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Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18, 2026

10 best things to do in Buffalo this weekend

716 Spotlight lists 242 events in Buffalo and Western New York this weekend, Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 19 of our 28 local sources. These are our 10 picks. See all 242 events this weekend.

  1. M&T Third Friday

    When: Friday, October 16 at 10 AM. Where: The Buffalo History Museum, 1 Museum Court, Buffalo. Price: Free.

    Why it’s here: Art, free, family-friendly.

  2. Au-Some Evening

    When: Friday, October 16 at 5:30 PM. Where: Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum, 130 Main Street, Buffalo. Price: Free.

    Why it’s here: Art, free, family-friendly.

  3. Boo! Bingo

    When: Friday, October 16 at 6 PM. Where: Cardinal O'Hara High School, 39 O'Hara Drive, Tonawanda. Price: $25.

    Join the Cardinal O'Hara Home School Association for their 3rd Annual Boo! Bingo event!

    Why it’s here: A community event, family-friendly.

  4. Brain Damage – A Tribute to Pink Floyd

    When: Friday, October 16 at 7:30 PM. Where: Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster Street, North Tonawanda. Price: $20.

    Get ready to be blown away by Brain Damage!

    Why it’s here: Live music.

  5. The Warped Band

    When: Friday, October 16 at 8 PM. Where: Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois Street, Buffalo. Price: $20.

    The Warped Band: The Official Tribute to The Warped Tour bring their Fall Tour to Buffalo Iron Works on Friday, October 16th!

    Why it’s here: Live music.

  6. Oktoberfest Golf Tourney

    When: Saturday, October 17 at 12 PM. Where: Beaver Island Golf Course (BIGC), Grand Island.

    Includes 9 holes of golf with cart, one free Oktoberfest draft and a German meal!

    Why it’s here: A community event, family-friendly.

  7. Home By 10: Halloween Edition

    When: Saturday, October 17 at 6 PM. Where: Rec Room Buffalo, 79 W. Chippewa St., Buffalo. Price: $10.

    Home By 10 is a throwback dance party for grownups featuring 90s and early 2000s favorites with DJ Lil Joe.

    Why it’s here: Live music.

  8. Hocus Pocus Drag Brunch

    When: Sunday, October 18 at 12 PM. Where: Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi Street Buffalo. Price: $27.99.

    It’s time to put a spell on your Sunday with a wickedly fabulous Hocus Pocus drag brunch.

    Why it’s here: A night out, one listed date.

  9. Beyond Resolution: Films By Sabine Gruffat

    When: Sunday, October 18 at 7 PM. Where: Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center, 341 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo. Price: Free.

    Join us at Hallwalls for a screening of short films by Sabine Gruffat, followed by a Q&A with the artist!

    Why it’s here: Art, free, family-friendly.

  10. Bubba Dub

    When: Sunday, October 18 at 7 PM. Where: Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi Street Buffalo. Price: $32.99.

    Bubba Dub is the new comedic sensation soon to be a LEGEND in the Comedic and Sports Analyst world.

    Why it’s here: Comedy.

How these are picked

Every pick is one of this weekend’s events on the 716 Spotlight calendar, and the list is rebuilt from the calendar every time it is read, so it follows the twice-daily update. A pick needs a named venue, a town, a clear start time and a clean listing; classes, library programs, recurring series and ticket packages are left out, and the ten are spread across days, kinds of event and venues.

No business pays to be on this list. Times and prices come from the organizers’ own listings; confirm with the venue before heading out.

See all 242 events this weekend