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August 2022
SOLD OUT: Beekeeping: Getting Started
Atlanta
Learn about the basics of beekeeping and the beekeeper’s year, where to find materials, and when and how to get started.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Blake Hartley
Atlanta
Join Blake Hartley of Lapeer Steak & Seafood for an intimate culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSeptember 2022
Chocolate-Covered Weekend
Atlanta
September 10 - 11: Indulge in a delicious weekend of chocolate and fun family activities!
Learn MoreDrop-In Family Program: Chocolate Creations
Atlanta
Use your imagination to create amazing chocolate treats that will delight your sweet tooth during Chocolate Covered Weekend.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Well-Seasoned Chef: Mark Jeffers
Atlanta
Join Chef Mark Jeffers of Lure for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Well-Seasoned Chef: Brandon Hughes
Atlanta
Join Chef Brandon Hughes of Atrium for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreCANCELED: An Evening with Melissa Etheridge: One Way Out Tour
Atlanta
The Atlanta Botanical Garden presents a special outdoor concert by legendary singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge.
Learn MoreOctober 2022
SOLD OUT – Well-Seasoned Chef: Deborah VanTrece
Atlanta
Join Deborah VanTrece of Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours for an intimate culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Matthew Basford
Atlanta
Join Matthew Basford of Canoe for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Zeb Stevenson
Atlanta
Join Zeb Stevenson of Redbird for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreDecember 2022
Meet the Artist: Lorra Kurtz, Meet Me in the Garden Room
Atlanta
Meet Alpharetta-based artist Lorra Kurtz and dk Gallery’s Donna Krueger, featured in the Garden's current art exhibition, Meet Me in the Garden Room.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Holiday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Select Saturdays & Sundays, November - January: All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn. $5 per passenger, $3 for members.
Learn MoreFebruary 2023
Trolls: Save the Humans by Thomas Dambo
Atlanta
February - September: Experience an exhibition featuring six of artist Thomas Dambo's enormous folklore-inspired sculptures built from reclaimed materials as it makes its world premiere at the Garden.
Learn MoreGarden Open on President’s Day
Atlanta
Enjoy Orchid Daze and more during special Monday hours, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Enchanted Forest Day Camp
Atlanta
Bring your imagination, observation skills and creativity to this charmed camp and discover the amazing creatures that may be living in our fantastical woodland gardens.
Learn MoreMarch 2023
Amphibian Adventure Day
Atlanta
Join us for the Fuqua Conservatory's long-awaited return of the tropical frog exhibits!
Learn MoreApril 2023
Garden Open: Spring Break
Atlanta
The Garden is open on Monday, April 3, for spring break.
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 MoreThe Gently Used Plant Sale
Atlanta
The Gently Used Plant Sale is back! Purchase seasonal favorites while supplies last.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Kevin Gillespie
Atlanta
Join Chef Kevin Gillespie of Red Beard Restaurants for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Thomas McKeown
Atlanta
Join Chef Thomas McKeown of Hyatt Regency Atlanta for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreMay 2023
Member Garden Celebration: Contributing and Above
Atlanta
Contributing and above members are invited to an exclusive member evening in Atlanta.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursday - Saturdays, May - September: Enjoy cocktails from cashless bars and live entertainment while exploring the Garden.
Learn MoreMember Garden Celebration: All Members
Atlanta
All members are invited to an exclusive member evening in Atlanta.
Learn MoreSummer Blooms: Virginia Highland Plein Air Painters
Atlanta
Join us in the Gardenhouse Gallery May 9 - July 31 for the new exhibition by Virginia Highland Plein Air Painters.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Christopher Grossman
Atlanta
Join Chef Christopher Grossman of The Chastain for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreAtlanta Rose Show
Atlanta
Present by the Greater Atlanta Rose Society, the annual cut-flower show in Day Hall features roses of every variety and color.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Mother’s Day Brunch at Longleaf
Atlanta
Reserve your table to enjoy a chef-curated menu 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Longleaf, the Garden's full-service restaurant.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Angus Daunt
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Angus Daunt of Polaris in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreExplorer’s Online Plant Sale: A Curated Selection of Exceptional Plants
Atlanta
The Explorer’s Plant Sale is an online shopping experience featuring extraordinary trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Holly Chute
Atlanta
Join Chef Holly Chute of Georgia Grown for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Mark Alba
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Mark Alba of The Hartley Kitchen & Cocktails and Aveline Bar, Lounge & Patio in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreJune 2023
Sensory Friendly Event
Atlanta
The Garden will be open exclusively for individuals with cognitive and sensory processing disabilities and their families.
