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The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens popular Spring Flower Exhibit returns March 20 through April 13. Western New Yorkers will enjoy an early spring amidst winter weather.

Buffalo, NY— The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens welcomes the return of the annual Spring Flower Exhibit which opens Friday, March 20 and will be open daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm through Monday, April 13. The blooms will bring an early spring for those looking to escape the winter weather and enjoy the sights and smells of fresh flowers. Plus, the Botanical Bunny will be on site March 28, April 3 and April 4 from 10:00am to 4:00pm for kids and families looking for seasonal photos.

Saturday, March 30, 2024, 11am - 4:30pm

New York, N.Y. - Spring is a-bloom at the Seaport Museum! Join us in welcoming the season of awakening and sunshine with a fun-filled scavenger hunt aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree.

To mark the season and commemorate Wavertree’s intercontinental crossings, this scavenger hunt challenges people of all ages to find illustrations of flowers hidden throughout the decks of this historical three-masted cargo ship. The flowers we’ll be searching for are illustrations of blossoms from countries Wavertree visited in her impressive 24-year sailing career.

Weekly Report Will Help New Yorkers Identify the Best Places to See Lilacs, Roses, Tulips, Magnolias and Cherry Blossoms at Over 30 Partner Attractions Statewide – Interactive State Map Available Here

Governor Hochul Also Reminds New Yorkers of Spring-Themed Hikes, Maple Sugar Programs, and Nature Programs at New York State Parks – Calendar of Upcoming Events Available Here

Builds on Governor’s Commitment to Supporting New York’s $123 Billion Tourism Industry  

Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the start of spring with the launch of the New York Blooms Report, a weekly report to help New Yorkers identify the best places to see roses, lilacs, tulips, cherry blossoms, and magnolias at more than 30 partner attractions across New York State. The reports, managed by I LOVE NY and designed to encourage and help travelers plan a spring getaway, feature on-site information from staff at a variety of botanical and public gardens, farms, State Parks and historic sites across New York. The first reports are online starting today, March 20, and will update every Wednesday afternoon through June, exclusively on iloveny.com/blooms.

Orange County, N.Y. – Hudson Valley Farm & Flea is thrilled to announce the Home & Garden Showcase, a curated event that brings together the region’s crème de la crème of artisanal talent. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 23rd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the elegant City Winery Hudson Valley in Montgomery, New York.

Macy’s Flower Show ^® featuring DIOR will blossom at Macy’s Herald Square from Sunday, March 24 through Sunday, April 7 

New York, NY (February 20, 2024) – This Spring, a larger-than-life garden with whimsical floral arrangements and multi-sensory displays celebrate the season of renewal at the 49^th Macy’s Flower Show^® featuring DIOR. Transforming the main floor, balcony and windows of the world-famous Macy’s Herald Square flagship store in New York City, the botanical exhibition blossoms from Sun., March 24, 2024, to Sun., April 7, 2024. …

Rochester, N.Y. (January 30, 2024) – The Rochester Lilac Festival, one of the most beloved annual events in Monroe County, is set to return in 2024. Event organizers announced today that the 126^th Rochester Lilac Festival will take place on May 10-19, 2024. The festival’s more than 500,000 annual visitors will experience time-honored traditions and family activities while taking in the beauty and fragrant scents of the largest collection of lilacs in the Northeast, planted across the sprawling Highland Park gardens. The Rochester Lilac Festival is one of the largest free festivals of its kind in the country and serves as the unofficial start of Rochester’s festival season.