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Garden Explorers Summer Camp: Junior Botanists
Mon Jul 6th → Fri Jul 10th

Garden Explorers Summer Camp: Junior Botanists

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

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
Sun Jul 12th

Bloom and Bark at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County 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… >>

Butterflies: Watercolor Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Thu Jul 16th

Butterflies: Watercolor Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Explore the beauty of nature in our beginner watercolor class studying butterflies! Perfect for newcomers, this course introduces you to basic watercolor techniques while focusing on these magnificent creatures. You’ll learn how to paint the delicate wings and vibrant colors of butterflies through easy-to-follow… >>

$7.16 Day at the Botanical Gardens
Thu Jul 16th

$7.16 Day at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo & Erie County 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
Mon Jul 13th → Fri Jul 17th

Garden Explorers Summer Camp: Bees, Bats, and Butterflies

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

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… >>

The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins: Mötley Crüe
Sat Jul 18th

The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins: Mötley Crüe

Darien Lake Amphitheater

Event is rain or shine. For the safety, comfort and experience of all fans, outside lawn chairs are NOT allowed into the venue. A limited number of lawn chair rentals will be available for advance purchase online or at the venue on the day of the event, while supplies last. Current bag policy is limited… >>

Butterfly Release at the Botanical Gardens
Sat May 23rd → Sat Jul 18th

Butterfly Release at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County 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… >>

The Official 90s vs Y2K Bar Crawl - Buffalo
Sat Jul 18th

The Official 90s vs Y2K Bar Crawl - Buffalo

Allen Street Hardware Cafe

90s or Y2K—who takes the crown? Join the ultimate decade showdown in Buffalo on July 18th!

Butterfly Experience at the Botanical Gardens
Sat May 16th → Sun Jul 19th

Butterfly Experience at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County 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… >>

Dave Matthews Band
Wed Jul 22nd

Dave Matthews Band

Darien Lake Amphitheater

Event is rain or shine. For the safety, comfort and experience of all fans, outside lawn chairs are NOT allowed into the venue. A limited number of lawn chair rentals will be available for advance purchase online or at the venue on the day of the event, while supplies last. Current bag policy is limited… >>