June 2025
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Mini Tour Fridays
Visit the Botanical Gardens on select Friday afternoons for complimentary, 30-minute “mini tours.” Learn all about the highlights of our first six greenhouses from our knowledgeable Garden Guides. Then, enjoy the rest of our conservatory at your own…
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.
44th Annual Strawberry Festival
This family fun event is free admission and features live music, artisan vendors, great food, wine and craft beer, and our famous wine slush! There will also be a balloon artist, a bounce house, mechanical bull riding, and of course strawberry desserts.…
Spring into Summer 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…
Bonsai Show
The Buffalo Bonsai Society and the Botanical Gardens proudly present the return of the annual Bonsai Show. Meet with members of the Bonsai Society and learn about their craft as they display amazing bonsai specimens from their personal collections. Watch…
Butterfly Experience
Flutter down to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and immerse yourself in the winged world of butterflies right here in Buffalo! Step into our brand-new Tropical Orchard, which will be home to hundreds of live butterflies from June 7 to August…
Rebekah Basket Raffle
Rebekah Basket Raffle 1395 George Urban Blvd. Cheektowaga NY 14225 Basket Raffle hosted by the Rebekahs of Erie and Niagara Genesee District Doors open at 12:30pm Drawing starts at 2:00pm sharp Basket Raffle Tickets are $5.00 for a sheet or 6 sheets…
"Eat Drink Pray" Food & Wine Celebration
Join the Sisters of St. Francis on Thursday, June 12th (6 – 8 pm) at Banchetti’s by Rizzo in Amherst for a fun-filled evening at our annual Eat Drink Pray Food & Wine Celebration! In true Franciscan spirit, this year’s theme is A Night in Assisi. You’ll…
Animal Play Day at Hawk Creek Wildlife
Come see our animals as you never have before! This immersive and family-friendly event features behind-the-scenes and up-close encounters with Hawk Creek’s live raptors, corvids, wild cats, reptiles and exotic birds. Don’t miss the unique opportunity…
Rose Show
The WNY Rose Society is hosting their annual rose show June 14th! View over 100 of the most beautiful roses Western New York has to offer. Learn about which roses grow best in our area, and get ideas for what you could grow in your own garden. Meet and…
Wild Photo Day at Hawk Creek Wildlife
CAPTURE THE BEAUTY OF LIVE WILDLIFE THROUGH A CAMERA LENS. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to photograph beautiful wildlife up-close, without barriers, and in a natural setting. Recreational, amateur, and professional photographers are welcome! Eagles,…
Dad Games 2025!
CALLING ALL LEGENDARY DADS!Gather your family crew, suit up, and get ready for the 2nd Annual DAD GAMES Competition at Dave & Buster’s Buffalo! June 15th starting at 11am (until 2pm) It’s time for dads and their families to go head-to-head in the ultimate…
Solar Celebration at Silo City
Let’s celebrate the power of solar to change lives in Africa. Together, we can fight Climate Change and Energy Poverty - and have fun doing it! Let There Be Light International's annual event is back! Join us at Duende at Silo City for a family-friendly…
DigiMarCon Cruise 2025 - Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference At Sea
DigiMarCon Cruise – The #1 Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference At SeaThe 10th annual DigiMarCon Cruise, the Premier Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference At Sea returns June 20th to 23rd, 2025 onboard the Royal Caribbean…
Junior History Buffs
Junior History Buffs is a program at The Buffalo History Museum that engages children ages 4-11 in age-appropriate history lessons, songs, stories, crafts and games. A short program, or “Circle Time,” is instructor-guided and includes songs, a brief…
Inspiration Stations
On select Saturdays this year, visit the Botanical Gardens for a unique art-making experience. Find inspiration among the lush greenery and vibrant plant life of our conservatory. Each Inspiration Station features a craft inspired by the season, our…
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…
Wild Wines of the World at Hawk Creek Wildlife
Wine lovers – this one is for you! Spend an afternoon exploring the Wild Wines of the World at Hawk Creek’s 3rd annual wine fundraiser on June 21 from 1:00-4:30pm. Savor wine samples that hail from the same regions as some of our ambassador animals,…
Buffalo Urban League 5k Run/Walk
Come support the the bUffalo Urban League. Please join us on Saturday June 21, 2025 for the inaugural Buffalo Urban League 5K Run/Walk at the Buffalo Outer Harbor. The event will start and finish at Lakeside Lawn along the shore of Lake Erie. Registration…
Boozy Bookfair
Our Boozy Book Fair is back and better than ever! Enjoy a fun-filled day of books, bubbly, and botanics with our friends from Merit Badge Books! This Boozy Book Fair recreates the magic of a school book fair… but for grown ups! Explore the conservatory…