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Family Open Studio Day at the AKG!
Join the AKG for a fun-filled Saturday morning of creative artmaking (Buffalo).
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
WhereStudio B, Knox Building, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo
Cost$5 per person (Members save 15%; ages 4 and under are free!)
Silly Science Day
Hands-on science experiment local author Jamie Kucia.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · Activities 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (museum 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM)
WhereExplore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum, 130 Main Street, Buffalo
CostFree with admission
Au-Some Evening (November 2026)
Explore & More hosts Au-Some Evening in December — sensory-friendly museum hours for autistic guests and families.
WHO Family
WhenFri Nov 20, 2026 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
WhereExplore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum, 130 Main Street, Buffalo
CostFree
Junior History Buffs – November AM
The Buffalo History Museum: Junior History Buffs is a program at The Buffalo History Museum that engages children ages 4-11 in age-appropriate history lessons, songs, stories, crafts and games.
WHO Family
WhenFri Nov 20, 2026 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
WhereThe Buffalo History Museum, 1 Museum Ct, Buffalo
CostFree
Visit from Santa + Toy Drive Kickoff
Santa visit plus toy-drive kickoff — collection runs through Dec 13.
WHO Family
WhenFri Nov 27, 2026 · Santa 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (museum 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
WhereExplore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum, 130 Main Street, Buffalo
CostSee organizer website for details
Santa at the Botanical Gardens
Santa takes two shifts at Buffalo Botanical Gardens — including a Poinsettias After Dark window on Nov 27.
WHO Family
WhenFri Nov 27 – Sat Nov 28, 2026 · 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
WhereBuffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo
CostIncluded with admission
Christmas at the Depot
Christmas at the Depot at Orchard Park BR&P Depot in Orchard Park.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 28 – Sat Dec 5, 2026 · Nov 28 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Dec 5 (see organizer)
WhereOrchard Park BR&P Depot, 370-380 South Lincoln Avenue, Orchard Park
CostSee organizer website for details
Au-Some Evening (December 2026)
Explore & More hosts Au-Some Evening in December — sensory-friendly museum hours for autistic guests and families.
WHO Family
WhenFri Dec 4, 2026 · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
WhereExplore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum, 130 Main Street, Buffalo
CostFree (registration required)
Holidays at the Lodge
Santa, hot chocolate, and area choirs on holiday classics at the Lodge — Flights of Feathers included with admission.
WHO Family
WhenSat Dec 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WhereRoger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis Street, Jamestown
Cost$5 per person
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