It's the first weekend of 2026, and you will not be bored at all. There are plenty of things to keep you and your family busy before a lot of us head back to work and school on Monday.

Best Events This Weekend In Western New York

Free Bar Bingo At Bloomfield's Pub - Located at the corner of Penora and Broadway in Depew, Bloomfield's Pub is your home for free bar bingo on Friday nights from 5-7 pm. Stop in to win great prizes like Buffalo Bill gear, movie passes from Dipson Theaters, and gift cards to area Spas.

Poinsettia Exhibit at the Botanical Gardens - It is the final weekend to see the amazing Poinsettias at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. The exhibit is included with the price of admission.

Bank of America Museums On Us Weekend - Bank of America is providing free admission this weekend to several museums in Western New York for cardholders. You can get free admission to The Buffalo AKG Art Museum, The Buffalo Museum of Science, and Explore and More. Get more details in the Bank of America website.

Buffalo Bandits Host Las Vegas - The Buffalo Bandits are back home at KeyBank Center on Saturday Night. They will host Las Vegas. The Bandits are curently 2-1 on the season.

Buffalo Bills Host New York Jets - It is the final regular-season home game at the current Highmark Stadium. Kick-off is set for 4:25 pm. Steve Tasker and Thurman Thomas are the legends of the game.

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