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

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Free Admission For Kids 17 and Under At the Corning Museum of Glass

Think kids and glass don’t mix? Think again! Our exciting line-up of family-friendly demos, hands-on activities, and cool exhibitions offer a close-up look at the extraordinary things artists can do with glass. With projects for nearly all ages and experience levels, Make Your Own Glass has something for everyone. Experience live glassmaking at its gooiest and most molten! Join our Hot Glass Team in the Amphitheater Hot Shop to get a close-up look at the glassblowing process or journey to our Glass Innovation Center to watch live, narrated presentations of glassworking using a 4,000°F torch.
Dates: 
01/14/2025
01/16/2025
01/17/2025
9 am - 5 pm
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Location:

One Museum Way
Corning, NY, 14830
United States

Phone:

607-937-5371

Family Snowshoe Walk

Explore the woods as we look for signs of wildlife in the snow. We will walk if there is no snow. Cost is $10 per person, $7 for Friends members. Registration required; call 716-683-5959.
Dates: 
01/18/2025
10:00 AM
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Location:

93 Honorine Drive
Depew, NY, 14043
United States

Phone:

716-683-5959

Fossil Exploration at Akron Falls Park

Join Ranger Nikki to explore the types of fossils found in Akron Falls Park! Starting at the magnificent falls itself learn about the types of rocks found here, their importance and why we have fossils throughout the park! Bring your inner explorer because we are going fossil hunting! Registration required.
Dates: 
01/18/2025
10 am
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Organization:

Akron Falls Park

Location:

44 Parkview Drive
Akron, NY, 14001
United States

Phone:

(716) 542-2330

Roar Wednesdays At The Ice

Join us at the Ice every Wednesday for Roar Community Skate from 4pm-8pm presented by Roar Logistics! Admission is FREE, skate rentals are not included.
Dates: 
01/15/2025
01/22/2025
01/29/2025
4 - 8 pm
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Organization:

Buffalo Waterfront

Location:

1 Seymour Knox Plaza
Buffalo, NY, 14203
United States

Phone:

(716) 328-0320

Gall of the Wild At Reinstein Woods

Have you ever noticed a bump on a goldenrod stem? Learn about the secrets of the insects inside these goldenrod galls and some of the different ways local insects can survive the harsh winter season. Registration required; call 716-683-5959.
Dates: 
01/25/2025
10:30 - 12
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Location:

93 Honorine Drive
Depew, NY, 14043
United States

Phone:

716-683-5959

Beaver Island Bird Watching

Join us on a beginner bird walk through one of Beaver Island's most iconic trails with tons of rich history. Free, but registration required.
Dates: 
01/15/2025
10 - 11:30 am
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Location:

2136 West Oakfield Road
Grand Island, NY, 14072
United States

Phone:

716-773-3271

Lego Club

For ages 6-12. Join us for some Lego-building fun! We provide the Legos, and you build! Please call 716-652-2719 to register.
Dates: 
01/18/2025
1 - 2 pm
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Organization:

Elma Public Library

Location:

1860 Bowen Rd
Elma, NY, 14059
United States

Phone:

716-652-2719

Tea Party Story Time at Collins Library

Join us for an entire storytime featuring stories about Tea Parties! We will also make a special craft and snack! Best for age 3-12 Space is limited so sign up today to save your spot. Call or stop in to register. Registration Required and Limited!
Dates: 
01/16/2025
6 - 6:30 pm
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Location:

2341 Main St
Collins, NY, 14034
United States

Phone:

716-532-5129

Tonawanda Winterfest KidZone

Welcome to the Family Fun Zone! This FREE event includes a day of fun for the whole family, with inflatables, mini golf, face painting, balloon twisting, costume characters, music, and more! There will be food and drinks for purchase.
Dates: 
01/18/2025
11:30 am - 3:30 pm
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Location:

299 Decatur Road
Buffalo, NY, 14223
United States

Phone:

