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Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics
Atlanta
Explore the Garden under dazzling acrylic leaves that cast dappled light and reflective, shifting colors.
Learn MoreHoliday Model Trains
Atlanta
Daily, Nov. 15 – Jan. 11: Be a kid again while marveling at this holiday favorite display.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights
Atlanta
Saturday, Nov. 15 – Sunday, Jan. 11: Get timed tickets for the annual holiday extravaganza featuring millions of brilliantly colored LED lights and displays.
Learn More2026 Spring Gardening Symposium & Plant Sale
Atlanta
Ready to get into a springtime frame of mind? Join the Garden for a full day of new ideas from seasoned experts at the Spring Gardening Symposium!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Garden Smarter Not Harder: Low-Maintenance Gardening
Atlanta
This class covers plant selection, installation tips and maintenance strategies for a garden that doesn't require much time or labor but yields many rewards.
Learn MoreCamellia Show
Atlanta
Experience “the rose of winter” with dozens of cut specimens during the annual North Georgia Camellia Society Show.
Learn MoreAtlanta Haiku Festival Competition Submissions Open
Atlanta
As part of the Atlanta Haiku Festival, writers are invited to submit up to two original and unpublished haiku. Winners receive complimentary admission to the festival and have their work displayed in the Garden.
Learn MoreCamellia Show
Atlanta
Experience “the rose of winter” with dozens of cut specimens during the annual North Georgia Camellia Society Show.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights
Atlanta
Contributing-level members and above are invited to hear presentations by Garden experts while enjoying light refreshments.
Learn MoreHow-to-Haiku
Atlanta
Students will learn the basics of composing and crafting haiku in English. We will explore the power of image to evoke emotion and how artful juxtaposition may result in the haiku (ah-ha) moment.
Learn MorePrinting and Painting with Natural Dyes
Atlanta
Welcome to Printing and Painting with Natural Dyes! This class invites you into the vibrant world of botanical color, where nature becomes both palette and partner. Whether you're a textile enthusiast, artist, or eco-conscious maker, this introduction to natural dyes class will help you understand how natural dyes work.
Learn MoreValentines in the Garden
Atlanta
Romance blooms at the Garden's annual evening of cocktails, light bites and orchids.
Learn MoreFlower Show Preview Party
Atlanta
Celebrate with a cocktail party at Longleaf restaurant and get a sneak peek at the 2026 Flower Show: Heirlooms.
Learn MoreAtlanta Botanical Garden Flower Show: Heirlooms
Atlanta
The 2026 Flower Show highlights the beauty of thousands of plant specimens as well as the fine art of floral design, photography and botanical arts.
Learn MoreEstonian Winter Lunch
Atlanta
Celebrate the season with classic winter dishes from Estonian cuisine demonstrated by Chef Tiina D’Souza, then enjoy the meal together.
Learn MoreAtlanta SUPER Blooms!
Atlanta
Explore hundreds of thousands of tulips, daffodils, crocuses and hyacinths.
Learn MoreMember Moonlight Stroll
Atlanta
In celebration of the Garden’s 50th anniversary, it’s reviving a popular event from the past for this year’s member spring evening!
Learn MoreAll About Roses
This class will cover the basics of rose care including plant selection, ideal soil conditions, proper pruning, pest management, and more!
Learn MoreVanilla Sunday
Atlanta
Surround yourself with the aromas and flavors of vanilla during a celebration of the orchid that yields this delicious spice!
Learn MoreAtlanta Orchid Society Orchid Show
Atlanta
Take in unusual and rarely seen species and hybrids of orchids during the Atlanta Orchid Society’s annual show in Day Hall.
Learn MoreAtlanta Orchid Society Orchid Show
Atlanta
Take in unusual and rarely seen species and hybrids of orchids during the Atlanta Orchid Society’s annual show in Day Hall.
Learn MoreChinese Watercolor: Lotus
Atlanta
Learn how to paint lotus using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques. This class is appropriate for all levels of artistic experience, and all instruction and materials will be provided.
Learn MoreA Very Vanilla Culinary Adventure
Atlanta
Learn about the history and significance of vanilla in this sweet and savory semi-hands-on culinary exploration of one of the world's most beloved spices.
Learn MoreAtlanta Orchid Society Orchid Show
Atlanta
Take in unusual and rarely seen species and hybrids of orchids during the Atlanta Orchid Society’s annual show in Day Hall.
