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Alice’s Wonderland Reimagined
Atlanta
Through November 1: Join us down the rabbit hole as Alice’s Wonderland returns to the Garden this summer – bigger and better than ever – with the Red Queen and Alice herself.
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Fairyland Trolley
Gainesville
Choo choo! All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, June 11-October: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us at 10 or 10:45 a.m. for sessions of music inspired by nature – now reimagined with health and safety front and center.
Learn MoreOrchid Daze
Atlanta
Noon - 9 p.m. through Aug. 2: Orchid Daze, the Garden’s annual indoor plant exhibition, returns for summer 2020 after the Garden’s brief closure in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Enjoy specialty cocktails while exploring Alice’s Wonderland Reimagined at night during this after-hours social.
Learn MoreWine in the Woodlands
Gainesville
This summer, Wine in the Woodlands expands to Friday and Saturday nights through Nov. 1.
Learn MoreTai Chi
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreTai Chi
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreCanceled: Frog Feeding
Atlanta
Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby Saturdays 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 MoreMember Mondays
Atlanta
Every Monday in Sumer 2020, the Garden opens exclusively for members. Tour Alice's Wonderland Reimagined and enjoy all your Garden favorites during this exciting new member perk.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves for Members
Atlanta
Mondays, June 8-July 31: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us at 10 or 10:45 a.m. for special Members-only sessions of music inspired by nature – now reimagined with health and safety front and center.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Every Tuesday, July – October: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for learning activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world, all with health and safety as our top priority.
Learn MoreDrawing Orchids in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family.
Learn MoreCanceled: Storytime & 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
Wednesdays, July – October at 10 or 10:45 a.m., now redesigned with health and safety front and center. Watch nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators act them out with props.
Learn MorePostponed: Landscape Painting with Palette Knife
Gainesville
This fun and innovative two-day class focuses on how to use a palette knife with acrylic paint.
Learn MorePostponed: Landscape Painting with Palette Knife
Gainesville
This fun and innovative two-day class focuses on how to use a palette knife with acrylic paint.
Learn MoreCanceled: Create and Paint Birdhouses
Gainesville
Children create and paint their own birdhouses while learning about local birds and their different kinds of birdhouses.
Learn MoreFresh Plates with Jason Paolini
Atlanta
Relax during a lovely evening of tasting great food prepared by Jason Paolini, Executive Chef, Longleaf.
Learn MoreSold Out: Container Gardening
Atlanta
Explore container gardening basics: plant selection, soil types and appropriate containers.
Learn MoreHouse Plants for Beginners
Atlanta
Learn to put the right plant in the right place with this introduction to plants for your home.
Learn MoreSummer Wonderland Brunch at the Garden
Atlanta
Join the fun with an Alice's Wonderland themed brunch with Executive Chef Jason Paolini as he brings his tasty fare and ideas to the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreIndo-Persian Summer Cuisine
Atlanta
Discover more about Near Eastern and Indian Cuisine and the subtle art of spicing your food.
Learn MoreAugust 2020
An Introduction to Orchid Biology & Practical Growing
Atlanta
As one of the largest families of flowering plants, orchids present enthusiasts with a diverse array of forms and growing requirements.
Learn MoreCanceled: Fall Container Gardening
Gainesville
Learn plant selections and design tips for the fall season to design personal container gardens.
Learn MoreCanceled: Native Plants that Support Pollinators
Gainesville
In the preceding weeks before the Great Georgia Pollinator Count on August 22, learn what native plants support pollinators and how you can be a part of the big count.
Learn MoreArt of the Quick Sketch (for botanical Drawing)
Atlanta
The quick sketch is an advanced skill built with experience and practice.
Learn MoreWell-Seasoned Chef with Brent Banda
Atlanta
Join Chef Brent Banda of Ecco Midtown for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreSucculents for the Patio and Home Garden
Atlanta
Want to decorate your home and patio with plants that don’t require a lot of water? Learn to use succulents you know and love, and discover new ones to enjoy.
