Toys R Us Playdate

This Saturday (July 10th) from 11am-1pm Toys R Us is having a Thomas Playdate. There will be a story, games, special offers (usually coupons) and the kids get to color and play with Thomas and the other trains on the train table.

There is usually a free gift (magnet or something). Generally speaking these are fun events if you have nothing else to do and you want to get a little air conditioning time with out actually shopping.

All Thomas & Friends Mega Bloks will be on sale B1G1 Free. Sign up for Toys R Us emails to be notified of future events such as this (and to print the B1G1 coupon). Call your local TRU to make sure they are hosting the event before you go. I know that the Niagara Falls Boulevard location always hosts these.

Fire Works

Here's a link to WGRZ's post on all the locations around the area where firework shows will be happening.

http://www.wgrz.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=78315&catid=37&GID=2jH3J+8wjvrLEzOAuA7yeUijGIuvnz1wDW4o8V0tqHw%3D

Get out there and see some fireworks this year!

This Weekend in The Buff

Well, this is a bit late... but if you know me, this is just typical. The Buff is a great place to live because there's always something happening. We live in a major city, small but major. Our city participates in all the national events which is great because it's just plain fun. There's always parades and other fun local events happening too. So what's going on this weekend? Well first it's a rainy day (actually couple of days) so if you haven't picked something out yet, try choose something indoors. Check out the weather for today, courtesy of Weather.com:

Right Now

Light Rain / Windy

43° F

Feels Like: 34° F

Wind: From ENE at 21mph gusting to 28mph

Details | Webcam

**FREE** Toys 'R' Us Event:

Today, Saturday, March 13th from noon to 2pm TRU is having a "BaRBiE MeRMaiD PaRTY!"

Make a splash and celebrate the release of Barbie in A Mermaid Tale with coloring fun and great activities!

These events are always a good rainy day pass time. They usually have toys relevant to the event set up for your child(ren) to play with, and beg for of course. Also they (usually) have a goodie bag with take home stuff and a free item... relevant to the event. So if you've got a little girl(s) that loves Barbie and nothing else to do ... go hang out at TRU@toys r us

Restaurant Week ends on the 14th:

This is a national event happening in some/most major cities. Restaurant week is where local restaurants invite you in to enjoy a wonderful meal for a specific price. This year being 2010 the price is $20.10 - WHAT A VALUE! This is dinner for 2 that includes appetizer, entree and dessert. Check it out HERE for participating restaurants.

From sushi to barbecue, diners should find a reason to try something new during Spring Restaurant Week. More than 120 restaurants have already signed on, agreeing to offer value-priced meals the week of March 8 to 14. ~The Buffalo News~

The Carrousel Museum:

The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is having a scavenger hunt, doesn't that sound fun! From noon to 4 you can hunt for the Leprechaun and his Pot Of Gold! It's $5 a person and promises to be lots of fun with the scavenger hunt and other activities and crafts.

A favorite rite of childhood is that first ride on an old fashioned carousel. The Buffalo area is home to the only carousel museum in the world housed in an authentic, original carousel factory building with an operating 1916 carousel as well as a vintage 1940s "Kiddie Carousel." ~from WrightNowInBuffalo.com

**FREE** Bison's Family Day:

Today The Buffalo Bisons have their Family Day Open House (free admission) from noon to 3pm at Coca-Cola Field. There will be free food and lots of fun events. Sounds really fun if you don't mind braving a little rain. Check out the details HERE.

Those are my picks for the weekend. What did I miss? What are you doing this weekend in The Buff?

This Weekend in The Buff

**Once again there is some fun Thomas & Friends stuff at Toys R Us this weekend.

There will be coloring, play time on the train tables and free gift bags. Event is Saturday April 25th from 11am to 1pm. Go HERE for more details.

We've been to Toys R Us events in the past and my kids have enjoyed them. If nothing else it's time out of the house.

**Adventure Landing is having a Military weekend with super special discounts for military families. If someone in your family is in the military you should go! Go HERE for more information about this event and other upcoming events.

I'll update this post as other things come up.

Things to do in The Buff this Weekend

Borders Books Spring Fling

Hop in to Borders!

April 11, 2009 2:00 PM

Go HERE for info and participating locations

Celebrate the holiday! Dress up and join our storytime, Easter parade, sing-along, and more! After the party, visit the Borders page on Facebook for an opportunity to show how cute your kids are by uploading your party photos.

Toys R' Us

In-store Event: TAMAGOTCHI, Saturday April 11th from 12-2pm. Free VIP backstage lanyard with exclusive website codes and win prizes on the prize wheel.

Go HERE for store locations. These toys are for ages 8-12.

Lowe's

Build N Grow Clinics (for kids) build a Bird House, Saturday, April 11th 10am-11am

Go HERE to sign up and for more information.

Adventure Landing

EASTER EGG HUNTS
Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunts! Search our golf courses for eggs filled with prizes. A $3 per child donation will benefit Variety Club of Buffalo. Registration starts at 8am

For more info and directions go HERE.

Buffalo Zoo

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Breakfast seatings will take place at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the Children’s Resource Center. The event will include a catered buffet breakfast. Pre-paid reservations are required due to limited seating.

For information and registration go HERE.

Barnes & Noble

Easter Egg Hunt and Storytime

Call 716-632-3569 to Register, Saturday April 11, 2009 10:00 AM
Clarence
4401 Transit Road Suite 800, Clarence, NY 14221, 716-634-1011

For other events and store locations go HERE.

Go See Some Art

Albright-Knox is FREE on Fridays after 3pm ($3 parking)
Visit one of the UB Art Museums/Galleries (admission is FREE)

For other events happening in the Buffalo area go HERE.


Get out there this weekend and have some fun in The Buff.