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Alston Lecture: Why Isn’t Nature Equally Available to Everyone?
Atlanta
Presented by Don Rakow. Nature engagement offers numerous benefits, but access to local greenspaces is often inequitable, especially for communities of color. This discussion will feature this research and highlight local implications of these barriers.
Learn MoreProtecting Puerto Rico: the Island of Enchantment
Atlanta
This exhibit showcases the incredible photography of Omar Monsegur-Rivera. Each photograph features a rare endemic plant species from his fieldwork in Puerto Rico.
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
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Making a Savory Cabbage Tart
Atlanta
Learn how to make a delicious and savory cabbage tart with Chef Tiina D’Souza of EstoEtno Fine Bakery. From crust to filling, get tips for making this market favorite along with ideas for experimenting with fillings beyond this recipe.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights Job Fair
Atlanta
The Garden is hiring for seasonal positions in Special Events and Longleaf Restaurant.
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 Well-Seasoned Chef: Virginia Willis
Atlanta
Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with James Beard award-winning cookbook author, Virginia Willis.
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
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreGarden Open: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Atlanta
Join us in the Garden during special Monday hours this Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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 Well-Seasoned Chef: Matthew Basford
Atlanta
Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Chef Matthew Basford of Canoe.
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
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
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 from scratch in this class that is perfect for beginner to intermediate bakers.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
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, 10 a.m. - noon: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT Well-Seasoned Chef: Kevin Gillespie
Atlanta
Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Chef Kevin Gillespie.
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 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 MoreSOLD OUT: Diwali Dinner
Atlanta
Celebrate the Hindu festival of lights during an intimate dinner experience with Chef Shobha Swamy in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 16 – Jan. 5; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreHoliday Model Trains
Atlanta
Daily, Nov. 16 – Jan. 12: Join kids and the kids-at-heart for this holiday favorite display.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights
Atlanta
Saturday, Nov. 16 – Sunday, Jan. 12: Get timed tickets for the annual holiday extravaganza featuring millions of brilliantly colored LED lights and displays.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 16 – Jan. 5; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 16 – Jan. 5; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreBotanical Santa
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov. 30 – Dec. 21, 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. 16 – Jan. 5; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreBotanical Santa
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov. 30 – Dec. 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Bring your camera and tell all of your holiday wishes to the big guy clad in green.
Learn MoreCarols in the Garden
Atlanta
Saturdays, Dec. 7 - 21; 10:45 and 11:45 a.m. Enjoy festive holiday music sung by Atlanta's premiere carolers, the Tinseltones!
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 16 – Jan. 5; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreBotanical Santa
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov. 30 – Dec. 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Bring your camera and tell all of your holiday wishes to the big guy clad in green.
Learn MoreCarols in the Garden
Atlanta
Saturdays, Dec. 7 - 21; 10:45 and 11:45 a.m. Enjoy festive holiday music sung by Atlanta's premiere carolers, the Tinseltones!
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 16 – Jan. 5; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreBotanical Santa
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov. 30 – Dec. 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Bring your camera and tell all of your holiday wishes to the big guy clad in green.
Learn MoreCarols in the Garden
Atlanta
Saturdays, Dec. 7 - 21; 10:45 and 11:45 a.m. Enjoy festive holiday music sung by Atlanta's premiere carolers, the Tinseltones!
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 16 – Jan. 5; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 16 – Jan. 5; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn More2025 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 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 MoreStudent Drawing Exhibition
Atlanta
Botanical Drawing Program students that have recently earned the Botanical Drawing Certificate will display works of art in the Gardenhouse Gallery.
Learn MoreCamellia Show
Atlanta
Experience “the rose of winter” with dozens of cut specimens during the annual North Georgia Camellia Society Show.
Learn MoreSold Out: Valentines in the Garden: Love is in the Air
Atlanta
Romance blooms at the Garden's annual evening of cocktails, light bites and orchids.
