Free, family-focused fun at Niagara County's 'Fresh Air Fridays'

Submitted by the Niagara County Department of Health 

The Niagara County Department of Health, in partnership with P3 Center for Teens, Moms and Kids and the Healthy Moms Healthy Babies Coalition, are excited to share our “Fresh Air Friday” program. From July 5 until Aug. 30, we will be at various parks around Niagara County every Friday from 1-3 p.m. 

Each week will feature a different theme with free, family-friendly activities, snacks and prizes. Community partners will be onsite with resources and information for families, including childhood development, childhood immunizations, lead prevention, child safety and much more. 

Director of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Janice Jenosheck said, “There are so many benefits to playing and being outside, in a world where we all spend a lot of time in front of screens. Knowing that we also have the opportunity to share important developmental and health information with our residents makes these events even more unique and exciting.”

Director of Perinatal and Infant Community Health at P3 Center Eileen Kineke said, “Play is an essential tool for learning. ‘Fresh Air Fridays’ will provide opportunities for play by bringing families together in public outdoor spaces throughout the summer.”

Come join us this summer for fresh air and sunshine, as well as health information, vaccinations, and more!

Schedule of events and themes:

√ July 5 – “How We Grow”: Schoellkopf Park, 650 Portage Road, Niagara Falls

√ July 12 – “Magic of Your Imagination”: Krull Park, 6108 E. Lake Road, Olcott

√ July 19 – “Chalk and Art Festival”: Canal Street Gazebo, 69 Canal St., Lockport

√ July 26 – “Move Through Your Senses”: North Tonawanda Library, 505 Meadow Drive

√ Aug. 2 – “WIC Event”: 3200 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls

√ Aug. 9 – “Discovering Waterways”: Oppenheim Park, 2713 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls

√ Aug. 16 – “Move and Connect”: Pendleton Park, 6570 Campbell Blvd., Lockport

√ Aug. 23 – “Being a Team Player”: Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport

√ Aug. 30 – “Magic of Your Imagination”: Artpark, 450 S. Fourth St., Lewiston

For more information, visit our website (https://www.niagaracounty.com/health), or the P3 Facebook event page.