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Sat, Apr 25: Earth Day in ACTION at the Aquarium
Sat, Apr 25: April Kids Book
Club
Tue, Apr 28: FeedMore WNY’s Farm Market On Wheels at the Newstead Library
Sat, May 2: Safari
Tours At Hidden Valley Animal Adventure!
Sat, May 9: Corduroy at TOY at Theatre of Youth (TOY)
Sun, May 10: Mother's Day Brunch Aboard the Arcade & Attica Railroad
Sun, May 10: Mother’s Day Down on the Farm at Kelkenberg Farm of Clarence Fri,
May 15: America’s 250th Celebration with Fireworks at Sahlen Field Buffalo Bisons vs. Worcester Red Sox
Sat, May 16: Vernal Pool and Wetlands Hike at Tifft Nature Preserve
Sat, May 16: Dino ROAR @ Stokoe
Farms 2026 - special 20% off discount code
Sun, May 17: Butterfly Experience at the Botanical Gardens Fri, May 22: Butterfly Experience at the Botanical Gardens
Sat, May 23: Cosmic Adventure at the Museum
Sun, May 24: Season Opener Train Ride with the Return of Steam Engine #18 the Arcade & Attica Railroad
Sun, May 24: Opening Weekend at Olcott Beach Carousel Park
Mon, Jun 29: An Amazing Summer with Just for Kids: Grand Island Summer Club |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: One day last week, I was driving home around 7 pm when I glanced out the passenger's window and saw a stunning rainbow stretched fully across the sky, glowing in front of dark gray storm clouds that were rushing away to the east. I was approaching a stop light. Left was the way home, where various chores awaited... but right was the way to the rainbow. My husband was driving
behind me, and I knew that if I turned right, he was going to think I had lost my mind. For a split second, practicality made its case: Don’t be silly; go home, you have stuff to do. But then another question darted into my mind: Am I a person who chases rainbows, or am I not? Once I framed it that way, the answer was easy. For kids and grownups alike, this can actually be a helpful way to make all kinds of decisions. When the moment
comes to act, it helps to ask not just What do I feel like doing? but Who am I? Am I a person who tells the truth? Am I a person who helps? Am I a person who persists when times are hard? Am I a person who stops to notice the beautiful things around me? We build identity one choice at a time for our entire lives. The clearer we are about who we want to be, the easier it becomes to know what to do in the moment, to give ourselves evidence that we are, in fact, that sort of
person. I hope the kids in your world grow up thinking of themselves as people who seek what is bright and good and full of wonder. It’s our job to show them that delight is often worth the detour.
—Debra Ross, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments
to Build Strong Communities
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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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Twilight at the Museum is an all-ages series featuring nights of twilight talks with astronomers, observations of celestial objects from the roof deck (weather permitting), and access to all four floors of the Museum. We’re rooting for clear skies on May 1 so we can “Shine On” in the glow of a full moon with views of Venus, Jupiter and its moons, and some of the season’s brightest stars! Additional dates available: August 21; September 18. Limited tickets available!
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Join us at the Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival as we present a Trivia-O called the Mirror Lake Map Adventure. The activity is free with the intent of introducing newcomers to the joys of navigating with a map. Participants will use a custom-made map to navigate the grounds of the History Museum, the Japanese Garden, and the environs of Mirror Lake as they answer questions about locations on the map. Our table and tent will be located just to the left of the Lincoln statue on the SE side of the History Museum.
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Join us on April 24th for a special screening of Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp (1955). Our animation team will introduce the film and share about the historical significance of the movie. Guests are welcome to stay after the film for a discussion on themes, animation styles, artistic choices, and more!
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Join us for 'Trading Card Night' at the ballpark. Details to be announced. All Honda fridaynightbash! games include the $4 Craft Beers & Food Specials during the Resurgence Brewing Happy Hour (5-6:30p) and a postgame Fireworks Show! | Presented By Honda
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Kids can learn 6 basic crochet stitches. For children with their adults. The fourth Saturday of the month at 10:30am from September - May, not on holidays. Please call 716-892-8089 or register in person at 2580 Harlem Rd Cheektowaga, NY 14225.
