The most romantic time of the year is almost here, which means it’s the perfect time to make romantic plans for your Valentine. We know that Valentine’s Day can be a bit stressful at times, but we’re here to help! When it comes to romantic venues in Buffalo, there’s nowhere quite like the Botanical Gardens. Our lush conservatory is the perfect place to relax and connect with your special someone. This February, we’re making the Botanical Gardens even more romantic by hosting a variety of special events in celebration of all things love. From an evening of artistic collaboration to sit-down dinners, there’s something for everyone during Love Week. Learn more about our exciting Love Week events and plan the perfect date today!
Thurs-Date Nights | February 6, 13, 6:00-9:00pm
Grab your significant other 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 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 your Valentine. Remember to dress to impress!