Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

08/10/2026

There’s only a few more weeks to see our current Arcangel Gallery Exhibit, The Summer I Told the Bees 🐝 This collection of whimsical watercolor paintings by Kelly Barone features some of our favorite pollinators! This exhibit is on display daily through August 24, learn more at https://www.buffalogardens.com/events/suminagashi-workshop/

08/09/2026

Are you interested in stepping into the world of watercolor or developing your existing art skills? Check out some of our upcoming watercolor classes 🖌️ These workshops sell out fast, so don’t miss your change to register! Discover the rest of this year’s art classes at https://www.buffalogardens.com/things-to-do/category/Art-Workshops

08/08/2026

Take a look at some of the miniature desert oases guest’s created during today’s Succulent Garden Workshop 🏜️ Missed out on the fun? Don’t worry, we have another session next month! Register for our upcoming workshop on September 26 from 2-3pm at https://www.buffalogardens.com/events/succulent-garden-workshop/event/2026-09-26/

08/07/2026

Hey Boozy Bookfair goers! We’re offering a special discount for guests during this month’s Boozy Bookfair 📚 On August 30 from 10am-4pm, bring your own tote bag to the event and receive $1 off your Merit Badge Books order! Plus, to help keep lines short, we’re introducing a special fast-pass lane for all pre-purchased e-ticket holders! Bring your friends, stock up on hot new releases, and enjoy delicious drinks from a variety of local vendors. Get your tickets early today at https://www.buffalogardens.com/events/boozy-bookfair-august/

08/06/2026

Today is your last chance to register for this weekend’s Succulent Garden Workshop 🏜️ Learn how to make a miniature desert, how to identify and propagate succulents, and more! Sign up today at https://www.buffalogardens.com/events/succulent-garden-workshop/

08/05/2026

Explore the versatile art of Gel Printmaking in this fun, hands-on adult art class. Create one-of-a-kind nature prints using a gelatin plate, acrylic paint, stencils, textures, and more! Participants will learn techniques of gel printmaking before creating multiple 5″ x 7″ prints to take home. All materials are provided to participants, no printmaking experience is required. Register today at https://www.buffalogardens.com/events/gel-printing-workshop/

08/04/2026

Ease on down to the Botanical Gardens for a spooktacular Scarecrow Trail that you’ll FALL in love with. Experience this fun-filled exhibit featuring dozens of show-stopping scarecrows of all shapes and sizes that make for a must-see exhibit this fall. Cozy up inside our conservatory and enjoy a family-friendly day out complete with the beautiful scenes of our vibrant plant collections and special seasonal displays of mums, ghosts, and more scarecrow surprises. Get tickets for our Scarecrow Trail https://www.buffalogardens.com/events/scarecrow-trail/

08/03/2026

Spots for next week’s Suminagashi: Tree Ring Workshop are filling up fast! Learn how to create patterns that echo the natural growth rings found in trees 🌲 Don’t miss your chance to discover this Japanese artform on August 13 from 5:30-7:30pm, or August 15 from 10am-12pm. Register today at https://www.buffalogardens.com/events/suminagashi-workshop/

08/03/2026

08/02/2026

School is back in session! Bring the whole family to the Botanical Gardens while kids 12 and under are free for the entire month of September! Ease back into the school year while relaxing and unwinding inside our plant-iful conservatory.

Every Saturday during Growing Back to School, join us from 10am-1pm and complete a special Seed Planting activity! This activity is included with admission and is fun for kids of all ages. Learn more at https://www.buffalogardens.com/events/growing-back-to-school/

Growing Back to School is presented by M&T Bank