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Drop-in and kick-off the celebration the Earth Day season by discovering many of Buffalo’s eco-minded small businesses at our indoor vendor Market! Think global, shop local all under one roof! Enjoy a make-n-take craft for kids, venture on the trails with an Earth Day scavenger hunt, and bring a used book (children’s or adult’s) to trade at our book swap.
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Bring your kid’s clean, gently used clothes & gear in all sizes to our FREE Kid’s Clothing Swap on Saturday, April 25th at 9am! Don’t miss out: swap 1-for-1 or make a donation at the door to refresh your child’s wardrobe sustainably. This event is open to the Rochester community, so bring some friends and socialize with other local families while you swap.
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Bring the kiddos to plant seeds and spark a lifelong love for nature- it's the perfect chance to teach them the value of growing their own and buying local produce! Join the fun anytime between 9:30 am - 4 pm from Monday, April 20th to Sunday, April 26th. For just $5, you'll get everything you need—seeds, soil, labels, and eco-friendly coconut coir pots. Let’s grow a greener future together! *Registration is NOT required for this event.*
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It’s a Party for the Planet this Earth Day and we want you to get in on the ACTION! Visit the Aquarium from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, April 25th for Earth Day in ACTION! Come explore the Aquarium of Niagara and discover how you can make a difference for the natural world. Grab your “passport” to explore activities throughout the building, ranging from making DIY seed starters to learning about bird and monarch migrations! You’ll also learn about how the Aquarium of Niagara is involved in various AZA SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction) programs.
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- Lady and the Tramp (1955) Movie Screening: Presented by Locust Street Art - Locust Street Art, 138 Locust St, Buffalo, NY 14204, Friday, April 24, 2026, 6-8pm
- Free Community Art Classes - Locust Street Art, 138 Locust St, Buffalo, NY 14204, Friday, April 24, 2026 and Saturday, April 25, 2026, Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-6:30pm, Saturday 1-5pm
- Earth Day Market - Tifft Nature Preserve, Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Imagine RIT: Creativity + Innovation Festival 2026 - Rochester Institute of Technology, 1 Lomb
Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10 am- 5 pm
- FREE Kid's Clothing Swap - Tree of Life Chiropractic - Rochester, Winton Road, Rochester, NY, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9:00AM - 11:00AM
- Kids Crocheting at Anna Reinstein - Reinstein Memorial Library, 2580 Harlem Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:30 - 11:30 am
- LEGO Contest - Isaías
González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch), 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 12:00PM-5:00PM
- Día del Idioma - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch), 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 1:00PM-3:00PM
- Peaceful Playtime at the Central Library - Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 3 - 4 pm
- Bilingüe español - inglés hora del cuento / Bilingual Spanish - English Storytime - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch), 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 2:00PM-3:00PM
- Game Design: Tech Arts for Girls (Spring) - Squeaky Wheel Film & Media Art Center, 2495 Main St Suite 310, Buffalo, NY 14214, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00AM
- Saturday
Academy - Southside Elementary School, 430 Southside Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14210, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9am
- Tune the Tale - Lackawanna Public Library, Ridge Road, Buffalo, NY, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 11:00 AM
- Cherry Blossom Festival Map Adventure with the Buffalo Orienteering Club - Japanese Garden, Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, Sunday, April 26, 2026, 11 am - 3 pm
- FREE Trial Private Dance Lessons - 5225 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221, Friday, April 24, 2026 through Sunday, April 26, 2026, Contact Miss Lexi for availability!
- Scavenger Hunt - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara
Branch), 280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, Friday, April 24, 2026 through Sunday, April 26, 2026, Library Open Hours - Mon 10-6, Tues 9-5, Wed 12-8, Thurs 10-6, Sat 10-6
- Family Game Night at Great Escape Adventures - Great Escape Adventures - Walden Galleria, Walden Galleria,
Buffalo, NY, Friday, April 24, 2026 through Sunday, April 26, 2026, varies, see below
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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