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January 2021
Holiday Model Trains
Atlanta
Join kids and the kids at heart for this holiday favorite, running day and night on the Alston Overlook.
Learn MoreFebruary 2021
Virtual Vanilla Sunday
Atlanta
Join the Garden on February 28 for a new twist on its annual Vanilla Sunday.
Learn MoreMarch 2021
CANCELED: Garden Playtime
Atlanta
Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Storybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m. Nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators read about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreApril 2021
Garden Playtime
Atlanta
Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m. Nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators read about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
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 MoreJune 2021
Shows for Seedlings: Jammin’ Junebugs with Alyssa Easterly
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Shake, jiggle, and wiggle to the tunes with Miss Alyssa and some of her favorite garden puppet friends, the junebug pollinators!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Musical Adventure with Travis Murphy
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Come on a musical journey with fun and silly songs, dancing and jamming, and visits from Mr. Travis’s puppet friends!
Learn MoreJuly 2021
Shows for Seedlings: Musical Adventure with Travis Murphy
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Come on a musical journey with fun and silly songs, dancing and jamming, and visits from Mr. Travis’s puppet friends!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Music from Plants with Scott Douglas
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Immerse yourself in the sounds of the rainforest! Listen to a soothing mixture of shakers, drums and other plant-based instruments from around the world.
Learn MoreAugust 2021
Shows for Seedlings: Stories from Puppets with Andrea Zoppo
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Come with Ms. Ladybug and her friends on a fantastical journey through our natural world in this show featuring giant puppets!
Learn MoreScarecrows in the Garden Registration: Atlanta
Atlanta
Register your handcrafted creation, now through September 17!
Learn MoreCANCELED – Garden Playtime
Atlanta
Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Garden Playtime
Atlanta
Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreSeptember 2021
CANCELED – Garden Playtime
Atlanta
Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreCANCELED – Storybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m. Nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators read about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Musical Adventure with Travis Murphy
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Come on a musical journey with fun and silly songs, dancing and jamming, and visits from Mr. Travis’s puppet friends!
Learn MoreCANCELED: Garden Playtime
Atlanta
Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Imagine If! with Betty Ann Wylie
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Use your curiosity to explore Betty Ann’s Imagination Box. You never know what you might find or what stories the objects will have to tell!
Learn MoreOctober 2021
Shows for Seedlings: Return of Battina the Friendly Witch! with Betty Ann Wylie
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Battina the Friendly Witch is flying back to the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Come join the fun as we get ready for Halloween!
Learn MoreCANCELED – Garden Playtime
Atlanta
Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreCANCELED – Storybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m. Nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators read about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreCANCELLED: Garden 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 MoreNovember 2021
Holiday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn. $5 per passenger, $3 for members.
Learn MoreBotanical Saint Nick
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov 27 – Dec 18, bring your camera and tell all of your holiday wishes to Saint Nick.
Learn MoreDecember 2021
Virtual Reindog Parade: Vote Now!
Atlanta
The 2021 Virtual Reindog Parade is open for voting. Choose your favorite for Best Botanical, Best Holiday and Best Dog Pack through Tuesday, Dec. 14.
Learn MoreCANCELLED: Holiday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn. $5 per passenger, $3 for members.
Learn MoreGarden Open: Monday, December 20
Atlanta
The Garden will be open Monday, December 20 for APS Winter Break.
Learn MoreGarden Open: Monday, December 27
Atlanta
The Garden will be open Monday, December 27 for APS Winter Break.
Learn MoreJanuary 2022
SOLD OUT: Winter Break Camp
Atlanta
Join us on a winter adventure in the Garden. Campers will discover winter’s botanical beauties and learn about winter wildlife.
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SOLD OUT: Fantastical February Break Camp
Atlanta
Become a wizard and a fairy and embark on a 2-day adventure full of magic and botanical beauty.
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Botanical Mysteries
Atlanta
Families are invited to use their super sleuth skills to solve botanical mysteries at the Garden from March 17 - 20.
