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Sat, Jan 3: The Haha Show! — Improv Comedy for the Whole Family!
Wed, Jan 7: Wednesday Mornings with Ms. Paige at Feelings Rock with Ms. Paige
Sat, Jan 10: HuddleUP Football Winter Lessons
Wed, Jan 14: Isaías Craft Café at Isaias Gonzalez-Soto Branch Library
Thu, Jan 15: Third Thursday FREE ADMISSION at the Buffalo Zoo presented by M&T Bank
Fri, Jan 16: Mozart’s Mass With the BPO
Sat, Jan 17: Feed the Fish at the Botanical Gardens
Mon, Jan 19: Kids Day at the Botanical Gardens
Wed, Jan 21: Afternoon Cozy Crochet at Town of Collins Public Library
Sat, Jan 24: Owl Moon at Genesee Country Village & Museum
Sun, Jan 25: Make Your
Own Glass Windchime at Corning Museum of Glass (Ages 4+}) Fri, Jan 30: Orchid Exhibit at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
Sat, Jan
31: Beaded Lizard Family Workshop at Buffalo Museum of Science
Sun, Feb 1: St. Benedict School Open House |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
When I was a teenager, a math teacher I respected told me that there are two kinds of people: Those who make pizza, and those who grab as many slices as they can. "At the end of the day," he said, "you want to be someone who has made more pizza than she eats." He said this to me at the perfect time, when I was just forming my ideas about who I was and was going to become. I
decided I wanted always to be on the positive side of the pizza-making equation, so I started thinking about how to use the time I have here on Earth to make as much pizza as I possibly could. Over the years, I found that the key to success in this long-term goal is to tune my mental radar to the very near future, to stay in control of my time rather than giving it away to an algorithm that serves endless empty calories: How best do I use the next five minutes, the
next half hour, the next day? It all adds up. Even young kids can add value to the world, especially if they watch their parents doing it. New Year's resolutions are notoriously hard to keep, especially when they're overly specific. But resolving to be on the positive side of the pizza-making equation is straightforward. For some easy recipes for quick wins, check out my quick-read article 12 Starter Ideas for Pizza on Earth. Then look up from your phone, scan your world, and you'll find all the ingredients you need. Here's to a delicious 2026!
—Debra Ross, publisher
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes
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Do your kids know that utilities like water and electricity aren’t free? Show them the bills—it’s a great way to help them connect daily actions with real costs. Try simple swaps to save energy and money: Wear a sweater instead of turning up the heat, shovel snow for exercise, go sledding instead of to a movie, and turn off the tap while brushing. Only wash dirty clothes, run full laundry or dishwasher loads, and reuse craft supplies from home. Show your kids how much you’ve saved—and let them choose a fun way to spend the extra cash! Click the graphic for youth bank account info.
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Bring the family to The Ha-Ha Show, Buffalo's all-ages improv comedy variety show! Comedy fans young and old will love this riotous hour of comedy scenes, made-up songs, and audience interaction, performed for you by Buffalo's top improv comedians and special guests! Buffalo Improv House is the premier destination for improv, musical improv, and alternative comedy in Western New York, and The Ha-Ha Show is a perfect introduction to live comedy for even the youngest fans!
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Enjoy the first day of the New Year with your dog at Niagara Falls State Park! Take a leisurely walk from Prospect Point to Terrapin Point. It is not necessary to have a dog to participate, however, all dogs in attendance must be up-to-date on immunizations, leashed, and under control. 6 foot non-retractable leashes. Meet at the Welcome Center inside Niagara Falls State Park. The nearest parking is Parking Lot 1. Limited parking available. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Registration is required for all programs. Programs are free. Parking is limited and parking fees may apply.
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Embrace the feeling of renewal as you kick off the year with a refreshing First Day Hike at Knox Farm. Hikers should dress for the weather, as it can be very cold and windy in the open field areas of Knox Farm. Hikers are encouraged to wear a warm and waterproof jacket and boots. Trails can be icy, so hikers are encouraged to bring ice spikes for their boots. The park consists of fields and forests. The terrain has some gently rolling hills. The trail surface will be a combination of pavement, crushed stone and compressed soil trails. Hikers are encouraged to bring hiking sticks if they need more stability. There are benches where the walk begins and ends and a bench about a half mile from the start. Meet at Main Parking Lot - Big Rocks and the hike is 2.5 mile long. Registration required on Eventbrite.
