WinterFest hosted by Canada’s Wonderland
2019-12-29 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Canada’s Wonderland, 1 Canadas Wonderland Drive, Vaughan, Ontario L6A 1S6, United States
Canada’s Wonderland will be magically transformed into a winter Wonderland full of enchantment and holiday cheer! Become immersed in the season’s spirit with spectacular holiday lights and décor, world-class live entertainment, savory treats and fanciful experiences.

Zoo Lights at the Buffalo Zoo
2019-12-29 17:30 - 20:30 | The Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
Welcome to a new Western New York holiday tradition — Zoo Lights at the Buffalo Zoo! Enjoy the Zoo after hours and enjoy dazzling light displays, holiday music, and live performances, warm winter treats and a visit with Santa!
Things to Know:
Tickets are required to attend this after-hours event. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend, your purchase will be considered a donation.
Children 23 months and under are admitted free but require reserved tickets. Simply select “Children – 23 months and under” below for each child who meets the age requirement.
Zoo Lights at the Buffalo Zoo does not feature the animal collection at the Zoo.
This event is held rain or shine. Dates and times are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Countdown to Noon
2019-12-31 10:00 - 15:00 | Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum, 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Ring in the New Year at a kid-friendly hour at Explore & More’s annual countdown to noon! Our studios will be activated throughout the day with New Year activities for the whole family to enjoy! Tickets for this special event are $15, $4 for members. Supported by HSBC Bank.

Noon Years Eve Party! at the Rolly Pollies of North Buffalo
2019-12-31 10:30 - 12:30 | Rolly Pollies of North Buffalo, 1669 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14216, United States
Celebrate New Years with us at our NOON Years Eve Party!
Loads of family playtime in the gym, New Years crafts, noise makers, a countdown at NOON 🎉 followed by a pizza lunch. It will be fun for the whole family.
The cost is $25 for the first child and $20 each sibling. Non-walking siblings and grown-ups are free as always. Noon Years Eve Party is designed for children ages 9 and under. Space is limited.

Family New Years Eve Bowling Party! hosted by Mallwitz’s Island Lanes
2019-12-31 13:00 - 2020-01-01 00:00 | Mallwitz’s Island Lanes, 1887 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, New York 14072
****UPDATE – 1pm, 4pm, and 7pm are full. 10pm still has slots available****
10pm – Midnight. Party includes: Cosmic Bowling for two hours (shoe rental included), Unlimited pizza and pop, hats and noisemakers, simulated countdown with sparkling juice “champagne” toast (Actual countdown at Midnight!) , and a free game of bowling coupon! All for only $14 per person. Must be FULLY PAID by December 20th. We’re doing full prepaid again this year just to expedite the check in process to get you on the lanes faster and have more fun!
Reservations are required and spots fill up FAST, so call today to reserve your spot!

New Year’s Eve Afternoon Bowling Party at the Wimbledon Lanes
2019-12-31 15:00 - 18:00 | Wimbledon Lanes, 220 Center Rd, West Seneca, New York 14224, United States
Make your New Year’s Plans now! Stop in with your deposit and make your reservation. Includes Pizza at 5:00.
Kid friendly

9th Annual New Years’ Eve Family Fun Night
2019-12-31 16:00 - 2020-01-01 15:00 | Quality Inn & Suites Palm Island Indoor Waterpark, 8250 Park Road, Batavia (town), Genesee County, New York 14020, United States
Pricing and Details listed Below (click more or show more to read entire description)
Package Includes
Overnight Guest Room
4 Tickets to Palm Island Indoor Waterpark
(From 4pm Day of Check In until 3pm Day of Check Out)
Dinner Buffet (Family Friendly) with Dessert
Character Guest Appearances throughout Night Photo Opportunities in Lobby from 4-8 with Characters changing through out night.
(in style of Vamparina, Pete the Cat, Buzz and Woody, Chase, Mickey & Minnie Mouse)
Double Trouble Band in Lobby from 5pm-8:30pm
Walk Around Magic (6:00pm-8pm in lobby)
Kids Dance (After Magic Show & Prize Giveaway Until 11pm)
Balloon Drop at 10:30pm
Hot Chocolate Station
Main event by Rochester Aerial Arts
Performed by Mr. Peden 8:15pm-9:00pm in Atrium
Hot Breakfast
Prices Start at $315 for 4 people including tax
Call hotel at 585-344-2100 for information
Day Passes will not be Sold
Everyone in room needs a Pass
Waterpark open to Hotel Guests
December 31st 4pm-8pm,
January 1st 10am-3pm Park Closes at 3pm
Must Call 585-344-2100 to Make Reservations or with any questions!

