A curious little groundhog is about to discover that every neighbor has a story to tell! Join puppeteer Thompson Powers for a heartwarming puppet adventure about friendship, kindness, and community on the outdoor Starlight Puppet Stage. After the show, we’ll make glove puppets and create our own playful puppet performance together inside the theatre.

Rufus, the museum’s long time custodian, invites you to the newest exhibit. Through innovative puppetry and hilarious storytelling Rufus brings action packed Greek Myths to life using only his janitor’s cart and cleaning supplies.

Each summer since 2005, KidsOutAndAbout has sponsored a survey of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids as a way our community can thank those who provide family-friendly fun and learning... and also help create your summer bucket list! Please take 2 minutes to help us by selecting your three favorites. If you'd like, you can also write in favorites in the following categories: Arts Education, Sports Education, STEM Education, Museums, Outdoor Fun, Indoor Fun, Farms, Nature Centers, Festivals, and a few other categories. An effective (and quick, and painless!) way to express your appreciation in a way that really matters to the people who make our community a vibrant place to raise families. Voting is live through June 20.

Celebrate your family’s special moments with Shoott’s FREE 30-minute outdoor photo sessions! Whether it’s spring photos, family portraits, birthday milestones, or simply capturing everyday joy, our talented local photographers make the experience easy and fun. You only pay for the photos you love, with no upfront cost or sitting fee. Receive a gallery of beautifully edited images within days and choose your favorites. Book your session at shoott.com and create lasting memories!

If you're looking to level up your realistic drawing and acrylic painting skills, this mentorship class is designed for you! Explore challenging subjects like portraiture, learn how to mix colours, and create portfolio-worthy artwork!

Learn the digital art fundamentals needed to design character art, build backgrounds, draw realistic objects & more techniques using your computer, iPad, or tablet.

Level up your illustrations with the addition of animation! Learn how to animate illustrations over the span of 3- 4 week projects. Classes are designed to be taken for the full three or four weeks to complete the project.

Free Rides at the Carousel of Happiness Saturday and Sunday, in Honor of Mary Wingate

Homeschoolers and your families, our Homeschool Days are reserved especially for you! Take advantage of these exciting opportunities to explore our engaging exhibits and interact with thousands of invertebrates! Each Homeschool Day incorporates themed activities great for all ages. These include various invertebrate investigations, talks with real scientists, fun crafts, and more.

October 13 – Spider Takeover: Explore the world of spiders as they take over Butterfly Pavilion!   Butterfly Pavilion camps are designed to provide memorable experiences that connect kids to nature and encourage an appreciation for science and invertebrates, the tiny creatures that make the world work! Rosie's Discovery Fall Camps are October 12-13 and November 23-25. Attend day by day or all days!

November 24 – Migration Magic- Embark on the epic journey of the monarch butterfly and discover the secrets of this phenomenon! Butterfly Pavilion camps are designed to provide memorable experiences that connect kids to nature and encourage an appreciation for science and invertebrates, the tiny creatures that make the world work! Rosie's Discovery Fall Camps are October 12-13 and November 23-25. Attend day by day or all days!

December 21 – Praying Mantis 101: Are praying mantis insects or arachnids? Why do some look like flowers and others look like leaves? Come spend the day with us as we explore the world of praying mantises! Sign up day by day for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday activities at Butterfly Pavilion during holiday break weeks December 21-30. One-day camps are designed for children ages 5-9 to provide memorable experiences that connect kids to nature while encouraging and fostering an appreciation for science. Spots are limited.

December 23 – Creatures of the Night: Join us for an exciting adventure into the world of nocturnal critters, where we'll discover the hidden lives of creatures  Sign up day by day for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday activities at Butterfly Pavilion during holiday break weeks December 21-30. One-day camps are designed for children ages 5-9 to provide memorable experiences that connect kids to nature while encouraging and fostering an appreciation for science. Spots are limited.

December 29 – Record Breaking Bugs: Giants of the Buggy World - Uncover the secrets of the largest creatures of the buggy world and create your own award-winning creature! Sign up day by day for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday activities at Butterfly Pavilion during holiday break weeks December 21-30. One-day camps are designed for children ages 5-9 to provide memorable experiences that connect kids to nature while encouraging and fostering an appreciation for science. Spots are limited.

Join Audacious Immersive every Sunday Story Time at the Van Helsing Society, where a mythical creature steps out of legend to read to young listeners. Discover international folklore, meet surprise puppet creature guests, and share a cozy, interactive moment of wonder. Story time is free to attend!

Junior History Buffs is a program at The Buffalo History Museum that engages children ages 4-11 in age-appropriate history lessons, songs, stories, crafts and games.

Join us this August and soak up Summer at Anderson Farms U-Pick Sunflowers!

Join us for a whimsical day filled with enchantment and joy. Purchase your admission to the sunflower field and join in the activities!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Three Sessions being offered to participate in a FREE hands-on, entrepreneurship program that teaches youth how to own and operate their very own business, A LEMONADE STAND!

Unlock a summer of fun, laughter, and lasting memories - all at no cost! Kids Bowl Free is a program created with families in mind, offering children a fun and safe way to stay active and engaged all summer long. Since 2007, we've partnered with bowling centers across the US, Canada and around the globe at US military bases with bowling to give kids the chance to bowl two free games every day during the summer - all at no cost to parents. Visit our website to find a participating bowling center near you today!