Born Buffalo

Photography Night
2024-09-24 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Photography Night
4-7pm
FREE for Members and children under 2
Guest Passes not valid for Photography Nights

Make your reservation today! Bring along your favorite photographer and join us for Photography Nights to get the most out of your photo experience at the Botanical Gardens! We are opening up the Botanical Gardens for the public to take family photos, engagement shoots, senior portraits, maternity photos, baby photos or photos of any special occasion at a reduced rate.

Our Photography Policy (below) will apply during your reservation. Please keep in mind that Photography Nights provide a shared space and you must be respectful of other guests.

KEEP IN MIND! As the sun begins to set in the fall and winter, the Botanical Gardens conservatory will also lose daylight as we are an open glass greenhouse. We will be providing our house lights to create a lovely experience during sunset, but please keep this in mind as both a photographer or model.
If you would like to take posed photography outside of these days and times, a Photography rental reservation is required. To inquire, please contact events@buffalogardens.com.

Photography Policy:

Pets are not permitted.
Furniture and large props are not permitted.
We do not allow drone photography inside.
The Botanical Gardens’ plants, arrangements, exhibits, benches, chairs, tables, signage etc. are not to be moved, walked on, or disturbed in any way. Any destruction will be at the cost of the guest.
If your party is late for your reservation, you will be held to the remaining time of your reservation or you can reschedule for a full session.
No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the facility. We reserve the right to ask anyone who appears to be intoxicated to leave without a refund.
Some exhibits or special events may be taking place on the day of your reservation; therefore, some rooms may be unavailable or altered.

Upcoming Events

September 24, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
October 15, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
November 21, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
November 26, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
December 5, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
December 10, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
December 17, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Storytime in the Botanical Gardens
2024-09-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Storytime in the Botanical Gardens
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Cost: Included with admission

Join us for a storytime adventure! Enjoy seasonal nature-themed stories followed by a small craft on select dates in our Wegmans Family Garden. This experience is free with admission and best suited for children under five with their caregivers. Storytime will be held in the Wegmans Family Garden.

Feed the Fish
2024-09-06 09:30 - 2024-09-07 10:00 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Feed the Fish
Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish with this unique Gardens Exclusive! 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!

9:30 am – 10:00 am
Cost: $22/ticket | $16/child 3-12

Adults & Students ages 13 and up – $22.00 Admission is included!
Kids ages 3-12 – $16.00 Admission is included!
Kids 2 and under free but must have a ticket
Member discount does not apply for this special event
Regular admission for the day is included, so you can explore the conservatory after the feeding! This special encounter is limited to 15 people per experience. All tickets must be purchased ahead of time online. Every person must have a ticket!
Our family of koi fish and the Feed the Fish program are proudly cared for in partnership with Masterson’s Garden Center.

2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
2026-03-17 12:00 | KeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
The City of Buffalo and KeyBank Center will host the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball First and Second rounds, the NCAA announced Wednesday.
Canisius College, along with the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and Niagara University, will once again serve as the host group for the event. As previously announced in April 2017, the group will host the 2022 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament First and Second rounds as well. Those games will be played at KeyBank Center March 17 and 19, 2022.
