This long-time fixture on Williamsville's Main Street carries more than 30,000 classic toys, like science and building kits, puzzles, books, sock monkeys and other educational toys. They also carry items for dress-up play, erector sets and Playmobile figures. Clayton's is one of the largest specialty toy stores in the area and they carry many items you won't find in the big-box stores. If you are buying a gift for your favorite child, they offer free gift wrapping. Moreover, the shops knowledgeable staff can help you select the perfect gift for the special child in your life.
This Williamsville children's boutique has unique, affordable clothing, gifts, and accessories for children. Clothing includes jackets, coats, and hats, along with girl's dresses and dress-up clothes for boys. Moreover, they carry accessories like jewelry, handbags, and shoes as well for the little ones. Owner Maggie Schwartz first opened the shop in 1990, when shortly after the birth of her children, she realized that there was a need for a shop that carried upscale children's clothing. It is one of the few locally owned children's clothing shops in the area.
This candy and ice cream shop was first established in 1915 by William Morphis. The original location of the shop, which was named after the eldest of his eight children, was in the Broadway/Sycamore area of Buffalo. Antoinette's moved to its present location in 1958 and today the third and fourth generations of the family run the shop. They sell a large assortment of chocolates, including sponge candy, truffles, chocolate covered fruits, chocolate covered nuts, and fudge, along with caramels, peanut brittle, nut barks, and more. Within the candy shop is an old-fashioned ice cream parlor which serves their homemade ice cream, sundaes, shakes, sodas, and more.
Located in a turn-of-the-century building in Lancaster, east of Buffalo, this 350-seat arts center features a variety of performing arts: from operettas and contemporary musicals to jazz concerts, drama, and dance. The opera house runs a 10-month season from Sep to Jun. Past productions have included blockbuster hits such as Gypsy, West Side Story, and The Merry Widow. There are matinee specials for kids, and special event features such as The Haunted Opera House and Crafts In The Village.
This family-owned toy store is stocked with a variety of toys that will spark imaginative play, such as toy soldiers, puzzles, and board games. One thing you won't find here are video games, as the shop's owners want to encourage creative play. The shop is also jam-packed with an ever-expanding collection of over 10,000 models of cars, trucks, planes, fire engines, tractors and construction vehicles. In fact, they have the world's largest selection of construction vehicle models, including bulldozers, cranes, backhoes, and dump trucks. Each year, they host the International Model Construction and Truck Show. - Christine A. Smyczynski
Offering round-the-year activities for families with kids, this horse and livestock farm is a real treat for animal lovers. From learning about various animals on the farm, to interactive activities, educational tours, and fun hay rides, there is plenty that the Kelkenberg Farm of Clarence has to offer. Children can experience what it is like to milk a goat, visit a pumpkin farm in the fall, or hop on to sleigh rides in the winter. Refuel by treating yourself and your kids to fresh, off-the-farm goodies.