Fun in your Buffalo Olmsted Parks

From the Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival to a free community concert, we are excited to see you in the parks in 2025!

Check out the fun opportunities and programs available in your Olmsted Park System below!

For any questions or to request for accommodations, please reach out to Community@bfloparks.org.

Together As One, led by the Buffalo African American Museum

Saturday, February 22, 2025 | Featuring MLK Jr. Park

In celebration of Black History Month, we are excited to partner with the Buffalo African American Museum to for the third year of Together As One. Every Saturday in February, explore and learn about Buffalo’s Black history programs and initiatives. Each tour ticket is $10, more details at bfloafricanamericanmuseum.org

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12th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival

Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 | At the Japanese Garden in Delaware Park and The Buffalo History Museum

FREE for all to attend at the Japanese Garden in Delaware Park and The Buffalo History Museum. Featuring music and artists curated by Music Is Art. Learn more at buffalocherryblossomfestival.org

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Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Front Park

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | At Front Park, Porter and Busti Ave

FREE for all to attend at Front Park, enjoy the musical genius of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on 716 Day!

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Promenade in the Park (plus catch the BPO concert after!)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | At Front Park, Porter and Busti Ave

Gather friends and fellow park enthusiasts for a refined, yet approachable cocktail and dinner reception, then stroll through the park to enjoy the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra perform as the sun sets along Lake Erie. A special wine pull with gourmet picnic items will be offered during the cocktail hour for you to bring to the concert!

This fundraising event will be held in lieu of the annual gala traditionally scheduled for September. All proceeds will benefit the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy in its mission to provide exceptional park experiences for all.

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Par-tee at the Olmsted Open

Friday, September 12, 2025 | At Delaware Park Golf Course

The Olmsted Open is back again in 2025! Please join us to celebrate the return of Buffalo’s beloved charitable golf tournament to benefit the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy.

Your participation affords the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy to continue its mission of sustaining our city’s beloved green spaces for all generations to enjoy.

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Volunteer!

Volunteer opportunities are available all year round

From volunteer group opportunities to weekly recurring volunteer events, there are plenty of opportunities to lend a hand in your historic parks. Check out these opportunities here!

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Past events and programs