Family Activities

fri. 17 Teddy Bear Picnic 2-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda; $. 693-1885, www.c arrouselmuseum.org

thurs. 16
In Jest - A
knoc k-your-soc ks-off,
laugh-until-it-hurts show for ages 6-12
with classic comedy, flying objects,
absurd theatrics, incredible acts of
balance and assorted fruits and
vegetables starting at 2 p.m. Thursday,
Aug. 16, Elma Public Library, 1860
Bowen Road, Elma; free. 652-2719,
www. buffalolib. org
Spanish Especially For You
Story Time - Preschoolers, toddlers
and parents are invited at 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 16, Barnes & Noble,
1565 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst.
867-6585, www.StartSpanishNow.com
Storytelling - Join the
Niagara University Repertory Theatre
for this 45-minute entertaining
storytelling presentation for children
ages 6-12 starting at 1 p.m. Thursday,
Aug. 16, Anna M. Reinstein Memorial
Branch Library, 2580 Harlem Road,
Cheektowaga; free. 892-8089,
www. buffalolib. org
The Magic Word is YELLOW
- The Cheektowaga YES presents
preschool crafts and activities starting at
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, Anna M.
Reinstein Memorial Branch Library,
2580 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga; free,
registration is required. 892-8089,
www. buffalolib. org
sat. 18
Magic and Beyond - With
illusionist David Garrity, presented as
part of the Children's Summer Theater,
10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18,
Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Road,
Williamsville; free. 633-1600,
www.shopeasternhills.com
Creekersneaker at Hunter's
Creek - Join Wayne Gall of the
Buffalo Audubon Society for a field trip
to see gorge scenery and aquatic life.
Participants should bring a lunch and
water since trips may extend into early
afternoon. Appropriate footwear is
recommended, such as water shoes or
old sneakers. This is a rain or shine
event so dress for the weather. Meet at
9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18; meeting

location given when registering; $.
Registration required by calling
585-457-3228 or 800-377-1520.
Walk at Knox State Park -
How many species of our feathered
friends can you discover at the park?
Come along with members of Beaver
Meadow and help do some "birding"
starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18,
Knox Farm State Park, 437 Buffalo
Road, East Aurora; free.
1-800-377-1520,
www. buffaloaudubon. com
Observatory Public Viewing
- Join the Buffalo Astronomical
Association as they look at the stars
starting at 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, the
Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, 1610
Welch Road, North Java; free.
1-800-377-1520,
www. buffaloaudubon. com
sun. 19
Sunday Family Walks - Walk
through the woods as naturalists help
you seek out the natural wonders that
abound starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug.
19, Beaver Meadow Audubon Center,
1610 Welch Road, North Java; free.
1-800-377-1520,
www. buffaloaudubon. com
mon. 20
The Magic of Mr. J - Presented
as part of the Awesome August
programs starting at 2 p.m. Monday,
Aug. 20, Kenmore Branch Library, 160
Delaware Road, Kenmore; free.

873-2842, www.buffalolib.org
tues. 21
Buffalo Contemporary
Dance, part of the M&T Plaza
Concert Series, noon, M&T Plaza,
downtown Buffalo; free.
tues. 21 and wed. 22
'Flicka'- Summer children's
movies continue at 10 a.m., Flix
SuperFlix Movie Theater, 4901 Transit
Road, Lancaster; free. 668-1888
wed. 22
The Magic of Mr. J - Presented
as part of the Awesome August
programs starting at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Aug. 22, Kenilworth Branch Library,
318 Montrose Ave., Buffalo; free.
834-7657, www.buffalolib.org
now-Sept. 1
Bug Bash - Scurry on over to the
Buffalo Museum of Science and
experience creepy-crawlies in the family
friendly exhibit, through Sept. 1, 1020
Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo; $. 896-5200,
www.buffalomuseumofscience.org
now-Aug. 31
Parkside August Art Camp -
New program sponsored by the Parkside
Community Association for children
ages 5-11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday
through Friday, through Friday, Aug. 31,
St. Mary's School for the Deaf, 2253
Main St., Buffalo; $. 838-1240