FEATURED EVENTS

Inside the Botanical Gardens! Mysterious Minerals - The interior of the Botanical Gardens will be illuminated to excite imaginations, stimulate the senses and entertain all ages! This year, visitors will experience the extraordinary facets of Earth and minerals. From simulated salt caves and stalactites to wooden sculptures, balancing stones, geodes and crystals, Lumagination will take visitors on a journey like no other! This is part three of a four-part series exploring water, air, earth and fire.

ComedySportz is improvisational comedy played as a sport. Two teams of professional comedians compete for laughs while a referee calls fouls and gets suggestions from you, the loyal fans. At the end of the night, only one team heads home victorious.

Spitballs flying across the room, paper airplanes sailing every which way and uncontrollable children send the nice, gentle, long-suffering teacher, Miss Nelson, over the edge. But the students of Room 207 are in for a surprise when Miss Nelson is suddenly missing and is replaced by Miss Viola Swamp, an awful, super-scary, meanest–substitute-teacher-ever who assigns a horrendous load of homework and wields her ruler like a sword! In desperation, the students set out to find their beloved Miss Nelson….but will they get her back before it’s too late – for them?! This performance is recommended for ages 6+.

This fun-filled family weekend takes place annually each winter at the WNED | WBFO Studios in downtown Buffalo. Children and parents can enjoy meet-and-greets with beloved PBS KIDS characters, as well as an assortment of activities, prizes, and more. Various organizations from around the community participate -- presenting live performances, crafts, and giveaways for those who attend. Complimentary goody bags are given to every child, and low-cost snacks are available for purchase.