Wegmans Family Night: Deserts After Dark

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A trifecta of brand-new, fun-filled Wegmans Family Nights will be taking place February 20 through 22 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm while the kids are off from school. Monday, February 20 will feature Deserts After Dark. Go on an exciting journey through all kinds of desert discoveries and learn about how plants survive in some of the toughest places on earth through play-based and hands-on learning activities while completing a fun, interactive scavenger hunt. Experience the popular desert greenhouse under spectacular lights while visiting their famous prickly pear cactus, agave, barrel cactus as well as some other favorite desert dwellers.

Tuesday, February 21 will be Rainforest Retreat to play and learn about some of the most biodiverse places on earth. Discover the difference between tropical and temperate rainforests, how plants have adapted to live in these environments, the importance of rainforests in our lives and more through play-based and hands on learning activities.

And finally, Wednesday, February 22 will be Arctic Adventure for the warmest way to learn about the Arctic! Discover this unique environment through a botanical lens. Explore different types of plants and animals that live in some of the coldest places on earth through play-based and hands-on learning activities. Wegmans Family Nights allow the opportunity to experience the Botanical Gardens exhibits in a whole new way under spectacular lights that is both fun and educational. Wegmans Family Nights are included with regular Gardens After Dark admission.  

Tickets for all of these fun events must be pre-purchased online at buffalogardens.com.