August 2025
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Adult Sailing Lessons
The Buffalo Yacht Club has been promoting the joy of sailing for over 150 years, and the Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation is now offering you an opportunity to learn the basics or to fine tune sailing skills with adult sailing lessons. Learning the "ropes"…
Mythical Terrarium Workshop for Kids
Create your own miniature magical world in this fun workshop for kids! This workshop includes all materials needed to build a tropical terrarium complete with mythical dragons and unicorns. Kids will learn about how terrariums work, how to create an…
Rainforest Retreat | Kids Terrarium Workshop
The rainforest is home to the most biodiversity found on the planet. Explore the plant kingdom of the rainforest and create your own tropical planter to take home! In this workshop we learn about rainforest ecology, plant adaptations, and how to create…
Native Culinary Herbs for the Home Garden | Speaker Series
Native plants support local wildlife while adding beauty to our gardens. However, native species are often absent from herb gardens and nursery herb departments. In this talk, Sarah Sorci of Sweet Flag Herbs will spotlight easy-to-grow native plants…
Watercolor Succulents | Art Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Join our beginner watercolor class and immerse yourself in the art of painting succulents! In this course, you’ll learn how to capture the unique textures and vibrant colors of these charming plants. Through step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn essential…
Meet the Authors: "The Erie Canal: Perspectives at 200"
This panel discussion highlights the collaboration between WNY Heritage Magazine and the Buffalo Maritime Center on the special Bicentennial editions of WNY Heritage. Contributors to Volumes I & II will share insights from their articles, offering fresh…