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2026 Information

DAYS: Thursdays and Fridays in July. Gardens and schedules vary each year, so be sure to check the current year’s Open Gardens Guide.

HOURS: Vary according to the 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.

About The Tour of Open Gardens:

Attention garden enthusiasts! Grab your Tours of Open Gardens Guide and prepare for the ultimate summer adventure. Garden touring has become the perfect escape for those seeking tranquil, beautiful days outdoors.

These horticultural sanctuaries offer stunning visual displays without the crowds, and passionate gardeners are ready to share their knowledge and answer your questions. The featured gardens are wonderfully spacious, spanning Erie and Niagara counties, with each garden opening its gates on the dates listed in the book.

The Guide is designed with your convenience in mind. Inside, you’ll find:

• Detailed maps of all garden locations

• Comprehensive opening schedules

• Rich descriptions highlighting special features, plant collections, and gorgeous photographs.

With eight dedicated days throughout the month, you’ll have ample opportunity to visit or revisit these botanical treasures.

New This Year

• Evening Tour: Friday, July 31. Select gardens only. Find out more with your copy of the 2026 Open Gardens Guide!

Changes to the Open Gardens Guide

• Growing in Shale Gardens on Hammond Road in Eden (garden #2 in the Open Gardens Guide) will be closed on Friday, July 10. It will be open on its other days listed in the Guide.

• Smug Creek Gardens, on Zimmerman Road in Hamburg (garden #12 in the Open Gardens Guide) will NOT be open at all this year. Thank you for your consideration and respect for their privacy.

Get Your Guide

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  Buffalo

  • Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Garden
    2655 South Park Ave

  • Put A Plant On It
    715 Elmwood Ave

  • Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market
    428 Rhode Island St

  Northtowns

  • East Amherst

    • Badding Farm Market & Garden Center
      10820 Transit Rd

    • Lavocat’s Family Greenhouse & Nursery
      8441 County Rd

  • Grand Island

    • Leaf, Stone, and Steel
      1939 Grand Island Blvd

  • Niagara Falls

    • Wayside Landscaping & Nursery

      8962 Porter Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304

  • Tonawanda

    • Infinite Blooms Garden Center (formerly Northtown Garden Center)
      2121 Sheridan Dr

  • Williamsville

    • Mischler’s Florist • Greenhouses
      118 S Forest Rd

    Southtowns

  • Hamburg

    • Gullo’s Garden Center
      4767 Southwestern Blvd

  • Eden

    • Henry’s Gardens
      7884 Sisson Hwy

  • East Aurora

    • Johnson’s Nursery & Garden Center
      11753 East Main St

    • Masterson’s Community Garden Center
      725 Olean Road

  • West Seneca

    • Mike Weber Greenhouses
      42 French Rd

    • Seneca Greenhouse
      2250 Transit Rd

  • Orchard Park

    • Murray Bros. Nurseries
      4399 Transit Rd

Open Gardens Night Lights Friday, July 31, 7pm

This brand-new tour lets you visit 25 beautiful gardens across Buffalo Niagara—and explore them at night.

NOTE: This is the last day for Open Gardens in 2026.

Your Open Gardens Guide is your ticket into the 25 Night Lights gardens. All gardens open at 7pm; consult the Guide for closing times.

The Guide also gets you into nearly 90 gardens throughout Buffalo Niagara on Thursdays and Fridays in July.

Night Lights Open Gardens Bus Tour

The Open Gardens Bus Tour returns on Friday, July 31, 2026, with a special evening edition.

Enjoy a guided tour of six beautiful northtowns gardens illuminated at night, plus a stop at a local all-native-plant garden nursery. Snacks and drinks will be provided along the way. You’ll leave with a little garden swag.

The tour begins at 5 pm at Chandler Street Breweries and returns at 10 pm.

$85 for tickets ordered before July 1! Ticket prices increase to $100 after July 1.

Join Open Gardens

Interested in being an Open Gardener? Applications must be submitted by August 1 the year prior to joining the tour. The process involves a brief application and a visit by our Open Gardens team members. The application period for 2026 closed on August 1, 2025. To join Open Gardens in 2027, please visit the link below for more information.