Nature | Kids Out and About Buffalo

Stokoe Farms

There is a reason readers continually vote Stokoe Farms as their favorite area farm. Summer Events, their ever-popular Harvest Fest in the fall, and the magic of their Christmas Tree Season means there is something for the whole family! Hours vary, see StokoeFarms.com for a detailed calendar. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - for 2 weekends only this August, Dino ROAR! Help Stokoe Farms capture the escaped Dinosaurs. Life-sized dinosaurs, some of your favorite farm activities, petting zoo and more! August 19-20 and 25-27. StokoeFarms.com for details.
656 South Road
Scottsville , NY , 14546
Phone: (585) 889-0770
42° 59' 35.466" N, 77° 46' 20.7624" W

Hidden Valley Animal Adventure

Escape to the wild for an adventure you won't soon forget. Take an open-air safari bus tour or self-drive through our 63 acre park for an up close and personal experience to view and feed exotic animals such as camels, zebra, llama, emu, bison, and many more.
2887 Royce Rd.
Varysburg , NY , 14167
Phone: 585-535-4100.
42° 44' 33" N, 78° 17' 59.2764" W

Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures

Experience thrilling adventures at Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures! Located in the heart of Finger Lakes, our outdoor adventure park offers an array of exhilarating activities including ziplining, aerial challenges, and a dedicated Kids Adventure Park. Plan your visit today and create unforgettable memories.
5589 South Hill Road
Canandaigua , NY , 14424
Phone: 585-374-1180
42° 44' 36.6936" N, 77° 25' 12.6876" W

Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards

Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards is a family owned 340 acre working fruit and vegetable farm. Pick your own apples, pumpkins, strawberries, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, & plums. Also has a Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA)! Pumpkin Fiesta weekends in September and October.
3760 Quaker Road
Gasport , NY , 14067
Phone: 716-772-2211
43° 13' 23.3292" N, 78° 33' 48.9564" W

Camp Cherith

Camp Cherith® is a traditional s’mores and outdoors summer camp. Camper activity choices may include swimming, hiking, horseback riding, target sports, fishing, nature & lots more. One week of day camp, then four weeks of residential camp. Small cabin groups are led by a caring counselor. Come explore God’s creation, build lasting friendships, and dig into God’s Word. Take a break from our fast-paced, technology-driven world and enjoy the summer with us!
9534 Short Tract Road
Hunt , NY , 14846
Phone: 585-468-3850
42° 33' 54.0432" N, 77° 59' 53.5776" W

Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve

Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve is a 292-acre complex of forests, ponds and wetlands. We offer a variety of opportunities to explore and learn about nature for families and people of all ages, including guided walks, seasonal programs and events.
93 Honorine Drive
Depew , NY , 14043
Phone: 716-683-5959
42° 53' 34.9116" N, 78° 43' 6.7908" W

Aquarium of Niagara

With our community and our partners, we celebrate our natural wonders and inspire people to make a difference for aquatic life. We are a destination of choice where all are welcome and motivated to join as a driving force for aquatic life.
701 Whirlpool Street
Niagara Falls , NY , 14301
Phone: (716) 285-3575
43° 5' 39.516" N, 79° 3' 36.4968" W

Organization:

National Park Service

Location:

1849 C St NW
Washington, DC, 20240
United States

Phone:

202-208-6843

2025 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Dates: 
06/19/2025
08/04/2025
09/27/2025
Time: 
See website for details.

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

2025 I’m Your Huckleberry 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 - Benefits First Star

Dates: 
08/30/2025
09/27/2025
10/25/2025
Time: 
9:00AM

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Organization:

Camp JYC

Location:

2282 Trowbridge Rd.
Franklinville, NY, 14737
United States

Phone:

716-676-2148

Adventure Camp

Dates: 
07/20/2025
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
Time: 
3PM check in / 7PM pick up

Organization:

Location:

174 Lape Road P.O. BOX 186
Esperance, NY, 12066
United States

Phone:

518-875-6935

Amphibian and Reptile Herp Hike

Dates: 
08/17/2025
Time: 
2pm

Location:

1963 Mill Road
West Falls, NY, 14170
United States

Phone:

(716) 652-8646

Animal Play Day

Dates: 
06/14/2025
Time: 
1PM - 4PM

Organization:

Location:

174 Lape Road P.O. BOX 186
Esperance, NY, 12066
United States

Phone:

518-875-6935

Annual Halloween Owl Prowl

Dates: 
10/25/2025
Time: 
7pm - 7:30pm

Organization:

Artpark

Location:

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

Phone:

716.754.9000

Artpark Fairy House Festival

Dates: 
07/12/2025
Time: 
11 am - 3 pm

Location:

