We are excited to bring back a family favorite. Friday October 8th is a Free Fantastic Family Facebook Friday. Its Free because you won’t have to pay for any kids in your family. Its Fantastic because you get free admission and a free slice of pizza for each child. All you need to do is to put “I can go to Kango for fun.” in the box that says “whats on your mind?” on FACEBOOK.  Print that out and bring it with you as a coupon. Kango Play Center Members will get a free 500 point game card for each child because they never have to pay for admission.

*We Are Planning a Great Big Halloween Party*

Actually, we are planning 2 Great Big Halloween parties. On Friday, October 29 from 11 am-1 pm and 7 pm – 9 pm we will be having all sorts of Halloween fun.

Costume Contests
Halloween Games
Spooky Rooms
Arts and Crafts
Roller Skating
Bounce House
Climbing Structure
And More

The Kango Halloween Party is included with the $8 per child admission, and is Free for Kango Play Center Members. As always, there is never a charge for adults.

FREE WIFI

General Admission – $8 Per Child
Annual Membership $80 per Family
Hours: Sunday – Thursday 10 am –7 pm
Friday and Saturday 10 am – 8 pm

Kango Play Center and Academy
1565 Jefferson Rd
Suite 180
In the Eagles Landing Business Park

585-235-PLAY(7529)

Hispanic/Latino Heritage Family Day at Memorial Art Gallery

Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with family art activities, music and dance performances, storytelling, family tours, and cultural displays from more than 20 countries. Free admission.

This Sunday from 4-7pm all new customers to Jump Club can get free admission with this coupon.  Or for $5 admission returning or new customers can play all day from 10am-7pm, this Sunday the 26th only.  Just print out the coupon and bring it in.

• Regular Admission is $8.50 for unlimited play.
• Toddlers (2 years old and under) $5.95 with paid sibling.
• No charge for any child not walking and unable to play in Toddler area.
• Parents can always enter free and relax in our exclusive “grown-up friendly” lounge.
• “Don’t forget your socks! They’re required for all who enter facility (Adults and Kids) to help maintain the utmost cleanliness for your children.

3450 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623 — (585) 730-8900

Two local museums are included in this event, the George Eastman House and the Memorial Art Gallery, this Saturday during normal operating hours.  But it is a nationwide annual event.

Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Media in which participating museums across the country open their doors for free to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket.

Read more: http://microsite.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/#ixzz10JYv3A9f

The Museum Day Ticket provides free admission to one person, plus a guest.

• One ticket per household
• A ticket will gain entry in only one museum and only participating museums
• Only an official Museum Day ticket is eligible for free entry. Official tickets can be found here on the Museum Day website.

Read more: http://microsite.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/#ixzz10JZ4LD5c

Open House this Saturday
FREE Workshops & Big Savings!

Location:84 High St. Fairport NY 14450
Time & Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 10AM-4 PM

Schedule . . .

–Get all your back to school drumming needs–Incredible savings on all Drum Sets and Cymbals–40% off retail!

–Want to know how to get that drum sound you always wanted?
FREE Drum Set Tune-up Workshop from 11AM-12Noon
(bring in the drums you want to tune-up).

–Sign-up for fall drum lessons and classes (or register online now: http://rhythmconnect.com/classes/)!

–Parent & Child–Upcoming Drum ‘n Fun Class FREE mini-demo sessions at 12:30 & 1:15 PM

–Ready for some great family fun? Come on out to Rhythm Connect for some exhilirating interactive rhythm/drumming!
FREE Family Rhythm/Drumming Event from 2-3PM

–Check out our very cool interactive zones and bring in something to hang on our Junk Jam fence!

I’m so excited, we’ve decided to take the kids to African Lion Safari next weekend.  I was doing research for a trip to Syracuse to visit a friend there and the zoo and found out that with Seneca Park Zoos membership the African Lion Safari this summer is 100% free as a reciprocal zoo.  You see I’m so excited because in the past the most off they offered was 15% off the tickets which run from $25-$30 per person so 100% off is an amazing steal not to be missed.  So off we go…

I’m such a huge fan of memberships and season passports, we have memberships nearly everywhere because it saves us so much money.  My kids aren’t huge fans of staying at home so we go somewhere nearly everyday, sometimes more than one place in one day.  Like Monday we are going to go to the library for a program, then they are going to the Y for an afternoon camp and then who knows what we’ll do before heading home for the day.  By the time we head home they are ready to settle in with a  movie and some cuddling.  Anyways we use our memberships quite a lot as you may have noticed and part of the reason we have the memberships is because of the reciprocal programs that we can take advantage of on vacations.  Last year we went to Virginia Beach and we were able to go to at least 5 different museums and they were all free using our science and zoo memberships.  Plus part of the cost of the memberships is tax deductible, they will usually send you a receipt telling you what amount is deductible.