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Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza in Buffalo is a free and open-to-the-public outside ice rink in Downtown Buffalo. The rink allows all members of the community to enjoy free ice skating throughout the winter season. Ice skate rental is available for $2 for children and $3 for adults. Skate rentals end 30 minutes before closing. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase at the Rotary Rink concession stand. Profits from concession sales support the rink’s operation. Rotary Rink is weather dependent. If the air temperature reaches 45 degrees, please call (716) 854-RINK or (716) 856-3150 to check the rink’s status before you come Downtown to skate.
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Get out of the winter blues and into your summer hues! Join us to create your very own tie-dye masterpiece. Please bring a clean item to tie-dye; all other materials will be provided. Limit one item per person. For ages 5 and older. Registration required.
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Come hang out and do some stitching! Bring your own project and work in good company. This is a sewing circle for any type of textile project, from knitting to needle felting and beyond. This is not a class but instead just a time to make things in community. Held every first Saturday of the month from 10am- noon. FREE TO ATTEND - but please R.S.V.P. Let’s make this season sparkle!
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Help us feed our fish friends! Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish at this exciting event! Enjoy early access to the Botanical Gardens before we open to the public with a special learning experience that’s fun for all ages. Each participant receives a cup of koi fish food and time to help feed our fishy friends!
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Does your child have a creative passion? Have they ever dreamt of selling the things they make? Then get ready for a super fun and educational experience! Join the Buffalo AKG for our nine-week Mini Makers Market Series, designed to turn young artists into confident entrepreneurs. The series culminates in a market that is open to the public, giving your child the exciting, real-world opportunity to sell their creations and pocket the profits!
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It’s a toddler takeover every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Little Air jumpers (under 46”)and their parents/guardians are the only ones allowed to jump during this time. Each toddler admission comes with a free parent or guardian admission. Parents cannot share a trampoline with a child, but can jump near them. It’s the perfect time to bring in your little ones to jump and play on all of our fun trampolines and games without the worry of bigger kids. We ask that parents don’t share a trampoline with a child, but can jump near them.
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Free music academy featuring guitar for youth ages 12-17 years old. Cap at 8 students. Application/registration is required. Visit hispanicheritagewny.org/music-academy.php for more information or to register. Info contact: hhc.music@hispanicheritagewny.org Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of the program.
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- Hot Wheels Mania Winter Break Camp - ORCHARD PARK - Stutelage Summer Camps - Orchard Park, NY, Friday, January 2, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Halfway to Summer Tie-Dye at Reinstein Woods - Depew, NY, Friday, January 2, 10 am
- Free Outdoor Ice Skating at Rotary
Rink at Fountain Plaza - Buffalo, NY, Friday, January 2 - Sunday, January 4, varies, see below
- Stitch
and Chat At the Foundry - The Foundry - Buffalo, NY, Saturday, January 3, 10 am - 12 pm
- Puzzle
Challenge - Collins, NY, Saturday, January 3, 11:00 am
- Free Community Art Classes - Buffalo, NY, Saturday, January 3, Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-6:30pm, Saturday 1-5pm
- 1st Sunday Kite Fly at
Gratwick Park - Great Lakes Kitefliers Society - N. Tonawanda, NY, Sunday, January 4, 12 - 4 pm
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EXPERIENCES create memories much more than stuff does. As you're considering gifts for family and friends, consider giving the gift of a family membership to one of our local attractions. Here are local organizations that offer memberships.
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Winter is here and fun options for families just keep getting better! Whether you stick with what you love or decide to try something new, KidsOutAndAbout has plenty of ideas. From Ice skating, kid-friendly museums, indoor play centers, and outdoor
activities to thinking ahead to next year's school options - we've got you covered.
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Buffalo and WNY area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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