CALENDAR OF EVENTS • AUGUST 2019 • CALENDAR OF EVENTS • AUGUST 2019
457-3228. www.buffaloaudubon.org
FREE Summer Family Film Series
Every Wednesday & Saturday mornings
throughout the summer, at 11am, The
Aurora Theatre shows popular and classic
films perfect for family fun! Aug. 3: SING;
Aug. 7 & 10: Willy Wonka; Aug. 14 & 17:
Trolls; Aug. 21 & 24: How To Train Your
Dragon: The Hidden World. The Aurora
Theatre, 673 Main St., East Aurora. 716-
652-1660. www.theauroratheatre.com
THURSDAY | AUGUST 1
OMG Dinosaurs! Eleven life-sized
animatronic dinosaurs remain at the Zoo
until Labor Day! They growl and roar, some
blow air and water, making for a “dino”-
mite experience for guests of all ages.
Included with regular admission. Buffalo
Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo. 716-837-
3900. www.buffalozoo.org
Free Farmstead Thursday Visitors will
enjoy weekly Thursday admission FREE
from 4pm to 8pm, including museum
exhibits, historic village, and our working
farmstead which is home to oxen, sheep, and
chickens! Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village,
3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd., Amherst. 716-
689-1440. www.bnhv.org
FRIDAY | AUGUST 2
Play Late Till 8! The play extends late for
parents who work, kids who need a night
of getting their energy out or families
looking for an excuse to play together!
No prior registration required, included
with admission. Explore & More, 130
Main St., Buffalo. 716-655-5131. www.
exploreandmore.org
2nd Annual Buffalo Science Festival
Have some fun in the sun at Canalside
while exploring science! A great FREE
opportunity for children and adults
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
to interact with local organizations in
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Hands-on activities, demonstrations, and
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information about volunteer opportunities
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 and events. 1pm-4pm. Learn more at www.
sciencedemandsaction.org. Canalside, 44
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SATURDAY | AUGUST 3
Beaver Meadow’s Wild Summer Discover
your inner wild child! Explore Beaver
Meadow through playing in nature – just
like you did way back when; 11am-4pm.
Visit our Nature Play area, craft a crown
made with natural materials, and build a
fairy house! Everyone will enjoy paddling
our pond, playing in our mud zone, and
catching insects in the meadow. Create your
own adventure! Bring a lunch and spend the
day! Refreshments and snacks available in
our gift shop! $8 per person; $30 family of
4; ages 2 & under FREE. Bring a change
of clothes and a towel if you plan to visit
the mud zone! Beaver Meadow Audubon
Center, 1610 Welch Rd., North Java. 585-
Disney's Aladdin Jr. Enjoy this Artpark
Theatre Academy production based on the
Disney film. Performances in Artpark’s
Mainstage Theater, August 3 & 4 at 2pm.
$10 indoor general admission; FREE for
children 12 & under. Tickets available
online. Artpark, 450 South 4th St., Lewiston.
716-754-4375. www.artpark.net
SUNDAY | AUGUST 4
Architecture Adventures: Nature Dyes For ages
8-12. Did you know that most dyes come from
the natural world? Berries, plants, and flowers
are great resources to paint and dye materials.
Explore some of these examples in the Martin
House gardens, then design your own fabric with
natural dyes. 10:30am-12pm. FREE; limited spots
available. Sign up by calling 716-856-3858 ext.
402. Darwin Martin House, 125 Jewett Pkwy,
Buffalo. 716-856-3858. www.martinhouse.org
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AUG Fun Fitness with Gymnastics Unlimited
• Climb and balance in an obstacle course
• Skills contest • Play Parachute Games
AUG Fun & Entertainment by Nick Presents Magic
• Magic Show • Colorful Balloon Animals
• Magician coloring pages
AUG Dance and Exercise with Dansations
• Two Classes • Ages 2-6: 11am – 11:50am
• Ages 6-10: Noon – 1pm
AUG Learn some cool moves from
Master Khechen’s Martial Arts Academy
• Team Performance • Fun Martial Arts Class • Games
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