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May 2022
Origami in the Garden
Atlanta
The delicate nature of paper art meets the monumental forms of metal sculpture this spring during Origami in the Garden.
Learn MoreJune 2022
Origami in the Garden Scavenger Hunt
Atlanta
Check off nine Origami in the Garden sculptures as you explore with this free activity available in the Visitor Center.
Learn MoreSeptember 2022
Member Appreciation Month
Atlanta
Garden members enjoy extra perks in September, including special events, prizes and additional discounts in the Garden and beyond.
Learn MoreScarecrows in the Gainesville Garden
Gainesville
Enjoy kooky, creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, scattered throughout the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
Learn MoreCANCELLED – Fall Vegetable Gardening
Gainesville
Learn how to pick the right vegetable producing plants for your fall garden.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Tuesday - Sunday: Enjoy cocktails from cashless bars and live entertainment six nights a week.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Music Party with Travis Murphy
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Come on a musical journey with fun and silly songs, dancing and visits from Mr. Travis's puppet friends!
Learn MoreCANCELED: An Evening with Melissa Etheridge: One Way Out Tour
Atlanta
The Atlanta Botanical Garden presents a special outdoor concert by legendary singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge.
Learn MoreOctober 2022
Scarecrows in the Garden
Atlanta
October 1 - October 30, enjoy creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, scattered throughout the Garden.
Learn MoreTai Chi
Atlanta
Saturdays, September - November: Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreIntroduction to Seed Saving
Atlanta
This introductory class will explore the various parts of the seeds, plant selection, collecting, preparing and storing seeds helping to build confidence in this time-honored aspect of regenerative agriculture.
Learn MoreCANCELLED – Family Fun Day: Diggery Diggers’ Dino Show
Gainesville
In this exciting show, the audience must use logic, music and magic to save the world!
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Atlanta
Join Chef Megan McCarthy to teach you how to prepare healthy, delicious foods and incorporate them into your everyday eating lifestyle.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Plant-Based Eating Workshop
Atlanta
Learn the basic principles to fuel yourself, promote healthy digestion, energy and wellness through plant-based eating.
Learn MoreCANCELLED – Cocktails in the Garden Gainesville
Gainesville
On the first Saturday of each month, May - October: Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
October 1 - October 30: Explore Scarecrows in the Garden and enjoy live music during our annual beer fest featuring a variety of specialty ales.
Learn MoreOrigami Folding
Atlanta
Sundays, May - October: Join us in the Outdoor Kitchen for origami demonstrations and to try some folds.
Learn MoreMember Fall Evening in Atlanta
Atlanta
Enjoy festive fall activities at night, including live music, Scarecrows in the Garden and more.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration – Morning Session
Atlanta
Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with a fine line pen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration – Evening Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, September 27 - October 25: Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with a fine line pen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Well-Seasoned Chef: Deborah VanTrece
Atlanta
Join Deborah VanTrece of Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours for an intimate culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators read about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreSelecting Bulbs
Atlanta
Plan your beautiful spring and summer blooms now by learning about the best bulbs for each season and identifying the ideal planting times.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Chef Rusty Bowers & Chef Thomas McKeown
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Rusty Bowers of Pine Street Market and Chef Thomas McKeown of Hyatt Regency Atlanta in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGainesville Garden Fall Plant Sale
Gainesville
The Gainesville Garden is offering some of its favorites during its virtual and onsite Fall Plant Sale.
Learn MoreHoney Bee Biology for Beekeeping
Atlanta
In this class, we will take a look at honey bee biology that is relevant to beekeeping.
Learn MoreHandmade Soaps with Lazy Acorn Soaps
Gainesville
In this class, you learn to make a one-pound loaf of moisturizing and gentle soap!
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreBasic Digital Photography
Gainesville
This class will give you confidence in using your camera settings to get the best results.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Diwali Delights
Atlanta
Learn some classic recipes to celebrate Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, in this hands-on cooking experience with Chef Naina Bhedwar.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Natalie Fisher-Chavez
Atlanta
Join Chef Natalie-Fisher Chavez as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture – The Southeast’s Paradoxical Palm: Sabal palmetto
Atlanta
Join natural historian and author, Jono Miller, for a wide-ranging introduction to this common palm that can live for centuries, survive fire, flood and freeze, and which played a role in our fight for independence.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Well-Seasoned Chef: Matthew Basford
Atlanta
Join Matthew Basford of Canoe for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreOrchids for Beginners II
Atlanta
Oncidium, Dendrobium and Cattleya orchids are adapted to climates with intermittent rainfall. This course will explore the cultural requirements for successfully growing and blooming species and hybrids of these groups in a home setting.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Chef Drew Van Leuvan
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Drew Van Leuvan of Farm Burger in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreKids Natural Dye Class
Gainesville
Learn how to make fabric dye from botanicals found in nature!
