Kayaking 101
Guided private & group tours
Instructions & Equipment included
Beginners encouraged and welcome
All tours are led by an experienced adult who is CPR and First Aid certified.
Destinations include the Buffalo and Allegany Rivers and their tributaries.
Go to www.wildbuffalotours.com or call 716-796-5433 for more information and to make a reservation
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!
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.
Experience the excellent programming offered by Young Audiences WNY at Canalside! You and your Little can enjoy and learn from performances, workshops, and engaging presentations from artists dedicated to education through the arts. Some activities include the Erie Canal Traveling Museum workshop, Configuration Dance Creative Movement workshop, Ismail & Co Singing in Different Languages and the Stuart Fuchs Ukelele Show. Most performances and workshops occur in the early weekday afternoons. A full schedule can be found at www.yawny.org/canalside
Tifft Nature Preserve is a 264-acre nature refuge dedicated to conservation and environmental education. Tifft is hosting many events that you and your Little can enjoy this summer! Please check out our events calendar for one-time special events, and check out the ongoing events below: Wellness Walks: Every Thursday at 10AM Trek Tifft: Every Sunday at 2PM Tifft Nature preserve is located off of Fuhrman Blvd in Buffalo. Science of our City: Health Sciences in WNY: Every Tuesday 3-6PM at Canalside (44 Prime Street, Buffalo)Coinciding with Body Worlds Vital on exhibit at the Buffalo Museum of Science, activities will focus on health sciences of the region including the Museum’s first Science Studio Explore YOU presented by Independent Health, the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, healthy by…
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:…
Families flock to Artpark for hours of hands-on discovery and fun with weekly themed workshops and live performances! A variety of “Make and Take” workshops are available at each and every installment of Family Saturdays- no matter the theme. These Artpark classics include, The Paint Space, Costume Closet, Sand Box, Face Painting, and the Pottery Wheel. An Artisan Market and Amy’s Place Food Truck will be on-site during each and every Family Saturday for families to purchase a unique piece of artwork or an afternoon snack! The events take place in Artpark’s outdoor Amphitheater, 450 S. 4th St Lewiston, NY 14092. June 6th-27th from Noon-4PM 2013 Schedule July 6 : Art of the 70’s Workshops!Live performances by Niagara University Repertory Theatre (N.U.R.T.) at…
