Family Friendly Events Guide | Buffalo, NY – Step Out Buffalo

Operation Valentine

Tue, Jan 30 – Fri, Feb 9 • All Day

Free

Acacia Park Cemetery • 4215 Tonawanda Creek Rd. North North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Niagara County

This is not a formal event. Tickets are not needed to participate.
Last year we had over 420 valentines lovingly made for our veterans and active duty …

Curious George

Tue, Jan 30 – Sun, May 12 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Admission starts at: $16

Buffalo Museum of Science • 1020 Humboldt Parkway Buffalo, 14211

Buffalo

Embark on a wonderous adventure with the world’s busiest monkey. Your imaginative crew will build math and science skills as they whirl, wiggle, and …

Phyllis Thompson, “Evolving Memories”

Tue, Jan 30 +more dates • 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Free

Buffalo Arts Studio • 2495 Main St. Suite 500 Buffalo, 14214

North Buffalo

BAS presents Phyllis Thompson’s exhibition, Evolving Memories, a survey of work from Thompson’s 50-year career as an artist and educator. Evolving Memories …

City Hall Tour

Tue, Jan 30 – Wed, Jan 31 • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Free

Buffalo City Hall • 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, 14202

Buffalo

Buffalo City Hall is a masterpiece of Art Deco design that is a symbol of the City of Buffalo. Completed in 1931, City Hall features ornamentation celebrating …

Spotlight Tour: History of Medicine Collection

Tue, Jan 30 • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Admission starts at: $15

Abbott Hall, Lower Level • Abbott Hall, University at Buffalo Buffalo , New York 14214

North Buffalo

Did doctors commonly prescribe alcohol for medical ailments? How did dentists drill cavities before electricity? What did surgeons use for training before …

Kids Cooking Class – Roll Ups

Wed, Jan 31 • 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $40

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church • 6595 E Quaker St. Orchard Park , New York 14127

South Towns

Welcome to our 6 Week – Session 3 – Cooking for Fun

This class is being held from 5:00pm – 7:00pm on the follow days:

Jan 10th, Jan. 17th, Jan. 24th, …

McKinley Vendor’s Market

Thu, Feb 1 +more dates • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

McKinley Mall • 3701 McKinley Pkwy Blasdell , 14219

South Towns

Vendors Unite!! Come join Onyx Skin Care Line @ The McKinley Mall!! Fun events, vendors & family friendly activities from an arcade, skatepark,  climb …

WELLNESS WALKS

Thu, Feb 1 +more dates • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve • 1200 Fuhrmann Buffalo, NY 14203

Buffalo

Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve every Thursday and join us for a casual volunteer-led tour of the Preserve. Please call 716-825-6397 to confirm walk will …

Inside Downtown: South Tour

Thu, Feb 1 +more dates • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Admission starts at: $7

Buffalo Harbor Museum • 66 Erie St Buffalo, 14202

Buffalo

Join us for a winter tour of downtown landmarks, focusing on interior spaces to stay warm! This tour covers a variety of architectural styles and successful …

City Hall Tour

Thu, Feb 1 +more dates • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Free

Buffalo City Hall • 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, 14202

Buffalo

Buffalo City Hall is a masterpiece of Art Deco design that is a symbol of the City of Buffalo. Completed in 1931, City Hall features ornamentation celebrating …

ComedySportz Buffalo Match

Fri, Feb 2 +more dates • 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Harlem Road Community Center • 4255 Harlem Road Amherst, 14226

North Towns

Buffalo Comedy Collective is proud to present ComedySportz Buffalo, our all-ages flagship improv show running from approximately ninety minutes …

Feed The Fish!

