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Things To Do in Buffalo, NY
Bonsai Show at the Botanical Gardens
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 trimming and shaping demonstrations on live trees… >>
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 arts and crafts and socialize with one another.… >>
Inspiration Stations at the Botanical Gardens
Visit our Botanical Gardens on select dates for a unique art-making experience inspired by the lush greenery and vibrant plant life of our conservatory. Through themed art activities, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and textures of the Botanical Gardens while crafting your own botanical-inspired… >>
Rose Show at the Botanical Gardens
The WNY Rose Society is hosting their annual rose show June 13th! 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 ask questions of the Consulting Rosarians for advice… >>
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… >>
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… >>