Name: Open Gardens
Start: 2026-07-09T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-09T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Western New York

More than 100 exceptional gardens to visit throughout Buffalo Niagara on Thursdays and Fridays, for select hours, in July.
OPEN GARDENS GUIDE REQUIRED | SELF-GUIDED
DAYS: Thursdays and Fridays in July, starting on Thursday, July 9.
HOURS: Vary according to gardener’s preference. All open hours and days are listed in the Open Gardens Guide. Look for an Open Gardens sign to indicate a garden is open for visiting. If there is no sign, there is most likely an unforeseen reason for the garden to be closed. Please do not enter a garden without a sign.
GUIDES: $15 Guides available at garden centers and shops listed at OpenGardensWNY.com.
Stow your Tours of Open Gardens Guide in the glove compartment and embark on a delightful summer adventure. Exploring gardens has become the quintessential getaway for idyllic days in Buffalo Niagara. There are even two Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home gardens on the tour! Bask in their beauty, free from crowds, as gardeners graciously answer your questions. Most gardens boast generous expanses, sprawling across Erie and Niagara counties, with each one open for at least three occasions throughout July.
We've made planning your day a breeze. Feast your eyes on maps showcasing the gardens, listings of their open hours, and descriptive overviews—complete with garden features, plant collections, and photographs. Indulge in six blissful days to visit (or revisit!) these botanical havens throughout the month.