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FRIDAY | MARCH 13
Au-Some Evenings Once a month, these
special Au-Some Evenings, 5pm-8pm, give
children with autism spectrum disorder and
sensory processing disorder, their friends
and family an opportunity to play and learn
together in an understanding and supportive
environment. Families will have access to
the museum space and play zones, including
our cafe. Featured activities include a
music center, therapy dogs, art projects and
gross motor activities. Reserve your spot
by going to https://exploreandmore.org/
programs/au-some-evenings/. Explore &
More, 130 Main Street, Buffalo. 716-655-
5131. www.exploreandmore.org
SATURDAY | MARCH 14
Little
Explorers:
Chipmunks
&
Squirrels Children ages 3-8 and their
favorite grownup can enjoy a nature lesson,
walk, craft, and a snack, making for a fun-
filled morning of learning, 10am-11:30am.
$8; limited enrollment. Paid reservations
required by March 12. Call or visit http://
www.audboncnc.org/programs. Audubon
Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside
Rd, Jamestown. www.auduboncnc.org
Second Saturday Family Hour Come to
the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad
Heritage Center for an hour-long program,
11am-12pm, for young freedom seekers
and families. This month we’ll be hosting
a STEM mobile fun unit provided by
Explore and More Children’s Museum.
Niagara Falls Underground Railroad
Heritage Center, 825 Depot Ave W,
Niagara Falls, NY. 716-300-8477. www.
niagarafallsundergroundrailroad.org
The Outsiders is a searing story of real kids
in real situations with real consequences
seen through the eyes of young Ponyboy.
Territorial battles between the have-it-made
rich kids ‚”the Socs” and Ponyboy’s tough,
underprivileged “greaser” family and
friends are just a part of life. But even in
the midst of urban gang warfare, somehow
Ponyboy can’t forget a short poem that
speaks to their fragile young lives. This
heroic story of belonging, friendship, and
maintaining hope in the face of struggle is
a powerful reminder of what young people
encounter every day. Recommended for
ages 12+. Performances March 14, 21 &
22, 28 & 29, April 4 & 5, at 2pm. Theatre of
Youth, 203 Allen Street, Buffalo. 716-884-
4400. www.theatreofyouth.org
Magic: The Gathering Workshop Join
staff from Just Games for a Magic: The
Gathering Workshop at The Strong, 2pm-
5pm. Learn to play the popular role-playing
card game, which was recently inducted to
the National Toy Hall of Fame. Participants
will take home a card deck of their own.
Tickets are $15 and available online at
museumofplay.org. No experience is
necessary. For children ages 10 to 15. A
parent or guardian must accompany child
but will be free with child registration.
Tickets non-refundable. The Strong
Museum, 1 Manhattan Square, Rochester.
585-263-2700. www.museumofplay.org
TUESDAY | MARCH 17
Little Tykes Mini Nature Camp Enjoy a
morning of fun and exploration in our early
childhood classroom, 9:30am-
11:30am. Storytime, crafts,
outdoor investigation and
more help to foster the
nature explorer in your
child (Ages 3-5). A
different theme each
month. Kid-friendly
snacks provided! Pre-
registration required.
Non-Member: $7 per
child with adult. Call
716-825-6397 or visit
www.TIFFT.org. Tifft Nature
Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo.
716-825-6397.
Toddler Time - Sweet Shamrocks Join us
in celebrating the shamrock with a story,
themed craft, and a snack, 10am-11:15am.
If the snow has melted, we’ll search
for some of our own shamrocks! Pre-
registration required. $3 per child. Ages
2-4. Beaver Meadow Audubon Center,
1610 Welch Rd., North Java. 585-457-
3228. www.buffaloaudubon.org
FRIDAY | MARCH 20
Legendary Creatures For ages 6-10,
9am-4pm. Come take part in the myth,
science, and entertainment of the legendary
Loch Ness Monster, Megalodon, and the
Kraken! These creatures have inspired
terror, awe, and discovery for generations.
We will explore how these legends of
the deep shaped our understanding of the
deepest depths of our oceans, and reveal
the discoveries made in search for answers
about these animals. $50 non-members.
Before and after care available for an
additional cost. Aquarium of Niagara, 701
Whirlpool St., Niagara Falls. 716-285-
3575. www.aquariumofniagara.org
M & T Third Friday Bring family and
friends to the Museum and our Resource
Center at 459 Forest Avenue with free
admission for all. Learn the history of the
people, events, and movements that shaped
March Means
Maple
Sugar
Time!
There’s plenty of opportunity this
month to learn about maple sugaring and
taste its delights at a variety of events.
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village’s
5th Annual Maple Festival will be bigger
and better than ever - now featuring
TWO weekends in 2020 - March 21 &
22 and March 28 & 29, featuring
a pancake breakfast as well as
educational programming.
Maple
Festival
will
feature a special maple
sugaring exhibit, hands-on
tree tapping station, maple
science demonstrations, a
traditional sugar shack and
sugar arch in their Historic
Village,
historic
cooking
and sugaring demonstrations by
costumed historic interpreters, heritage
craft demonstrations – and more!
Locally produced maple products
will be offered for sale. Pancake
breakfasts will be held from 10am to
12pm each day. First come, first served.
Breakfast Menu: Pancakes, Maple
Syrup, Sausage, Fruit Cocktail, Hot and
Cold Beverages.
Pancake Breakfast & Programming
Ticket: $14 adults, $12 children, 3 and
under FREE. Programming ONLY
Ticket: $10 adults, $8 children, 3 and
under FREE. Call 716-689-1440 or visit
www.bnhv.org to purchase tickets. The
museum is located at 3755 Tonawanda
Creek Rd., Amherst.
Genesee Country Village & Museum
offers its Maple Festival on the same
March weekends (21 & 22, 28 & 29)
from 9:30am to 3pm, with Pancake
Breakfasts served from 9am to 1pm.
New this year - All kids 12 & under
are FREE when you pre-purchase your
adult ticket online. $5 for kids 3-12 at
the door. For all the details, visit https://
www.gcv.org/events/maple-sugar-
festival/
New York State Maple Producers’
“Maple Weekend” event also takes
place March 21 & 22, 28 & 29. Visit
their website at https://mapleweekend.
nysmaple.com/ to find events in your
area. Come out to learn about maple
sugaring and “taste the tradition.”
March 2020 WNY Family 49