You and your Little can enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of Canalside while playing a game. Old fashioned board games are available, as well as new ones. The best part is, you can rent them for free! You just need proper identification to sign the games out. Look for the Treehouse kiosk by the water! Presented by Treehouse Toy Store on Elmwood. The kiosk is open during the summer months.
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!
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:…
The Junior Chamber of Commerce “Jaycees” have graciously chosen Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County as the beneficiary of its Annual Holiday Fundraiser! We want to extend an invitation to all our Bigs to attend this event with us! It will take place at SoHo Burger Bar, 64 West Chippewa Street Buffalo, NY 14202 on Friday, December 20th from 7-10pm. Tickets are $30 per person, and includes light fare and three hours of open bar. Cocktail/Business Attire, Adults Only
It’s time to gear up for All Hallow’s Eve once again! Check out the following kid-friendly events for a Spooktacular Big & Little Halloween! Pumpkinville 4844 Sugartown Road, Great Valley Admission is free and includes a petting farm, gem mining, a trip to goat mountain (where you can interact with goats), the children’s Storyland section, a tour of the antique cider mill and more. For an additional $3.50 each (or $12 for an unlimited wristband), explore a corn maze, hayrides and a cow-themed tractor ride. When: Open every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct. 31. For more information: Visit www.pumpkinville.com or call 699-2205. Mysterious World of Bats Dudley Branch Library, 2010 South Park Ave. Come dressed for a costume party and…
The Foundry is a studio/gallery space for local artisans, started by Net+Positive, a Foundation with the mission of activating models of neighborhood prosperity through innovations in housing, entrepreneurship and the environment. On the second Saturday of each month, The Foundry hosts an evening of arts and music, with different acts featured each time. Fresh Produce is always on sale from local farms, too! It’s a great way to support local artists and musicians with your Little! The Foundry also hosts several workshops that might be of interest to you and your Little. Check out the Foundry’s Calendar of Events for more info! The next 2nd Saturday is on August 10th 12-5PM.
Young Audiences of Western New York will once again be hosting regular summer shows and activities at Canalside and Old Falls again this summer! Every Wednesday 11am and 12pm at Canalside July 2nd through August 27th (44 Prime Street Buffalo, NY 14202) Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 12pm and 1pm July 2nd-August 23rd (Old Falls Street Niagara Falls 14303) Dynamic and educational summer experiences that explore Western New York’s history with local artists in dance, spoken word, music, theatre, and visual arts. Families and children will see and learn from Western New York artists, and interact with artists during hands-on programming. Check out Young Audiences’ Public Programs page for more details!
