FEATURED EVENTS

There is still time to enroll for the Fall. At DeSales Catholic School, we are proud to serve students from Pre-K through 8th grade in a caring, faith-filled community right here in Lockport. We nurture the mind, strengthen faith, and build character through: Small class sizes, dedicated teachers, a strong academic foundation, and a supportive, family-centered environment. Come see the difference a DeSales education can make! We would love to welcome your family and show you all that our school has to offer. Please call Admissions Director Kim Knuutila at 433-6422 x407 with any questions or to arrange a personal tour.

Drop-in Saturday, September 5th from 10-2pm at the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center to make a Great Lakes Keychain Creature with Ranger Grace! Choose from a variety of Great Lakes species to make featuring a great egret, river otter, lake sturgeon, or brook trout! All instructions and materials will be provided. Date and Time: September 5th, drop in 10am-2pm Location: Iroquois NWR Visitor Center, 1101 Casey Rd. Basom NY 14013 No RSVP required.

Join us for a morning and afternoon of chess instruction and games! the Buffalo Chess Association will be on hand to coach and challenge your skills. Learn how to play, improve your skills, and defeat new opponents! Bring your board or use one of ours. No registration necessary. See you there!

Join us for our first Toddler Time of the season! Bring your little one for a day of fun and learning in nature. We’ll enjoy a snack, make a craft, and read the book The Everything Trail by Meg Fleming.

Buffalo's most beloved park just got even more fun — Explore Buffalo's Delaware Park for Kids Walking Tour is a free, 45-60 minute adventure designed just for families with children! Families will enjoy exploring Buffalo's beautiful Delaware Park during this mobility-friendly tour, experiencing the park's natural beauty, architectural landmarks, and captivating art. Your tour includes the exterior artwork of the AKG, a brief stop inside the museum’s Town Square and much more. Everyone can take advantage of the playground and picnic tables and have lunch in the park after their tour has finished! Spots are limited and registration is required. This tour is a kids and family-focused tour, geared towards children aged 5 to 10. All guests must be registered and parents are required to be with their children. Space is limited to 15 guests.

Looking for a fun, free way to discover Buffalo's waterfront with your little ones? Explore Buffalo's Canalside for Kids Walking Tour is the perfect adventure for families with kids ages 5 - 10! This tour takes kids and their families through Canalside and ends with a free ride on the Buffalo Heritage Carousel! This is a 45-60 minute walking tour for parents and children which includes a view of the Naval Ships, the memorial Park, Shark Girl and much more. This tour is stroller friendly as well as 100% handicapped accessible. All guests must be registered and parents are required to be with their children. Space is limited to 15 guests.