Learn MorePlant-based Cookout Ideas
Atlanta
Enjoy a fresh perspective on cooking outside using local, seasonal produce to create summer meals.
Learn MoreCanceled: Summer in the Garden: Mastering Watercolors
Gainesville
As fall approaches, this class will focus on the late-blooming flowers in the Garden.
Learn MoreCreating Transformative Spaces with Plants
Atlanta
Patrick Cullina is an award-winning horticulturist, landscape designer, photographer, lecturer, and organizational consultant with more than twenty-five years of experience in the landscape field.
Learn MoreSeptember 2020
Sold Out: Well-Seasoned Chef with Zeb Stevenson
Atlanta
Join Chef Zeb Stevenson of Redbird for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreFresh Plates with Blake Hartley
Atlanta
Relax during a lovely evening of tasting great food prepared by Blake Hartley of Lapeer Seafood Market
Learn MoreWell-Seasoned Chef with Travis Kirkley
Atlanta
Join Chef Travis Kirkley of Oak Steakhouse for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreFresh Plates: Chef Chris Hall
Atlanta
SOLD OUT: Relax during a lovely evening of tasting great food prepared by Chef Thomas McKeown of Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Polaris.
Learn MoreGardens For Connoisseurs Tour
Atlanta
Sept. 12-13: Explore Atlanta’s most spectacular private gardens, from tranquil woodland settings to intimate urban spaces. Tickets to this rescheduled event go on sale May 1.
Learn MoreSold Out: Well-Seasoned Chef with Craig Richards
Atlanta
Join Chef Craig Richards of Lyla Lila for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreFresh Plates with Philippe Haddad
Atlanta
Relax during a lovely evening of tasting great food prepared by Philippe Haddad, Executive Chef, PGH Hospitality Group.
Learn MoreWell-Seasoned Chef with Peter Dale
Atlanta
Join Chef Peter Dale of The National and Maepole-ATL for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreSold Out: Well-Seasoned Chef with Anne Quatrano
Atlanta
Join Chef Anne Quatrano of Bacchanalia for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreGarden Inspired Appetizers
Atlanta
Learn some new recipes to entertain your family and friends, and how to make a variety of small plate dishes or appetizers showcasing fall produce, eggs and fresh herbs.
Learn MoreCanceled: Well-Seasoned Chef with Matthew Ryder
Atlanta
Join Chef Matthew Ryder of Donetto for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreFresh Plates with Anish Nair
Atlanta
Relax during a lovely evening of tasting great food prepared by Chef Anish Nair of Jai Ho.
Learn MoreOctober 2020
Sold Out: Well-Seasoned Chef with Nick Leahy
Atlanta
Join Chef Nick Leahy of AIX for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreFresh Plates: Chef Thomas McKeown
Atlanta
Relax during a lovely evening of tasting great food prepared by Chef Thomas McKeown of Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Polaris.
Learn MoreSold Out: Well-Seasoned Chef with Matthew Basford
Atlanta
Join Chef Matthew Basford of Canoe for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreFresh Plates with Andrew Cacioppo
Atlanta
Relax during a lovely evening of tasting great food prepared by Chef Andrew Cacioppo of Brezza Cucina.
Learn MorePostponed: Creative Macro Photography Weekend Workshop
Atlanta
October 17-18: Spend two full days learning how to take your close-up photography to the next level with award-winning photographer Charles Needle.
Learn MoreSold Out: Well-Seasoned Chef with Jeb Aldrich
Atlanta
Join Chef Jeb Aldrich of Tiny Lou's for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreFresh Plates with David Gross
Atlanta
Relax during a lovely evening of tasting great food prepared by Chef David Gross of Colletta.
Learn MoreAglanta Eats Festival
Atlanta
Enjoy a variety of farm-fresh tastings prepared by local chefs at a hyper-local food festival featuring locally-grown ingredients.
Learn MoreSold Out: Well-Seasoned Chef with Kevin Gillespie and Red Beard Restaurants
Atlanta
Join Chef Kevin Gillespie and Red Beard Restaurants for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
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