FEATURED EVENTS

Think kids and glass don’t mix? Think again! Our exciting line-up of family-friendly demos, hands-on activities, and cool exhibitions offer a close-up look at the extraordinary things artists can do with glass. With projects for nearly all ages and experience levels, Make Your Own Glass has something for everyone. Experience live glassmaking at its gooiest and most molten! Join our Hot Glass Team in the Amphitheater Hot Shop to get a close-up look at the glassblowing process or journey to our Glass Innovation Center to watch live, narrated presentations of glassworking using a 4,000°F torch.

Ice skating, curling, hot chocolate…Join Aspire of WNY for the Winter Event of the Year: Winterval! Your favorite winter event, featuring fun, family-friendly activities, is back for 2025! All tickets purchased include: 2 Hours of Open Skating and Curling (Skate rental included, but is limited and will be first come first serve), Full Dinner Buffet, Unlimited Non-Alcoholic Beverages (including hot cocoa and coffee), Fully Stocked Cash Bar, Basket Raffle and more, Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports is also back again this year providing adaptive equipment so individuals with all abilities can participate!

Cars fly, trees fight back, and monsters are on the loose in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition, on a giant screen, while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score. Relive every magical moment as the music brings life to a story that has enchanted the world.

Join Aspire of WNY… ON ICE! With ice skating, curling, bumper cars, dinner, and a hot chocolate bar, you’ll have an incredible amount of fun with your friends and family PLUS this event benefits a great cause in Chautauqua County. New this year: Our First Annual Chili Cook-Off! Whether you’re a master of spice or a fan of flavor, bring your best pot of chili and compete for the title of Chili Champion! Guests will sample each entry, voting for their favorite chili, with the top picks winning exciting prizes. It’s a delicious way to warm up while enjoying friendly competition! KIDS PRICING: $10 for children ages 5-10 (child must be present to receive wristband); Kids under 5 are free (child must be present to receive wristband).

A beautiful indoor wintery festival with family-friendly activities for all ages, including a puppet show, crafts, an enchanted castle, and great food! Open to the public.

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the George Eastman Museum's annual Dutch Connection floral display. Join Landscape Manager Byron Smith over coffee as he discusses the various aspects of what it takes to design and implement a large flower show. There will be a guided tour of the display following the talk.

We welcome you to attend our Grand Opening Open House at BloomiVerse and Bloom Creative Arts in Hamburg, NY! We will have free music demonstrations with our certified music therapists and refreshments. Come see what BloomiVerse and Bloom Creative Arts is all about!