September 2025

Open Art Night

We’re inviting artists of all media and abilities, near and far, to grab their sketchbooks, canvases, pencils or paints, and find inspiration under the lush conservatory for an intimate art experience that you won’t find anywhere else in Buffalo. You… >>

Orchid Repotting at the Botanical Gardens

Join us for an Orchid Repotting Event in partnership with the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society! Bring your orchid with you! Our experts will help repot your plant and give you lots of great advice on how to care for your orchid. There will be growing… >>

What Does It All Mean?: Exploring the Dictionary

What Does It All Mean?: Exploring the Dictionary On view now until September 30, 2025 Rare Book Room Central Library in Downtown Buffalo 1 Lafayette Square Buffalo, NY 14203 See BuffaloLib.org/locations-hours/central-downtown-buffalo for hours The influence… >>

Good Neighbor Cruise Nite

A family friendly fun nite to show off & look at cool cars, listen to music, have some good eats and win prizes.Back for our 8th year. Mark your calendars for the Good Neighbor Cruise Nite Dates. South Buffalo's cruise nite.

Guided Group Tours of the Erie Canal Boat "Seneca Chief"

Visitors can schedule a guided tour of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief for groups of up to 10 people. BMC docents and educators will lead the group through the boat, providing detailed insights into its history and significance.

Frani Evedon, "Into Madness"

Buffalo Arts Studio is honored to present “Into Madness,” a powerful and deeply introspective photographic exhibition by artist Frani Evedon, on view from July 25 through September 5, 2025. An opening reception will be held on Friday, July 25, from 5:00–8:00… >>

Botanical Inspirations | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit

The Buffalo Niagara Art Association, a regional art group in existence since 1955, will turn the talents of its member artists to the beauties and splendors of nature in its Fall 2025 exhibition at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Inspired… >>

Growing Back to School

School is back in session! Bring the whole family to the Botanical Gardens while kids 12 and under are free for the entire month of September! Ease back into the school year while relaxing and unwinding inside our plant-iful conservatory. On select days… >>

Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo

The Zoomagination is vibrant festival showcasing all new lantern displays, celebrating various cultures. This multi-day event will start September 4th on Thursday-Sunday and end October 5th.

Buffalo’s Drag Royalty First Friday

Join host Julióso Jugoso for First Friday drag! Shows start around 8 pm. Come down and make some art between performances.

JC Thompson Band Live

Bebe D'Lure, Please Miss Robot, Don't Take My Job!

Have you ever wanted to speak with a cyborg? Perhaps you already have and just don’t know it. Since the birth of computerized technology, working-class citizens have discussed fears of robots taking over their jobs. Workers in every field act as tools… >>

Niagara Frontier Antique & Classic Boats 46th Annual Boat Show

Niagara Frontier Antique & Classic Boats presents the 46th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show, commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Erie Canal, featuring Buffalo Maritime Center's Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief and boats built on the Niagara Frontier. … >>

Terrakwa Exhibit Tour

Join us at the Buffalo History Museum for an exclusive exhibit tour led by the creators of Terrakwa that challenges visitors to think about how the Erie Canal continues to affect people and the environment, and how it might change in the future.

Book Talk with Brad Utter on the Erie Canal

Join us for a presentation given by author Brad Utter as he discusses his work regarding the Erie Canal. Brad L. Utter is the senior historian of transportation, agriculture, science, technology, and economics at the New York State Museum. Major exhibition… >>

Or,

Or,, by Liz Duffy Adams, runs September 12 – 28, 2025 at Irish Classical Theatre Company This deliciously dizzying (semi)-historical romp is a night in the life of Aphra Behn; poet, international spy, and England’s first professional female playwright.… >>

Bringing Nature Home: Creating your own Backyard Habitat

Whether your garden space is a planter on your balcony, many acres of land, or something in between, your garden is an important part of our ecosystem! In this friendly and informal class, we’ll talk about why these spaces matter so much and how they… >>

24th Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games

Join the fun at NY's largest Celtic festival: Niagara Celtic! Experience a family-friendly weekend celebrating the wonders and pageantry of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and more. Journey through 5 regions filled with food and drink, music and dancing, living… >>

International Poetry Reading Series

Please join us at the Centro Culturale Italiano di Buffalo (CCI) as poets Irene Sipos and Perry Nicholas read from their recently released collections of poetry, "Connections" and "Island of Your Heart" from NFB Publishing. Irene Sipos, earned her Master… >>

Falling Leaves September Craft & Vendor Fair

Crafters & Vendors... Basket Raffle.... Shopping... and more! Come out to support Buffalo's local small businesses. FREE ADMISSION. $5/5min massages available. You don't need to be present to win the Basket Raffle. Bring donations for The City of Buffalo… >>