The Western New York Family Magazine Podcast

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Summer Camp season has arrived. If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience for your child, we’ll tell you why Camp Turner is just the place for them!

Also, access to child care is one of the top barriers to keeping parents in the work force. We’ll talk to our friends at Child Care Resource Network about two New York State programs that could help both families and businesses.

And, start your engines…we’re heading to the Niagara Power Vista for a preview of their annual Touch A Truck and Family Safety Fair!

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Looking for a fun and unique way to bond with family and friends this summer? We’ll tell you how Buffalo Pedal Tours has you covered both on land and on the water!

Also, May is National Foster Care Awareness Month.  Right now, our area is facing a critical shortage of foster parents. We’ll head to Gateway-Longview for information on how you can help. 

And the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is open for its 2026 season.  We’ll talk to their Executive Director about the great new exhibits you’ll find there this year.

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Shea’s Buffalo Theatre has unveiled the lineup for the Five Star Bank 2026-2027 Broadway Series! We’re talking with Rita Sirianni and Julianna Tracey, hosts of the Shea’s “Cast Party” podcast, about this season that truly has something for everyone!

Then, we head over to The Summit Center where they’re lacing up their walking shoes for Western New York’s largest autism-related event.

And, April is Stress Awareness Month. Is your child dealing with significant stress? Spectrum Health & Human Services shares some warning signs and ways you can help your child cope with stress.

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In this episode, we are getting all of the sweet details about Genesee Country Village & Museum's annual Maple Sugar Festival.

Next, we hop on over to the Aquarium of Niagara where they are getting ready to celebrate Easter — aquatic style!

And then we sit down with Laura Woyasz, one of the stars of the Tony Award winning musical "Kimberly Akimbo," making its Buffalo premiere at Shea's Buffalo Theatre this month.

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In this episode, we head to Aurora Waldorf School where educators have been enriching the lives of students for over 30 years, providing a love of learning and an appreciation for the natural world.

Then, we pay a visit to Theatre of Youth where they are getting ready to bring two classic children’s stories to life on stage and also hosting workshops for the aspiring young performer in your family.

And, are you looking for some fun activities for the February school break? The Buffalo Museum of Science has a week full of fun activities and week-long camp programs at both the Museum and Tifft Nature Preserve. We’ll tell you all about them.

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In this special Rewind Episode, we'll be revisiting some of the informative segments we featured in our first six episodes of 2025.

We're talking with Child Care Resource Network about how they can help you find quality, affordable childcare.

We'll head to 716 Music & More where they are instilling a love of music in young children.

We'll learn how Child & Family Services can help you open your heart and home to a child in need.

And we'll pay a visit to Gymnastics Unlimited, where they're celebrating 50 years of keeping kids fit and active!

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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 Buffalo Theatre.

We’ll head to the OLV National Shrine and 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 & Recreation Department has in store for your whole family.

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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 & 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 Western New York Compassion Connection—a newly opened grief center that is providing help and hope.

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In this episode, we head to New York Power Authority's Niagara Power Vista for a preview of their annual Halloween Spooktacular - an event your little ghosts and goblins will love; we pay a visit to The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens where a new exhibit combines beautiful botanicals with the art of storytelling; and a holiday tradition is returning to Shea's. We're talking to Neglia Ballet Artists about their annual production of "The Nutcracker."

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In this episode, we'll get a sneak peek at the 20th annual BubbleFEST happening at the Buffalo Museum of Science and presented by Five Star Bank; we'll introduce you to the early childhood programs of 716 Music and More that will instill a love of music in your little one; we head to Becker Farms for a look at all of the fall fun they have in store for families this season; and we get a preview of this season's BPO Kids and BPO Film Series concerts with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.