SpringFest 2026
Celebrate National Trails Day with us!
Connect with nature, friends & family at SpringFest 2026!
Enjoy themed hikes, live music, a basket raffle, live education animal presentations, and more at this signature event to benefit Buffalo Audubon at Trillium Nature Center.
Join us for a day of food and fun in nature!
SpringFest 2026
Here’s what you can enjoy at this favorite signature event:
Activities For All – included with paid admission
- Guided themed hikes
- Education animal presentations
- Live music
- Lunch
- Basket raffle & 50/50 split
- Lawn games
- Nature center admission included
For Children
Guided nature-based art projects and other family activities will be available, including wildlife sculptures and cyanotype printing.
Spend time in the Nature Playscape (our all-natural playground), see the progress on our accessible and educational treehouse complex, and visit the updated Fairy House Lane and new Storybook Trail.
For adults
Adult beverages will be available for purchase. Outside alcoholic beverages are not allowed.
Hikes & Education Animals
Limited spots are available for these themed, 50-minute hikes. Sign up is at SpringFest, on a first-come, first-served basis!
- Art (intention flags & symmetry art)
- Music
- Children’s
- Birding (Introductory & Experienced)
- Silent
- Tree
- Native Plants
- …and more to come!
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Families enjoying the children’s area at SpringFest
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Enjoying the music hike, with violinist CJ Westcott
Lunch from The Cheesy Chick and drinks from Tappy Trailer
Enjoying the birding hike
the details: admission, parking & more!
More Nice-to-Knows
Here’s what you need to know to plan your day with us:
admission
For those who purchased pre-sale admission, an attendee list has been generated so you’ll just need to head to the Check-In Tent and give your name.
Day-of event pricing is $45 for General Admission, $25 for children ages 5-12. Children under 5 are free (lunch for children under 5 may be purchased for $8).
VIP tickets include reserved parking spot, tent seating and shared tables, upgraded complimentary snacks and soft drinks, and limited alcoholic beverage tickets.
parking
Parking is free in our Beaver Meadow lots. Look for our friendly volunteers for help!
food & beverages
Lunch from the Cheesy Chick Food Truck is included with admission (one sandwich with or without meat, one side, and one soft drink; gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options are available). Two complimentary snacks (selection includes fruit and granola bars) are included with each paid admission. A water bottle fill station is available inside the nature center. Outside food and beverages are not allowed.
paid activities
The following are also available for an additional fee: basket raffle, 50/50, snacks, soft drinks, and adult beverages.
Basket raffle tickets are $10/sheet of tickets or 3 sheets/$20. You must be present at drawing to win.
seating
Please bring your own chairs and blankets as seating will be limited. No pop-up tents allowed. VIP tickets include tent seating.
What else should I bring?
Consider bringing sunscreen, bug spray, and refillable water bottles. The event will take place rain or shine, so please dress appropriately.
onsite payments
We accept credit cards, checks, and cash.
music
Opening acoustic set by Tony Blasting followed by Skinny G & The Meatballs.
pets
Kindly leave pets at home.
smoking
Smoking and vaping are not allowed at Beaver Meadow Nature Preserve.
what if i still have questions?
Please email lynn@buffaloaudubon.org
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Thank you to those who make SpringFest possible!
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