Learn MoreMay 2022
Shows for Seedlings: Bug-Snackin’ Plants with Jeanne Lyons and Friends
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Some plants eat bugs! They have special gifts and special needs, much like Ms. Jeanne’s friends. Join them in songs about some carnivorous plants that amaze us all.
Learn MoreJune 2022
Origami in the Garden Scavenger Hunt
Atlanta
Check off nine Origami in the Garden sculptures as you explore with this free activity available in the Visitor Center.
Learn MoreJuly 2022
Shows for Seedlings: Festival of Colors with Kahaaniya for Kids
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join Kahaaniya for Kids as the festival of Holi, also known as the festival of colors, is celebrated through an exciting puppet show!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Watermelon Wiggles with Alyssa Easterly
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. March and wiggle the watermelon jiggle with Mrs. Alyssa! Join her on a musical picnic adventure, singing songs about summertime fruits, marchin’ ants, flappin' birds, and more.
Learn MoreAugust 2022
Shows for Seedlings: Musical Madness with Greg Roth
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Put on your jumping shoes and show your silly side at Mr. Greg’s interactive musical show.
Learn MoreSeptember 2022
Shows for Seedlings: Butterfly Ballad with Piccadilly Puppets
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Mother Nature narrates the story of Katy and Kevin Caterpillar through the stages of their lives and their fascinating migration to Mexico!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Dance, a Universal Language with Atlanta Dance Connection
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join Atlanta Dance Connection for their performance of the different dance disciplines. This fun-filled demonstration is sure to have the whole family enraptured by the beauty of dance!
Learn MoreChocolate-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 MoreDecember 2022
CANCELED: 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
Summer Camp Registration
Atlanta
Enroll your child in a summer day camp full of discovery, adventure and nature exploration!
Learn MoreTrolls: 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 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 MoreMay 2023
Shows for Seedlings: Adventure of The Music Box with MILK+SIZZ feat. Makena
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Unlock the magic of music, storytelling and of course bubbles with MILK+SIZZ featuring their 5-year-old, Makena.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: In My Granny’s Garden in concert with Alliance Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join us for this engaging concert featuring story time and original music from the Theatre for the Very Young production of In My Granny's Garden.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Ocean of Rhythms with Jerry G. White
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join author, storyteller, and percussionist Jerry G. White for an interactive family show full of drums, music and dancing!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Bilingual Music for Families! with Nathalia
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Children’s songwriter Nathalia engages families in an interactive musical performance. Her energetic songs will have families singing, dancing, and even learning a little Spanish in this fun multicultural experience!
Learn MoreJune 2023
Shows for Seedlings: Playtime Songs with Ms. Patty
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join in the fun with some of your favorite oldies played with an updated twist. Ms. Patty’s playtime songs are sure to put a smile on your face, rhythm in your feet, and love in your heart.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Jumpin’ Jam with Gail Burnett
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Are you ready for some jumping, dancing, singing fun? Miss Gail will have kids up on their feet and engaged with the music.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Queen Emeralda’s Magical Garden Stories with Kay Rosenblum
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Enjoy magic tricks and puppets, sing and laugh with Queen Emeralda from Fairyland as she tells nature inspired stories!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Jammin Junebugs with Alyssa Easterly
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Shake, jiggle, and wiggle to the tunes with Mrs. Alyssa and some of her favorite garden puppet friends, the junebug pollinators!
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 MoreShows for Seedlings: Music Party with Travis Murphy
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Come on a musical journey with fun and silly songs, dancing and visits from Mr. Travis's puppet friends!
