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Not only is the Maid of the Mist extending its season for another two days, but they are also offering FREE rides on these days! The season was originally scheduled to end on both sides of the border on Thursday, October 24. On Friday, the hours of operation out of Niagara Falls State Park will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Get down to the falls and take advantage of this opportunity to check out the Maid of the Mist with your Little!

Fruit Roll-Up Sushi– A fun & tasty way to introduce your Little to new cuisine.  What you need: Box of Fruit Roll-ups Jar of Marshmallow Fluff (green food coloring if you want to make it look like Wasabi) Rice Krispies Swedish Fish Directions: Roll out Fruit Roll-up, spread fluff, add Rice Krispies and Swedish fish. Roll back up and cut into regular sushi size pieces. To add more fun, purchase some “kid friendly” sushi like California or Avocado Rolls and serve as your main meal.  Again, this is a great way to introduce new cuisine and make it fun!  

At Gateway Harbor in Tonawanda you can rent a Hydro Bike, Kayak or Stand-Up Paddle Board for about $10/hour. This is a fun way to get out and enjoy the summer sunshine on the water with your Little. Life jackets are provided.   Check out Water Bike & Boat Adventure’s Website or call them at 716-316-3905. You can find Gateway Harbor at 11 Young Street, Tonawanda.

Our Annual Harvest Festival is taking place on Saturday, September 21st from 10am-12pm at Baird Point on UB’s North Campus. Parking is available in Arena Lot, Lake Lasalle Lot, and Furnace Hall Lot. There will be face-painting, games and fall-activities for you and your Little to enjoy. Snacks will be provided.      

Every kid loves a trampoline… now how about an entire building filled with them! Not only can you jump but you can also get involved with dodgeball leagues or fitness classes, at an extra cost. *Please note: You will need to access & print the Sky Zone waiver from their website and have it signed by the parent & ready to present when you attend. Location:  425 Cayuga Rd | Cheektowaga ,NY | 14225 Jumping Prices: 30 min jump: $10    |  60 min jump: $14Keep in mind your own endurance when picking a time length, although your little may be able to go for hours most people will tire themselves out within 30-60 minutes. Weekend Skyzone Open Jump Hours:Friday: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm Saturday:…

  Times Beach Nature Preserve/ Wilkerson Park Wilkerson Park is probably Buffalo’s newest and best kept secret (for now). Located adjacent to the Coast Guard station on Fuhrman Blvd, Times Beach Nature Preserve features a small beach with a well kept nature preserve to the right, and beautiful Wilkerson Park to the left with a double slide, kinetic sculptures against a breathtaking view of Lake Erie, that you can get to on top of a hill with a spiral path. Kids enjoy taking their bikes up to the top of the hill and spiraling down. Also, this park is one of the stops for the Queen City Ferry! Gallagher Beach Gallagher Beach is popular with windsurfers because it tends to be the windiest beach around…