Family Fun New Year’s Eve hosted by Old Falls Street USA
2019-12-31 17:00 - 22:00 | Old Falls Street USA, 101 Old Falls St, Niagara Falls, New York 14303, United States
Please join us for our annual celebration hosted inside the Conference & Event Center at 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls USA!
ADMISSION IS REQUIRED:
— Everyone Aged 4 & Up will need a ticket for entry. Children Aged 3 & Under are FREE.
— All tickets are $8.00 and are available for purchase at the door.
— You are also able to buy tickets before the event through this link provided. Online purchases will be available until Dec 30th.
— If you choose to purchase online with the link, your names will be on our prepaid list at the Admission table. Just give your name at entry.
— To purchase online: Visit our website EVENT PAGE and click on the “Buy Now” button to begin.
ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
— Bobby K Entertainment – (5) inflatables to enjoy!
— In Jest, Inc. – Nels Ross + son, stage shows at 7pm & 9pm.
— Buffalo Aerial Dance – show by talented female aerialist, 8-9pm
— Music by D&B Entertainment – kid-friendly dance music.
— Kirt the Entertainer – stilt walking, juggling, magic and more!
— The Balloon Brothers – free animals, toys and other balloon creations.
— Hula Hoop Showcase – led by Benjamin Berry & team.
— Photo Booth & Pictures with props and decorations.
— Face painting, Kiddie Train Rides, and more.
— A Petting Zoo with fun animals to meet & greet.
— The New Year’s Countdown & Balloon Drop happens at 10 p.m.
Concessions will be available for purchase. Please note, this is an alcohol-free event.

First Night Buffalo 2020 hosted by Independent Health Foundation
2019-12-31 17:00 - 22:00 | Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Looking for a family friendly way to ring in the New Year? Join in the fun at First Night Buffalo presented by John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital! 🎉
The party kicks off at 5pm at the Buffalo Convention Center and ends 9:45pm with a big balloon drop finale! From carnival rides🎡, roller skating, magic shows, bounce houses and a special visit from storybook favorites like Llama Llama & Pete the Cat, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy!
Find more information and tickets exclusively at firstnightbuffalo.org!
Thank you to our event sponsors!
Bee Newspapers
Channel 7 WKBW TV
Gelia
Independent Health
Lamar Advertising of Buffalo, NY
NFTA
The Buffalo News
The Ideal You Weight Loss Center
Wegmans

4th Annual New Year’s Eve Party
2019-12-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Bounce Magic – Hamburg Location, 4255 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg, NY, 14075, United States
Come to our 4th annual Family-Friendly New Years Eve Party!
This year’s theme is pajama party! Put on your comfy p.j.’s and join us from 6 ~ 9pm at BOTH Bounce Magic locations. Event being sold as tables of 4, 5, 6 or 10, complete with your own personal New Year’s Eve swag bags. Enjoy a buffet dinner including Pizza, Nuggets, Fries, Baked Ziti, Salads and more. Desert buffet includes an ice cream sundae bar, soft drinks and coffee. Buffet runs from 6 till 8pm
At 7:30pm the party really takes off with our dance floor, arts & crafts center, glitter art tattoos, bounce houses and arcade games. At 8:45pm we’ll gather everyone together for the door prize drawing and at 9pm we celebrate the New Year with a huge balloon drop!
Tickets available at Eventbrite. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more info, visit bouncemagic.com.

First Night Lockport 2020 hosted by Cornerstone CFCU Arena
2019-12-31 18:00 - 2020-01-01 00:30 | Cornerstone CFCU Arena, 1 Grigg Lewis Way, Lockport , New York 14094
Presented by Cornerstone CFCU Arena & The Penalty Box
Tuesday, December 31st
EVENTS:
6:15-8:15 PM Little Lockport Family Skate & Ice Bumper Cars
8:45 Ball Drop
9:00-11:00 PM Public Skate &Ice Bumper Cars
Skating Admission $7, Rentals $5
Ice Bumper Cars $7/session
Laser light show on the Kenan Rink, bright light skate with ice bumper cars on Heinrich Arena
Ball Drop & Fireworks at midnight!

