This weekend in Erie County, NY

Enjoy an all you can eat community breakfast featuring scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, smoked kielbasa, pancakes, biscuits with gravy, potatoes, and toast, along with coffee, tea, juice, and milk. Pricing is $18 for adults and ages 12 and up, $10 for ages 6 to 11, and free for children 5 and under. Service is unlimited but not self-serve, as plates and refills are provided at the kitchen window. The venue is accessible, with a side entrance and an elevator to the second-floor dining room. Thank you for supporting a morning that celebrates good food, friendship, and community.

Western New York’s premier reptile expo returns for its biannual edition at M Hotel Buffalo, bringing together enthusiasts, vendors, and hobbyists for a day focused on education and community. Organized by WNY Reptiles, the event centers on learning about reptiles and responsible care while offering a welcoming space to connect with others who share the passion. Special features include up-close experiences with otters, capybaras, and kangaroos, along with hawks from Hawk Creek. One-on-one encounters with otters and capybaras are available as an additional option. Tickets are available in advance.

The annual Totally Sweet Buffalo Fall-I-Day brings a lively marketplace to Buffalo Riverworks, showcasing creations by local makers. Explore 100 vendor booths with autumn-inspired merchandise and a wide range of Buffalo-themed and football items. Enjoy a fun celebration of the season while discovering unique finds from the community.

Now in its second year, Run Through the Hollow 5K returns for another edition of this 5-kilometer run. Registration is open for participants.

Kenmore Library hosts a creative LEGO club where builders can tackle a fun challenge or simply free build at their own pace. LEGO bricks are provided, so imagination is the only thing to bring. Activities are recommended for ages 6 to 12, and enthusiasts of any age are welcome.

A missions yard sale benefiting Love Honduras, where all sales directly support their work in Honduras.

Ritmo Libre presents Latin dance group classes at The Distinct Room. Rooted in salsa and blended with a range of Latin movements and complementary styles, these sessions welcome all levels and celebrate culture, freedom, and self-expression. The offerings include a donation-based Latin movement class created to support women and a salsa technique and footwork class open to everyone, with a standard fee and a discounted rate for Distinct Bootcamp gym members. Instruction centers on connection rather than perfection, inviting participants to move with intention, rhythm, and authenticity in a supportive community. All bodies and backgrounds are welcome, no experience is required, and no registration is needed.

Enjoy a festive weekend at a fall celebration where the Pumpkin Olympics runs across all three days, inviting kids and families to take part in playful pumpkin farm games. Checkers the Inventor appears live with comedy, interactive games, juggling, and other surprises in multiple shows each day. Clowns bring laughs inside the corn maze, and live music fills the Witches Brew alongside craft beer and specialty drinks. Food choices include fair favorites and bakery treats such as fresh apple and pumpkin donuts and apple cider slushes. Activities cover amusement rides, Nick Mambretti’s Burst of Wonder magic show, a petting zoo, a mega slide, a cow train ride and a train ride, the Boo Barn, a tractor drawn hayride, face painting, and I Got It. Friendly competitions feature pie eating for both children and adults and a scarecrow making contest. Families can also enjoy an indoor play area and outdoor playground, a kids craft area, corn and hay mazes, gem panning, a zombie paint gun train, jumbo pillows, and apple cannons, with more to explore throughout the venue. Tickets are available online or at the gate.

A beginner friendly crochet class for kids introduces six basic stitches in a supportive setting. Participants may bring their own materials if they have them, and supplies will be available to use during the session. Children must attend with an adult. Registration is required because space is limited. This program takes place on the second Saturday of each month, except on holidays. To register, call (716) 892-8089 or stop in.

Enjoy a weekly storytime in the Kids Department each Saturday.

Offered on select Saturdays, this program features dedicated solar telescopes for safe views of the Sun. When skies cooperate, participants can also take in sweeping rooftop vistas across the Buffalo Niagara area and beyond. The program welcomes visitors of any age and is included with standard admission or an active membership.

Explore crochet skills beyond the basics, including how to work around and combine stitches, begin projects with a magic ring, and follow written patterns. Bring your own yarn and hook. All ages are welcome, and children must attend with an adult. Register by calling (716) 892-8089 or by signing up in person.

Face off in an official ONE PIECE store tournament at Hobby Spirit in Buffalo. The event uses Swiss pairings with 35-minute rounds, best of one, plus 5 minutes of extra time. A minimum of four players is required for the tournament to run. Entry is $5, paid on arrival, and includes promotional items with prize support based on attendance. Every participant receives a Tournament Pack, the winner earns a Winner Pack, and additional rewards are available for top placements. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

At Hobby Spirit in Buffalo, players can take part in an official store-level Gundam Card Game tournament designed for a casual competitive setting. Entry is $5, collected at check-in, and includes promotional items and prize packs that scale with attendance. Every participant receives one Tournament Pack, and first place earns a Winner Tournament Pack. Rounds follow a Swiss format with best-of-one matches, 30 minutes per round plus 5 minutes of extra time, and the event requires at least four players to begin. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Registration is handled through the Bandai app or website using your username.

