Erie County Free(ze) Week—Saturday Events
Saturday, February 21, 2026
10 am - 6 pm EST
Joseph Manch's Snow Sculpture Competition—February 1977, 1977. Collection Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Gift of the artist, 1978 (P1978:6.1-11). © Estate of Joseph Manch
FREE for Erie County residents
Campus-wide
This year, Erie County Free Week becomes Erie County Free(ze) Week, with an unforgettable winter experience on the Great Lawn thanks to Kissing Bridge Ski Resort and their expert snowmaking capabilities! This week of free general admission for Erie County residents, with special programs and events, is a way for the museum to express its gratitude to all Erie County residents, the County Executive, and County Legislators for their generous support of museum operations.
Drop-In Artmaking: Air Dry Clay Food Sculptures Inspired by Dine In
Saturday, February 21, 10 am–12 pm
Studio B
Winter Sip & Shop
Saturday, February 21, 10 am–5 pm
Wilson Town Square
Yoga is Art
Saturday, February 21, 10:15–11:30 am
Lipsey Auditorium
Outdoor Winter Family Activities
Saturday, February 21, 10 am–6 pm
Great Lawn
Amid a snowy wonderland thanks to Kissing Bridge Ski Resort, watch live snow sculpting by Eric Jones Studios, take photos with a 1960s Tucker Snowcat, visit the AKG Snow Bar and Chiavetta's Barbecue, and enjoy live music by PARKER.
Family Tour
Saturday, February 21, 3–3:45 pm
Meet at the Moog Desk
SPONSORS
In gratitude to Erie County for its generous support of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Erie County Free(ze) Week is free to Erie County residents!
Erie County Free(ze) Week programming is supported by the City of Buffalo and Buffalo Common Council President Joel P. Feroleto. In-kind support is provided by Kissing Bridge All Seasons Resort.
In gratitude to Erie County for its generous support of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Erie County Free(ze) Week is free to Erie County residents!
Erie County Free(ze) Week programming is supported by the City of Buffalo and Buffalo Common Council President Joel P. Feroleto. In-kind support is provided by Kissing Bridge All Seasons Resort.