Sat, Feb 3 +more dates • 9:30 am – 10:00 am

Free

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens • 2655 S Park Ave Buffalo, 14218

South Towns

Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish with this unique Gardens Exclusive! Enjoy early access to the Botanical Gardens before we open to …

Village of Williamsville Walking Tour

Sat, Feb 3 +more dates • 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Admission starts at: $7

Island Park • 5565 Main Street Williamsville, 14221

North Towns

Join us on this walking tour of history-rich Williamsville! Originally established as William’s Mills, this tour includes one of the oldest buildings still …

Total Eclipse Readiness Days

Sat, Feb 3 +more dates • 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum • 130 Main Street Buffalo, 14203

Buffalo

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE TOTAL ECLIPSE!
Did you know? Buffalo is in the path of totality! That’s why we’re hosting eclipse readiness days designed to …

Youth Pottery Class

Sat, Feb 3 +more dates • 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Admission starts at: $50.00

Niagara Arts & Cultural Center • 1201 Pine Avenue Niagara Falls, 14301

Niagara County

Join us for a creative pottery class at the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center! Get your hands dirty and unleash your creativity as we dive into the world …

Anne of Green Gables

Sat, Feb 3 – Sun, Feb 4 • 2:00 pm

Admission starts at: $18

Theatre of Youth • 203 Allen Street Buffalo, 14201

Buffalo

When Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert decide to take in a foster child, they request a boy. Imagine their surprise when Anne, a girl of boundless imagination …

Inside Downtown: North Tour

Wed, Feb 7 +more dates • 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Admission starts at: $7

SPoT Coffee – Delaware Ave • 227 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, 14202

Buffalo

Join us for a winter tour of downtown landmarks, focusing on interior spaces to stay warm! This tour covers a variety of architectural styles and successful …

Village of Lancaster Walking Tour

Wed, Feb 7 • 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Admission starts at: $7

Lancaster Historical Society • 40 Clark St Lancaster, 14086

Cheektowaga and East

One of the most charming village centers in Erie County, Lancaster has a wealth of historic commercial and residential architecture, including the landmark …

Kids Cooking Class – Cheeseburger Meatballs

Wed, Feb 7 • 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $40

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church • 6595 E Quaker St. Orchard Park , New York 14127

South Towns

Welcome to our 6 Week – Session 3 – Cooking for Fun

This class is being held from 5:00pm – 7:00pm on the follow days:

Jan 10th, Jan. 17th, Jan. 24th, …

Free Community Nights

Wed, Feb 7 +more dates • 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Free

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens • 2655 S Park Ave Buffalo, 14218

South Towns

Enjoy free admission to the Botanical Gardens on the first Wednesday evening of each month in 2024.  Each date will feature a different theme, activities, …

Adult & Me Cooking Class

Thu, Feb 8 • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $60

Fattey Beer Co. – Orchard Park • 4226 N Buffalo St Orchard Park, 14127

South Towns

Come and Bond with your child and do some cooking!

This class is for kids 7 & up with their adult.

During this class, You will making a …

Toddler Time: Family Love

Sat, Feb 10 • 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Admission starts at: $15

Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum • 130 Main Street Buffalo, 14203

Buffalo

Join us as we celebrate our family and friends with a special heart craft. We’ll also get our hearts pumping with some exciting gross motor skills and …

Village of Kenmore Walking Tour

Sat, Feb 10 • 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Admission starts at: $7

SPoT Coffee – Kenmore • 1, Delaware Road, Tonawanda Town Kenmore, 14217

North Buffalo

The Village of Kenmore, located just north of the City of Buffalo along Delaware Avenue, was one of the first suburban communities developed in the Buffalo …

City of Light Bus Tour

Sat, Feb 10 +more dates • 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Admission starts at: $43

Buffalo Seminary • 205 Bidwell Parkway Buffalo, 14222

Buffalo

At the end of the nineteenth century, Buffalo was the 8th largest American city at the forefront of technological progress. It was a busy inland port and …

Trench Trophy Meat Raffle

Sat, Feb 10 • 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Admission starts at: $15

Lancaster Elks Lodge #1478 • 33 Legion Parkway Lancaster, NY 14086

Cheektowaga and East

Bring your coolers and help support the Trench Trophy, WNY Lineman of the Year Award, with our first annual meat raffle!

