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Explore & More’s 5th Birthday Celebration
presented by Rich Products
June 26-30, 2024 | 10am-4pm each day
Join us as we celebrate Explore & More’s fifth birthday at Canalside in Downtown Buffalo!
All-Week Long:
- Enjoy Birthday Activities in our Studio Spaces, including Birthday Crown and Cupcake Crafts
- A Scavenger Hunt presented by Chef’s Restaurant where kids can win a prize upon completion
- And all 5-year-olds will receive free admission!
Highlights of the Week:
- Zoo Animals (Wednesday and Thursday)
- Cows at Canalside (Friday)
- Outdoor Book Festival (Saturday)
- A Visit from Princesses (Saturday morning)
- $5 admission on Sunday thanks to KeyBank
- Meet & Greet Cartoon Australian Heelers (Sunday)
Full Schedule:
Wednesday, June 26
Open: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
All-Day Activities:
- Crown and Cupcake Crafts in the Celebration Room (3rd Floor)
- Scavenger Hunt Presented by Chef’s
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11am-1pm: Animal Friends from the Buffalo Zoo in the Tinkering Tank (3rd Floor)
Thursday, June 27
Open: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
All-Day Activities:
- Crown and Cupcake Crafts in the Celebration Room (3rd Floor)
- Scavenger Hunt Presented by Chef’s
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11am-1pm: Animal Friends from the Buffalo Zoo in the Tinkering Tank (3rd Floor)
Friday, June 28
Open: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
All-Day Activities:
- Crown and Cupcake Crafts in the Celebration Room (3rd Floor)
- Scavenger Hunt Presented by Chef’s
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11am-1pm: Cows at Canalside presented by Milk For Health
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11am-1pm: Barb’s Book Buddies
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11am-1pm: Sampling by Dragon Girl Tea in the Celebration Room (3rd Floor)
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11am-1pm: Free Play Friday at Canalside: Super Soccer Stars (Click here for more details on this outdoor event)
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12pm-1pm: Appearance by our world-famous STEMbot
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12pm-2pm: Buffalo H.O.P.E. will facilitate a Coping Caterpillars craft in the Tinkering Tank
Saturday, June 29
Open: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
All-Day Activities:
- Cupcake Crafts in the Celebration Room (3rd Floor)
- Birthday Crown Crafts in the Tinkering Tank (3rd Floor)
- Scavenger Hunt Presented by Chef’s
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10am-12pm: Princess Meet & Greet: A Visit from the Snow Sisters
Sunday, June 30
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CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF EXPLORE & MORE
June 30 Only: $5 admission for all guests, courtesy of KeyBank
Open: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
All-Day Activities:
- Cupcake Crafts in the Celebration Room (3rd Floor)
- Birthday Crown Crafts in the Tinkering Tank (3rd Floor)
- Scavenger Hunt Presented by Chef’s
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10am-2pm: Canalside Children’s Book Festival (More details)
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11am-1pm: Meet & Greet your favorite cartoon Australian Heelers!
12pm: Join us in singing “Happy Birthday!”
Proud Partners
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Presenting Sponsor
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