We have gone to African Lion Safari a few times before and it’s one of my favorites.  We are big fans of animals around here and any chance to see them so up close is just too fun.  See the unique thing about the Safari is their drive thru wildlife park.  Our favorite is the monkeys who literally climb all over your car and hang on your windows.  But you also see lions, zebras, rhinos, giraffes, ostriches, and many more different animals from around the world.  You can either drive your own car through or pay to ride their buses for an additional fee.  We like to drive our own car so we can go at our speed and take great photos, but the monkeys like to eat the glue that holds the trim around the windows in place so if you are concerned about your cars safety the bus is the way to go.

They have numerous animal shows as well as play areas for the kids, including their new water park area.  The park is about a 3 1/2hr drive from Rochester and not hard to find.  We have done it 2 different ways in the past, either getting up early and driving straight there, spend the day and then drive home; or what we are going to do this time, drive to the falls, spend the night beforehand at a hotel and spend the whole day at the park before driving home that evening.  It just depends on the ages of your kids and their tolerance of long drives and how well they travel.  But most important to note is that African Lion Safari is in Canada so you do need passports for everyone in your family to be able to go.   Or if you only ever plan on going into Canada and Mexico you can opt for the less expensive ID card.  Either way be prepared.  And have fun.

Looking for affordable hot weather activities the whole family can enjoy? Visit MAG and our neighbor, George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film. At the admission desk, request a half-off coupon (available with paid or member’s free admission). Then present the coupon at the Eastman House within seven days for half-price admission. Eastman House visitors heading to MAG will receive the same courtesy.

MAG Offers Free Admission to Military Personnel and Families

The Memorial Art Gallery is pleased to be part of BLUE STAR MUSEUMS, a summer-long partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and more than 600 museums across the country. Blue Star Museums, including MAG, are extending free admission to active duty military personnel and families from Tuesday, June 1 through Sunday, September 5, 2010.

Half-Price Thursdays

Looking for things to do that won’t break the bank? Journey through 5,000 years of human creativity at MAG, which now offers half-price Thursday evening admission. The reduced admission, in effect every Thursday from 5 to 9 pm, is $5; senior citizens $3; college students with ID $2.50; and children 6-18 $2.50. Admission is always free to MAG members, University of Rochester students, and children 5 and under.

Another Fantastic Free Facebook Friday
We are once again inviting all of our friends to come and play with us for free. On Friday 8/6, people can take advantage of free admission and free pizza.  This Facebook Friday, however we want to take advantage of the support of our friends to raise awareness for a couple of great charities. The Cancer Wellness Spa of Greater Rochester and Better Day Buddies are great programs that help patients right here in the Rochester area.
The Cancer Wellness Spa of Greater Rochester provides diversionary activities for patients while they are receiving chemotherapy treatments. Chemotherapy can be emotionally, mentally and physically taxing. It is commonly associated with unpleasant side affects. Providing activities allows the patients the opportunity to have a more positive experience. Some of the spa services provided are manicures, makeovers, skin care, scarf and wig demonstrations, personal training and hearty snacks.
Better Day Buddies is a program that pushes into the outpatient treatment room for children ages 2-20. For 4-days a week and with 2-volunteers a day Better Day Buddies provides craft bags which include a book and project which the child takes home. The volunteers read the stories and facilitate the craft project with the children. Better Day Buddies also provides lunch for the kids receiving treatment and their families.
For more information on Cancer Wellness Spa and Better Day Buddies visit:

http://www.cancerwellnessspa.com/

At Kango, we love the idea of helping families, and we think these programs do some great work. A portion of all food and game sales will go directly to funding these groups.
For Facebook Friday, you can get free admission and a free slice of pizza for every child in your family. All you need to do is make your personal status (the box that says, “What’s on your mind”):
Kango Supports The Cancer Wellness Spa and Better Day Buddies and So Do I.
Print out your Facebook page and bring it in as your coupon. Play Center members will receive 500 game points for each child instead of admission.
If you are not already, please be a fan of Kango Academy and Play Center on Facebook. It is a great way to keep up with everything we have going on.

General Admission – $8 Per Child
Annual Membership $80 per Family
Hours: Sunday – Thursday 10 am –7 pm
Friday and Saturday 10 am – 8 pm
Kango Play Center and Academy
1565 Jefferson Rd
Suite 180
In the Eagles Landing Business Park
585-235-PLAY(7529)
www.KangoPlay.com
ICanPlay@KangoPlay.com

On Saturday, July 10, Seward House Museum hosts its annual Garden Party and Open House from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Visitors can enjoy self-guided tours through 15 historic rooms (which works wonderfully for parents with small children — like mine — who would grow tired of the regular tour!). Enjoy the flowers in the beautiful Seward garden, as well as refreshments, children’s crafts and Victorian lawn games. Admission is free. Fun for the whole family!