Learn MoreVirginia Highland Plein Air Painters Exhibition Reception
Atlanta
Join us at Gardenhouse Gallery for refreshments and meet the artists of Virginia Highland Plein Air Painters.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Karl Gorline
Atlanta
Join Chef Karl Gorline of The Woodall for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Trash, Trolls and Treasure Hunts
Atlanta
Presenter Thomas Dambo discusses his career as the world's leading recycling artist and his current exhibition at the Garden, Trolls: Save the Humans.
Learn MoreRefugee Recipe Celebration
Atlanta
Celebrate the strong connections between plants, food and culture in honor of World Refugee Day.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Bruno Vergara
Atlanta
Join Chef Bruno Vergara of El Viñedo Local for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Thomas Davis
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Thomas Davis of The Betty, St. Julep and Willow Bar in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MorePollinator Party
Atlanta
Enjoy a family celebration of the bees, butterflies, birds and other animals that pollinate plants and are responsible for many fruits and vegetables.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Richard Brown
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Richard Brown of Longleaf Restaurant in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreJuly 2023
Garden Open: Monday, July 3
Atlanta
The Garden is open with special hours on Monday, July 3, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Learn MoreGarden Open: Tuesday, July 4
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on Tuesday, July 4, in celebration of Independence Day.
Learn MoreMember Summer Evening
Atlanta
All members are invited to enjoy a special evening in Atlanta!
Learn MoreSummer Party: Enchanted Garden
Atlanta
Escape the every day and step into an enchanted evening at the Garden's Summer Party!
Learn MoreSunday Pop-Up: Cocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Join us for a special Sunday edition of Cocktails in the Garden.
Learn MoreAugust 2023
Imperiled Beauty: Endangered Plants in Georgia
Atlanta
Join us in the Gardenhouse Gallery August 12 - December 3 for the new exhibition by Laura C. Martin.
Learn MoreAgLanta Eats Festival
Atlanta
AgLanta Eats, the hyper-local food festival, returns to the Garden with a variety of tastings prepared by top local chefs utilizing the freshest ingredients from AgLanta growers and metro Atlanta farms.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Nick Leahy
Atlanta
Join Chef Nick Leahy of Nick's Westside for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Luis Guevara Salgado
Atlanta
Join Chef Luis Guevara Salgado of Aziza for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSeptember 2023
Garden Open: Labor Day
Atlanta
Join us in the Garden during special Monday hours this Labor Day.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Jon Novak
Atlanta
Join Chef Jon Novak of Tiny Lou's for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Blake Hartley
Atlanta
Join Chef Blake Hartley of Lapeer Steak & Seafood for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Bob Ryan
Atlanta
Join Chef Bob Ryan of St. Cecilia for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Pat Pascarella
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Pat Pascarella of Bastone, Grana, The White Bull and Alici in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Philippe Haddad
Atlanta
Join Chef Philippe Haddad of Philippe's by PGH for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursday - Saturdays, May - September: Enjoy cocktails from cashless bars and live entertainment while exploring the Garden.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursday - Saturdays, May - September: Enjoy cocktails from cashless bars and live entertainment while exploring the Garden.
