May 2026
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Feed the Fish at the Botanical Gardens
Select Saturdays and Weekdays, check our website for the most accurate list of dates! Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish at this exciting event! Enjoy early access to the Botanical Gardens before we open to the public with a special…
Storytime at the Botanical Gardens
Stop by our Playspace on select Saturdays for an educator-led Storytime featuring nature-themed books and props. Each session features different books designed to stimulate young minds and deepen the connection between people and plants. This program…
M&T Third Friday
Join us on M&T Third Friday for free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Discover Western New York’s rich history in more than a half-dozen exhibits, including “CONTINUUM: A HISTORY OF ERIE COUNTY” and “ICONS: THE MAKERS AND MOMENTS OF BUFFALO SPORTS.” And…
Botanical Bash at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
Our Botanical Bash is off to the races! Grab your hats and hold your horses as we celebrate our Botanical Gardens—Kentucky Derby Style! Sip on handcrafted cocktails while you bid on exciting auction items to raise funds for the Buffalo and Erie County…
Pan-American Walking Tour
Come enjoy a tour of the grounds where the Pan-American Exposition took place over 100 years ago. Buffalo was the 8th largest city in the United States in 1901 and hosted over 8 million people from around the world during the Pan-American Exposition.…
Buffalo Wedding Expo at The Powerhouse
Connecting top local wedding experts with engaged couples to transform wedding planning into an enjoyable and effortless experience!
One Stop Mom Shop at the Botanical Gardens
Our One Stop Mom Shop is back and better than ever! This year, we’re hosting an entire weekend of festivities to give you more time to enjoy your time together. Now you can choose to celebrate Mom on Saturday or on actual Mother’s Day! Shop with local…
Mother's Day Craft & Vendor Fair
For our 2026 season, we will be holding our 8th Annual Mother's Day Vendor Market on 5/9/26 at the Polish Falcons in Depew.
Memory Cafe
Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ – a free program for people with changes in their memory or thinking and the people who care for them. At each Memory Cafe, participants will view our museum exhibits and artifacts, create…
Homeless Alliance of WNY First-Ever Meat Raffle
It's a meat raffle. It's also kind of a big deal. More than 7,000 people in Erie County experience homelessness every year. Right now, only one in five can get the help they need. The Homeless Alliance of WNY is working to change that, and on May 15,…
Butterfly Experience at the Botanical Gardens
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 Tropical Orchard, which will be home to hundreds of live butterflies from May 16 to July 19. Get…
ISA Niagara Frontier Section TECH EXPO 2026
Sponsored by The Exhibitors and The Niagara Frontier Section of the ISA are proud to announce the 58th annual trade show!
Trivia Night
Test your knowledge of our city, pop culture, and beyond at the Museum’s Buffalo History trivia night! Bring a friend, or meet new friends for team-based Buffalo history trivia inside the State Court. Beer and wine will be available for purchase, and…
Private Events Open House at the Botanical Gardens
Are you or someone in your life in the early stages of wedding planning? Or looking for the perfect venue for your 2027 event? Visit the Botanical Gardens on May 22 to explore our tropical conservatory and learn more about our exciting new event packages…
Butterfly Release at the Botanical Gardens
Get up close with our butterflies in a truly special way! New this year, join us for a live Butterfly Release on select Saturday mornings during the Butterfly Experience! Enjoy exclusive early access to the Botanical Gardens and our Butterfly Experience…
Kiddieland Opening Day
$1 admission for visitors ages 2 and up! (free admission for members) Ride tickets for carrousels and Kiddieland are $1 each! Free Ice Cream Coupon for the first 250 kids! Thank you to the North Tonawanda Neighboorhood Watch for their support of…
Children's Book Club
Join us for Children’s Book Club on Thursday May, 28 at 5:00pm in the Longshed building at Canalside. This month we will be joined by Author H.R. Gordon as they discusses their book The Summer the Canal Came to Town: A Story of Adventure and Change Along…
Boozy Bookfair at the Botanical Gardens
Come enjoy an evening of books, brews, and bubbly at the Botanical Gardens during our fan-favorite Boozy Bookfair! Merit Badge Books, local vendors and Buffalo’s best bars will be on hand to recreate the magic of a school book fair, but for grown ups.…
Spring Bulb Sale at the Botanical Gardens
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,…
Join us for a Picnic! Benefiting the Alzheimer's Association of WNY
We’re kicking off the season at Buffalo River Grove with a very special event. Join us for a beautiful afternoon picnic in memory of Jeff & Shirley Kramer, benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association of WNY. Enjoy a relaxed outdoor picnic filled with food,…