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Niki 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 MoreRegistration: Scarecrows in the Garden Atlanta
Atlanta
Register your handcrafted creation for display during our beloved October exhibition. Families, businesses, schools, artists, scout troops – all are welcome!
Learn MoreRegistration: Pumpkin Carving Contest
Atlanta
Apply to compete in Atlanta's Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival, held live at the Garden on Oct. 22.
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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring Niki in the Garden.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Well-Seasoned Chef: Ali Mesghali
Atlanta
Join Chef Ali Mesghali of Rumi's Kitchen for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring Niki in the Garden.
Learn MoreWriting in Color
Atlanta
In this generative writing workshop, we will explore the garden to observe and document colors and how they make us feel.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fall Into Flavor with Plant-Forward Cooking
Atlanta
Join Chef Megan McCarthy to explore the art of building balanced, beautiful plates centered around seasonal vegetables, grains, and bright garden flavors.
Learn MoreSkyline Picnic
Atlanta
Mix and mingle at this exclusive event for Donor-level members in the Skyline Garden while enjoying the cooler fall weather, tasty hors d’oeuvres and live music.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Rusty Bowers
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Intro to Designing with Native Plants
Atlanta
In this class we will learn the basics native gardening: which plants to use in what spaces and introduction to design theory.
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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring Niki in the Garden.
Learn MoreDahlia Show
Atlanta
Experience the annual Georgia Dahlia Show showcasing hundreds of exquisite dahlia species grown by members of the Dahlia Society of Georgia.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Woody Back
Atlanta
Join Chef Woody Back of Table & Main for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreDesigning with Seasonal Blooms: An Autumn Floral Arranging Workshop
Atlanta
Celebrate the beauty of the season by creating your own lush floral arrangement using fresh, seasonal blooms.
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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring Niki in the Garden.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Georgia Grown Dinners: Holden McKinstry and Taylor Mead
Atlanta
Celebrate the important relationships between chefs and local farmers during a seasonal dinner in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreThe Vegetarian Spice Table
Atlanta
Chef Naina Bhedwar leads you through clever spicing and fantastic flavors that put vegetables in the spotlight!
Learn MoreHealthy Soil: Reimagining Compost
Atlanta
In this interactive workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of composting, explore the difference between diverse systems, and gain hands-on experience making natural bio fertilizers.
Learn MoreGarden of Eden Ball
Atlanta
The gala returns to the Great Lawn as the Garden’s largest annual fundraising event, generating vital revenue for Garden operations.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Tal Baum
Atlanta
Join Chef Tal Baum of Oliva Restaurant Group for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreFuqua Lecture: Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson – Climate Wayfinding
Atlanta
Join us for this free Fuqua Lecture. In her new book Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home, Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson offers a compassionate and empowering guide for navigating a possibility for healing the climate crisis.
Learn MoreDinner with Deborah VanTrece and Mia Oriño
Atlanta
Chefs Deborah VanTrece, Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours & Mia Oriño, Kamayan present a dinner showcasing the passion and talent of this MICHELIN-recommended chef-friend duo.
Learn MorePlanning Your Raised Bed Garden
Atlanta
Learn practical steps needed to establish a garden that maximizes growing space and efficiency, create a fall planting plan, and plan for a harvest of diverse crops.
Learn MoreScarecrows in the Garden
Atlanta
Oct. 1 - Nov. 1 Atlanta'a favorite fall tradition is back! Scarecrows in the Garden returns celebrating autumn with colorful creations created by local families, schools, businesses and community groups from across Atlanta.
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 MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
October Thursdays, 5–8 p.m.: Explore Scarecrows in the Garden while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights
Atlanta
Contributing-level members and above are treated to refreshments and a short presentation by Conservation staff.
Learn MoreContainer Gardening
Atlanta
Join us and explore container gardening basics: plant selection, soil types and choosing appropriate containers.
Learn MoreEdible Gardening in Small Spaces
Atlanta
Create your own mini edible container garden! Learn how to maximize your small yard, patio or window boxes to grow healthy and delicious food.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreHomemade Pie Making
Atlanta
Elevate your pies or gain a completely new skill when you learn how to make flaky, delicious pie from scratch in this class that is perfect for beginner to intermediate bakers.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Zan Malik
Atlanta
Join Chef Zan Malik of Clark's Steakhouse for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
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 MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Mel Toledo
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
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 MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
October Thursdays, 5–8 p.m.: Explore Scarecrows in the Garden while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreGeorgia Grown Dinners: Burns Sullivan
Atlanta
Celebrate the important relationships between chefs and local farmers during a seasonal dinner in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Matthew Basford
Atlanta
Join Chef Matthew Basford of Canoe for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Felicia Feaster – The Frightful Botanical
Atlanta
Join author Felicia Feaster as she takes us back to the Victorian age, the dawn of Gothic novels by Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker and Robert Louis Stevenson and sinister short stories by H.G. Wells of orchids sourced from distant lands that try to murder their new owners.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Dan Latham
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
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 MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
October Thursdays, 5–8 p.m.: Explore Scarecrows in the Garden while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreIn the Pantry with Chef Anïsa
Atlanta
Uncover the secret to stocking your pantry with staples you love for making delicious, home-cooked meals on demand in any season.
Learn MoreGardening 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 MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
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 MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Austin Goetzman
Atlanta
Join the chef Austin Goetzman from Aria for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Shaun Doty
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
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 MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
October Thursdays, 5–8 p.m.: Explore Scarecrows in the Garden while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreGreat Pumpkin-Carving Festival
Atlanta
Watch on as contestants compete for the most creative carved pumpkin in the Garden while enjoying live music and concessions.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
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 MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
October Thursdays, 5–8 p.m.: Explore Scarecrows in the Garden while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreGeorgia Grown Dinners: Christian Bell
Atlanta
Celebrate the important relationships between chefs and local farmers during a seasonal dinner in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreChinese Watercolor: Chrysanthemums
Atlanta
Join us and learn how to paint chrysanthemums using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MorePrinting Botanical Design
Atlanta
In this workshop, you'll learn how to design a stamp and basic relief printing skills while observing the shape and design of botanicals.
Learn MoreHoliday Model Trains
Atlanta
Daytime + Garden Lights, Nov. 14 – Jan. 10: Be a kid again while marveling at this holiday favorite display.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights
Atlanta
Saturday, Nov. 14 – Sunday, Jan. 10: Get timed tickets for the annual holiday extravaganza featuring millions of brilliantly colored LED lights and displays.
Learn MoreSmartphone Flower Photography
Atlanta
Join us for a visual adventure to capture the beauty of the Atlanta Botanical Garden on your smartphone camera. We'll cover tips and tricks for every smartphone, things Apple/Samsung should have told you about!
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreBotanical Santa
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov. 28 – Dec. 19, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Bring your camera and tell all of your holiday wishes to the big guy clad in green.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreBotanical Santa
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov. 28 – Dec. 19, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Bring your camera and tell all of your holiday wishes to the big guy clad in green.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreBotanical Santa
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov. 28 – Dec. 19, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Bring your camera and tell all of your holiday wishes to the big guy clad in green.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreBotanical Santa
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov. 28 – Dec. 19, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Bring your camera and tell all of your holiday wishes to the big guy clad in green.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn More