2006-11-15 / Entertainment

Family Activities

Nov. 18 . Beast Feast Family Workshop Walk

10 a.m.-noon, Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside, Buffalo. How would you prepare a Thanksgiving feast for a rhino or a gorilla? Find out in this family workshop that begins with a light continental breakfast (for you). Explore Zoo animal diet and nutrition, observe Zoo animals enjoying their breakfast, and even go behind the scenes to explore the diet kitchen. Call 837-3900 or visit www.buffalozoo.org for more information. Nov. 17 . Harvest Time: A DaVinci Workshop

3:30-5 p.m., Elmwood Science Spot, 810 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. This dynamic workshop, for ages 5-9, weaves together art, science, nature and culture, as inspired by Leonardo DaVinci. Pre-registration is required. Call 896-5200 for more information. Nov. 18 . Knox Farm State Park Walk

9-10 a.m., Knox Farm State Park, 437 Buffalo Road, East Aurora. The Buffalo Audubon Society conducts a nature walk at the state park. This program is free. Call (800) 377-1520 or visit www.buffaloaudubon. com for more information.

. Crafts with Clifford the Big Red Dog

10:30 a.m., The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda. Call 693-1885 or visit www.carouselmuseum.org for more information. . Babes in the Woods

10-11:30 a.m., Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, 1610 Welch Road, North Java. The Buffalo Audubon Society conducts this program for pre-schoolers and their parents involving crafts, hikes and a snack. Call (800) 377-1520 or visit www.buffaloaudubon.com for more information.

Nov. 18-19 . Greater Buffalo Train and Toy Show

Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg. Call 648-9733 or visit www.the-fairgrounds.com for more information.

now-Nov. 26 . Chrysanthemum Show

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Regal chrysanthemums grace The Conservatory for the 101st Mum Show. Round, pillow-shaped plantings are surrounded by waves of new and exciting mum varieties. Come and enjoy the magnificent displays. Call 827-1584 or visit www. buffalogardens. com.

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