The second largest city in New York, Buffalo is also big on children's entertainment. In Buffalo, many of the activities designed for children are available year round at no cost or low cost. Focused on learning and entertainment, the children's events in Buffalo, New York, are constantly growing and developing.
Founded in 1972, the Theatre of Youth has been putting on professional children's theater for more than 30 years. The 2010-2011 season includes several adaptations of popular books, such as Judy Blume's "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" and Lois Lowry's Newberry Award-winning "Number The Stars."
Theatre of Youth
203 Allen St
Buffalo, NY 14201-1415
716-884-4400
www.theatreofyouth.org
The Buffalo Museum of Science has been in business since 1929. It's objective is to inspire curiosity. Open seven days a week, the museum offers a 3-D auditorium theater, a dinosaur exhibit and a hands-on explorations gallery. In 2010, some scheduled children's events included a robotic dinosaur event and an overnight, museum sleepover.
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
Buffalo, New York 14211
716-896-5200
www.sciencebuff.org
Enjoy a reading series for children at the Barnes and Nobles at McKinley Mall in Buffalo, New York. This free reading series takes place at the Winnie-the-Pooh tree house. For children between the ages of two and five, this reading series takes place on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. For babies, the reading series takes place on Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Barnes and Noble
3701 McKinley Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14219
716-822-0832
This massive zoo boasts more than 1,000 animals. The Buffalo Zoo has a children's zoo and sponsors children's events such as "The Zoo Snooze," an overnight event at the zoo for parents and children. The Buffalo Zoo is open every day, rain or shine. The exceptions are Mondays and Tuesdays in January and February. It is also closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving.
The Buffalo Zoo
300 Parkside Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14214
716-837-3900
www.buffalozoo.org
