February Fun Features Family-Friendly Activities at Exciting Local Destinations

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York (Highmark BCBSWNY) is presenting their 8th annual February Fun; a week-long series of activities for families to enjoy during Winter Break from Saturday, February 17 through Friday, February 23.

The region’s largest health plan is carrying on its annual tradition by partnering with some beloved community organizations to offer activities and events for families and children of all ages.

Events include free skates at the Ice at Canalside, Classic Rink in East Aurora and the home of the Buffalo Sabres, KeyBank Center. There will also be plenty of kid-focused programing with limited free admission events at the Explore & More Museum, Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Buffalo Museum of Science, and all three Rolly Pollies locations across Western New York.

New to the lineup this year are discounted Learn to Ski or Snowboard sessions at Kissing Bridge. The discounted cost for the lift pass and lesson is $40 with free rentals and refreshments available to the first 100 registrants.

Schedule of Events:

  • Saturday, February 17, 2 p.m. tip-off – Highmark Member Day at UB Bulls Men’s Basketball game vs. Akron, $10 general admission ticket with Highmark member ID card
  • Sunday, February 18,10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Highmark Member Day at Explore & More Children’s Museum – Free admission with Highmark member ID card and Free Book & Cook Class with Be Healthy Buffalo
  • Monday February 19. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Free Admission (1st 100 attendees) at Buffalo AKG Art Museum
  • Tuesday, February 20, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Free Skate at Canalside
  • Wednesday, February 21, 4 – 9 p.m. – Free Admission (1st 100 attendees) at Buffalo Museum of Science
  • Wednesday, February 21, 5 – 5:45 p.m. – Open Free Skate at KeyBank Center*
  • Wednesday, February 21, 6 – 6:45 p.m. – Highmark Member Free Skate at KeyBank Center*
  • Thursday, February 22, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 7 p.m. – Group Lessons at Kissing Bridge*
  • Thursday, Feb. 22, 2 – 3 p.m. – Open Play Sessions at Rolly Pollies*
  • Thursday, February 22, 3 – 4:45 p.m. – Free Skate at Classic Rink East Aurora
  • Friday, February 23, 2 – 3 p.m. – Open Play Sessions at Rolly Pollies*

*Denotes events that require pre-registration.

Registration links and discount codes can be found at Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/BCBSofWNY).

The events are made possible through the Highmark Bright Blue Futures program. The program is designed to ensure healthier, brighter, stronger futures for all, and it focuses on improving equitable access to care, quality of life, and economic resilience in the communities the enterprise serves.