Family events in Buffalo, NY

Take in the sights on the most popular sightseeing tour in Buffalo. Whether you are visiting for the first time or have called the city home for years, this experience offers fresh insights and engaging details that help you see Buffalo in a new way.

A weekly children's storytime takes place in the Kids Department every Saturday.

On select Saturdays, explore the Sun safely through specialized telescopes and take in rooftop views across the Buffalo Niagara region and beyond, weather permitting. This experience is open to all ages and is included with admission or membership.

Step aboard a temperature-controlled trolley for a theatrical tour through the cemetery. This experience explores its history, art and architecture, and natural surroundings, including trees, water features, and wildlife. Highlights include stories of notable permanent residents, with opportunities to meet a few of them along the way.

At The Howling Rooster, meet dogs available for adoption while enjoying a drink and brunch. This recurring event is offered on several dates across the summer and fall.

This class supports leash reactive dogs that bark, growl, or lunge. Some react out of worry and a desire for more space, while others are full of excitement and express it loudly. The focus is on building calmer, more confident responses so dogs can move through everyday situations with greater ease.