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  • Feed the Fish at the Botanical Gardens

    Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish at this exciting event! Enjoy early access to the Botanical Gardens before we open to the public with a special learning experience that's fun for all ages. Each participant receives a cup of koi fish food and time to help feed our fishy friends!...

    $2 – $22.00
  • 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 craft. Bring your imagination to life, all needed materials are...

    Included with admission
  • Horticultural Heroes Exhibit

    Step into Horticultural Heroes, a stunning celebration of the visionaries who've shaped gardening, botany, and conservation! Explore 30 bold, vibrant portraits each by a different artist honoring trailblazers from George Washington Carver to modern-day activists like Ron Finley. This inspiring exhibition highlights Black contributors for Black History Month and women achievers in March, blending art,...

    $2 – $62
  • M&T First Fridays at AKG

    First Friday of every month! Every first Friday of the month, the community is invited to attend a special evening at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum filled with interactive art events and activities inspired by our exhibitions and the works on view.  Hear from Our Community!Community Insights invites local folks to share how their work...

    Pay what you wish admission
  • Storytime at the Botanical Gardens

    Stop by our Playspace on select Saturdays for an educator-led Storytime featuring nature-themed books and props. Each session features different books designed to stimulate young minds and deepen the connection between people and plants. This program will take place indoors and is recommended for Early Childhood, ages 5 and under. We encourage caregivers to park...

    Included with admission
  • M&T Second Fridays @ Burchfield Penney Art Center

    The second Friday of each month, thanks to the generous support of M&T Bank, we stay open late, and admission is free! Immerse yourself in artistic experiences, from captivating exhibition premieres to engaging all-ages art-making sessions, curated screenings, and special programs. Explore the galleries, shop The Museum Store, and enjoy live music. Stop by Roux...

    FREE
  • 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, self-guided activities can be enjoyed by the whole...

    FREE
  • Spring Flower Exhibit at the Botanical Gardens

    There's no better time at the Botanical Gardens than spring! The brilliantly colorful blooms of our annual Spring Flower Exhibit are sure to put a smile on your face. Experience fragrant hyacinths, vibrant daffodils, colorful tulips, and even more of your favorite seasonal flowers. With over 30,000 blossoming bulbs throughout our conservatory, allow the sights...

    Included with admission
  • Pictures with the Easter Bunny

    Visiting the market to see the bunny is a long-standing Western New York tradition, often coinciding with shopping for holiday staples like butter lambs, pierogi, and Polish sausage. Bunny Hut is located in the front of the market Pictures with the Easter Bunny are $10

    $10
  • Botanical Bunny Days at the Botanical Gardens

    Take in the sights and smells of our gorgeous blooming bulbs and say hello to the Botanical Bunny! All visitors on this day are welcome to take photos with our fuzzy friend. Also included with admission on Botanical Bunny Days is a scavenger hunt for seasonal items hidden throughout the conservatory! Face painting will also...

    Included wtih admission