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

Bidwell Farmers Market

Dates: 
05/10/2025
05/17/2025
05/24/2025
Time: 
8 am - 1 pm

Location:

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

Bidwell Summer Concerts

Dates: 
06/17/2025
06/24/2025
07/01/2025
Time: 
7 - 9 pm

Organization:

Location:

174 Lape Road P.O. BOX 186
Esperance, NY, 12066
United States

Phone:

518-875-6935

Bird Feeder Making Workshop

Dates: 
09/28/2025
Time: 
2pm

Location:

Baldwinsville CountryMax
2964 State Route 31
Lysander, NY, 13027
United States

Phone:

585 - 924 - 4850

Location:

1068 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY, 14222
United States

Phone:

716-881-0707

Buffalo Porchfest!

Dates: 
05/17/2025
Time: 
1 - 6 pm

Organization:

Camp Fowler

Location:

152 Pelcher Rd
Lake Pleasant, NY, 12108
United States

Phone:

518-631-6789

Camp Fowler week #1 Una Tierra (3rd-12th graders)

Dates: 
06/29/2025
06/30/2025
07/01/2025
Time: 
Sunday 2:30pm - Friday 4pm

Organization:

Camp Fowler

Location:

152 Pelcher Rd
Lake Pleasant, NY, 12108
United States

Phone:

518-631-6789

Camp Fowler week #2 Una Tierra (3rd-12th graders)

Dates: 
07/06/2025
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
Time: 
Sunday 2:30pm - Friday 4pm

Organization:

Camp Fowler

Location:

152 Pelcher Rd
Lake Pleasant, NY, 12108
United States

Phone:

518-631-6789

Camp Fowler week #4 Una Tierra (3rd-12th graders)

Dates: 
07/20/2025
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
Time: 
Sunday 2:30pm - Friday 4pm

Organization:

Camp Fowler

Location:

152 Pelcher Rd
Lake Pleasant, NY, 12108
United States

Phone:

518-631-6789

Camp Fowler week #5 Una Tierra (3rd-12th graders)

Dates: 
07/27/2025
07/28/2025
07/29/2025
Time: 
Sunday 2:30pm - Friday 4pm

Organization:

Camp Fowler

Location:

152 Pelcher Rd
Lake Pleasant, NY, 12108
United States

Phone:

518-631-6789

Camp Fowler week #6 Triple A (9th-12th graders)

Dates: 
08/03/2025
08/04/2025
08/05/2025
Time: 
Sunday 2:30pm - Friday 4pm

Organization:

Camp Stella Maris

Location:

4395 East Lake Rd
Livonia, NY, 14487
United States

Phone:

(585) 346-2243 x104

Camp Stella Maris "4 Day Stay" Overnight Camp

Dates: 
06/29/2025
06/30/2025
07/01/2025
Time: 
2:00 pm

Organization:

Camp Stella Maris

Location:

4395 East Lake Rd
Livonia, NY, 14487
United States

Phone:

(585) 346-2243 x104

Camp Stella Maris "Overnight Experience" Camp

Dates: 
06/29/2025
06/30/2025
07/01/2025
Time: 
2:00 pm

Organization:

Camp Stella Maris

Location:

4395 East Lake Rd
Livonia, NY, 14487
United States

Phone:

(585) 346-2243 x104

Camp Stella Maris Day Camp

Dates: 
06/30/2025
07/01/2025
07/02/2025
Time: 
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Organization:

Camp JYC

Location:

2282 Trowbridge Rd.
Franklinville, NY, 14737
United States

Phone:

716-676-2148

Discovery Camp

Dates: 
07/13/2025
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
Time: 
3PM check in, 7PM pick up

Location:

1963 Mill Road
West Falls, NY, 14170
United States

Phone:

(716) 652-8646

Enchanted Wild Fest

Dates: 
08/02/2025
Time: 
11AM - 4PM

Organization:

Camp Li-Lo-Li

Location:

8811 Sunfish Run Rd
Randolph, NY, 14772
United States

Phone:

716-945-4900

Family Camp Week

Dates: 
06/28/2025
06/29/2025
06/30/2025
Time: 
4pm on Saturday, June 29

Organization:

Camp Li-Lo-Li

Location:

8811 Sunfish Run Rd
Randolph, NY, 14772
United States

Phone:

716-945-4900

Family Camp Weekend

Dates: 
08/29/2025
08/30/2025
08/31/2025
Time: 
7pm on Friday

Organization:

Location:

174 Lape Road P.O. BOX 186
Esperance, NY, 12066
United States

Phone:

518-875-6935

Full Moon Night Walk

Dates: 
08/08/2025
Time: 
8:30pm

Location:

