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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 evening, as we raise awareness and funds for our… >>
Juneteenth 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 lesson about local history and a story. After this,… >>
Orchid Repotting with the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society
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 medium and varied sized pots for sale. Prices will… >>
Co-Op Fest
Join us for Co-op Fest 2026, our third annual celebration of Buffalo's growing cooperative economy! This family-friendly event brings together local cooperatives, community members, and supporters to enjoy an afternoon filled with food, music, and meaningful connections. Co-op Fest is more than just… >>
Garden Explorers Summer Camp: Junior Botanists
Explore the inspiring beauty of plants and nurture your child’s love for nature by joining the Garden Explorers program at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens! This half-day program explores various subjects including art, science, botany, and gardening with differing themes each week. Garden… >>
Bloom and Bark at the Botanical Gardens
Get ready for a day of pawsitive vibes and garden-side fun at Bloom and Bark! Hosted by the Botanical Gardens in partnership with Awesome Paws Rescue, this free, family-friendly event brings together adorable adoptable pets from local rescues, pet-focused vendors, delicious food trucks, and fun activities… >>
$7.16 Day at the Botanical Gardens
Celebrate Western New York with $7.16 Admission on July 16 only for #716Day! With more than 125 years of history, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is an important and beloved WNY institution. With 12 stunning greenhouses filled with exotic plants from around the world, our conservatory… >>
Garden Explorers Summer Camp: Bees, Bats, and Butterflies
Explore the inspiring beauty of plants and nurture your child’s love for nature by joining the Garden Explorers program at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens! This half-day program explores various subjects including art, science, botany, and gardening with differing themes each week. Garden… >>
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 before we open to the public. Participants will… >>
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 up close and personal with a kaleidoscope of butterflies… >>