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  • 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
  • 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
  • WATERWAY OF CHANGE: COMPLEX LEGACIES OF THE ERIE CANAL

    This exhibit invites visitors to explore the transformative story of the Erie Canal. It begins with the traditional homeland of the Haudenosaunee and the canal's opening in 1825, tracing how it helped turn Buffalo into a bustling port and shipping hub by the late 19th century. It also highlights the diverse perspectives of Indigenous Peoples,...

    FREE
  • Sip and Craft: Beaded Plants at the Botanical Gardens

    Step into the serene beauty of our conservatory and immerse yourself in the art of beaded plant making. Surrounded by lush greenery, this hands-on workshop invites you to craft your own shimmering beaded plant using a curated selection of beads and materials. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or simply looking for a fun night out,...

    $49.50 – $55
  • One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama

    One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama honors the influential artist's distinctive vision of self-obliteration by exploring its development across media. The exhibition will feature three immersive installations of Yayoi Kusama's artwork, including two of her renowned Infinity Mirror Rooms. Born in Japan in 1929, the artist is globally recognized for her multidisciplinary practice that includes room-size installations,...

  • The Great American Garage Sale

    Western New York's largest Great American Garage Sale & Flea Market is back for 2026!! Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather and maybe find a treasure or two!  There will be hundreds of vendors selling antiques, collectibles, garage sale items, and more!! 

    $2.00
  • Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market

    Located in the heart of the historic Elmwood Village, the Bidwell Parkway Famers Market is proud to provide fresh and delicious local food to the people of Buffalo NY for over 20 years! The Market takes place Saturdays from 8am -1pm on Bidwell Parkway at Elmwood Avenue, May till November. Produce available is subject to...

    Free
  • Solar Saturdays

    Solar Saturdays return starting on select Saturdays through October! Weather permitting, use our extra-special telescopes to safely view the Sun and get a rooftop view of the Buffalo Niagara region and beyond.

  • Super Sunday Sale

    Come browse as hundreds of vendors are set up indoors and outdoors for Super Sunday at Antique World & Flea Market.  You might even find a Hidden Treasure or two. Vendors set up are selling Antiques, Collectibles, Home Decor items, Hand Made items and much, much more!!

    $2.00