Kids Activities in the Buffalo New York Area | Kids Out and About Buffalo

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Summer Nights at HCFM

Join the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum from 6pm-8pm! $1 admission for visitors ages 2 and up! Extra ride tokens for carrousels and Kiddieland are $1 each!
Dates: 
06/26/2025
6pm-8pm
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Location:

180 Thompson St
North Tonawanda , NY, 14120
United States

Phone:

716-693-1885

Annual Canalside Children's Book Festival

Calling all bookworms! Join us for our second annual Children's Book Festival presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield at Canalside! Event Highlights: Local author book readings and meet and greets, Local bookstore vendors, Kids activity zone, Explore & More activity table, Free welcome bag to first 300 attendees made possible by Dion's Dreamers, Lawn games.
Dates: 
06/29/2025
10 am - 1 pm
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Organization:

Buffalo Waterfront

Location:

1 Seymour Knox Plaza
Buffalo, NY, 14203
United States

Phone:

(716) 328-0320

Crepuscular Walk: Fireflies by the River at Letchworth

In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight." Descend to the river to enjoy a dazzling display unlike any other in the natural world. Flashlight recommended. Meet at Lower St. Helena parking area. (2 miles) Registration: Not required
Dates: 
06/20/2025
8:30 - 10 pm
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Letchworth State Park

Location:

1 Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY, 14427
United States

Phone:

(585) 493-3600

Annual Lavender Days at Goody Girl Farm

Pick a beautiful, fragrant bouquet of organic lavender from our bee-friendly farm and immerse yourself in our lavender varieties during the tour. We'll return to the barn studio to learn about the uses, benefits, and drying/storing methods of lavender. PLUS pick extra stems to make your lavender wand to take home and dry. It is a true tour for the senses. Don't miss this unique opportunity to relax, learn, and create with us! Be gentle and slow around bees. They are our very busy garden friends!
Dates: 
07/05/2025
07/06/2025
07/07/2025
11 am - 12:30 pm
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Location:

6110 Robinson Road
Lockport, NY, 14094
United States

Phone:

716-553-6722

National Band Organ Day

With general admission, visitors can listen to various organs and participate in music themed educational programming!
Dates: 
06/21/2025
10:00am-4:00pm
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Location:

180 Thompson St
North Tonawanda , NY, 14120
United States

Phone:

716-693-1885

Annual Strawberry Moon Festival At Artpark

Celebrating Renewal, Generosity & Connection: Join us on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 12 to 4 PM at Artpark for a vibrant and immersive afternoon of music, dance, storytelling, cultural teachings, workshops, and Indigenous artistry. Celebrating the teachings of the Strawberry Moon, this year’s festival embraces the theme of renewal, generosity, and connection, inviting people of all ages to experience the richness of Indigenous culture.
Dates: 
06/21/2025
12 - 4 pm
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Organization:

Artpark

Location:

450 South 4th St.
Lewiston, NY, 14092
United States

Phone:

716.754.9000

Bidwell Summer Concerts

Come join us every Tuesday (6/17 - 8/5) at 7:00 PM at Bidwell Parkway for our free concert series! Food trucks and drinks will be available.
Dates: 
06/17/2025
06/24/2025
07/01/2025
7 - 9 pm
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Location:

Elmwood Avenue and Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY, 14222
United States

Friday Night Concerts On Old Falls Street: Mayday Buffalo

Free live music returns to Old Falls Street in downtown Niagara Falls, NY! Enjoy food trucks, live music, and fun for all ages every Friday night this summer. Opening Acts will play from 5 - 7, followed by the headliners from 7 - 10.
Dates: 
06/20/2025
5 - 10 pm
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Location:

101 Old Falls Street
Niagara Falls, NY, 14303
United States

Phone:

716-282-8992

Junior History Buffs

Junior History Buffs is a program at The Buffalo History Museum that engages children ages 4-11 in age-appropriate history lessons, songs, stories, crafts and games. A short program, or “Circle Time,” is instructor-guided and includes songs, a brief lesson about local history and a story. After this, self-guided activities can be enjoyed by the whole family such as a craft, interactive artifact explorations, and games related to the exhibits. This program takes place every third Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with Circle Time at 10:30 a.m. Please select both a ticket for the adult(s) and children This free admission day is made possible through the generosity of M&T Bank.
Dates: 
06/20/2025
10am-12pm
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Location:

One Museum Court
Buffalo , NY, 14216
United States

Phone:

716-873-9644

Thursday & Main At Fountain Plaza

Buffalo Place will produce the 9th Anniversary season of the free outdoor summer series, Thursday & Main, weekly from June 5th through July 31, 2025 in Downtown Buffalo at Fountain Plaza. Guests will enjoy a rotating roster of local restaurants on site weekly. Bijou Grille, Fat Bob’s Smokehouse, and Jack Rabbit​ will be set up Fountain Plaza weekly with wonderful food items available for attendees to purchase and enjoy. Thursday & Main is presented by M&T Bank.
Dates: 
06/19/2025
06/26/2025
07/10/2025
5 - 8 pm
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Organization:

Buffalo Place

Location:

671 Main Street
Buffalo, NY, 14023
United States

Phone:

716-856-3150

Celebration Canada - Canada's Wonderland

Join us for Canada's birthday celebration, showcasing live music, authentic Canadian food, street performers, and more! Canada's Wonderland has the biggest Canada Day celebration in the Greater Toronto Area. Don't miss it!
Dates: 
06/27/2025
06/28/2025
06/29/2025
10 am - 10 pm
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Organization:

Canada's Wonderland

Location:

1 Canada's Wonderland Drive
Vaughan, ON, L6A 1S6
Canada

Phone:

905-832-8131