May 2025
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Unwind Wednesdays
We all know that the hustle and bustle of our day-to-day lives can be stressful and tiring, which is exactly why we’re inviting you to join us for Unwind Wednesdays! Join us on the third Wednesday of each month as we stay open late until 8pm to give…
Botanical Bash
The Botanical Gardens is on the verge of incredible growth, and we are excited to invite you to our biggest fundraiser of the year — the Botanical Bash! Join us and our Honorary Chair, Curt Maranto-Mortenson, on Friday, May 2, 2025 for a lively cocktail…
Mother's Day Spring 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…
Wild Earth Day at Hawk Creek Wildlife
What inspires you? Music? Art? At Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, we are inspired by wildlife every day. From wild cats to vultures to macaws, every species has a vital job they perform for the planet. Discover the role these animals play as you feel a hawk…
Pasta for Pups
Pasta for Pups is back
Hospice Memorial Walk 2025
Save the date for the Hospice Memorial Walk on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 11am at Outer Harbor. Join us in celebrating the lasting memories of your loved ones for the annual Hospice Memorial Walk! $35 registration fee for all walkers. Fee counts toward…
Spring Children's Book Week
Celebrate Children's Book Week with storytime Monday-Friday at 11:00am on Facebook. You can join us live in the Children's Gallery Wednesday-Friday.
One-Stop, Mom Shop
Our annual One-Stop, Mom Shop is back and bigger than ever! This year, we’re hosting an entire weekend of festivities to give you more time to enjoy your time together. You can now choose to celebrate Mom on Saturday or on actual Mother’s Day! Shop with…
Mother's Day Botanical Brunch
Want to make the most of your day at the Botanical Gardens’ One-Stop Mom Shop? Check out our Mother’s Day Brunch from 10am-12pm on both Saturday and Sunday! Enjoy a delicious brunch from The Grazeful Gatherer and a ‘Mom-osa’ on us from the Bubble Bar.…
One Race: The Human Race
05/15/2025 @ 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Come together with people from all walks of life to learn our shared humanity. This event aims to promote cultural unity & HEAL (Human Equality & Access Leadership). We honor our beloved community pillars lost in the…
Hops for HOPE
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is hosting its second Hops for HOPE, a celebration of the work of the agency and a call to support Appeal 2025, at Resurgence Brewing. Following the success of the inaugural Hops for HOPE event last year, this year’s event…
Spring Bulb Sale
BULBS GO FAST! Get here early! In the spirit of upcycling plants, the Botanical Gardens is pulling the bulbs from our Spring Flower Exhibit and selling them at bargain prices! Roll the dice with some of our amazing and unique varieties of tulips, hyacinths,…
Love-In-Bloom Wedding Showcase
The Friends of Knox Farm State Park will be hosting the first annual Love-In-Bloom Wedding Showcase on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the historic Mansion at Knox Farm in East Aurora, NY. The spring celebration will feature wedding…
International Museum Day
Come celebrate International Museum Day with HCFM! General Admission rates still apply.
Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy
Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring LegacyOn view now until January 15, 2026 Ring of KnowledgeCentral Library in Downtown Buffalo1 Lafayette SquareBuffalo, NY 14203See BuffaloLib.org/locations-hours/central-downtown-buffalo for hours Celebrate the…
Fundraiser Plant Sale at Hawk Creek Wildlife
BRIGHTEN YOUR GARDEN WHILE BENEFITING WILDLIFE during Hawk Creek Wildlife Center’s annual Fundraiser Plant Sale! Gardeners will be tickled pink to take advantage of the great selection of beautiful perennials & annuals for sale at affordable prices.…
Kiddieland Opens
Come join us as we reopen our amazing outdoor kiddie rides for the season!
Wild Brews at Hawk Creek Wildlife
Cheers! Experience the WILD with this one-of-a-kind VIP event. Beer, food, live music and special animal encounters await you. This exciting evening lets YOU feel like the VIP as you mingle with Hawk Creek’s incredible raptors and other animal inhabitants.…