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Western New York Compassion Connection: A Center for Grieving Children and Families, Officially Opens
The nonprofit P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative is proud to announce the official launch of Western New York Compassion Connection: A Center for Grieving Children and Families, an expanded service for any origin of loss.
Apr 2, 2025
Playspace Opens at The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens has opened a brand-new indoor Playspace. The former children's garden has been transformed into a play-based exhibit for learning about the important connections between people, plants, and pollinators.
Mar 26, 2025
Buffalo Zoo Welcomes Sungari, A New Young Male Tiger
The Buffalo Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of Sungari, a young male tiger, who has joined the Zoo family. Born at the Saint Louis Zoo on November 13, 2023, Sungari is currently one year and three months old.
Mar 7, 2025
Lena McBean
FREE Admission for Kids & Teens at National Comedy Center
Between February 15 and April 19, 2025, up to two (2) kids and teens, age 17 and under, will be admitted to the National Comedy Center for free with the purchase of an admission ticket by an accompanying adult.
Feb 14, 2025
Botanical Gardens Opens New Tropical Orchard Exhibit
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will open its brand-new Tropical Orchard on Thursday, January 23. The new greenhouse opens two additional sets of doors, new winding pathways, educational signage, and edible plants from around the world.
Jan 21, 2025
Buffalo Museum of Science Unveils M&T Learn Together Admissions Program
The Buffalo Museum of Science has announced the launch of the M&T Learn Together Admissions program, which will support opportunities for free admission to the Museum to support greater access for economically disadvantaged members of the community.
Dec 20, 2024
Great Lakes 360 Opens at Aquarium of Niagara
Great Lakes 360 is now open at the Aquarium of Niagara! This $5.2 million expansion to the Aquarium represents a 40% increase in living exhibits and is the first ever expansion in the cultural institution’s 59-year history.
Jul 25, 2024
Pixar Donates "Inside Out 2" Concept Art To National Comedy Center
The National Comedy Center, the nation’s official museum & cultural institution dedicated to comedy, and Pixar announced today that the studio has donated rare concept art from its feature film Inside Out 2 to the Comedy Center’s permanent archives.
Jun 21, 2024
Buffalo Zoo Welcomes New Red Panda!
The Buffalo Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of a new female red panda! This 11-month-old, named Himalaya, has officially settled into her new home at the Zoo's red panda habitat.
Jun 6, 2024
Erie County DOH Warns About Risk of Lead Poisoning from Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Marketed for Children
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is reminding residents to check their kitchens and cupboards to make sure that any recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches are removed and discarded.
Feb 28, 2024
"Where Inspiration Swims": Aquarium of Niagara Highlights $10 Million in Impovements
A new, modern brand identity celebrates the many improvements at the Aquarium since 2018. If you haven't visited, now is the time!
Oct 14, 2022
10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Lead Poisoning
Do you think lead poisoning Is something you don't have to think about? Think again. Many zip codes in Buffalo have rates 3x higher than Flint, Michigan.
Jan 29, 2020
