February 6, 10:00 am - February 15, 9:30 pm
Cost: Varies by event
Looking for a unique way to surprise your Valentine, a loved one, or a friend? The Botanical Gardens has several ideas to treat your Valentine and spread some love! Bring them to the Botanical Gardens for a tropical adventure during the day or after dark for a one-of-a-kind experience that will create memories for life.
Explore the Botanical Gardens during the day | February 6-15, 10:00am-4:00pm
We are open 10am-4pm daily! Take a self-guided tour of our tropical oasis and grab an immersive scavenger hunt for a fun adventure through our tropical conservatory.
Thurs-Date Nights | February 6, 13, 6:00-9:00pm
Grab your special someone and enjoy a romantic evening of food, flowers, and fun at the Botanical Gardens for Thurs-Date Nights! Our conservatory is the perfect hideaway for a cold winter evening. Stroll among the lit-up spaces and enjoy the magic of our Poinsettia Exhibit. Tickets include a glass of beer or wine from The Bubble Bar, light-fare from The Grazeful Gatherer, and a sweet treat from Dark Forest Chocolate to end the evening!
Orchids After Dark | February 7, 8, 11, 15, 6:00-9:30pm
See the beautiful blooms of our Orchid Exhibit after the sun sets during Orchids After Dark! Hundreds of magical lights will guide you through our twelve greenhouses, bathing our orchid displays in brilliant colors. This limited-time event is the perfect way to warm up after a long day at work or school. Bring a friend, your family, or a date and experience the magic of the Botanical Gardens.
Love is Art Night | February 10, 4:00-8:00pm
Join us for an enchanting evening at the Botanical Gardens as we celebrate the many facets of love through art. Guests are encouraged to enjoy this special rendition of our Open Art Night series with a twist! Grab your materials and express your unique interpretation of love through your art, surrounded by the natural beauty of our gardens. Some supplies will be provided but artists are encouraged to bring their own. Tickets also include light fare from the Grazeful Gatherer and a cash bar from the Bubble Bar.
Love is Love Night | February 12, 6:00-9:30pm
Enjoy a special evening of Orchids After Dark during our annual Love is Love Night! This Love Week event celebrate our region’s LGBTQ+ community and features performances from some of Buffalo’s most popular drag queens. Express yourself and embrace all the love during this popular Love Week event. Meet our friends from Glys, Pride Center of WNY, Niagara Pride, and SoberOneSix. Dance the night away with music from DJ Lydvicious. Drag Queen performances presented by SoberOneSix at 7pm & 8:30pm.
Courses in the Conservatory | February 14, 5:00-10:00pm
Looking for something unique and romantic to surprise your Valentine, a loved one, or a friend? Courses in the Conservatory is back! Spread some love and bring them to the Botanical Gardens for a unique, tropical dinner adventure through the conservatory for Valentine’s Day experience that you won’t get anywhere else in Buffalo. Eat and drink your way through the Botanical Gardens with a progressive four-course meal filled with live music, exotic plants, and twinkling lights under the grand glass conservatory. Courses in the Conservatory is a perfect all-in-one choice for an elegant, romantic night under our glass palace with that special someone. Remember to dress to impress!