1963 Mill Road
West Falls, NY, 14170
United States

Phone:

(716) 652-8646

Fundraiser Plant Sale

Dates: 
05/23/2025
05/24/2025
05/31/2025
Time: 
May 23 & 24: 9 AM - 3PM May 31: 10AM - 1PM

Organization:

Letchworth State Park

Location:

1 Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY, 14427
United States

Phone:

(585) 493-3600

Organization:

Hunters Ridge

Location:

7667 Akron Rd
Lockport, NY, 14094
United States

Phone:

716-622-7303

Horseback Riding Summer Camp

Dates: 
07/01/2025
07/02/2025
07/03/2025
Time: 
10:00-2:00

Location:

5315 salt rd
Clarence , NY, 14031
United States

Phone:

7169085436

Horseback Riding Summer Camp

Dates: 
07/01/2025
07/02/2025
07/03/2025
Time: 
Tiny Tot Camp Runs 3 Days from 9:30am, 12:00pm Regular Summer camp runs 4 days from 8:30am, 12:00pm

Location:

6265 Sheridan Dr Ste 106
Williamsville, NY, 14221
United States

Phone:

716.639.8500

Just for Kids Summer Club

Dates: 
06/30/2025
07/01/2025
07/02/2025
Time: 
7:30AM - 5:30PM

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

Kickoff May Father/Son Weekend at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/09/2025
05/10/2025
05/11/2025
Time: 
5:00PM

Organization:

Location:

174 Lape Road P.O. BOX 186
Esperance, NY, 12066
United States

Phone:

518-875-6935

Landis 2025 Signature Fall Plant, Book, and Bake Sale

Dates: 
09/06/2025
09/07/2025
Time: 
10am - 4pm

Organization:

Location:

174 Lape Road P.O. BOX 186
Esperance, NY, 12066
United States

Phone:

518-875-6935

Landis. Perennial 5K Forest Run

Dates: 
08/09/2025
Time: 
8 am

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

May Father/Son Weekend 1 at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/16/2025
05/17/2025
05/18/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

May Father/Son Weekend 2 at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/23/2025
05/24/2025
05/25/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Location:

6919 Transit Road
East Amherst, NY, 14051
United States

Phone:

716-689-8424

Montessori Summer Adventures!

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
06/25/2025
Time: 
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 12 pm

Organization:

Location:

1200 Fuhrmann Blvd. Tifft Nature Preserve Visitor Center
Buffalo, NY, 14203
United States

Phone:

716-825-6397

Mother's Day Guided Bird Walk

Dates: 
05/11/2025
Time: 
9:30 - 11:00AM

Location:

10820 Transit Road
East Amherst, NY, 14051
United States

Phone:

(716) 636-7824

Mother's Day Pick-a-Pot

Dates: 
05/05/2025
05/06/2025
05/07/2025
Time: 
9:30 am - 3 pm

Location:

1610 Welch Road
North Java, NY, 14113
United States

Phone:

585.457.3228

Nature Camp - Buffalo Audubon at Beaver Meadow

Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
07/09/2025
Time: 
9:00AM - 4:00PM

Organization:

Location:

174 Lape Road P.O. BOX 186
Esperance, NY, 12066
United States

Phone:

518-875-6935

Old Growth Forest Exploration

Dates: 
07/19/2025
Time: 
2pm

Organization:

Camp Stella Maris

Location:

4395 East Lake Rd
Livonia, NY, 14487
United States

Phone:

(585) 346-2243 x104

Overnight Summer Camp

Dates: 
06/29/2025
06/30/2025
07/01/2025
Time: 
2:00 pm

Location:

Rothfuss Park, Penfield
1648 Five Mile Line Rd
Penfield, NY, 14526
United States

Parenting Village's 10th Annual Family Fest

Dates: 
07/27/2025
Time: 
2-6pm

Organization:

Location:

174 Lape Road P.O. BOX 186
Esperance, NY, 12066
United States

Phone:

518-875-6935

Organization:

Letchworth State Park

Location:

1 Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY, 14427
United States

Phone:

(585) 493-3600

Plant & Wildflower Walk: Trout Pond At Letchworth

Dates: 
05/08/2025
Time: 
1 - 3 pm

Organization:

Camp Li-Lo-Li

Location:

8811 Sunfish Run Rd
Randolph, NY, 14772
United States

Phone:

716-945-4900

Pre-Teen Camps

Dates: 
07/06/2025
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
Time: 
1pm on Sunday to 10am on Saturday

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Race Through Alabama

Dates: 
06/14/2025
07/05/2025
08/23/2025
Time: 
9am

Location:

PO BOX 1898
McDonough, GA, 30253
United States

Location:

280 Porter Avenue
Buffalo, NY, 14201
United States

Phone:

716-882-1537

Reinstein Woods @ the Library!

