Orchid Show leads autumn events at Botanical Society

The Niagara Frontier Orchid Society's annual Orchid Show will highlight hundreds of the colorful flowers through live displays and photography at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, this weekend.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Ribbons will be awarded to creative orchid displays and orchid photography. The displays are designed by members of the Orchid Society and the photos were selected by the Twin City and the Buffalo Museum of Science photography clubs.

Orchid vendors will have many seedling, flowering orchids and growing supplies available for purchase. Orchid growing workshops will be given at noon and 3 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday. Orchid society members will also be available throughout the show to answer your orchid questions. 

Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, and $4 for children ages 6 to 13.Go to www.buffalogardens.com for updated info!

Other upcoming events at the Botanical Gardnes include:

Chrysanthemum Show - October 17 - November 8

This breathtaking show has been a community favorite for over 100 years!

Time: 10:00am-5:00pm    Admission: Adults $6, Seniors (55+) & Students (with ID) $5, Children 6-13 $3, Members & Children under 6 are free!  Go to www.buffalogardens.com for updated info!

Doors Open Niagara - October 18

Time: 10:00am-5:00pm   Admission: FREE

Binational Doors Open Niagara features towns and villages on both sides of the international boundary, opening heritage properties for all to see. Information about all participating sites at www.doorsopenontario.on.ca.  Go to www.buffalogardens.com for updated info!

Art, Music and The Gardens - November 1

Time: 5:30-7:00pm    Cost: $12 Adults, $10 Garden Members, Seniors and Students

Artist Catherine Parker and Composer/Organist Roland Martin have joined forces to produce a collaboration of paintings set to music that are based on the inspiration of poetry and nature.

Parker, the daughter of Artist Charles Burchfield, grew up in Gardenville, just outside Buffalo. Her work has been featured in many collections across the country and internationally. Martin is a prominent figure in Western New York’s musical community and is on the faculties of Buffalo Seminary, Daemen College and the University at Buffalo. As an organist, he has performed throughout the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. He is currently the musical director at St. Joseph University Church and for the Freudig Singers. Soprano Vocalist Cristen Gregory and Cellist Bryan Eckenrode will accompany this production.  Go to www.buffalogardens.com for updated info!

Holiday Festival - November 27 - January 3

Time: 10:00am-5:00pm OPEN LATE! until 8:00pm November 29, December 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20

Admission: $7.00 Adults, $6.00 Seniors & Students, $4.00 Kids 6-13, Kids under 6 and Members are FREE!  Go to www.buffalogardens.com for updated info!

Poinsettia Show - Bring your family to the biggest exhibition of poinsettias in Western New York!

Railway Exhibit - The annual Garden Railway Exhibit is brought to you by the Western New York Garden Railway Society

Ceramics Exhibit - Showcasing the extraordinary ceramic craft and sculpture of Buffalo State College ceramic students.

Holiday Light Show - 4:00-5:00pm daily and 4:00-8:00pm on November 29, December 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20. Inside the Palm Dome, enjoy an exciting light show electronically set to holiday music.

Holiday Celebration - December 12

11:00am-2:00pm - Enjoy photos with Santa, music from the Buffalo Suzuki Strings Guitar ensemble, Lake Effect Harmony Chorus, activities, snacks, poinsettias for sale and more! Go to www.buffalogardens.com for updated info!

Holiday Luncheon at Romanello’s South - December 9

Time: 11:30am-2:00pm Cost: GM $24; NM $27

Join us at our Annual Holiday Luncheon to spend an afternoon with friends of the Gardens, enjoy a delicious lunch, participate in a fun basket raffle and shop for holiday gifts. Go to www.buffalogardens.com for updated info!

Dollar Day at The Gardens - December 27

Time: 10:00am-5:00pm     Admission: $1.00

Enjoy our beautiful Gardens for $1.00. Be sure not to miss the specials in the Gift Shop as well. Go to www.buffalogardens.com for updated info!