At Terra House, learn to make gnocchi, a classic dish from Rome, entirely from scratch using both ricotta based and potato based techniques. After cooking, relax in the cafe and enjoy your handmade gnocchi with sage butter and marinara, served with garlic bread and a salad. Alcohol is available for purchase in the cafe to pair with dinner. This class welcomes participants ages 8 and older, and a gluten free option is offered. The fee is $70.

This community Empty Bowls fundraiser at MUSEjar highlights food insecurity and supports Big Big Table Community Café, a pay as you can café in Buffalo. Each ticket includes a handmade ceramic bowl crafted by students and volunteers and one serving of soup donated by Dailys Catering. Participants take the bowl home as a reminder of community impact. All proceeds benefit Big Big Table and help sustain its efforts to provide meals with dignity and strengthen community connections.

This community gathering supports the Amherst Little Free Pantry with activities suitable for all ages and a festive spirit. Expect a costume contest, car-to-car trick-or-treating, food and beverages, and plenty of lighthearted, magical entertainment. The Wild Witches of Williamsville will join for dancing that adds extra sparkle to the celebration. Donations of pantry items are appreciated, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own chair and a cheerful spirit.

The annual trunk or treat takes place at Queen of Heaven School. This community event welcomes everyone and offers trick-or-treating in the school parking lot.

Presented by After Dark Presents, this live music event at Rec Room Buffalo features Ian McConnell with special guest Cherokee Social. Admission is limited to ages 16 and up with ID. Attendees younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and no one under 12 will be admitted.

A refreshed lineup of frights features a brand new haunted hayride, an interactive haunted trail where some guests can eliminate the infected, a quick two-minute dance show, and what is described as WNY's first outdoor haunted house. Meal deals are available all weekend, including adult beverage options.

In Buffalo, NY, the world premiere of Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes presents a new work by composer Richard Danielpour that commemorates the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. Guided by conductor JoAnn Falletta with a libretto by Sr. Margaret Carney, the performance unites orchestra, chorus, soloists, and narration to explore compassion, transformation, care for creation, and the search for meaning in a divided world. Claudia Christian narrates as the Angel, baritone Edward Nelson portrays Francis, and soprano Anna Schubert portrays St. Clare. The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and the Fredonia Chamber Choir perform under chorus director Vernon Huff. The music spans grandeur and intimacy, inviting reflection on purpose, empathy, and human connection.

Stephen Babcock brings a live set to the RationAles taproom as part of the RationAles Live Music Series. The event is sponsored by Eric Houlahan State Farm Agency and presented in partnership with EWM Promotions. Admission is free. A lifelong musician who started writing songs at 13, Stephen launched his career with his first project, Said & Done, then continued to hone his craft on the road across the United States and in Nashville writers rooms. He followed with the E.P. Fiction, earning attention from publications such as Paste, Atwood Magazine, and Variance Mag. Along the way he has opened for artists including Ed Sheeran, Izaak Opatz, Canyon City, William Hinson, and Girl Blue, and has released the albums Monroe and When We Were Kids Ourselves. Fans know him as the “Internet Dad” for his relatable pop sensibilities and steady connection with listeners. RationAles pairs the music with a focus on fresh food and locally crafted drinks, creating a welcoming setting for an evening of live performance.

Next Stop Comedy brings a fresh lineup to Santora's Pizza Pub & Grill for a high-energy night of stand-up. The show spotlights performers from across the country in an intimate setting, with Abdul Hadi and Brian Enck on the bill and Alex Brady hosting. Whether planning a date night, following comedy closely, or simply wanting a fun evening out, this stop promises big laughs and great vibes.

Steve Wilson, known from The Steve Harvey Show and Comedy Central, performs live at Rob’s Comedy Playhouse at Elmwood Commons. Admission is $20, and there is no required minimum purchase for food or beverages. Use promo code HAHA3 at checkout to receive one free ticket when buying three.

This Saturday night celebration features Bad Habit performing live.

Sector Seven G is back at Transit Music Lounge for a fun evening of live music.

Horizon Speedway hosts a special RC gathering where Losi NASCAR cars take on a road course instead of the oval, putting road racing front and center. Racing is $20. Racers can look forward to free coffee and pizza, plenty of on-track action, and time for RC conversation and bench racing. Bringing older cars and projects is welcome, whether to pass along a build, clear out a project, or help a younger racer get started. The venue offers a spacious indoor racing area, clean washrooms, working heat and air conditioning, and a large parking lot, with room for some outdoor bashing if the weather cooperates. The focus is racing, community, and keeping the RC hobby moving forward.

Meet adoptable dogs while enjoying drinks and brunch. This event happens on multiple dates throughout the summer and fall.

This gathering welcomes new and returning members and builds the game lineup on the spot, often featuring CTF and TDM with room for requests. There is a 160 FPS cap. Ammo is supplied except for ULTRA, and Hyper is not allowed because of external events.

A kid-friendly yoga session at Lancaster Public Library blends simple poses with relaxed time together for families. The program is for children ages 4 to 11 and includes adult participation. Please bring a yoga mat or a towel. Instruction is led by Donna Baia, a certified KAY teacher. Space is limited and registration is required.