaloBallet and touring shows, sensory-friendly flagged
Christmas markets in BuffaloChristkindlmarkts and winter wonderlands with hours
Christmas break in BuffaloWhat’s open on Dec 24, Dec 25 and Jan 1Birthday party places in BuffaloStarting prices, ages and what’s included
This week in BuffaloDated outings for ages 0–6, checked every Thursday
Good questions
November in Buffalo: the FAQ
36 dated listings so far, including Baby Bounce at the Lake Shore Library (Nov 3), Special Open Hours at Explore & More (Nov 3), Tiny Tots Storytime at the Central Library (Nov 3) and Autumn Story Time at the Crane Branch (Nov 4). The rest are below, by week. We add more as organizers post their dates.
Baby Bounce at the Lake Shore Library (Nov 3), Tiny Tots Storytime at the Central Library (Nov 3), Autumn Story Time at the Crane Branch (Nov 4), Baby & Me at the West Seneca Library (Nov 4) and Tiny Brick Builders' Guild at the Eden Library (Nov 4), plus 18 more marked Free below. For free days and places that never charge, see free things to do in Buffalo.
The Thanksgiving weekend page lists the parades and turkey trots, plus what’s open on Thursday and Friday.
7 start this November: Santa Photos at Walden Galleria (Nov 13 to Dec 24), Winter Festival of Lights (Nov 14 to Jan 10), Fatima Shrine Festival of Lights (Nov 21 to Jan 3), Fairgrounds Festival of Lights (Nov 27 to Dec 30) and Poinsettias After Dark (Nov 27 to Dec 29), plus 2 more below.
Yes, at the same address. After Nov 30, 2026 it switches to November 2027, starting with the events that come back every year.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Nov 3, 2026, and we recheck them every Monday and Thursday. How we choose and check.
The checked list, every Thursday.
One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in Buffalo that weekend.
