Events & Classes
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June 2019
Summer Camp
Atlanta
The Garden's summer day camps are full of discovery, adventure and nature exploration.
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Cocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Mix and mingle at the most beautiful cocktail party in the city! Every Thursday, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m., May - September.
Learn MoreScience Café
Atlanta
The Science Café returns to Mershon Hall. This series features expert speakers and discussions on exciting conservation topics on select Thursdays during Cocktails in the Garden.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Friday
Atlanta
Enjoy a variety of live performances from some of Atlanta’s best storytellers, puppeteers, musicians and magicians. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., May - September.
Learn MoreDiscovery Stations
Gainesville
Enjoy nature-inspired education stations. New opportunities abound to learn and explore the Garden environment every Saturday & Sunday at 10 a.m.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Saturday
Atlanta
Enjoy a variety of live performances from some of Atlanta’s best storytellers, puppeteers, musicians and magicians. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., May - September.
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. to watch the conservation team tend to the rare and endangered amphibians on display at the Garden.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos
Atlanta
Saturday & Sundays, noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m: Stop by the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen on weekends when Garden Chefs share fresh cooking tips and recipes based on seasonal vegetables, fruits and herbs in tasty mouth-watering recipes.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Every Tuesday, March – October: Introduce your little one to the joy of nature! Hands-on learning and sensory stations will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world
Learn MoreStorytime & Budding Artists
Gainesville
Young children are invited to enjoy weekly stories and create seasonal works of art centered around nature and the gardens in Gainesville.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Every Wednesday April - October: Listen to stories about bees, butterflies, frogs and flowers. Meet in Children's Garden Amphitheater for this free-with-Garden-admission favorite.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, March-October: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Sing songs and dance dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
Learn MoreWine in the Woodlands
Gainesville
Sip a glass of wine from cash bars and enjoy light bites with live musical entertainment while enjoying the majestic Garden during the cool of the evening.
Learn MoreJohn Butler Trio w/ Trevor Hall
Atlanta
See The John Butler Trio w/ Trevor Hall and guests perform live on the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreChildren’s Performances
Gainesville
May - September, enjoy a variety of live performances from some of the best storytellers, puppeteers, musicians and magicians.
Learn MoreCorey Smith w/ The Josephines
Gainesville
See Corey Smith live in the Ivester Amphitheater.
Learn MoreBuild Your Own Bog Bowl
Atlanta
A generous choice of carnivorous plants will be offered for participants to create your very own mini bog bowl. This is a hands-on, interactive class that will be accompanied by a behind-the-scenes tour and instruction from an experienced staff member.
Learn MoreAugust 2019
Family Game Night
Gainesville
Enjoy a last blast of summer and family fun in the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreShade Gardening
Atlanta
Learn about understory trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plant choices, including many seldom-used selections. The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a healthy plant community.
Learn MoreToad The Wet Sprocket / Big Head Todd & The Monsters
Atlanta
See The Toad The Wet Sprocket / Big Head Todd & The Monsters and guests perform live on the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreMelissa Etheridge
Atlanta
See Melissa Etheridge and guests perform live on the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreSunflower Collage
Gainesville
Have fun creating sunflower collage paintings in this two-day workshop. Work with acrylic paints as a base and build on all sorts of bits and pieces from old books and magazines among other unexpected items.
Learn MoreDrawing Trees
Atlanta
Celebrate trees native to Georgia by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal. Join us for this fun and life-affirming art class. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program.
Learn MoreGrowing Culinary Herbs
Atlanta
Explore the basics of growing fresh, delicious culinary herbs in containers with a focus on design, challenges and tips for usage.
Learn MoreMarc Broussard/The Mavericks
Gainesville
See Marc Broussard/The Mavericks live in the Ivester Amphitheater.
Learn MoreSummer Strings
Atlanta
Supporting level members & above: Dine on delicious hors d’oeuvres under the treetops while enjoying a live string performance by Sweet Auburn String Band!
Learn MorePlan Your Autumn Veggie Garden
Atlanta
You can have a beautiful and productive vegetable garden well past the summer harvest of tomatoes and squash. All it takes is a bit of planning, and this class will teach you how. Learn important techniques for improving results for a delicious harvest.
Learn MoreSeptember 2019
Garden Open: Labor Day
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on Monday, September 2, in honor of Memorial Day.
Learn MoreWell-Seasoned Chef
Atlanta
Join Atlanta’s chefs for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience. Learn from amazing chefs as they prepare a four-part fresh menu.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Chef Pat Pascarella
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as the chef prepares a four-part small plate menu of their signature dishes.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Jennifer Yoo
Atlanta
Enjoy a this popular springtime series, sipping and learning as local chefs prepare four-part small-plate menus of signature dishes.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights – Gainesville
Gainesville
Contributing level members & above: Enjoy light refreshments and a presentation about our new Gainesville Children’s Garden!
Learn MoreGarden of Eden Ball
Atlanta
One of Atlanta’s most anticipated annual social events, the Garden of Eden Ball is the largest fundraising event in support of the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Learn MoreOctober 2019
Scarecrows in the Garden
Atlanta
Enjoy kooky, creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, scattered throughout the Garden Oct. 1 - Nov. 3.
Learn MoreScarecrows in the Gainesville Garden
Gainesville
Enjoy kooky, creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, scattered throughout the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreTerrific Trains
Gainesville
Choo choo! All aboard for model train fun in the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Brian Owen
Atlanta
Enjoy this popular springtime series, sipping and learning as local chefs prepare four-part small-plate menus of signature dishes.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Chef Eric Roberts
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as the chef prepares a four-part small plate menu of their signature dishes.
Learn MoreGarden Open: Columbus Day
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on Monday, October 14, in recognition of Columbus Day.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Deborah VanThrece
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as the chef prepares a four-part small plate menu of their signature dishes.
Learn MoreMember Fall Evening
Atlanta
All members: Enjoy a fun family evening with Scarecrows in the Garden, live music and activities, an artist market and more!
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights
Atlanta
Contributing level members & above: Enjoy light bites and a presentation exploring the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s work with community gardens.
Learn MoreNovember 2019
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights
Atlanta
The Garden's annual electrical extravaganza shines nightly Nov. 16, 2019 - Jan. 5, 2020, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Learn MoreDecember 2019
Garden Open: Christmas Eve
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on Tuesday, December 24, in celebration of Christmas Eve during daytime hours, and again during Garden Lights, Holiday Nights.
Learn MoreGarden Open: Christmas Day
Atlanta
The Garden will be CLOSED during regular daytime hours from 9 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25, and will be OPEN from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. for Garden Lights, Holiday Nights.
Learn MoreGarden Open: New Year’s Eve
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on December 31 in celebration of New Year's Eve.
Learn MoreFebruary 2020
Flower Show Preview Party
Atlanta
Celebrate with a cocktail party at Longleaf restaurant and get a sneak peek at the 2020 Flower Show: Expressions.
Learn MoreAtlanta Botanical Garden Flower Show: Expressions
Atlanta
The 2020 Flower Show highlights the beauty of thousands of plant specimens as well as the fine art of floral design, photography and landscaping.
Learn MoreMarch 2020
May 2020
Garden Open: Memorial Day
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on Monday, May 25, in commemoration of Memorial Day.
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