Free Admission to the Erie County Fair!

Nestled between Niagara Falls State Park and the Niagara Falls Conference and Event Center is historic Old Falls Street. There are many free or low-cost events that occur on this cobble stone and tree-lined destination. This is a great opportunity to enjoy one of the world’s natural wonders with your Little, but also treat them to some other fun activities. A full schedule of events may be found on the website for Old Falls Street, but here are a couple highlights: Flicks on Old Falls Movie Series   You and your Little can enjoy this free weekly movie series featuring free classic and contemporary movies under the stars. Movies are presented each Thursday from July 11 through August 29, beginning at 9 p.m., on Old Falls Street’s…

Here’s a fun craft idea for Bigs and Littles! The Bead Gallery, located on Eggert Road in Amherst, not only has a large, inexpensive selection, but also offers personal service, guiding you through the things you’ll need for any project. If you and your Little are interested in making necklaces, friendship bracelets or earrings, head to the Bead Gallery to pick up supplies and then let the crafting begin! Check out The Bead Gallery’s Website or give them at call at (716) 836-6775. 2050 Eggert Road Amherst, NY 14226    

Looking for a fun event to take your Little to that he or she will be talking about for months?   Check out Battle @ Buffalo Under the Lights, a family-friendly B-boy (break-dance) and Hip Hop festival on Saturday, August 24th from 12-10PM outside of New Era’s Flagship Store.   Watch as local, regional and even internationally competitive dancers battle it out in “B-boy” and “All Styles” categories. Hear local musicians Billy Drease Williams, Chillharmonic Orchestra and DJs Cutler, Sike and TrevThorne, and enjoy dance demonstrations, an interactive art tent with activities for all ages, food trucks and local vendors. Get the full details and mark your attendance on the Under the Lights Facebook event page.   Under the Lights was founded by Verve Dance…

The third annual Canalside Holiday Celebration is a free, festive, and family-friendly event centered around our majestic 30-foot evergreen tree at Downtown Buffalo and Canalside’s newest waterfront attraction – the East Canal, located near the corner of Scott and Washington Streets next to the “Erie Canal Harbor” Station on the NFTA Metro Rail!   The 2013 Celebration kicks off at 4:30 pm on Friday, December 20th, with holiday singing and free kids activities (in a heated tent!), all leading up to the arrival of Santa Claus on the NFTA’s Metro Rail to assist us with our tree lighting! The festivities continue Saturday, December 21st, from 1-5 pm with more free kids activities, free horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, food trucks, and another visit from Santa Claus on the Metro…

Check out the Artvoice 2013 Summer Guide. It’s full of fun, free & low cost activities to do this summer, some of which are great for kids! Maybe your Little loves to garden and would be thrilled to check out a Garden Walk. Or maybe he or she is into film and would appreciate Squeaky Wheel’s Outdoor Animation Festival on August 21st. If you have questions about any of these events, or about their appropriateness for your little, please feel free to e-mail bigs@beafriend.org or contact your case manager. Click the link to see the listing.

  Queen City Ferry offers a water ferry service between Buffalo’s inner and outer harbor. Board the Queen City Ferry at the Central Wharf. The Ferry travels to the Outer Harbor, Erie Basin Marina and along the Buffalo River to Riverfest Park in Buffalo’s old First Ward district. Operations are daily from 12-8pm mid May through September. Round trip takes approximately one (1) hour. Tickets are priced at $8 for adults, $6 for children. Narrated Buffalo River History Tours are available daily from 10:30am-12pm for $14 adults and $10 for children. For more information about the Queen City Ferry call 716.796.4556.