thurs. 9

After-School Escape — Children, grades K-5, are invited to enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Dr., Depew; Free. 683-5959, www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html

Wellness Walk — Healthy outdoor walk with a botanical emphasis and wildlife too. Drop in program, 10 a.m.-12 noon Thursday, Feb. 9 at Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo; $ - no registration needed. 825-6397, www.sciencebuff.org

sat. 11

Let’s Get Physical — Are your kids ready for some indoor physical fun? Enjoy Let’s Get Physical – hours of active, physical fun in the building’s indoor gym. New this year, the whole family will love Imagination Playground. Imagination Playground is an interactive, transformable environment that prompts children to manipulate their environment and create a play space of their own. Saturday, February 11 at Explore & More Children’s Museum, 300 Gleed Ave., East Aurora; $. 655-5131, www.exploreandmore.org

Flower Crafts With Seeds and Nuts — Members of the Smallwood Garden Club help children, 6 to 12 years old, create flowers from objects found in nature, just in time for Valentine’s Day giving, 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Audubon Public Library, 350 John James Audubon Pkwy., Amherst; Free - Registration required. 689-4922

sun. 12

The Never Ending Story — An imaginative adventure and a good reminder that everyone needs a hero and a friend, as part of the Free Family Film series, 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 at Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St., Buffalo; Free. 847-1410, www.sheas.org

mon. 13

Little Tykes Snowshoe Stroll — This event, best for kids 3 to 5 years old with an adult, is weather permitting. Our littlest hikers love wearing bear-claw youth snowshoes and exploring Tifft’s urban nature trails, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo; $. 896-5200 ext. 338, www.sciencebuff.org

tues. 14

Lunch Bunch Storytime — Kids 3 to 5 years-old with a parent or caregiver, are asked to pack a lunch and come ready to enjoy stories and toys, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Clearfield Branch Library, 770 Hopkins Road, Williamsville; Free - Registration required. 688-4955

thurs. 16

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Activity — This after school special, inspired by Greg of wimpy kid fame, features reading, games and crafts, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at Audubon Public Library, 350 John James Audubon Pkwy., Amherst; Free - Registration required. 689-4922

After-School Escape — Children, grades K-5, are invited to enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Dr., Depew; Free. 683-5959, www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html

Wellness Walk — Healthy outdoor walk with a botanical emphasis and wildlife too. Drop-in program, 10 a.m.-12 noon Thursday, Feb. 16 at Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo; $ - no registration needed. 825-6397, www.sciencebuff.org