Festival Weekend #1 – September 14 & 15, 2024 – 10am to 7pm Opening Weekend – Armed Forces Weekend Opening Weekend Features Aliens in the Cornmaze (Aliens will be here between Noon & 4pm) Opening weekend will have all your favorite things to do including the Cornmaze, Boo Barn, Amusement Rides, Zombie Train, Hayrides and […]

The Independent Health Summer Send Off at Buffalo RiverWorks Mark your calendars for the third annual Independent Health Summer Send Off at Buffalo RiverWorks, Sept. 13-15! 🎡☀️😎 As our official health and wellness partner, Independent Health will offer discounted activities at Buffalo RiverWorks all weekend long! 👟 Friday 9/13 – BOGO ropes course 🛶 Saturday […]

Zoomagination: The Festival of Lanterns and Lights Zoomagination: The Festival of Lanterns and Lights presented by Five Star Bank! Packed with an ALL-NEW lineup of lanterns, it’s time to immerse yourself in the larger-than-life displays of Asian and African animals and culture. Watch nightly cultural performances, indulge in Asian-inspired food, relax in our Beer Garden with a specialty […]

$10 Thursdays For a limited time, we’re keeping our doors open late with an exciting discount! Every Thursday from September 19 to November 14, the Botanical Gardens will be open from 10am-8pm for only $10. Bring your friends and family and explore our conservatory all day long. In addition to discounted admission, you can sign […]

Festival Weekend #6 – October 19 & 20, 2024 – 10am to 7pm Aliens in the Cornmaze Weekend!   Aliens will be in the Cornmaze from Noon to 4! We will have all your favorite things to do including the Cornmaze, Boo Barn, Haymaze, Hayrides, Apple & Pumpkin Donuts and much more.

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 […]

Zoomagination: The Festival of Lanterns and Lights Zoomagination: The Festival of Lanterns and Lights presented by Five Star Bank! Packed with an ALL-NEW lineup of lanterns, it’s time to immerse yourself in the larger-than-life displays of Asian and African animals and culture. Watch nightly cultural performances, indulge in Asian-inspired food, relax in our Beer Garden with a specialty […]

Zoomagination: The Festival of Lanterns and Lights Zoomagination: The Festival of Lanterns and Lights presented by Five Star Bank! Packed with an ALL-NEW lineup of lanterns, it’s time to immerse yourself in the larger-than-life displays of Asian and African animals and culture. Watch nightly cultural performances, indulge in Asian-inspired food, relax in our Beer Garden with a specialty […]

Out of the Darkness Walk Join us at Canalside on September 21st, 2024 for Buffalo Out of the Darkness Walk! The Community Walks, held in hundreds of cities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about […]

Festival Weekend #2 – September 21 & 22, 2024 – 10am to 7pm Dinosaurs wandering the Grounds! Weekend Events & Entertainment include: Great Food, Rides, Live Music and more! Dinosaurs will be here from Noon to 4pm wandering the grounds! Gem Mining, Zombie Train, Apple Cannons, Amusement Rides and so much more!

Music Is Art Join us on Saturday, September 21st for the Music Is Art festival as it makes its way to Terminal B at the Outer Harbor! From 11am-11pm, experience art in all forms with live music, performance art and dancers, pop-up shops, food and beverage, and more! This event is FREE and open to the public.

Festival Encanto Hispano Join us for a vibrant and lively event celebrating Hispanic culture! This day-to-night celebration marks the BPO’s annual collaborative observance of Hispanic Heritage Month with the Hispanic Heritage Council. ¡Únase a nosotros para en un evento vibrante y animado que celebra la cultura hispana! Esta celebración de día a noche marca la […]

Zoomagination: The Festival of Lanterns and Lights Zoomagination: The Festival of Lanterns and Lights presented by Five Star Bank! Packed with an ALL-NEW lineup of lanterns, it’s time to immerse yourself in the larger-than-life displays of Asian and African animals and culture. Watch nightly cultural performances, indulge in Asian-inspired food, relax in our Beer Garden with a specialty […]