December 2020
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Christmas Mass Online
Not everyone will be able to attend Christmas Mass in Church this year. All are welcomed to celebrate the Birth of Christ online. St. Joseph University Parish Pastor, Fr. Jack Ledwon, will be providing a very special intimate Mass from the Parish Chapel,…
Watercolor III-Intermediate Expression-Online-Fall Sessions
Watercolor III – Intermediate Expression - FALL 20206:30-8:30pmGeneral Public - $78 per seriesGarden Members - $70.20 per series Work on your own watercolor painting from start to finish with help from an expert every step of the way. Find inspiration…
Watercolor IV-Masters-Online-Fall Sessions
Watercolor IV – Masters - FALL 20209-11amGeneral Public - $78 per seriesGarden Members - $70.20 per seriesCreate landscapes or seascapes in watercolor from your own photos that inspire you or one the instructor supplies. We will be utilizing advanced…
Wild Things: Disrupting the Photographic Archive in the Time of a Pandemic
This exhibit examines our society’s post-fact dilemma by recognizing that “truth” is a contested and illusive objective. The past is constantly revised according to the attitudes of the present. This breakdown in the old agreements about certainty is…
S'mores Weekends
Our Fire Pit will warm you up this season! Enjoy a drink, warm yourself by the fire and make a few S'mores. Every weekend this Fall Spring Lake Winery has you covered. Sip wine (or whiskey), smoke a cigar, warm yourself by the fire and make a few S'mores.…
Feed the Fish- New Dates Added!
NEW! Feed the Fish – An Early Access Experience 9:30amMembers, Adults & Students ages 12 and up- $18.50Kids & Members ages 3-12- $14.50Kids 2 and under are freeGet up close and personal with our family of koi fish with this new and unique experience!…
Online Sunday Mass
If you are not comfortable attending Mass during this time of social distancing, watch the online Sunday Mass celebrated in St. Joseph University Parish Chapel. Premieres each Saturday at 4pm and can be found on stjosephbuffalo.org . Mass is celebrated…
Horticulture II- Online
11am-1pm, SaturdaysGeneral Public - $25 per class or $150 per seriesMembers - $22.50 per class or $135 per seriesOnline Horticulture Classes Join us on Zoom for an entertaining garden education with David Clark, Horticulturist & CNLP. David is fast becoming…
Casino Bus to Seneca Niagara Casino - FREE $25 Slot Play
Transportation to the Seneca Niagara Casino for these locations ( BY GIORGIO'S TRANSPORTATION) Lancaster/Depew – Park N Ride at Exit 49 NY Thruway – 9:15am (W,F) 10:15am(S) Amherst/Clarence -Fox Creek Plaza -9540-9548 Transit road, East Amherst 9:30am…
Pop Up Weddings
$1500 wedding package includes a 90 minute reservation at the Botanical Gardens, an officiant, non-alcoholic beverage bar, photography package by Alana Adetola Arts Photography, and an elegant cake from Sassi Cakes! October 25November 28 December 27…
Santa’s Wonderland continues in-person at Cabela’s Shops featuring FREE photos with Santa
Cabela’s is proud to invite families to the beloved tradition of visiting Santa Claus in person this holiday season, with a reimagined free Santa’s Wonderland experience in Cheektowaga. The contactless visit with Santa includes a comprehensive approach…
Intro to Expressive Acrylic Florals
November 24, December 1, 89-11amGeneral Public- $78 Members-$70.20Online Painting SeriesNEW! Learn to create a loose and expressive floral portrait using acrylic paint. Starting with an abstract background, students will develop layers of color that…
Majestic Seasonal Trees Online Art Workshop
December 36:30-8:30pmGeneral Public $25Members $22.50Online Art Workshop During this two-hour workshop Deanna Weinholtz will guide you to create your own masterpiece you could use for your own holiday cards, give as a gift or just enjoy on your wall.…
K Art - Native American-Owned Art Gallery Opening
New York State's second largest city will receive unique added depth and energy to its social, economic and cultural profile at the end of 2020 with the opening of K Art, 808 Main St., Buffalo. K Art will be the first and only Native-owned art gallery…
Fresh Conifer Wreath- Online
December 5, 12-2pm December 6, 9-11amTake-it, Make-it ONLINE Workshop Garden Member $45General Public $50 Our annual Fresh Conifer Wreath workshop is now online! Our Make-It, Take-It format is flip flopping! Now you can Take-it, and Make-it at home!…
Fresh Boxwood Tree- Online
December 5, 9-11am December 6, 12-2pmTake-it, Make-it ONLINE WorkshopGarden Members $45General Public $50 Our annual Fresh Boxwood Tree is now online! Our Make-It, Take-It format is flip flopping! Now you can Take-it, and Make-it at home! In this popular…
Santa's Helpers Craft & Vendor Fair
Come on out to support your local small businesses. We have some fabulous and unique crafters as well as some of your favorite vendors too! Looking for something a little different? We have psychic readings and $1/min massages available and a cash bar.…
Joyful Poinsettias Online Art Workshop
December 106:30-8:30pmGeneral Public $25 Members $22.50 Online Art Workshop Create a beautiful watercolor and ink painting of poinsettias that you could use for your own holiday cards, give as a gift or just enjoy on your wall for the season. This two-hour…
Holiday Shorts
In a new series of hilarious Woody-Allen-esque short plays, Atlanta playwright Hank Kimmel delights with a new set of offbeat, comic 10-minute plays featuring themes of the holiday season as well as new arrangements of classic Chanukah songs. This filmed…
Santa's Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
December 11-1210am-4pmIncluded with admission Pre-purchased timed E-tickets are highly recommended to all visitors, including members, due to capacity limitations. Walk-ins may be turned away if capacity is surpassed. To maintain our capacity limit and…