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Center to create a magical brew . Hot cider , donuts , popcorn , and kid ’ s crafts , too ! Recommended for ages 5 to Adult . Costumes encouraged . Pre-registration & pre-payment required . Timed entry every 15 minutes . Non-Members : $ 7 . Call 716- 825-6397 or visit www . TIFFT . org . Rain or shine . Tifft Nature Preserve , 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd ., Buffalo .
SATURDAY | OCTOBER 27
Spooktacular This popular family event , 10am-4pm , features a special giveaway to the first 300 youngsters , spooky games all day , crafts , a horse-drawn hay ride ( weather permitting ), movies , a children ’ s costume contest , and more . Prizes awarded . Guests are also invited to enjoy the all-new state-of-the-art exhibits at the Power Vista . Parking & admission are FREE . For more info , call 716-286-6661 or visit http :// www . nypa . gov / niagarapowervista for a complete schedule of activities . Power Vista at the Niagara Power Project , 5777 Lewiston Rd ., Lewiston .
Creepy Critters Come have fun learning about bats and owls through stories , activities , and crafts ; 10:30am . For children ages 4-8 . FREE , but registration is required . Call 716-683-5959 . Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve , 93 Honorine Dr ., Depew . 716-683-5959 .
Halloween Hocus Pocus Creep into the museum for bewitching activities , Oct . 27 & 28 ! Join magician Bill Gormont as he takes on the role of a mad scientist in a special Halloween magic show on Saturday at 11:30am , 1pm & 2:30pm ; and Sunday at 1pm and 2:30pm . Help a mummy with its wrappings , celebrate the 90th anniversary of Mary Shelley ’ s Frankenstein with special monster-themed story readings . Included with museum admission . Sat ., 11am-4pm ; Sun ., 1pm- 4pm . The Strong Museum , 1 Manhattan Square , Rochester . 585-263-2700 . www . museumofplay . org
Trick or Treat Adventure Hike Bring your costumed little ones ( although anyone of any age can participate .) We ’ ll search out fun places at Beaver Meadow and collect treats as we go , ending up at the nature center for cider and donuts . 1pm-3pm . Pre-registration required . $ 5 . Call 585- 457-3228 to register . Beaver Meadow Audubon Center , 1610 Welch Rd ., North Java . www . buffaloaudubon . org
Spooky Library Party Three floors of fun for kids age 5 -12 from 1pm-3pm . Trick or treating in the Library , Tales of Terror on the Tier , Mad Scientist Lab , Terrifying Tech , Snacks , Crafts and more . Come in costume ! To register , call 716-858-8900 . Buffalo &
Erie County Central Library , 1 Lafayette Square , Buffalo . 716-858-8900 . www . buffalolib . org
Halloween Parade & Party begins at 4pm , at Island Park , with refreshments and children ’ s activities . Island Park , 5565 Main St , Williamsville . http :// www . willvill . com
SUNDAY | OCTOBER 28
Explore & More ’ s Not So Scary Halloween Spooktacular Come dressed in your Halloween best for safe , indoor Trick or Treating , not-so-spooky art projects and so much more holiday fun ; 12pm-2pm . Explore & More Children ’ s Museum , 300 Gleed Ave ., East Aurora . 716-655-5131 . www . exploreandmore . org
WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 31
Toddler Trick-or-Treat Bring the littlest trick-or-treaters to enjoy Halloween activities and prizes , 10am-2pm ! Come in costume and trick-or-treat for goodies . Visit the Halloween Art Station and craft a witch , ghost , or creepy car . Play a game of Feed the Monster , take a picture in the pumpkin patch , and more . Included with museum admission . The Strong Museum , 1 Manhattan Square , Rochester . 585-263-2700 . www . museumofplay . org
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 NOVEMBER CALENDAR , information must reach us no later than : OCTOBER 15TH at NOON calendar @ wnyfamilymagazine . com
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