A Magical New Year’s Eve! at the Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort
2019-12-31 21:00 - 2020-01-01 00:30 | Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort, 8091 Peach St, Erie, Pennsylvania 16509, United States
Splash Lagoon is calling all wizards to join us for a magical New Year’s Eve celebration! Come celebrate as you craft your own wands, enjoy your favorite wizard games, explore the wizarding world, and so much more! Come out and enjoy our thrilling water slides, splash in the wild waters Wave Pool, grab a bite to eat at the Laguna Grill, and don’t forget to bring your family for a night of Splashing Fun!
-Midnight Beach Ball Drop
-Dance Party
-Activity Stations
-Jungle Terry Animal Show
-Character Appearances
-Grape Juice Toast

New Year’s Eve 2019 in Niagara Falls hosted by Toronto Event
2019-12-31 22:00 - 2020-01-01 02:00 | Niagara Falls, Ontario, United States
This is a FREE Event. RANKED AS ONE OF THE TOP PLACES TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR IS NIAGARA PARKS’ QUEEN VICTORIA PARK IN NIAGARA FALLS! Each year as many as 40,000 people pack the park just steps from the mighty Falls to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a huge outdoor concert.
Join the fun at Canada’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration. Highlights include two spectacular fireworks displays, food and beverage vendors and a licensed area. As always, this event is professionally managed and includes the presence of police and security to ensure the safety of all guests.
Plan ahead for a long night outside and remember to dress in layers with all the appropriate attire.

Ice Jam hosted by Cornerstone CFCU Arena
2020-01-03 20:00 - 22:00, 2020-01-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Cornerstone CFCU Arena, 1 Grigg Lewis Way, Lockport , New York 14094
Ice Jam is our Friday Night Public skate with music and our State of The Art Laser Light Show sponsored by Deanna Conley Family Foundation. Admission is $10 and rental skates are $5. Come skate in the dark with our laser light show and fun music. Bring your friends and families!

New Year’s Bird Hike
2020-01-04 09:30 - 11:00 | Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY, 14043, United States
Celebrate the beginning of a new year with a guided bird-watching hike on the trails. Learn how birds survive the winter and bring your binoculars to spot them! Registration required; call 716-683-5959.

Skate Great: Learn to Skate hosted by Buffalo Waterfront
2020-01-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-01-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Buffalo Waterfront, 44 Prime St, Buffalo, New York 14202, United States
Skate Great, Inc. is back at Canalside teaching you how to ice skate on Canalside’s outdoor ice rink!
REGISTER TODAY: http://www.sk8gr8.com/registration/
ABOUT
Skate Great’s Learn to Skate program is the largest program in Western New York and 5th largest in the entire USA. There is no better place to learn to skate than at Skate Great!
– Learn basic skating skills
– Beginner through advanced levels
– Low student-to-coach ratio
– ALL ages – toddler through adult
SESSIONS
SESSION 1 | 10:15 – 11:00am
– November 23, 30
– December 7, 14, 21, 28
– January 4
SESSION 2 | 10:15 – 11am
– January 11, 18, 25
– February 1, 8, 15, 29
NOTE: Skate rentals are FREE for Skate Great Learn to Skate participants!
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
All skaters are required to sign an Assumption of Risk waiver before their first visit each session. You will be required to check in at the Honda Winter Pavilion the ice, but will be able to bypass visitors who need to sign a waiver: http://bit.ly/2qu57PW

Woods Walk: Animal Signs
2020-01-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY, 14043, United States
Join a guided nature walk to search for signs of local wildlife. No registration required.

Webinar: 504 vs. IEP
2020-01-07 18:30 - 19:30
504 VS IEP: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? WEBINAR
January 7, 2020 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Participants will learn about 504 plans, eligibility and understand the possible supports available under the plan, versus how every child receiving special education services has an Individualized Education Plan.
Follow the link to register online:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1743501488605709067
Or call 716-332-4170/866-277-4762
www.parentnetworkwny.org

Got Stress?
2020-01-08 11:00 - 13:00
GOT STRESS? A 3-part series
January 8, 22, and February 5, 2020 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join us to learn coping skills that have shown to reduce stress and anxiety. You must attend all sessions. For families of children and adults with disabilities.
info@parentnetworkwny.org 716-332-4170
or register online: https://parentnetworkwny.secure.force.com/pmtx/evt__QuickEvent?id=a4l3a000000cntV
Parent Network
1000 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202

Wild Wednesday
2020-01-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY, 14043, United States
Together, kids and their parents or caregivers can enjoy a different, fun, hour-long outdoor activity. For children in grades K-5. No registration required.

