CALENDAR OF EVENTS • MARCH 2019 • CALENDAR OF EVENTS • MARCH 2019
Christian Lee “Buffalo’s Best Yo-Yo Kid,”
and Dennis George, The Quizmaster. Erie
County Sheriff’s Dept. will provide Child
ID Cards through Operation Safe Child. The
Hub @ The Wesleyan Church of Hamburg,
4999 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg. www.
charactercouncilwny.org
FRIDAY | MARCH 1
Play Late ‘Till 8 the first Friday of every
month. Explore & More is open until 8pm
to extend play for parents who work, kids
who need a night of getting their energy
out, or families that need an excuse to
play together! Explore & More Children’s
Museum, 300 Gleed Ave., East Aurora. 716-
655-5131. www.exploreandmore.org
The Art of The Brick continues through
May 5, 2019 at the Buffalo Museum of
Science. This critically acclaimed collection
of inspiring artworks is made exclusively
from one of the most recognizable toys in
the world: the LEGO® brick. This elaborate
display of LEGO art features original pieces as
well as re-imagined versions of masterpieces
like Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Da Vinci’s
Mona Lisa. Plus, experience “The Science of
the Brick” in a hands-on LEGO brick activity
area. Tickets to the exhibit have designated
entry times; purchase online at www.
sciencebuff.org. Buffalo Museum of Science,
1020 Humboldt Pkwy., Buffalo. 716-896-
5200. www.sciencebuff.org
Au-Some Aquarium Special evenings
dedicated to providing a safe, supportive,
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Let’s Get Physical When it’s too cold to
play outside, come to Explore & More and
warm up with energy exercises that feel a lot
like play! We open our gym for children to
run, jump, hop, and skip on the 1st and 3rd
Saturday of each month, 11am-2pm. On the
1st Saturday (March 2) JumpBunch joins
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us for more structured gross motor activity
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2 while on the 3rd Saturday (March 16) we
will play with our Imagination Playground,
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sports equipment, and scooters! Explore
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Ave., East Aurora. 716-655-5131. www.
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sensory-friendly
environment
where
families with autism can meet, learn, & have
fun together. Held the 1st Friday of every
month (except for June, July & August)
with a different theme each session, 6pm-
8pm. Families enjoy a touch tank, sea lion
show, sensory and art activities, gluten-free
snacks, and information resources from
community partners. Aquarium of Niagara,
701 Whirlpool St., Niagara Falls. 716-285-
3575, ext. 210. www.aquariumofniagara.org
SATURDAY | MARCH 2
11th Annual Character Carnival Family-
friendly, character-centered activities for
ALL ages, 10am-3pm. Crafts, games,
entertainment, give-aways and prizes.
National Day of Unplugging Unplug and
reconnect as Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo
Audubon Society, Reinstein Woods Nature
Preserve, and Erie County Botanical
Gardens join together to celebrate the
annual National Day of Unplugging! A
great opportunity to disconnect from your
devices and unwind, relax, and reflect; 2pm-
4pm. After tucking your cellphone to sleep
in a free “sleeping bag,” enjoy a walk on the
Tifft trails, indoor make n’ take crafts, and
fun activities. Suitable for all ages. FREE
but pre-registration is required. Call 716-
825-6397 or visit www.tifft.org. Tifft Nature
Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo
WEDNESDAY | MARCH 6
Explore Even More offers classroom
style fun for your little one that introduces
preschoolers to group settings with