CALENDAR OF EVENTS • OCTOBER 2018 • CALENDAR OF EVENTS • OCTOBER 2018
MONDAY | OCTOBER 1
Mum Exhibit & 4-H Farm Enjoy the colors of all with many different varieties of mums ; through October 14 . Visit the 4-H Farm with ducks , sheep , rabbits , and a large cast of characters , daily from 10am-4pm . Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens , 2655 South Park Ave ., Buffalo . 716-827- 1584 . www . buffalogardens . com
WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 3
Explore Even More Come before the Museum opens , explore an exhibit , engage in circle time and do hands-on activities ; 9:30am-10:30am . A second session takes place from 11:30-12:30pm . Additional dates : Oct . 10 , 17 , 24 & 31 . Cost : $ 1.00 per child plus paid admission . Participants must pre-register ; call 716-655-5131 ext 14 . Explore & More Children ’ s Museum , 300 Gleed Ave ., East Aurora . www . exploreandmore . org
FRIDAY | OCTOBER 5
Play Late ‘ Till 8 Play a little longer during our museum ’ s special late hours , 10am- 8pm tonight ! Explore & More Children ’ s Museum , 300 Gleed Ave ., East Aurora . 716-655-5131 .
Au-Some Aquarium Special evenings dedicated to providing a safe , supportive and sensory friendly environment where families with autism and other special healthcare needs can meet , learn , and have fun together . Families will enjoy a touch tank , a sea lion show , art activities , glutenfree snacks and information provided by community resource specialists . 6pm-8pm . Cost : $ 10 per family . Aquarium of Niagara , 701 Whirlpool St ., Niagara Falls . 716-285- 3575 ext . 209 . www . aquariumofniagara . org
Enchanted Forest Enjoy an evening walk through our magical woods to meet the animals ( portrayed by costumed interpreters ). Crafts , games , basket raffle , donuts , cider and more ! October 5 , 6 & 7 ; 6pm-9pm . Pre-registration & payment is required .
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Time slots for reservations begin at 6pm , 7pm & 8pm . $ 9 per person . Children 3 & under FREE . Call 585-457-3228 to register . Beaver Meadow Audubon Center , 1610 Welch Rd ., North Java . 585-457-3228 . www . buffaloaudubon . org
SATURDAY | OCTOBER 6
Fall Festival Event Food Trucks , Kettle Corn , Cotton Candy , Vendors & Crafters , Basket Raffle , Bake Sale , Face Painting , Games & Activities for children and their families , 10am-3pm . Food served 11am- 3pm . All proceeds raised will help build the Boys & Girls Club of Elma , Marilla & Wales 1st Playground ! 2080 Girdle Road , Elma . 716-652-9292 .
Fall Festival & Agricultural Fair Experience the spirit of a classic 19thcentury magic show , or laugh along with the famous Punch & Judy puppet show . Visit Madam Sabotini to have your fortune read . Stop by the Livestock Tent , the Waterfowl Tent , and the Exhibition Barn during the Rochester Poultry Association ’ s Show . Befriend horses and donkeys as they parade around the Great Meadow and Historic Village . Find fresh , flavorful foods and other tempting wares for sale . Saturday , Oct . 6 ( 10am-5pm ) & Sunday , Oct . 7 ( 10am-4pm ). Ages 17 & under - FREE admission !! Genesee Country Village & Museum , 1410 Flint Hill Rd ., Mumford . 585-538-6822 . www . gcv . org
In Another Galaxy Visit The Strong for three days of intergalactic fun ! October
6 , 7 & 8 . Come dressed as your favorite science-fiction character and journey to an alternate universe with actors from the 501st Legion , Rebel Legion , and the Rochester Ghostbusters . Marvel at robots built by the R2-D2 Builders Club , create a foam lightsaber , and attend a Jedi training session . Play sci-fi arcade games , transform Mr . Potato Head into Darth Tater or Artoo Potatoo , and more . Included with museum admission . Sat . & Mon ., 11am-4pm ; Sun ., 1pm-4pm . The Strong Museum , 1 Manhattan Square , Rochester . 585-263- 2700 . www . museumofplay . org
SUNDAY | OCTOBER 7
Exploring Music Join the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo ’ s Cultural Arts department and Suzuki Violinists of WNY as they partner to present an afternoon of hands-on family fun with instruments , 2pm-3:30pm . Children will have the chance to hold a bow , make music on a violin and interact with performers from Suzuki Violinists of WNY at an Instrument Petting Zoo , followed by a concert exploring sounds and emotions ! Children will also be able to make a musicinspired craft and be encouraged to play along during the concert . This is a FREE event open to the Community . Reservations required ; call 716-204-2084 . JCC Benderson Family Building , 2640 North Forest Rd ., Getzville . www . jccbuffalo . org
MONDAY | OCTOBER 8
Indigenous People ’ s Day Join us for our special holiday hours from 10am-5pm ! Celebrate Haudenosaunee Culture with local Seneca and Iroquois dancers , artisans , and story tellers from 11am to 2pm . Explore & More Children ’ s Museum , 300 Gleed Ave ., East Aurora . 716-655-5131 . www . exploreandmore . org
WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 10
Wild Wednesday Together , kids and their parents or caregivers can enjoy a different , fun , hour-long outdoor activity ; 4:30pm- 5:30pm . For children in grades K through 5 . No registration required . FREE . Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve , 93 Honorine Dr ., Depew . 716-683-5959 .
FRIDAY | OCTOBER 12
Spooktacular Ghoulies and ghosties and long-legged beasties – and princesses and spacemen and Star Wars and knights – it ’ s time for Spooktacular !! Our annual spook-
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