716-831-1001

Martin Luther King Community Art Project at the Central Library

Join us in the Children's Room with the completion of a community art project in honor of Martin Luther King Day. We will have an art project up that everybody can add to throughout the week, so be sure to stop by and help us complete our project! Open to the public and free, in the main floor Ring of Knowledge.
Dates: 
01/21/2025
all day
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Location:

1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY, 14203
United States

Phone:

716-858-7097

Free Admission For All: Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Corning Museum of Glass

Celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with activities throughout the Museum: Enjoy special readings for families at 10 am, 11 am, and noon participate in service activities to benefit our community from 10 am-4 pm Decorate bags for Corning Meals on Wheels and create cards for senior citizens and veterans Join us for Public Guided Tours of our galleries at 11 am and 1 pm. (Space is limited; you can inquire for a spot on the tour with the admissions desk) Plus, guests receive free museum admission on this day!!!
Dates: 
01/20/2025
9 am - 5 pm
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Location:

One Museum Way
Corning, NY, 14830
United States

Winter Wellness Walks At Tifft

Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. All Ages are welcomed at this FREE program ($3 donation per person would be greatly appreciated). Please call 716.825.6397 to confirm walk will take place.
Dates: 
01/16/2025
01/23/2025
01/30/2025
10 am - 12 pm
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Organization:

Tifft Nature Preserve

Location:

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

Phone:

716-825-6397

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert at Shea's

Cars fly, trees fight back, and monsters are on the loose in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition, on a giant screen, while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score. Relive every magical moment as the music brings life to a story that has enchanted the world.
Dates: 
03/21/2025
7:30 pm
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Location:

646 Main Street
Buffalo, NY, 14202
United States

Phone:

716-847-1410

Kids Day at the Botanical Gardens - Free Admission for Kids!

Visit the Botanical Gardens while the kids are off from school! Explore the beautiful Botanical Gardens to discover, learn, and play! Admission is free for all kids 12 and under.
Dates: 
01/20/2025
10am - 4pm
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Location:

2655 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526
United States

Phone:

716.827.1584

Kids Book Club: Jake Makes a World: Jacob Lawrence, A Young Artist in Harlem by Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts

Kid's Book Club meets at The Center every fourth Sunday of the month from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. The program includes a book, a gallery tour, and an art-making project. Registration required.
Dates: 
01/26/2025
1:30 - 3:30 pm
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Location:

1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY, 14222
United States

Phone:

716-878-3818

Saints Peter ad Paul Open House

Experience the SSPP difference for yourself. Join us at our open house for pre-k3 through 8th grade on January 26 from 10:30 am - noon. Through a classical liberal arts education, we nurture young minds and character, preparing students for a life grounded in wisdom, purpose, and service to others.
Dates: 
01/26/2025
10:30AM
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Location:

5480 Main Street
Williamsville, NY, 14221
United States

Phone:

(716) 632-6146

Frosty Falls Walk at Niagara Falls State Park

Join us for a general walk as we look at the beautiful scenery at the Falls during the winter! Registration required.
Dates: 
01/18/2025
12 - 1:30 pm
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Location:

332 Prospect St
Niagara Falls, NY, 14303
United States

Phone:

(716) 278-0337

PK3-8th grade Open House

St. Benedict School is a PreK-3 through Grade 8 Catholic school which uses the teachings of the Church to cultivate the academic, spiritual, social, and moral development of its students in a safe learning and teaching environment. The school nurtures a strong sense of community, high academic standards, discipline, and respect.
Dates: 
02/02/2025
11 am-1 pm
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Organization:

St. Benedict School

Location:

3980 Main Street
Amherst, NY, 14226
United States

Phone:

7168352518

Mars’ Opposition at DeVeaux Woods State Park

Learn a little more about our neighbor the red planet from one of our park educators, and then head outside to get a closer look while Mars is at its brightest in the sky! Registration required.
Dates: 
01/16/2025
6:30 - 7:30 pm
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Location:

3180 DeVeaux Woods Drive
Niagara Falls, NY, 14303
United States

Phone:

716-282-5154