Learn MoreGarden Lights Job Fair
Atlanta
The Garden is hiring on-the-spot at a job fair seeking part-time special events bartenders and special events associates for Garden Lights 2023-24
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Color Me Happy: Plants That Brighten Winter’s Gloom
Atlanta
Presenter Jason Reeves discusses plants with winter interest that can make gray days more bearable.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Julio Delgado
Atlanta
Join Chef Julio Delgado of Minnie Olivia Pizzeria and Fogón and Lions for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Paul Martin
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Paul Martin of Ecco Buckhead in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
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 MoreOctober 2023
SOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Deborah VanTrece
Atlanta
Join Chef Deborah VanTrece of Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Duane Nutter
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Duane Nutter of Southern National Atlanta in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreScarecrows in the Garden
Atlanta
October 6 - October 31, enjoy creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, scattered throughout the Garden.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Santiago Gomez
Atlanta
Join Chef Santiago Gomez of Palo Santo for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Rodney Smith
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Rodney Smith of 5Church in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Joey Ward
Atlanta
Join Chef Joey Ward of Southern Belle & Georgia Boy for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreFuqua Lecture: Margaret Renkl
Atlanta
Join Author and New York Times columnist Margaret Renkl to discuss her new book The Comfort of Crows.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Drew Van Leuvan
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Drew Van Leuvan of Farm Burger in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
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 MoreDonor 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 MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Hugo Valdez
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Hugo Valdez of Yakitori Kona in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGreat Pumpkin-Carving Festival
Atlanta
Watch as contestants compete for the most creative pumpkin head in the Garden while enjoying Fest-of-Ale!
Learn MoreNovember 2023
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco QQQ Member Premiere
Atlanta
Be among the first to experience the 13th annual holiday lights show filled with many new features.
Learn MoreHoliday Model Trains
Atlanta
Daily, Nov. 18 – Jan. 14: Join kids and the kids-at-heart for this holiday favorite display.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 18 – Jan. 7; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco QQQ
Atlanta
Saturday, Nov. 18 – Sunday, Jan. 14: Get timed tickets for the annual holiday extravaganza featuring millions of brilliantly colored LED lights and displays.
Learn MoreBotanical Saint Nick
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov. 25 – Dec. 16, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bring your camera and tell all of your holiday wishes to the big guy clad in green.
Learn MoreDecember 2023
Carols in the Garden
Atlanta
Saturdays, Dec. 2 - 16; 10:45 and 11:45 a.m. Enjoy festive holiday music sung by Atlanta's premiere carolers, the Tinseltones.
Learn MoreGarden Featured on ABC-TV’S The Great Christmas Light Fight
Atlanta
Watch the Garden compete for best display in the country with host Taniya Nayak.
Learn MoreJanuary 2024
2024 Spring Gardening Symposium
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 MoreFebruary 2024
75th Annual Camellia Show
Atlanta
Experience “the rose of winter” with dozens of cut specimens during the 75th annual North Georgia Camellia Society Show.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Valentines in the Garden
Atlanta
Romance blooms at the Garden's annual evening of cocktails, light bites and orchids.
Learn MoreMeet & Greet: Lillian Blades
Atlanta
Meet the artist behind Orchid Daze: Reflection in Bloom, Lillian Blades during Valentines in the Garden.
Learn MoreAtlanta Botanical Garden Flower Show: Primavera
Atlanta
The 2024 Flower Show highlights the beauty of thousands of plant specimens as well as the fine art of floral design, photography and botanical arts.
Learn MoreMarch 2024
Vanilla Sunday
Atlanta
Surround yourself with the aromas and flavors of vanilla during a celebration of the orchid that yields this delicious spice!
Learn MoreAlston Lecture – Cultivating Atlanta: Harvesting Knowledge About Urban Agriculture
Atlanta
Embark on an enriching exploration at Atlanta Botanical Garden, where Colah B Tawkin, Moe Hemmings, J. Olu Baiyewu and Cathy Walker engage in an enlightening conversation about Atlanta agriculture.
Learn MoreDazzling Diversity Orchid Show
Atlanta
March 8 - 10: 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 MoreAtlanta Bonsai Society: Spring Bonsai Show
Atlanta
See gorgeous trees, learn from demonstrations and workshops, meet vendors and more.
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 vibrant eggs.
Learn MoreGarden Party
Atlanta
Saturday, March 23: Celebrate all things spring surrounded by colorful blooms, live music, craft cocktails at more.
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.
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