Western New York Family Magazine

01/23/2025

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens has opened its brand new Tropical Orchard Exhibit. Check out all the details here!

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will open its brand-new Tropical Orchard on Thursday, January 23. The new greenhouse opens two additional sets of doors, new winding pathways, educational signage, and edible plants from around the world.

01/22/2025

Child Care Resource Network is looking for your feedback!

CCRN is embarking on an exciting journey to develop a strategic plan that will guide our work over the next five years!
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We are looking for your feedback through a brief survey to help us assess where we stand as an organization, identify ways to build on our strengths and successes, and determine where to focus our efforts in the coming years.
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Take the survey here (estimated 4 minutes to complete): https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8145795/2025-CCRN-Strategic-Planning

01/16/2025

🌈Ready to Jump-Start Kindergarten Success?🌟

Preschool is where the magic happens! It provides the academic and social foundation children need to soar.

Join Page 1 Preschool...The Creative Academy For 2,3,4 & 5 Year Olds! at their Open House to learn more!

🏫 OPEN HOUSE
📆 Thursday, January 30th
⏱️ 4pm-6pm
📍 1449 Orchard Park Road, West Seneca

✎ REGISTRATION DAY
📆 Saturday, February 1st
🌐 Online only starting at 9am

01/14/2025

Join Aspire of WNY for Winterval, the winter event of the year, at Buffalo RiverWorks on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Here’s the best part: for just $35 for adults (and only $20 for kids aged 5-10; under 5 are FREE), you’ll enjoy:

⛸️Two hours of open skating and curling (first come first serve skate rental and adaptive equipment from Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports)
🍽️ A full dinner buffet with delicious options for all
☕ Unlimited hot cocoa, coffee, and other non-alcoholic beverages
🎟️Access to a basket raffle, 50/50, and a cash bar for extra fun

When you think about everything that’s included, it’s the perfect night out for an incredible value compared to a regular evening out!

💥 Special Offer: Since you saw this event in WNY Family Magazine, use code WNYFM at checkout to get $5 off each ticket purchased!
https://www.aspirewny.org/winterval/
Let’s make Winterval 2025 the best one yet!

01/13/2025

"Flow" was the surprise winner of Best Animated Feature at the Golden Globes for good reason. This breathtakingly beautiful piece of animation tells the story of a cat whose home is destroyed in a great flood. Joining a dog, lemur, bird and a capybara in a boat, Cat and his new friends must learn to work together as they search for dry land. Told with not a single word of dialogue, only through the natural sounds of the animals and their body language - which the animators capture with great authenticity - "Flow" is a family film that will appeal not just to kids, but to adults as well. Available to rent on Fandango at Home.

01/03/2025

Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced the schedule and lineup for its 2025 Free Family Film Series.

Sunday, January 19 - 1:00pm
"Inside Out 2" (Rated PG)

Sunday, February 23 - 1:00pm
"Akeelah and the Bee" (Rated PG)

Sunday, April 27 - 1:00pm
"The Lorax" (Rated PG)

Sunday, May 18 - 1:00pm
"Up" (Rated PG)

Tickets are free to the public; however, seating is limited. Tickets will be available online approximately three weeks prior to each film. Free tickets for "Inside Out 2" are now available on the Shea's website at https://www.sheas.org/performances/free-family-film-series-inside-out-2/

12/30/2024

WNY Family's January 2025 issue is now available online FREE on our website! You'll find it at https://www.wnyfamilymagazine.com/digital-issue. Looking for the perfect birthday party spot for your child? We have you covered! Check out our “Let’s Party” section for some of best party places in our area! Hosting a party at home? We have five easy indoor party ideas that kids will love. Also, the new year is here! Learn how you can empower your child to make meaningful New Year’s Resolutions. Pick up your print copy, also FREE, at Wegmans, public libraries, your childcare center, and at many of our advertisers. And be sure to tell our advertisers that you saw them in WNY Family Magazine!

12/24/2024

From our family to yours, we wish you a joyous Holiday Season and Happy New Year!

12/10/2024

Become a Western New York Family Magazine Distribution Point – ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!

Western New York Family Magazine is looking to expand our number of distribution locations – and we’re looking to our local business community for help!

Our readers are your customers! If you would like to become a distribution point for Western New York Family Magazine – absolutely FREE of charge – please contact Paul Kline, Owner & Publisher, at [email protected] or at 716-836-3486 with the following information to begin receiving your FREE Courtesy Copies:

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If you are already a Western New York Family Magazine distribution point and would like to increase the number of copies you receive per month, please contact Paul with the number of desired copies per issue.

Thank you in advance for your support!!!

12/10/2024

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," live on stage at Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center. Purchase tickets at https://canterburywoods.thundertix.com/events.

12/02/2024

WNY Family's December 2024 issue is now available online FREE on our website! You'll find it at https://www.wnyfamilymagazine.com/digital-issue. We're getting ready for the holidays! We have some great tips on how to manage holiday stress. Also, if travel is in your holiday plans, we have some advice that will help make traveling with the kids as smooth as possible. Plus, our "Gifts Galore" section, our annual "Exploring Education" center pull-out, and much more! Pick up your print copy, also FREE, at Wegmans, public libraries, your childcare center, and at many of our advertisers. And be sure to tell our advertisers that you saw them in WNY Family Magazine!

11/28/2024

From our family to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

11/28/2024

Josh Allen is impressive on the field but off the field with these kids, he’s truly a standout!

11/19/2024

If you have young kiddos — and an extra table! — this could be fun! Or, save the idea for Cabin Fever season when boredom sets in and adapt the idea to your child's interests. The way this dad uses the drop cloth (available at Harbor Freight, I think) and the method for cutting the "windows" could be used to inspire other projects, too!

11/14/2024

Step into a magical world of holiday cheer, where every intricate detail of Shea’s Buffalo Theatre shines brighter with holiday magic. Take a Photo with Santa & Kandy Kane the Elf. Enjoy a holiday sing-along to the Wurlitzer Organ, indulge in our delicious hot chocolate bar, watch a holiday short film on the big screen, and other fun activities for kids. Capture the Magic!

This event is free for children 12 and under.

Learn more and get tickets at the link below!
🔗https://www.sheas.org/performances/winter-wonderland/

11/13/2024

Once again, WNY Immediate Care is proud to support Coats 4 Kids! At our Amherst, Depew and Orchard Park locations, we are collecting hats, gloves, scarves, boots and coats to benefit WNY families. Please consider cleaning out your closets and bringing donations to our three collection locations!

11/11/2024

Thank you to all who serve and have served our nation.

11/08/2024

The Aquarium of Niagara will thank veterans and active military personnel for their service with a special promotion valid Saturday, November 9 through Monday, November 11, 2024:
• FREE admission for veterans/active military personnel and $1 off for all others in their party.
• Patriotic Sea Lion Presentations at 11am, 1pm, and 3:30pm each day.
This promotion is only available on walkup ticketing with proof of military affiliation.