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CALENDAR OF EVENTS • MARCH 2019 • CALENDAR OF EVENTS • MARCH 2019 CONTINUED… threatened by Shere Kahn, the evil tiger. Mowgli grows up believing he’s as fierce a wolf as any of the members of his pack. Recommended for ages 6+. Sat., March 16, 23, 30 @ 2pm; Sun., March 24, 31, April 7 @ 2pm; Sat, April 6 @ 1pm & 4pm. Theatre of Youth, 203 Allen Street, Buffalo. 716-884-4400. www.theatreofyouth.org TUESDAY | MARCH 19 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. A different theme each month. 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. WEDNESDAY | MARCH 20 Winter Story Time Bring your little ones for an hour of fun at Story Time, 10am- 11am. We will read a book together and do a related activity and craft. All ages are welcome, but the program is best suited for ages 2 1/2 - 4 years. The cost is $5 per child participant. Parental chaperones are free of charge and must remain on the museum grounds for the duration of the program. To register, visit www.bnhv.org or call 716-689-1440. Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd., Amherst. SATURDAY | MARCH 23 Maple Sugar Festival & Pancake Breakfast Enjoy fresh air and the delicious aroma of simmering syrup with the whole family (kids are FREE). Head out on the Maple History Trail to learn how various tapping methods evolved, and get hands-on with the tools of the trade. Visit our recently completed sugarhouse to see how sap is made into thick, amber maple syrup, and try a sample, then sit down to a hearty pancake breakfast to cap off the day! Weekends Only - March 23 & 24 and March 30 & 31. Enjoy breakfast 9:00am-1:00pm. Sugar Shack, Nature Center and Historic Village are open 9:30am- 4:00pm. Tickets for both the festival and breakfast may be purchased online or at the door! Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 585-294-8218. www.gvc.org Superheroes Weekend Meet two of Marvel Comic’s official superheroes — Black Panther leaps in on Sat., March 23, from 10am-4pm, and Spider-Man swings by on Sun., March 24, from noon to 4pm. Pose for a picture with your favorite superhero at a designated time by picking up a free ticket in the museum’s Atrium the day of the event while supplies last. All weekend long, meet professional comic book artists, learn about local comic book conventions, and create crime-fighting accessories to transform into your favorite superhero. Included with general museum admission fees. The Strong Museum, 1 Manhattan Square, Rochester. 585-263-2700. www.museumofplay.org SATURDAY | MARCH 30 Resource Fair presented by Parent Network of WNY, 9am-noon. Learn about Western New York resources for families of individuals with disabilities. For more details, visit www.parentnetworkwny.org or email [email protected]. 1000 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14202. Spring Flower Exhibit & 4-H Farm Don’t miss WNY’s favorite spring tradition! From Saturday, March 30 through Sunday, April 28, the Gardens will be filled with spring plants from 22,000 bulbs, amazing metal sculptures that include larger than life flowers and insects with some whimsical surprises, and the 4-H Farm (10am-4pm) hosting a fuzzy cast of characters! The Easter Bunny will visit the Botanical Gardens April 13, 19, 20 from 10am- 4:30pm. Register early for their April 13 Easter Egg Hunt (for ages 7 & under), which is always a sell-out. $10 before March 30; $12 after. Hunters are admitted free to the Gardens on that day. Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. 716-827-1584. www.buffalogardens.com Our calendar lists events for children, parents, and families as a whole. Space limitations prevent our listing all details, so be sure to call ahead for information and any changes that may have occurred after our print deadline. If you would like your event to be considered for inclusion in the APRIL CALENDAR, information must reach us no later than: MARCH Our Online Calendar is Bursting with Events! Amusement Rides Animals Art Class & Programs Baby Friendly Bicycling Breastfeeding Camp Canalside Children’s Entertainment Children’s Theater Christmas College Preparation Concerts & Live Music Cooking Classes Crafts & Hobbies Dance : N ew Early Childhood Music Education & Learning Farms & Markets Festivals & Fairs Fitness Food & Drink For A Good Cause Free Event Gluten Free Grandparents Gymnastics Halloween Health & Wellness Hike History Home & Garden 15TH at NOON [email protected] Space is unlimited in cyberspace, and you’ll find lots more to do in these categories with the click of your mouse at www.wnyfamilymagazine.com Indoor Recreation Kids Eat Free Leisure & Recreation Library Program Living History Martial Arts Movie Museum Event Nature & Outdoors Outdoors Parents Plants & Gardens Playgroups Religion & Spirituality Run/Walk Science & Technology Scouting Single Parenting Skiing Special Needs Sports Story Time Storytelling Support Groups Theater Performance This & That Tweens & Teens Vacation & Holiday Valentine’s Day Workshops Zoo Now YOU can SUBMIT YOUR EVENT to our calendar directly through the website for maximum exposure - and it’s FREE! 50 24 WNY Family March 2019