Western New York Family Magazine

11/30/2025

Our December issue is live!

11/28/2025

The December 2025 Episode of "The Western New York Family Magazine Podcast" has dropped!
The holiday season is here!
In this episode, we chat with Jasmine and Maika Dubuc—cast members of Cirque du Soleil’s spectacular production ‘Twas the Night Before, coming to Shea's Performing Arts Center.
We’ll head to the OLV National Shrine & Basilica, where they are celebrating 100 years this holiday season.
We’ll pay a visit to Spectrum Health & Human Services' new Riverside Counseling Center and talk about managing holiday stress.
And we’re getting a preview of all the fun holiday events that the Cheektowaga Youth and Recreation Department has in store for your whole family.
You can listen at https://wnyfamilymagazinepodcast.buzzsprout.com/
You can also find us on:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2IJBPN1Vyi1RbbuCqn7gVm
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-western-new-york-family-magazine-podcast/id1823538093

11/27/2025

From our family to yours, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

WNY Family's December issue is now available online FREE on our website! You'll find it at https://www.wnyfamilymagazine.com/digital-issue.
The holiday season is here! In this edition, we have some tips on how you can keep the holidays merry and meltdown-free with the kids! Also, do you find that conversations at your family gatherings often turn into hot topic discussions? If so, we’ll show you three easy ways to navigate those hard subjects. We’ll also shine the spotlight on the classroom in our “Exploring Education” section and give you some great holiday gift ideas from local businesses in our “Gifts Galore” section.
Pick up your print copy of WNY Family, also FREE, at Wegmans, Federal Meats, public libraries, your childcare center, and at many of our advertisers. And be sure to tell our advertisers that you saw them in WNY Family Magazine!

10/30/2025

WNY Family's November issue is now available online FREE on our website! You'll find it at https://www.wnyfamilymagazine.com/digital-issue.
November is a month of gratitude and for giving thanks. In this edition, we are looking at new and meaningful traditions your family can try this Thanksgiving. Does your family split off into groups after the Thanksgiving meal is done and the dishes are cleared? We have some great game ideas that will keep the fun going and the family together. Plus, looking for some fun and unique gift ideas for the holiday season? Check out our “Gifts Galore” section.
Pick up your print copy of WNY Family, also FREE, at Wegmans, Federal Meats, public libraries, your childcare center, and at many of our advertisers. And be sure to tell our advertisers that you saw them in WNY Family Magazine!

10/29/2025

The November 2025 episode of "The Western New York Family Magazine Podcast" has dropped!
The sky is NOT the limit at the Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium at Buffalo State University! Hear about their Immersive Astronomy Experiences and Laser Music Experiences for the upcoming holiday season.
Also, November is National Adoption Month. We’re talking with Child and Family Services about how you can open your heart and your home to a child in need of a forever family.
And, are you or someone you know coping with the death of a loved one? We’ll introduce you to WNY Compassion Connection, a newly opened grief center that is providing help and hope.
You can listen at https://wnyfamilymagazinepodcast.buzzsprout.com/
You can also find us on:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2IJBPN1Vyi1RbbuCqn7gVm
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-western-new-york-family-magazine-podcast/id1823538093

10/21/2025

Drop a food item by WNY Compassion Connection as we proudly support the work of FeedMore WNY! 🥫🤗

10/21/2025

Are you getting ready to throw a kid-friendly Halloween party? Or maybe just looking for different ways for your own kids to celebrate the holiday? Check out our article with several fun, family-friendly Halloween activities.

Are you throwing a kid-friendly Halloween party? Or maybe just searching for different ways for your own kids to celebrate Halloween? Here are several family-friendly Halloween activities that will make the holiday simply spook-tacular!

10/14/2025

✨ Ready to believe the impossible? ✨ Masters of Illusion is coming to UB Center for the Arts on October 23! 🎩🪄
Witness jaw-dropping illusions, daring escapes, and nonstop magic — live on stage for one night only in Buffalo. Perfect for a night out or a family adventure!
🎟 Tickets on sale now at www.ubcfa.org

10/14/2025

Be sure to check out the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum's new Carrousel Music Hall!!

10/07/2025

See Elmwood Franklin in action at their Open House on Wednesday, October 15, from 8:45–10:30 a.m.
Guests are invited to walk the halls, step into classrooms, explore students' work, and meet teachers and students—and discover the difference an Elmwood Franklin education makes.
RSVP at elmwoodfranklin.org/thrive

10/02/2025

The newest AI tools don't just connect kids, they can simulate friendship, fabricate images, and manipulate voices...and there are risks. Here is a guide to how the technology has changed, why it matters, and what parents can do to keep kids safe.

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