Visit our friends at fun4kidsinbuffalo.com for a list of great Halloween Ideas for you and your Little.
Some highlights include Halloween Themed Events at Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo Bills Kids Halloween Party, Halloween on Hertel and Safe Trick or Treat on Elmwood Ave.
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.
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.
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…
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!
Town of Tonawanda is hosting its 2014 Winterfest Thursday, January 16th- Monday, January 20th. It features free recreational ice skating, music, hockey tournaments, a model boat demonstration and Family Feud! Check out the flyer for more information!
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!