Learn MoreJuly 2023
Shows for Seedlings: Watermelon Wiggles with Alyssa Easterly
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. March and wiggle the watermelon jiggle with Mrs. Alyssa! Join her on a musical picnic adventure, singing songs about summertime fruits, chickens on the farm, marchin' ants, flappin' birds and more.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Ocean of Rhythms with Jerry G. White
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join author, storyteller and percussionist Jerry G. White for an interactive family show full of drums, music and dancing!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Interactive Songs and Stories with Michael Levine
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Get ready to sing, dance, shake, and laugh together as Mr. Michael gets silly with his guitar!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Passport: A Journey Through African and Diaspora Cultural Arts with Djoli Kelen
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join us for an energetic exploration of African and Diasporic culture through dance, music, and storytelling with Djoli Kelen
Learn MoreAugust 2023
Shows for Seedlings: Summer Magic with Ken Scott
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Part magic, part comedy, and fun for all ages, this show will have you filled with laughter and amazement!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Musical Fun in the Sun! with Mr. Jason
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join us for Mr. Jason's music party as he delights families with songs about bugs, rainbows and nature to inspire the young and young at heart. Bring your smiles and your dancing shoes!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Bilingual Music for Families! with Nathalia
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Children’s songwriter Nathalia engages families in an interactive musical performance. Her energetic songs will have families singing, dancing, and even learning a little Spanish in this fun multicultural experience!
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 MoreShows for Seedlings: Explore Chinese Dance with Hwee-Eng Lee and Kerry Lee
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Explore Chinese dance, history, and culture through a fun, interactive performance with the directors of the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company!
Learn MoreSeptember 2023
Shows for Seedlings: Scatty the Scarecrow with Betty Ann Wylie
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join storyteller Betty Ann Wylie and Scatty the Scarecrow as they bring seasonal songs and stories to the Garden.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Music of Latin America with Havana Son
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Explore the sounds and rhythms of Latin America on this musical journey- from salsa to son, cumbia and beyond!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Weather the Weather with Ms. Ladybug
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join Ms. Ladybug and friends for a dreamy and playful interactive experience exploring the weather.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Music Party with Travis Murphy
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Come on a musical journey with fun and silly songs, dancing and jamming, and visits from Mr. Travis’s puppet friends!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Magical Creatures in a Magical Garden with Mama Koku
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join Mama Koku as she leads audience members in interactive stories featuring some of her favorite magical garden creatures!
Learn MoreOctober 2023
Fall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreMember Fall Evening in Atlanta
Atlanta
Experience festive harvest activities, featuring hundreds of pumpkins, colorful fall leaves and Scarecrows in the Garden!
Learn MoreGarden Spooktacular Day Camp
Atlanta
Join us for a bewitching camp full of mystical explorations and mischievous adventures.
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 MoreNovember 2023
SOLD OUT: Young Sprouts
Atlanta
Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child's interest in the natural world, including arts and crafts, storybook times and Garden exploration.
Learn MoreGarden 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 MoreFabulous Fall Treats Day Camp
Atlanta
Celebrate this beautiful season by make an autumn themed snack each day and marvel at the amazing changes that take place as the Garden prepares for winter.
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 MoreWinter Wonderland Day Camps
Atlanta
Cozy up and discover the wonders of winter at the Atlanta Botanical Garden!
Learn MoreJanuary 2024
SOLD OUT: Young Sprouts
Atlanta
Jan. 17 - Feb. 7 Join Ms. Ally for fun activities inspired by the winter season that will spark your child’s imagination.
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 MoreAtlanta Blooms!
Atlanta
Explore hundreds of thousands of tulips, daffodils, crocuses and hyacinths.
Learn MoreSprouting Scientists
Atlanta
Little ones can be scientists too! Bring your toddler to discover the fabulous world of plants and animals.
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 MoreApril 2024
Spring Break Science Camp
Atlanta
April 1 - 3 : Spring into science at the Garden, and experiment with plant engineering, adaptations, and seasonal changes.
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 MoreSpring Break Family Fun
Atlanta
April 1 - 5: Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun and seasonal family activities.
Learn MoreCANCELLED: Garden 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 MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators read about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreDrop-In Kids Gardening Activity
Atlanta
Wednesdays, March - Sept.: Join us for a kid-friendly gardening activity, such as seed planting, watering, or harvesting.
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 MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to watch the conservation team tend to the rare and endangered amphibians on display at the Garden.
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