Saturday, February 10th …

Kids Cooking Class – Valentines Dinner

Wed, Feb 14 • 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $40

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church • 6595 E Quaker St. Orchard Park , New York 14127

South Towns

Welcome to our 6 Week – Session 3 – Cooking for Fun

This class is being held from 5:00pm – 7:00pm on the follow days:

Jan 10th, Jan. 17th, Jan. 24th, …

Greater Niagara Fishing Expo

Thu, Feb 15 – Sun, Feb 18 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $10

Niagara Falls Convention Center • 101 Old Falls Street Niagara Falls, 14303

Niagara County

This pure fishing show is designed by anglers for anglers with the simple goals of promoting and teaching fishing. This annual event attracts thousands …

East Aurora Walking Tour

Sat, Feb 17 • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Admission starts at: $7

Main Street Clock • 680 Main Street East Aurora, NY 14052

South Towns

Join us for a walking tour of the charming Village of East Aurora to discover its rich history and some of its important landmarks. On this tour, you’ll …

WINTER BIRDING FOR FAMILIES

Sun, Feb 18 • 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Tifft Nature Preserve • 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd Buffalo, NY 14203

Buffalo

Join us for indoor family-friendly winter birding activities and fun! This program is just one of MANY offerings by guest speakers and partnering organizations …

WARM-UP TO WINTER CAMP

Mon, Feb 19 – Fri, Feb 23 • All Day

Admission starts at: $310

Tifft Nature Preserve • 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd Buffalo, NY 14203

Buffalo

Stay cozy in the cabin while investigating all things winter with science experiments, crafts, games, and daily outdoor exploration. Snacks provided. Please …

Winter Break Camp: Invention Exchange

Mon, Feb 19 – Fri, Feb 23 • 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum • 130 Main Street Buffalo, 14203

Buffalo

Just imagine all that you can invent! Campers will learn skills in electronics, robotics, and fabrication to create useful, fun, and silly inventions to …

Winterval 2024

Thu, Feb 22 • 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Admission starts at: $35

Buffalo RiverWorks • 359 Ganson St Buffalo, 14203

Buffalo

Ice skating, curling, hot chocolate…join Aspire of WNY for the Winter Event of the Year: Winterval!

Your favorite winter event, featuring …

Dinosaur Terrarium Workshop for Kids!

Sat, Feb 24 • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Admission starts at: $22.50

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens • 2655 S Park Ave Buffalo, 14218

South Towns

Create your own miniature dinosaur world with this fun new class just for kids! This workshop includes all materials needed to build a tropical terrarium …

Jungle Safari Sleepover at Sheraton Niagara Falls

Sat, Mar 9 • All Day

Admission starts at: $179

Sheraton Niagara Falls • 300 3rd St Niagara Falls, 14303

Niagara County

The Sheraton Niagara Falls is looking forward to hosting your upcoming 2024 Jungle Safari Sleepover!
Our first ever Jungle Safari Sleepover will take …

The Buffalo Record Riot!

Sat, Mar 16 • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Admission starts at: $5.00

Knights of Columbus Hall – Cheektowaga • 2735 Union Road Cheektowaga, 14227

Cheektowaga and East

Don’t miss the next MASSIVE vinyl digging party at The Buffalo Record Riot! Over 40 tables of LPs & CDs with dealers from Western New York and beyond. …

2024 EAclipse Celebration

Mon, Apr 8 • 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $15

Knox Farm State Park • 437 Buffalo Rd East Aurora, NY 14052

South Towns

Friends of Knox Farm State Park to Host 2024 EAclipse Celebration

East Aurora, NY—The Friends of Knox Farm State Park will be hosting an EAclipse …

Go, Dog, Go!

Sat, Apr 27 +more dates • 2:00 pm

Admission starts at: $18

Theatre of Youth • 203 Allen Street Buffalo, 14201

Buffalo

P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage in an exploration of movement, color and space. The dogs delve into life with gusto, …

Junior Sailing Program

Mon, Jul 1 +more dates • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Admission starts at: $375

Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation • 1 Porter Ave Buffalo, NY 14201

Buffalo

Our sailing program here in Buffalo grew out of the initiative to share the sport of sailing with the WNY community.  We offer lessons to our community …

A Stir of Artists

Sat, Jul 13 +more dates • 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Bemus Point Park • 1 Lakeview Dr Bemus Point, NY 14712

Southern Tier

Bemus Point, NY –Welcome Back !!! Bemus Point’s Village Park will be alive with artists for two weekends this summer.

Parking and admission are free …