Activities
EXPLORE & MORE…A CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
www.exploreandmore.org
300 Gleed Avenue
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 655-5131
Explore & More is the fun museum designed for the many ways kids learn. The museum features hands-on interactive exhibits and programs for children ages one to ten. Visit the museum Wednesday - Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday 12 noon - 5pm. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $5.00 for children ages 1-10. Children under one and families participating in WIC are free.
ROYCROFT CAMPUS
www.roycrofter.com
40 South Grove Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-3333 or 800 ROYCRFT
Elbert Hubbard and his Roycroft Renaissance continue to blossom in East Aurora and throughout the country. A National Historic landmark since 1986, the fourteen-building (9 public) Roycroft Campus attracts thousands annually through today's similarly inspired artists and artisans. The Roycroft Inn and Shops, as they were historically known, are famous once again. Sun-Sat Call for times & event schedule
ROYCROFT MUSEUM - ELBERT HUBBARD
http://www.roycrofter.com/museum.htm
363 Oakwood Avenue
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-4735
A Craftsman bungalow house is filled with artifacts of Elbert Hubbard, publisher and founder of one of America's most successful Arts and Crafts Colonies, "The Roycroft," in East Aurora, NY. Hubbard was able to attract writers and artisans like Stephen Crane and Walter Jennings and visitors to the Roycroft by Rockefeller, Ford and Edison. The Roycroft Craftsmens' fine books, copperware, leather crafts and furniture are on display at the Museum. June 1-Oct. 15; Wed, Sat, Sun; 1-4pm; Closed holidays, $5 per person
VIDLER'S 5 & 10 STORE
www.vidlers5and10.com
690 Main Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-0481
Take a step back in time as you enjoy the atmosphere of an old five and dime. Family owned since 1930, the circa 1890 building features yarn, needlecrafts, housewares, crafts, a frame & card shop and a toy counter. Mon-Thur, Sat. 9am-5:30pm; Fri. 9am-9pm; Sun. 12pm-4pm Closed holidays.
TOY TOWN MUSEUM
www.toytownusa.com
606 Girard Avenue
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-5151
Toys through the ages including a Fisher-Price Toy Collection from 1930-1970 highlighting rare and one-of-a-kind toys. The museum features a rotating exhibit area with varying toy collections, plus ToyWorks - a children's interactive learning center. Mon&Tue, 12:00Noon - 5pm; Wed-Sat, 10AM - 5PM; Sunday, 12Noon - 4PM. Closed holidays.
MILLARD FILLMORE HOUSE
24 Shearer Avenue
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-3280
A national historic landmark house built by our 13th President of the United States, Millard Fillmore and furnished and restored in the 1826 era. June 1-Oct. 15, Wed, Sat, Sun, 1-4pm. Closed holidays. $5 donation per adult.
AURORA THEATRE
673 Main Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
652-1660
Movies
EAST AURORA FARMER'S MARKET
Aurora Village Shopping Center
123 Grey Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
652-0951
Wed & Sats. 7am-1pm; May to November