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.
Hawk Creek is a nationally known gem in East Aurora, New York that aims to create an understanding of the natural world. They specialize in environmental education and wildlife conservation and rehabilitation. Hawk Creek has over 80 different types of animals that reside there as they can not be returned to their natural habitat, due to permanent injury or dependence on humans. There are over 2,500 educational programs provided by Hawk Creek each year, such as Rise of the Raptors! coming up tomorrow, June 8th. See the event calendar for more information, and to keep track of more upcoming events at Hawk Creek such as The Wildlife and Renaissance Festival in July! Visit Hawk Creek’s Website to learn more!
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.
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:…
Pop into Dick’s Bicycle Shop in Tonawanda, where you can rent a specialized bike for about $10/hour to ride in Isle View Park or Niawanda Park. The shop is located at: 781 Niagara Street Tonawanda, NY. Give them a call at: 716-694-9232
Spring and Summer in Buffalo mean a lot of things. Sunshine, heatwaves (but maybe a little hail here and there, who knows!), trips to the beach, cook-outs, and of course flip flops! Another big part of summer in Buffalo is the incredible Farmer’s Markets that spring up all over Western New York! Did you know that there are more than 20 in our area? There are many reasons to enjoy a morning at the Farmer’s Market with your Little. He or she will get the opportunity to try some of the freshest produce our local farms have to offer, and learn more about where it comes from. Most of the vendors at each market are more than happy to educate their customers (especially kids) about…
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!
