East Side Garden Walk 2024

For the past seven years, the East Side Garden Walk (ESGW) has been growing, thanks to homeowners, gardeners, community stakeholders and those who participate in the free, self-guided tour that showcases nearly 100 beautiful gardens.

On July 20 and 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., green thumbs of all stripes will engage with gardeners and their gardens on the city’s East Side.

“ESGW creates positive stories about our homes and neighborhood because this community matters. We use our love of gardening and community to create connections between gardeners, neighbors, and visitors. This event transforms our neighborhood by giving gardeners the opportunity to “show up,” encouraging change, and inviting new ideas and growth. ESGW also provides a way for those who live outside of the East Side to show up and help with a fun, community-building event. Don’t miss this chance to be a good neighbor.” – ESGW

What’s new this year:

• Extended hours: The march now takes place on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.!
• AKG Artists: Visit Renata’s Garden at 365 Newburgh Avenue, Grassroots Garden at 389 Broadway Street or Samantha’s Garden at 821 Humboldt Parkway both days to see the artists in action.
• Plein Air Painters: Meet them at the Burke Avenue Garden at 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

Headquarter: Visit our head office during visiting hours to obtain free maps and to have your questions answered by our volunteers. Locations include:

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Park: Near the Masten neighborhood sign, near Fillmore and North Parade.
• People’s Park: at Main Street and Jewett Parkway (ESGW t-shirts will be on sale)

Find ESGW cards in advance:

• Online: Visit EastSideGardenWalk.com to download a printable PDF or access the Google map available the week of the walk.
• In Person: Pick up cards at any downtown Buffalo public library or select ESGW-sponsored locations.

Special event:

• Free Backpacks for Kids: 300 PanchoPacks from the teacher’s desk will be distributed each day of the walk between 12pm and 2pm at the Box Avenue Good Neighbors Garden. Children must be present to receive a backpack.

For more information, visit EastSideGardenWalk.com.

East Side Garden Walk is an event produced by Gardens Buffalo Niagara (GBN) whose mission is to create more vibrant and beautiful communities through the sharing of gardens. Other GBN events include Garden Walk Buffalo, America’s largest garden tour; the Garden Art Sale in partnership with the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens in June; Open Garden Tours in July; Conservation Day at the Elmwood Village Farmers Market; Urban Farm Day; and promotion of the region’s 15 other regional garden tours.