Dates: 
05/08/2025
05/15/2025
05/22/2025
Time: 
3:00PM-4:00PM

Location:

5480 Main Street
Williamsville, NY, 14221
United States

Phone:

7166326146

Saints Peter and Paul Summer Camp

Dates: 
06/30/2025
07/01/2025
07/02/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Organization:

Location:

174 Lape Road P.O. BOX 186
Esperance, NY, 12066
United States

Phone:

518-875-6935

Second Annual Landis Big Sit Bird Watch

Dates: 
10/12/2025
Time: 
6am - 6pm

Location:

1963 Mill Road
West Falls, NY, 14170
United States

Phone:

(716) 652-8646

Spooky Safari

Dates: 
10/04/2025
10/11/2025
Time: 
11 AM - 3 PM

Organization:

Camp Li-Lo-Li

Location:

8811 Sunfish Run Rd
Randolph, NY, 14772
United States

Phone:

716-945-4900

Spring Family Retreat

Dates: 
05/23/2025
05/24/2025
05/25/2025
Time: 
7pm on Friday

Organization:

Letchworth State Park

Location:

1 Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY, 14427
United States

Phone:

(585) 493-3600

Location:

1610 Welch Road
North Java, NY, 14113
United States

Phone:

716-440-4251

SpringFest at Beaver Meadow

Dates: 
06/07/2025
Time: 
11:00AM

Organization:

Camp Stella Maris

Location:

4395 East Lake Rd
Livonia, NY, 14487
United States

Phone:

(585) 346-2243 x108

Stella Sprouts

Dates: 
05/07/2025
05/14/2025
05/21/2025
Time: 
10:00 am am- 11:00 am

Organization:

BYC Foundation

Location:

1 Porter Ave
Buffalo, NY, 14201
United States

Phone:

(716) 249 - 4728

Summer Junior Sailing Program

Dates: 
06/30/2025
07/01/2025
07/02/2025
Time: 
9:00am - 4:00pm

Organization:

Camp Li-Lo-Li

Location:

8811 Sunfish Run Rd
Randolph, NY, 14772
United States

Phone:

716-945-4900

Summer Round-up

Dates: 
08/10/2025
08/11/2025
08/12/2025
Time: 
1pm on Sunday to 10am on Saturday

Location:

6919 Transit Road
East Amherst, NY, 14051
United States

Phone:

716-689-8424

Summer STREAM & Summer Scholars

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
06/25/2025
Time: 
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 12 pm, 12 pm - 3 pm

Organization:

Location:

174 Lape Road P.O. BOX 186
Esperance, NY, 12066
United States

Phone:

518-875-6935

Sunrise Celebration Nature Walk

Dates: 
09/14/2025
Time: 
6:30am

Organization:

Location:

1200 Fuhrmann Blvd. Tifft Nature Preserve Visitor Center
Buffalo, NY, 14203
United States

Phone:

716-825-6397

Sunset & Moonrise Hike

Dates: 
05/10/2025
Time: 
6:30 - 8:00PM

Organization:

Camp JYC

Location:

2282 Trowbridge Rd.
Franklinville, NY, 14737
United States

Phone:

7166762148

Teen Camp

Dates: 
07/06/2025
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
Time: 
3pm check in - 7pm check out

Organization:

Camp Li-Lo-Li

Location:

8811 Sunfish Run Rd
Randolph, NY, 14772
United States

Phone:

716-945-4900

Teen Camps

Dates: 
07/20/2025
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
Time: 
1pm on Sunday to 10am on Saturday

Organization:

City of Berkeley, CA

Location:

2180 Milvia St
Berkeley, CA, 94704
United States

Phone:

5109815140

Tuolumne Family Camp

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
Morning

Location:

1963 Mill Road
West Falls, NY, 14170
United States

Phone:

(716) 652-8646

Wander the Wild

Dates: 
07/05/2025
Time: 
11AM - 3PM

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Whale of a Mom - FREE ONLINE LECTURE

Dates: 
05/06/2025
Time: 
7:00 PM

Organization:

Constellations

Location:

30 Cold Spring Rd.
Rock Hill, CT, 06067
United States

Location:

1963 Mill Road
West Falls, NY, 14170
United States

Phone:

716-652-8646

Wild Earth Day

Dates: 
05/10/2025
Time: 
11AM-4PM

Location:

3844 York St.
Denver, CO, 80205
United States

Phone:

303-297-1185

Young Writers Summer Camps

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
9:30 am-4:00 pm