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Sat, Jun 6: SpringFest at Trillium Nature Center
Sat, Jun 6: Family
Workshop: Dinosaur Deep Dive
Sun, Jun 7: Come Enjoy The Day at Backyard Barnyard! Fri, Jun 12: Friendship Bracelet Night with Fireworks at Sahlen Field Buffalo Bisons vs. Syracuse Mets
Sat, Jun 13: Unearth a Story: Adopt-a-Dino Scavenger Hunt!
Sat, Jun 13: Royal Princess Train at the Arcade & Attica Railroad Sun, Jun 14: World Ocean Day at Aquarium of Niagara
Sun, Jun 14: Camp Kenan Open House - Bikes, Bows & Arrows Fri, Jun 19: Juneteenth Junior History Buffs
Sat, Jun 20: Dinos! Hands-on Fossils with Penn Dixie
Sat, Jun 20: Kid's Country Fair
Sat, Jun 20: Thunder of Niagara Air Show! Sat, Jun 20: Artpark Fairy House Festival
Sun, Jun 21: Summer Carnival on Old Falls Street
Fri, Jun 26: Friday Night Concerts on Old Falls Street
Sat, Jun 27: LEGO Contest
Sun, Jun 28: Radio Control Model Airplane Air Show
Mon, Jul 6: Buffalo Zoo Summer Camp
Mon, Jul 6: Kav Summer Players present High School Musical: 3-Week Musical Theatre Camp
Mon, Jul 20-Fri, Jul 24: Fashion Lab NY Summer Fashion Camp: Fashion History & Sewing for Teens
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Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: "The best thing about your newsletter," said a reader who met me in person at an event last June, "is the sheer number of things to do, and the fact that they're just packed in there, all in one handy place." "Thanks!" I said. I may have glowed a little. "And the worst thing about your newsletter," she continued, "is the guilt trip. I know
you don't mean to lay that on us. We can't do it all, so it means we read about so much we can't do. Especially in summer." She was right, in one sense, of course. June and July are the most packed months of the calendar: Kids are out of school, families are ready for fun, and our communities respond. Each local organization gets to post its own events on our calendar for free, and many are featured in this newsletter, so what's happening is right there in front of
you. But I get it! And I hereby remove the guilt. Ego te absolvo. Of course, good families try to expose their kids to great things, but no one has the time, money, or energy to do it all. This stuff needs to be spread out over a childhood, not packed into a single summer, much less a single weekend. So make a family bucket list for Summer 2026. An easy way to do that is to take our annual survey of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids, which is open through June 20; it has dozens of places to have fun this summer, even though you only vote for your top 3! And you should also use our 50 Ways to Love Your Summer article for ideas that require zero technology, zero travel, and zero dollars. Above all, go easy! Remember, summer is no time for grades! The only prize is the summer that's right for your family.
—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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Please click through to our 2026 survey to vote for your top 3 places to take kids... it will be used to compile our 2026 Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Buffalo area. Voting is live through June 20; believe me, winning a place on the Top 20 list matters to the people who
create amazing family-friendly experiences. Take 3 minutes to choose your favorites as your way of saying thank you... and use the list to build your summer bucket list at the same time! |
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Are you ready for summer? Summer starts next week, and Stutelage Camps are kicking off an exciting season of learning, creativity, and fun! With flexible half-day options, families can mix and match camps to fit their schedules while kids explore engaging themes like STEM, art, cooking, and more. Our programs are led by certified teachers and professional educators who know how to keep kids both happy and challenged in a safe, supportive environment. Whether your child loves building, creating, experimenting, or making new friends, there’s something for everyone. Spots are filling quickly, so now is the perfect time to finalize your plans and get ready for an unforgettable summer! Check us out in East Amherst, Clarence Center, Williamsville, Kenmore, Grand Island, Lancaster, Orchard Park, and Hamburg. Register Here: bit.ly/campregistrations
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Bird Kingdom is the World’s Largest Free-Flying Indoor Aviary. Discover hundreds of tropical birds as you explore the pathways throughout the multi-level rainforest. Meet friendly parrots and exotic animals at Bird Kingdom’s Animal Encounters. Lorikeet Landing provides an unforgettable experience where you may feed and interact with the playful Lorikeet parrots. Open every day of the year, with excellent reviews landing Bird Kingdom in the Tripadvisor Hall of Fame. Seniors enjoy a 50% discount Tuesdays all Year! Nature lovers plan your trip at Birdkingdom.ca. Located on the river, a short walk from the beautiful Niagara Falls.
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Gain an understanding about procedures, NYS regulations, and strategies to promote a parent’s understanding and participation in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting.
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Our family-friendly SpringFest event offers guided themed hikes, nature-based art projects, live music, Krolick's BBQ lunch and snacks, live animal Meet & Greets, lawn games, and access to our newly renovated nature center. People of all ages and abilities are welcome.
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Get a taste of Greek culture at this year's Buffalo Greek Festival! Music, dancing, FOOD and tons and tons of family fun! Your kids will definitely ask to go back year after year.
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Every June, hundreds of LGBTQIA2S+ affirming organizations show up to march down Elmwood Ave. with colorful floats, creative attire and unforgettable performances. We can’t wait to march together with you again in the spirit of Pride.
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Come see our animals as you never have before! This immersive and family-friendly event features behind-the-scenes and up-close encounters with Hawk Creek’s live raptors, corvids, wild cats, reptiles and exotic birds.
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Pack up your kids and their friends and bring them to Gratwick Park for this monthly event! Kites of all shapes and sizes are flown to the delight of everyone. Pick up some tips and tricks and make plans to start flying kites with this fun group next time.
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Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, glowworms, or members of the Lampyridae family, are magical little creatures. Come join us to learn more about them and their powers of bioluminescence, right in their natural habitat. Bring your family for a guided evening hike across our Oatka Creek meadow, behind the scenes of the Museum.
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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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