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A free event celebrating art and community!
Perfect for children from Pre-K through 3rd grade and their families!
Saturday, April 11th 2026
10:00AM -1:00PM at The Broadway Market
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Make & take art activities
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Magic show performance
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Bubble blowing and show
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Music provided by DJ Lisa Lux
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Face painting
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Caricatures
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Balloon art
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Giveaways
And MORE!
*Event pre-registration is not required but recommended. Each family will receive one free door prize ticket with event pre-registration.
Family ArtFest is made possible and remains free to our community thanks to the generous support of the Honorable Taisha St. Jean Tard and the Honorable Lawrence Dupre of the Erie County Legislature, along with City of Buffalo Common Council Member Mitch Nowakowski.
Hands-On
Art Activities
Balloon Art with Janice Spagnola and Guests
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with award-winning balloon artist and Teaching Artist Janice Spagnola. Along with ballon-twisting guests, she will guide families in creating their very own amazing balloon masterpieces!
Watercolor Cards with Kristin Brandt​
Roll up your sleeves and dive into the fun of painting! Join Teaching Artist Kristin Brandt as she guides families to create their very own masterpiece to take home and treasure!
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Face Painting
Enjoy face painting provided by local artists! Show off your favorite animal, match a character you love, or rock your own style. We will have 3 artists active for the duration of event, so everyone will have a chance to get the design they want!​​​ ​
Recycled Glass Magnets with Cassondra Argeros
Create your very own magnetic masterpiece from recycled materials! Work with Teaching Artist Cassondra Argeros to understand your relationship with the environment and create a unique glass magnet using recycled glass.​
Slap Bracelets with ArtWorks Apprentices
What's better than a slap bracelet? How about rocking one that displays your very own artwork? Join our Artworks Apprentices in this exciting and fashionable activity!
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Build Your Own Carousel with Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
Take a spin at designing your own iconic attraction! Work with our friends as the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum to design, build, and decorate your very own carousel.
Mini Zines Making with Laura Chenault
Get ready for a fun and creative adventure with Teaching Artist Laura Chenault, where you'll master simple bookbinding techniques to turn your ideas into unique zines that are perfect for sharing and making in multiples!​
Caricature Drawings​
Bring home a portrait that captures your unique spirit and personality. These black and white caricatures include head and shoulders, and they are bursting with character! In minutes, one of our caricature artists will create a portrait that will provide you and your family with timeless memories!
Bubble Play and Learning Zone with The Bubble Man, Doug Rougeux
Experience the magic of BubbleMania up close with Doug Rougeux! Meet The Bubble Man, play with bubbles big and small, and enjoy a photo-op inside a human-sized bubble!
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Doug will be in the Bubble Play and Learning Zone until 12:15pm. At 12:30pm, he will give a performance!
Performances
DJ Lisa Lux
All Day (10am - 1pm)
Get ready to groove all day long as DJ Lisa Lux springs your favorite tunes, keeping the energy high and the vibes flowing!
Magic Show
by Red Tie Variety with
Ted Baumhauer
10:30am - 11am
Prepare for an unforgettable experience with award-winning performer and juggler Ted Baumhauer in a thrilling live show where lucky volunteers from the crowd become part of the action, bringing tons of surprises and laughs along the way!
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If you can't make the show, find Ted around doing close-up magic the whole day!
"BubbleMania"
Pop Art Performance
by Doug "Bubble Man" Rougeux
12:30pm - 1pm
Bubbles, bubbles, everywhere - and they’re more amazing than ever!
Dive into the science of popping bubbles and the art of bubble sculpture in this jaw-dropping BubbleMania experience, featuring bouncing bubbles set to Big Band Swing, mind-blowing bubble cubes, and bubbles stretching over 25 feet long! Get ready to be amazed!
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If you can't make the show, find enjoy the Bubble Play and Learning Zone from 10am to 12:15pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Directions
Food
Food stalls throughout the Market will be open!
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Photography
A photographer will be capturing the magic through photos and videos. If you prefer not to be photographed, just let us know!
Accomodations
We offer sensory kits and access to a designated quiet zone (presented by Alice, Ever After Books) to ensure every child feels comfortable, supported, and included!
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Accessibility
The Broadway Market is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible, and there are elevators and restrooms available on-site.
Support Generously Provided By:
Activity Sponsor
