First Night fun

Families can take part in Independent Health Foundation's First Night Buffalo, from 5-10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31 at the Buffalo Convention Center, 153 Franklin St., Buffalo.

Everyone will enjoy amusement rides, the magic and illusions of John Steven Bloom, inflatable fun and the Purina Incredible Dog Team with their jumps and leaps.

Also on hand will be Nickel City Reptiles and Exotics, the Turtle Mural Project, Crafts and Creations, The Dennis George Original Variety Show, Storybook Forest, the Buffalo Zoological Society, The Young Audiences Erie Canal Traveling Museum, Crystal Beach Keepsakes, Mad Science and Buffalo and Brandy.

Tickets are $7 advance and are available at Wegmans, and $10 at the door, with free admission for children 2 and under. For more information, call 635-4959 or visit www.FirstNightBuffalo.org.