Tulip, Lilac, and Cherry Blossom Festivals: The Best Flower Festivals in and Around New York City
'17.03.2025'
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What could be more inspiring at the beginning of spring than to admire the awakening of nature. Blooming plants all over the city and beyond create a spring mood for every New Yorker. ILoveNY tells about flower shows and festivals this spring.
Macy's Annual Flower Show
- When: from Sunday, April 27 to Sunday, May 11.
- Where: at Macy's Herald Square, 151 W 34th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues.
Macy's Exhibition — a sure sign of spring. There's nothing quite like wandering through the sweet-smelling foliage that suddenly appears in one of the city's finest department stores.
The Bronx for The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism at the New York Botanical Garden
- When: until April 27.
- Where: 2900 Southern Blvd. Bronx, NY 10458.
Extensive flower exhibition With vibrant colors, flowing waterfalls and thousands of orchids, it creates a breathtaking tropical experience. Don't miss Orchid Nights, an event for people over 21 on select nights featuring cumbia music, dancing and drinks.
Cherry blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- When: the cherry trees have not started blooming yet. Please check back for updates. here.
- Where: Brooklyn, NY 11225.
New York City's rite of spring, the cherry blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden typically run from April to mid-May. Celebrate the Japanese tradition of viewing the spring cherry blossom season. Stroll under the fragrant canopy of colorful trees in Brooklyn for a truly sensory experience! See more here.
On the subject: Free or Low-Cost Things to Do in New York for Seniors
Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park (Finger Lakes)
- When: the season opens on May 2.
- Where: 250 Gibson Street Canandaigua, NY 14424.
Come and explore one of the best preserved Victorian country estates in the country. The 20-acre property features beautiful formal and informal gardens, a historic mansion, a Lord & Burnham greenhouse complex and stunning views of Canandaigua Lake. See more here.
Rochester Lilac Festival (Finger Lakes)
- When: from May 9 to May 18 from 10:30 to 20:30.
- Where: 45 East Avenue, Suite 400 Rochester, NY 14604-2294.
It's one of the largest free festivals of its kind. Rochester's Highland Park will host 2025 consecutive days of its annual Lilac Festival in 10. For more information, see here.
Albany Tulip Festival (Capital-Saratoga)
- When: May 10-11.
- Where: 25 Quackenbush Square, Albany NY 12207.
The annual tulip show is set to take place in Albany. Visitors can look forward to a variety of events throughout the month. Enjoy musical performances, tulip garden tours, prizes and more. See more details here.
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Garden (Greater Niagara)
- When: from April 4 to April 28.
- Where: 2655 South Park Avenue Buffalo, NY 14218.
Spring is a great time to visit the enchanting gardens of Buffalo! Visit the Spring Flower Show from April 4 to 28. Admission is $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and students, and $9,50 for children ages 3 to 12. Enjoy the vibrant colors of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as the unique art installation, Paintings of My Watercolor Soul (March 26 to May 4). All spring and summer, see exotic treasures from around the world in bloom, filling the air with incredible scents and sights! Learn more here.
Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden Tulip Festival (Long Island)
- When: from mid-April.
- Where: Waterdrinker 663 Wading River Road, Manorville, NY 11949.
A little bit of Holland comes to Long Island! Stroll among the tulips, play mini golf, and visit barnyard animals during this amazing festival featuring 2 million tulips on a family farm. There are also plenty of activities for kids, as well as live music and food trucks. Plus, the Long Island Farm Brewery is on site, serving up delicious craft brews. The festival runs for 4-5 weeks (weather permitting) starting in mid-April. See more details here.
Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival (Greater Niagara)
- When: April 26-27.
- Where:1 Museum Ct, Buffalo, NY 14216.
Buffalo's favorite spring celebration returns for its 12th year at the Japanese Garden in Delaware Park. Join in the seasonal splendor at the Cherry Blossom Festival, featuring cultural events and exhibits, food vendors, and live performances. See more here.
Mohonk Tulip Festival (Hudson Valley)
- When: from April 28 to May 9.
- Where: Mohonk Mountain House 1000 Mountain Rest Road New Paltz, NY 12561.
Celebrate the tulips and the beauty of nature as the natural landscape comes to life at the Mohonk Tulip Festival. Enjoy daily tours of the garden and grounds, demonstrations of Tai Chi, art from local colleges, crafts around fire pits with live music, and specialty drinks and baked goods. See more here.
