Wednesday September 10th, 2025

Upcoming events & things to do near you.

Open Art Night
Wed Mar 12th → Wed Sep 10th

Open Art Night

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

We’re inviting artists of all media and abilities, near and far, to grab their sketchbooks, canvases, pencils or paints, and find inspiration under the lush conservatory for an intimate art experience that you won’t find anywhere else in Buffalo. You will have the entire 30,000+ square foot conservatory… >>

Book Talk with Brad Utter on the Erie Canal
Wed Sep 10th

Book Talk with Brad Utter on the Erie Canal

The Buffalo History Museum

Join us for a presentation given by author Brad Utter as he discusses his work regarding the Erie Canal. Brad L. Utter is the senior historian of transportation, agriculture, science, technology, and economics at the New York State Museum. Major exhibition and publication projects include Enterprising… >>

Botanical Inspirations | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
Wed Aug 6th → Sun Sep 14th

Botanical Inspirations | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

The Buffalo Niagara Art Association, a regional art group in existence since 1955, will turn the talents of its member artists to the beauties and splendors of nature in its Fall 2025 exhibition at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Inspired by nature, exuberantly on display at the Botanical… >>

What Does It All Mean?: Exploring the Dictionary
Thu Apr 17th → Tue Sep 30th

What Does It All Mean?: Exploring the Dictionary

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

What Does It All Mean?: Exploring the Dictionary On view now until September 30, 2025 Rare Book Room Central Library in Downtown Buffalo 1 Lafayette Square Buffalo, NY 14203 See BuffaloLib.org/locations-hours/central-downtown-buffalo for hours The influence of dictionaries is everywhere—whether one… >>

Growing Back to School
Mon Sep 1st → Tue Sep 30th

Growing Back to School

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

School is back in session! Bring the whole family to the Botanical Gardens while kids 12 and under are free for the entire month of September! Ease back into the school year while relaxing and unwinding inside our plant-iful conservatory. On select days during Growing Back to School from 10am-1pm, join… >>

Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo
Thu Sep 4th → Sun Oct 5th

Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo

The Buffao Zoo

The Zoomagination is vibrant festival showcasing all new lantern displays, celebrating various cultures. This multi-day event will start September 4th on Thursday-Sunday and end October 5th.

Samantha Modder, "Of All the Worlds We Could Have Dreamed"
Fri Aug 22nd → Fri Nov 7th

Samantha Modder, "Of All the Worlds We Could Have Dreamed"

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio is proud to present “Of All the Worlds We Could Have Dreamed,” a solo exhibition by Tampa-based artist Samantha Modder, on view from August 22 through November 7, 2025. The opening reception will take place Friday, August 22, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm as part of M&T Fourth Friday at Tri-Main.… >>

Davana Robedee, "Biformity"
Fri Aug 22nd → Fri Nov 7th

Davana Robedee, "Biformity"

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio is pleased to announce “Biformity,” a solo exhibition by Syracuse-based artist Davana Robedee, on view from August 22 through November 7, 2025. The opening reception will take place on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm as part of M&T Fourth Friday at Tri-Main. “Biformity”… >>

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy
Thu May 22nd → Thu Jan 15th

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring LegacyOn view now until January 15, 2026 Ring of KnowledgeCentral Library in Downtown Buffalo1 Lafayette SquareBuffalo, NY 14203See BuffaloLib.org/locations-hours/central-downtown-buffalo for hours Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal… >>