Gardens Buffalo Niagara’s (GBN) summer season is heating up with new events and experiences that invite visitors to get outside and enjoy the creativity of our region. After a day of garden exploring, visitors can cool down with
Pollinator Pils, a benefit beer brewed by Smoldered Society and available at Lexington Co-op and Chandler Street Breweries.

Proceeds support free public programs including Garden Walk Buffalo, the East Side Garden Walk, Urban Farm Day, and Conservation Day, while also funding Lunenfeld Beautification Grants for neighborhood and community improvement projects.

Gardeners and garden lovers can also enjoy Pollinator Pils at Blooms & Brews, GBN’s first annual summer  fundraiser. Taking place on Wednesday, July 22, at Chandler Street Breweries, the event will bring together Buffalo’s gardening community and visitors for an evening of connection, celebration, and fun during the height of the garden season. Tickets include two drink tickets, food, access to basket raffles, a cork pull, and a special Garden Walk-themed beer brewed exclusively for the occasion. Tickets available here.

Known for Garden Walk Buffalo, America’s largest garden tour, Gardens Buffalo Niagara offers a full season of programming that includes garden tours, public art, urban agriculture, conservation initiatives, and community beautification projects throughout the region.

2026 Season of Events:

  • Artists in Gardens – Throughout July, visit ArtistsinGardens.com for locations
  • Garden Art Sale – Saturday, June 27 (10 am – 4 pm) & Sunday, June 28 (10 am – 3 pm)
  • Conservation Day – Saturday, July 11 from 8 am-1 pm
  • East Side Garden Walk – Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19 from 10 am – 4 pm
  • Blooms & Brews (Tickets required) – Wednesday, July 22
  • Garden Walk Buffalo – Saturday & Sunday, July 25 & 26 from 10 am-4 pm

Open Gardens

  • Standard Tour – Thursdays & Fridays, July 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 23 & 24, and 30 & 31.
  • Night Lights Tour – Friday, July 31, 7-11 pm
  • Night Lights Open Gardens Bus Tour (Tickets required) – Friday, July 31, 5–10 pm
  • Urban Farm Day – Saturday, August 15 from 10am-4pm

View GBN’s upcoming season schedule at GardensBuffaloNiagara.com.