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 MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon: 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 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 MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon: 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 MoreAtlanta Bonsai Society: Spring Bonsai Show
Atlanta
See gorgeous trees, learn from demonstrations and workshops, meet vendors and more.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon: 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 MoreHomeschool Day
Atlanta
Supplement your life science, botanical and environmental studies curriculum with a visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Learn MoreGarden Party
Atlanta
Celebrate all things spring surrounded by colorful blooms, live music, craft cocktails at more.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon: 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: Baking with Gluten-Free Flour
Atlanta
Learn the basics of baking with gluten-free flour and make a small batch to take home along with a few of the chef's favorite recipes.
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 MoreSOLD OUT: Orchid Care Clinic
Atlanta
Join the Fuqua Orchid Center Manager for expert orchid advice at the Orchid Care Clinic, located in the Atrium of the Fuqua Orchid Center!
Learn MoreGarden Playtime: Art in Nature
Atlanta
Celebrate National Haiku Poetry Day with us this April as we combine art with nature. Come learn how natural patterns create interesting textures and then mimic those textures in art. Explore forest scenes in our sensory bins, combine natural items with playdough at our playdough tables, and create your own nature bookmark to take home.
Learn MoreMixology with Superica
Atlanta
Learn how to make fantastic margaritas at home, Superica-style!
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 MoreSOLD OUT: Persian-Inspired Springtime Dinner
Atlanta
Immerse yourself in a semi-hands-on dinner experience inspired by the spring equinox & Persian New Year.
Learn MoreGarden “Hike-Ooh” Writing Workshop
Atlanta
Haiku are simple, powerful poems that have been used in Japan for centuries to distill beautiful moments in nature. Workshop participants will learn about the form, listen to a few examples to get those creative juices flowing, and pen their first haiku before setting out on a garden adventure to create their own “Hike-Ooh.”
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Making Herbal Jams and Preserves
Atlanta
Learn the secrets to making small-batch jams and preserves that correspond with the herbal seasons.
Learn MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun and seasonal family activities.
Learn MoreWell-Seasoned Chef Series: Registration Opens to Public
Atlanta
Select Tuesdays: Join celebrated Atlanta chefs for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun and seasonal family activities.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Spring Celebration Day Camp
Atlanta
The Garden will be blooming and chirping with life as we explore, play and create during this interactive day camp.
Learn MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun and seasonal family activities.
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 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 MoreDrop-In Family Program: Natural Egg Dyeing
Atlanta
Certain plants contain powerful dyes that create stunning colors. Join us in this interactive program to learn more about these plants and decorate three wooden eggs with vibrant colors.
Learn MoreMember Spring Evening
Atlanta
Explore thousands of spring blooms during a delightful evening featuring surprise entertainment, live music and family-friendly activities.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime: Art in Nature
Atlanta
Celebrate National Haiku Poetry Day with us this April as we combine art with nature. Come learn how natural patterns create interesting textures and then mimic those textures in art. Explore forest scenes in our sensory bins, combine natural items with playdough at our playdough tables, and create your own nature bookmark to take home.
Learn MoreWine Down Wednesday
Atlanta
Every Third Wednesday, April 16 – October 15: New! Meet us on the rooftop of Longleaf Restaurant for an evening of skyline views, curated wine selections and live acoustic guitar performances.
Learn MoreThe Gently Used Plant Sale
Atlanta
The Gently Used Plant Sale is back! Purchase seasonal favorites while supplies last.
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 MoreDrop-In Family Program: Natural Egg Dyeing
Atlanta
Certain plants contain powerful dyes that create stunning colors. Join us in this interactive program to learn more about these plants and decorate three wooden eggs with vibrant colors.
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 MoreGarden Playtime: Art in Nature
Atlanta
Celebrate National Haiku Poetry Day with us this April as we combine art with nature. Come learn how natural patterns create interesting textures and then mimic those textures in art. Explore forest scenes in our sensory bins, combine natural items with playdough at our playdough tables, and create your own nature bookmark to take home.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Jared Hucks
Atlanta
Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Chef Jared Hucks from The Alden.
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