Free Play Fridays at Canalside

Join us for some fun in the sun with Free Play Fridays from 11am-1pm on the Pierce Lawn at Canalside each Friday through August 29 (except July 4) for great play experiences including soccer and obstacle courses – weather permitting.

Registration is not required.

2025’s Free Play Fridays:

• June 27: Jump to It! – Stepping Stones, Colorful Circles, Jump Ropes
• July 11: Buckets of Fun – Intro to Basketball
• July 18: Beach Ball Bonanza – Beach Ball Games & Parachute
• July 25: Balls, Bats & Baseball Hats – Intro to Tee Ball
• August 1: Super Soccer Stars – Intro to Soccer
• August 8: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work – Relay Races & Obstacle Courses
• August 15: Bump, Set, Spike into Summer! – Intro to Volleyball
• August 22: Beach Ball Bonanza
• August 29: Jump to It!

Barb’s Book Buddies will join us for special story times on June 27, July 18, July 25, August 1, and August 15.

Cows at Canalside presented by Milk For Health will be on site on June 27, July 11, and August 8. Meet a baby calf and learn about dairyfarming!

Free Play Fridays are sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Wegmans, and the Project Play WNY Summer Free Play Series.

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