Western New York Family Magazine

07/18/2025

🎭 Confidence. Creativity. Laughter.

Give your child a summer experience they’ll never forget with the Kids Improv Class at the National Comedy Center — July 28–31 in Jamestown, NY!

Designed for students entering grades 2–12, this four-day class helps kids build confidence, teamwork, and quick-thinking skills through fun, interactive improv games. No stage experience is needed!

🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
💵 Just $100 total — includes snacks!
🎟️ Limited spots — register now: comedycenter.org/sayyes

Whether your child is outgoing or just starting to find their voice, this class will help them grow.

07/11/2025

Do you have a family reunion, special birthday, or other happy occasion on the horizon? More and more families are turning to cruises to celebrate family milestones as the best value for the money with the greatest choice of activities for all ages. Our "Family Travel" writer Deborah Williams takes a look at this growing trend.

Do you have a family reunion, special birthday, or other happy occasion on the horizon? More and more families are turning to cruises to celebrate family milestones as the best value for the money with the greatest choice of activities for all ages.

07/07/2025

Have you had a chance to check out the first episode of "The Western New York Family Magazine Podcast" yet? Be sure to take a listen!

You can listen for FREE at https://wnyfamilymagazinepodcast.buzzsprout.com/

You can also find us for FREE on:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2IJBPN1Vyi1RbbuCqn7gVm
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-western.../id1823538093

07/01/2025

We are thrilled to announce the launch of "The Western New York Family Magazine Podcast!" This companion piece to our print and digital issue is a monthly, audio podcast focusing on great family events and attractions in WNY, businesses that provide important services to local families, and issues that families face.

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

In this first episode, we're paying a visit to Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens' beautiful new Butterfly Experience; heading to Lewiston to hear about the great programming at Artpark this summer; learning about the history of the carrousel in North Tonawanda at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum; and we're celebrating 60 years of inspiration at the Aquarium of Niagara. We hope you enjoy!!

06/25/2025

Looking for a great way to help the community and bond as a family through volunteering? The Little Portion Friary - a homeless shelter that has served Buffalo, NY since 1982, providing daily meals, clothing, and many other important services to those in need - welcomes mature kids to volunteer with their adult parents/guardian.

If your family is interested in serving the community as volunteers at LPF, contact their team at 716-404-9801 or via email at [email protected]. You can also visit their website at https://www.littleportionfriary.com.

06/25/2025

WNY Family's July issue is now available online FREE on our website! You'll find it at https://www.wnyfamilymagazine.com/digital-issue. Vacation & Travel is this month's focus! More and more multi-generation families are turning to cruises to celebrate family milestones. We’ll take a look at this growing trend. Also, we’re discovering family time, history and nature at a unique New England resort. And we have plenty of tips on how to help your family vacation on a budget. Plus, find health and wellness information that will benefit family members of all ages in our 25th annual “Healthy Child, Healthy Family” section. Pick up your print copy, 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!

06/18/2025

GIVEAWAY ALERT - We are giving away a One Day Family Pass (2 Adults & 2 Children) to African Lion Safari with an overnight stay at the Homewood Suites by Hilton in Cambridge, ON! Visit https://www.wnyfamilymagazine.com/enter-to-win/giveaway-page_1 and enter for your chance to win. Entry Deadline is Tuesday, June 24th!

06/15/2025

Wishing Dads everywhere a very Happy Father's Day!

05/28/2025

WNY Family's June issue is now available online FREE on our website! You'll find it at https://www.wnyfamilymagazine.com/digital-issue. Summer is here and there is no shortage of things to see and do in WNY! In this issue of WNY Family, we present our annual “Summer GO! Guide” full of great destinations and attractions in our area. Plus, are you looking for the right Father’s Day gift? Check out our article full of easy upgrades that Dad will love! Pick up your print copy, 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!

05/19/2025

Western New York Immediate Care is honored to be celebrating 20 years of caring for the WNY community. They are celebrating with by giving away twenty (20) $10.00 Target Gift Cards to you!

Here’s what you need to do to qualify for a chance to win:
1. Like this post
2. Like the Western New York Immediate Care page
3. Tag a friend who should know about Western New York Immediate Care’s services in the Comments of this post

Winners will be chosen on Monday, June 2nd and contacted directly by Western New York Immediate Care through Facebook with instructions on how to claim their prize. No purchase necessary. ONE entry per household.

05/12/2025

Looking to boost enrollment at your Child Care center this fall? Reach 41,000 local families in our "Choosing Childcare" section which will be featured in our July, August, and September issues - perfect for driving registration before the start of the next school year. Ad options start at just $85.00! Contact Paul Kline at 716-836-3486 for more information or see the attached photo for ad sizes and pricing.

05/11/2025

Wishing Moms everywhere a very Happy Mother's Day!