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Au-Some Evenings

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States

Once a month, these special Au-Some Evenings give children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder, their friends and family, an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. Families will have access to the museum space and play zones, including our cafe. Featured activities include a music center, therapy dogs, art projects and gross Read more about Au-Some Evenings »

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Au-Some Evenings

Once a month, our special Au-Some Evenings give children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. Families will have access to the museum space and play zones. Featured activities include a music center, therapy dogs, art projects and gross motor activities. Explore Read more about Au-Some Evenings »

Au-Some Evenings

Once a month, our special Au-Some Evenings give children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. Families will have access to the museum space and play zones, including our cafe. Featured activities include a music center, therapy dogs, art projects and gross Read more about Au-Some Evenings »

Free

Recurring

Au-Some Evenings

Dear Au-some families, With the ongoing pandemic and the increase of local cases we have decided to be extra cautious for the time being and pause our in-person Au-some Evening event. However, Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum, plans to offer a free virtual Au-some Evening. This event will take place Friday January 8 th Read more about Au-Some Evenings »

Free

Au-Some Evenings

Dear Au-some families, With the ongoing pandemic and the increase of local cases, we have decided to be extra cautious for the time being and pause our in-person Au-some Evening event. However, Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum, plans to offer a free virtual Au-some Evening.  This event will take place on Zoom and your Read more about Au-Some Evenings »

Free

Recurring

Au-Some Evening

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States

We are so pleased to announce that in-person Au-Some Evenings have returned!  Our Au-Some families will be the first to experience the all new Car Wash exhibit, presented by Delta Sonic, it's a one of a kind experience that will delight children and adults alike! To register for the event, please email [email protected].   Au-Some Evenings are brought to us through Read more about Au-Some Evening »

Recurring

Au-Some Evening

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States

We are so pleased to announce that in-person Au-Some Evenings have returned!  Our Au-Some families will be the first to experience the all new Car Wash exhibit, presented by Delta Sonic, it's a one of a kind experience that will delight children and adults alike! To register for the event, please email [email protected].   Au-Some Evenings are brought to us through Read more about Au-Some Evening »

Au-Some Evening with Superheroes!

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States

This month’s Au-Some Evening is super special as we welcome some caped crusaders from the Superhero Alliance of WNY to the museum. There’ll be a photo booth with backdrops and props, Halloween activities and more - so wear your costume and bring your trick or treat bag! Click here to download the event flyer. To register for the event, please Read more about Au-Some Evening with Superheroes! »

Au-Some Evening

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States

Please join us as special education and physical and occupational therapy students from Buffalo State and UB will supervise play stations throughout the Museum.  The stations will include fun and engaging activities that address all domains of learning through interactive games and play.  Parents will be provided directions to replicate all of our play stations at home if they would Read more about Au-Some Evening »

Au-Some Evening

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States

We’re celebrating a very merry Au-Some Evening this December. Children will enjoy a visit from Santa Claus himself and can even take home a special photo! As always we’ll have sensory-friendly spaces throughout the museum, as well as quiet kits and lots of fun, hands-on activities for children to flourish! Friendly reminders: • Many in attendance have complex medical needs, Read more about Au-Some Evening »

Recurring

Au-Some Evening

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States

Once a month, our special Au-Some Evenings give children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. Families will have access to the museum space and play zones, including our cafe. Featured activities include a music center, therapy dogs, art projects and gross Read more about Au-Some Evening »

Free

Au-Some Evening

Au-Some Evening

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States

This month families with children with autism spectrum disorder will have fun exploring the museum for a special evening of play. Featured activities include therapy dogs from the SPCA, art projects and gross motor fun using the Imagination Playground. Don't forget to visit the cafe afterward for a treat! To register for the next Au-Some Evening please email [email protected] or call (716)655-5131 Read more about Au-Some Evening »

Free
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