Learn MoreSprouting Scientists
Atlanta
Little ones can be scientists too! Bring your toddler to discover the fabulous world of plants and animals.
Learn MoreSmartphone Flower Photography
Gainesville
Join us for a hands-on photography workshop focused on enhancing your smartphone photos using simple, effective techniques and editing.
Learn MorePlein Air Painting
Atlanta
Capture the beauty of springtime in the Garden, watercolor painting from real life inspiration in the open air! All materials will be provided, and participants are encouraged to bring their own apron or smock.
Learn MoreOutdoor Kitchen Resource Assistant Training
Atlanta
Assist chefs in the Outdoor Kitchen with food prep, offering samples and serving dinners.
Learn MoreGarden Party
Atlanta
Celebrate all things spring surrounded by colorful blooms, live music, craft cocktails at more.
Learn MoreCreating Habitats for Birds
Atlanta
In this class, students will learn how to attract more birds to their gardens by providing sources of food, water, and shelter.
Learn MoreNo-Fear Orchid Basics
Atlanta
In this class for beginners, attendees will learn how to repot and care for the four most commonly cultivated orchids: Phalaenopsis, Oncidium, Dendrobium and Cattleya.
Learn MoreMiso Making Workshop
Atlanta
Learn how to make miso for various uses and nibble on miso-seasoned nosh in this semi-hands-on class.
Learn MoreVegetarian Springtime Dinner
Atlanta
Fill your plate with colors and flavors drawn from the endless bounty of plants in this semi-hands-on class led by Chef Naina Bhedwar.
Learn MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun and seasonal family activities.
Learn MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun and seasonal family activities.
Learn MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun and seasonal family activities.
Learn MoreIkebana Workshop
Atlanta
Join our immersive Ikebana class taught by Terry Furuta. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, you will learn the traditional techniques and philosophy behind this elegant art form.
Learn MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun and seasonal family activities.
Learn MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun and seasonal family activities.
Learn MoreEmerson Series: Flower Music
In partnership with the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta, join us in Day Hall to celebrate spring with a musical performance featuring songs about flowers and gardens.
Learn MoreBotanical Shrubs and Simple Syrups
Elevate your homemade cocktails and mocktails with this semi-hands-on class covering recipes and concepts around syrups and shrubs to perfect the ultimate at-home-sipping-experience. Sample and nibble as you learn.
Learn MoreJane Hirshfield Lecture: Old Ponds, Leaping Frogs, and the Making of this Moment’s Meaning
Atlanta
This talk, drawing from poems written centuries ago in Japan and Jane Hirshfield’s own practice of poetry today, will explore the way images of plants and animals, places, objects, and seasons, are universal in both understanding and expressing our current lives.
Learn MoreAtlanta Haiku Festival
Atlanta
Celebrate the connection between art and nature through haiku in the Garden during the Atlanta Haiku Festival. This year's theme is: Moments in a Garden.
Learn MoreEarth Day
Atlanta
Celebrate nature! Enjoy special activities for little ones at the Garden in honor of our beautiful earth.
Learn MoreA Storza Story Walk
Atlanta
In this generative writing workshop, we’re going to use movement, the outdoors, and our senses to spark creativity.
Learn MoreSpring Brunch in the Garden
Atlanta
Chef Mason Bostwick, Executive Chef of 5Church Buckhead, takes you on a seasonal culinary journey during brunch in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen. Experience fresh and local ingredients through four delicious tasting courses while you learn and enjoy coffee or tea, or sip on featured cocktails.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Garden for Wildlife
Atlanta
Naturalist David Mizejewski shares how to create a beautiful garden or landscape that fits into the local ecosystem and supports birds, butterflies, bees and a whole host of other wonderful wildlife neighbors.
Learn MoreContainer Gardening
Atlanta
Explore container gardening basics: plant selection, soil types, and choosing appropriate containers. Learn the annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs that do well in pots.
Learn MoreExploring Plants and Texture through Printmaking
Atlanta
This workshop will allow us time to observe up close details of a variety of plants and to use their natural texture for printmaking.
Learn MoreNiki in the Garden
Atlanta
In a year of anniversaries, what better way to celebrate the Garden’s 50th than an encore exhibition of artist Niki de Saint Phalle’s monumental sculptures that debuted at the Garden 20 years ago this spring.
Learn MoreHomeschool Day
Atlanta
Supplement your life science, botanical and environmental studies curriculum with a visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
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