Build a Snowman at West Side Community Services!
2020-01-10 17:30 - 19:30 | West Side Community Services, 161 Vermont St., Buffalo, NY, 14213, United States
Do you want to build a snowman but hate the cold? Join us for a snowman craft that is fun for all ages.

Winter Wonderland hosted by Visions Hotels and Santa’s Vision
2020-01-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Hampton Inn-East Aurora, 49 Olean St, East Aurora, New York 14052
We are excited to begin our 18th season of giving back to our communities through our Santa’s Vision holiday events. Come Visit our Winter Wonderland Free gift for every child, Free Pony rides, and much more to do! All we ask is that you bring a Non-Perishable food item(s) to be donated to the local food bank in that area!

Town of Tonawanda Winterfest
2020-01-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2020-01-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks & Recreation, 299 Decatur Road, Buffalo, New York 14223
Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks & Recreation will hold its annual Winterfest celebration starting on Thursday, January 16, 2020 and continuing through Monday, January 20, 2020. Featuring free and affordable fun for all ages!
Highlights include ice skating, fireworks, live music, hockey games, The Buffalo Zoo Mobile, beer garden, special appearances by Elsa (“Frozen”) and Jessie (“Toy Story”) from Princess Parties – WNY, open gym, free screening of “Toy Story 4,” straw maze, snow hill, Ken-Ton Meals on Wheels bake sale, senior citizen dance, up-close magic by Nick Presents Magic, swimming, hockey games between Town of Tonawanda Police Department and Ellwood Fire Dept. to benefit St. John’s Parish Outreach Center and Brighton Fire Dept vs Kenilworth Vol Fire Co. # 1, hay rides, wine tasting, dive clinic, Tonawanda Aquettes performance and clinic, Ken-Ton Misfits Rugby 1st Annual Winterfest Tournament, The Buffalo Curling Club clinic, summer pool party at Town of Tonawanda Aquatic & Fitness Center, appearances by Town of Tonawanda Police Department K-9 Unit, Lloyd Taco Trucks and House of Munch, and more!
Please check out the schedule for a complete listing of events. Visit our website for updates: https://www.tonawanda.ny.us/departments/youth-parks-recreation/community-events/winterfest.html

Kids Day hosted by Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
2020-01-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 S Park Ave, Buffalo, New York 14218
Visit the Wegmans Family Garden and hands-on stations to participate in fun seasonal activities and meet some of the plants that live at the Botanical Gardens!
Included with Admission and Kids 12 and under are free!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2020-01-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum, 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Join us at at the museum for music, storytelling, crafts and activities all focused on celebrating Dr. King’s life and teachings. Throughout his life, Dr. King worked to achieve equality in America by fighting against racial discrimination. Join Explore & More as we honor the life and legacy of the iconic civil rights leader and celebrate themes of diversity, equality, freedom and resistance.
As part of celebrating Dr. King, we ask guests to bring and donate mittens, hats or socks that will be distributed to children in need in our community. Receive $3 off admission for your donation.
Presented by Bank on Buffalo.

Winter Blast 2020 at MLK Jr. Park
2020-01-20 12:00 - 14:00 | MLK Jr. Park, West Parade Circle, Buffalo, NY, 14211, United States
Join us for Winter Blast 2020 at MLK Jr. Park, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! This event is presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York. FREE Admission.
Facebook event: https://facebook.com/events/3097826526908815/
Website event: https://www.bfloparks.org/winterblast2020
Free Activities include:
-Old fashioned pond ice-skating – WEATHER DEPENDENT
-Skate-rental
-BlueCross BlueShield Healthy Zone Cruiser
-Fun on the ice with Skate Great, Inc.
–Albright-Knox Art Truck
-Face Painting by Squiggly Art Face Painting
-Interactive fun with the Buffalo Museum of Science
-Cookie Decorating
-Healthy Snacks provided by Ashker’s Bistro – Gallery – Community
Old-fashioned Pond Ice-Skating will be available at the MLK Ice Rink starting Jan 20, 2020, WEATHER DEPENDING.
The MLK Ice Rink is a designated BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York Healthy Zone.
For any questions, please contact Sarah at Sarah@bfloparks.org or call 716-838-1249, ext. 18.

Ice Cream Sundaes at West Side Community Services
2020-01-24 17:30 - 19:30 | West Side Community Services, 161 Vermont St., Buffalo, NY, 14213, United States
Build your own ice cream sundaes complete with whipped cream, sprinkles, cherries, and more!
