thurs. 2  After School Escape — Children in grades K-5 are invited to enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2 at Reinstein Woods, 77 Honorine Drive, Depew; Free - no registration required. 683-5959, www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html fri. 3  Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! — An interactive production featuring music, singing, dancing and animation where audience members can see their favorite Yo Gabba Gabba! characters come to life! Every ticket sold donates $1 to Habitat for Humanity Affiliate in Buffalo. 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Friday, September 3 at Artpark, 450 South 4th St., Lewiston; $. 754-4375, www.ar tpark.net  Evening Riverwalk — Join the Foothills Trail Club for an early evening 6 mile hike, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3 - meet at Riverwalk across from Mississippi Mudds, 313 Niagara St., Tonawanda; Free. 833-3851, www.foothillstrailclub.org fri. 3-mon. 6  Back-to-School Crafts — Join the carrousel folks for crafts over the holiday weekend, 12 noon-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 3-6 at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda; $. 693-188, www.carrouselmuseum.org sat. 4  Childtime Nursery — 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4 at the Market at the Mill, 56 East

sun. 5 Sunday Kite Fly Join the Great Lakes Kitefliers Society for a kite flying family experience, 12 noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5 at Gratwick Riverside Park, 1200 River Road, N. Tonawanda; Free. 731-5653, htt p://glks.studio1. net Spring St., Williamsville; Free - No registration required. www.willvill. c om  Flowers and Fruits — Take a walk in the woods and learn about the bounty of the season, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4 at Reinstein Woods, 77 Honorine Drive, Depew; Free - Registration required. 683-5959, www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html  Observatory Public Viewing — Join the Buffalo Audubon Society to look at the stars through a telescope, 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 at the Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, 1610 Welch Road, North Java; $ - Registration required. 457-3228, 1-800-377-1520, www. buffaloaudubon. com sun. 5  Sunday Family Walk — Join the Buffalo Audubon Society naturalists for a hike through the preserve, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5 at the Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, 1610 Welch Road, North Java; Free. 1-800-377-1520, www.buffaloaudubon.com mon. 6  Labor Day at the Zoo — Send the summer off by celebrating with animals, a bounce house, food, animal feedings and fun, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6 at the Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo; Free - with admission to zoo. 837-3900, www.buffaloz oo.org wed. 8  UB on the Green— A free, outdoor, family-friendly festival of music, dance and fun, celebrating summer in the South Campus neighborhood including great entertainment, hands-on activities and dynamic demonstrations & workshops for all, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 at UB South Campus Main Street front lawn, Main St., Buffalo; Free. 829-3099, www.buffalo.edu/community/ub_on_the_green.html thurs. 9  After School Escape — Children in grades K-5 are invited to enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9 at Reinstein Woods, 77 Honorine Drive, Depew; Free - no registration required. 683-5959, www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html