Love Week 2026
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens2655 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14218
February 8, 2026, February 9, 2026, February 10, 2026, February 11, 2026, February 12, 2026, February 13, 2026, February 14, 2026, February 15, 2026
From: 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Ticket pricing: Varies by event
February 7&15, 2026
Celebrate the most romantic week of the year surrounded by thousands of breathtaking blooms during Love Week at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens. Now in its fifth year, Love Week invites visitors to celebrate all forms of love romantic, platonic, self-love, and even love for plants through daytime and evening experiences set inside the iconic conservatory.
Orchid Exhibit & Daytime Viewing
Daily | 10:00am&4:00pm | February 7&15
Enjoy a bright and intimate experience with over 2,000 vibrant orchids filling the conservatory with color, fragrance, and beauty perfect for a relaxed daytime visit.
Orchids After Dark
Evenings | 6:00pm&9:30pm | February 7, 13&15
Experience the Orchid Exhibit transformed after hours with dramatic lighting and twinkling lights that create a romantic, moody atmosphere ideal for date night or a special evening out.
Love Is Love Night
Wednesday, February 12 | 6:00pm&9:30pm
An annual celebration of Buffalo’s LGBTQ+ community, Love Is Love Night features local partners, themed experiences, and two drag shows at 7:00pm and 8:30pm, with performances by Carrie Black, Mary Jane Price, Pamela Carnes, and Willa DeWhisp, plus music by DJ Lydvicious. Hosted by Mr. Mocktail of SoberOneSix, this inclusive and joyful evening is included with Orchids After Dark admission.
Mini Glow Golf (Sold Out During Love Week)
Mini Glow Golf sessions during Love Week are sold out, but additional dates are available on March 4th for those looking to putt through the plants under glowing lights.