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Seed Saving
Atlanta
Join us in person for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreGoblins in the Garden
Atlanta
Show off the little ones’ Halloween costumes on the Goblin Runway and enjoy fun fall-themed games and activities.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights
Atlanta
Contributing-level members and above are invited to enjoy light bites and exciting presentations by staff experts.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Well-Seasoned Chef: Zeb Stevenson
Atlanta
Join Zeb Stevenson of Redbird for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture – Beauty of the Wild, Presented by Darrel Morrison
Atlanta
Darrel Morrison discusses his book, Beauty of the Wild, and the people and places that have influenced his philosophy toward designing landscapes.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Winter Container Gardening
Atlanta
This class explores container gardening basics including plant selection, soil types and choosing appropriate containers.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Chef Eddie Hernandez
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Eddie Hernandez of Taqueria del Sol in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Virtual Workshop: Seed Saving
Atlanta
Join us via Facebook Live for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreGreat Pumpkin-Carving Festival
Atlanta
Watch as contestants compete for the most creative pumpkin heads in the Garden while enjoying Fest-of-Ale!
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Terri Carter
Atlanta
Join Chef Terri Carter as she serves up delicious recipes and teaches the origins and rise of dishes we call Southern, soul and comfort foods.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Seed Saving
Atlanta
Join us in person for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreNovember 2022
SOLD OUT: Drawing the Fall Harvest – Morning Session
Atlanta
In this class, students create still-life drawings in colored pencil and/or black and white mediums.
Learn MoreDrawing the Fall Harvest – Evening Session
Atlanta
In this class, students create still-life drawings in colored pencil and/or black and white mediums.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Seed Saving
Atlanta
Join us in person for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Homemade Pie Making
Atlanta
Elevate your pies or gain a completely new skill when you learn how to make flaky, delicious pie crust from scratch in this hands-on class.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Homemade Pie Making
Atlanta
Elevate your pies or gain a completely new skill when you learn how to make flaky, delicious pie crust from scratch in this hands-on class.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Seed Saving
Atlanta
Join us in person for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights Member Premiere
Atlanta
Be among the first to experience the 12th annual holiday lights show before it opens to the public.
Learn MoreHoliday Model Trains
Atlanta
Saturdays - Sundays, November - January: Join kids and the kids at heart for this holiday favorite, running day and night on the Alston Overlook.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays - Sundays, November - January: All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn. $5 per passenger, $3 for members.
Learn MoreClay Dragon Kids Class
Gainesville
Artists ages 6 and up will learn how to hone their artistic skills through the use of polymer clay sculpting.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Seed Saving
Atlanta
Join us in person for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco QQQ
Atlanta
November - January: The 12th annual holiday extravaganza dazzles the Garden nightly with millions of brilliantly-colored LED lights and displays.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Orchids at Home
Atlanta
This course explores basic, essential aspects of orchid growing at home and the use of a variety of different home environments to support a diverse array of these unique plants.
Learn MoreFloral Design
Gainesville
Join one of our talented horticulturists as he teaches you how to make a beautiful floral arrangement for the holiday season.
Learn MoreFamily Yoga
Gainesville
This class is a powerful opportunity for people of all levels to come together and experience a joyful, fun and uplifting practice.
Learn MoreBotanical Saint Nick
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov 26 – Dec 17: Bring your camera and tell all of your holiday wishes to the big guy clad in green.
Learn MoreDecember 2022
Lantern Walk: Tinkergarten Pop-up Trail Class
Gainesville
Enjoy a fun group activity where you will make lanterns and then have a walk around the Garden to welcome the season!
Learn MoreCarols in the Garden
Atlanta
December 3, 10 & 17: Enjoy festive holiday music sung by Atlanta's premiere carolers, the Tinseltones.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Hops and Holly Branches: Wreath Making Workshop
Gainesville
Join our Horticulture Manager as he walks you through the creation of your own evergreen wreath using unique and easy techniques.
Learn MoreOrchids for Enthusiasts
Atlanta
This course explores two diverse orchid groups, the genus Bulbophyllum and the subtribe Pleurothallidinae, that exhibit parallel ecological characteristics and share similar home growing requirements.
Learn MoreWinter Wonderland Camp
Atlanta
December 19 - 20: Become elves and winter royalty as we embark on a 2-day adventure full of wondrous exploration and botanical beauty.
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