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Eggstravagant Scavenger Hunt
Gainesville
Pick up festive, egg-themed scavenger hunt information in the Visitor Center for a fun, family-led excursion in the Garden.
Learn MoreCLOSED: Virtual Spring Plant Sale
Gainesville
Enhance your landscape with a variety of offerings available at the annual plant sale, featuring unusual native and non-native plants grown in the Gainesville garden.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights
Gainesville
Contributing-level and above members are invited to a riveting presentation on bog plants by Garden conservationists while enjoying light refreshments.
Learn MoreFamily Fun Day: Island Princess
Gainesville
Come and meet this Island Princess who saved the ocean.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden Gainesville
Gainesville
Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverages, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.
Learn MoreTai Chi: Beginners
Gainesville
Every third Saturday, May - July: Join us for Tai Chi in the Garden.
Learn MoreBotanical Terms Demystified: The Basics of Plant Identification
Gainesville
This class will introduce you to the language of stems, leaves, flowers, and more!
Learn MoreSynchronicity: Three Little Birds
Gainesville
Join us for two performance times at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Learn MoreSynchronicity: Three Little Birds
Gainesville
Join us for two performance times at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden Gainesville
Gainesville
Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.
Learn MoreHall County School Reading Rocket Bus
Gainesville
Wednesdays, June - July: This amazing converted bus offers free books to children of all ages.
Learn MoreHydrangea Class
Gainesville
Dig deep into all things Hydrangeas: species, characteristics and the best practices for care and pruning.
Learn MoreTai Chi: Beginners
Gainesville
Every third Saturday, May - July: Join us for Tai Chi in the Garden.
Learn MoreHammered Flower Watercolor Discovery Station Event
Gainesville
Turn fresh blooms and leaves into works of art!
Learn MoreHall County School Reading Rocket Bus
Gainesville
Wednesdays, June - July: This amazing converted bus offers free books to children of all ages.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden Gainesville
Gainesville
On the first Saturday of each month, May - September: Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.
Learn MoreWoodland Trail Hiking Tour: History and Uses of Georgia’s Trees
Gainesville
Hike the woodland trails and learn about the history and uses of our Georgia native trees!
Learn MoreHall County School Reading Rocket Bus
Gainesville
Wednesdays, June - July: This amazing converted bus offers free books to children of all ages.
Learn MoreTai Chi: Beginners
Gainesville
Every third Saturday, May - July: Join us for Tai Chi in the Garden.
Learn MoreHall County School Reading Rocket Bus
Gainesville
Wednesdays, June - July: This amazing converted bus offers free books to children of all ages.
Learn MoreA Year in the Life of a Bird
Gainesville
Learn about bird migration, mating, and more in this unique class.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden Gainesville
Gainesville
On the first Saturday of each month, May - October: Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.
Learn MoreGardening for Pollinators
Gainesville
Come learn how to create a safe place for these creatures to thrive in your own garden.
Learn MoreTinkergarten Fall Trail Class
Gainesville
Enjoy a fun group activity with certified Tinkergarten Leader, Amanda Castleberry-Pollack.
Learn MoreCANCELLED – Fall Vegetable Gardening
Gainesville
Learn how to pick the right vegetable producing plants for your fall garden.
Learn MoreCANCELLED – Family Fun Day: Diggery Diggers’ Dino Show
Gainesville
In this exciting show, the audience must use logic, music and magic to save the world!
Learn MoreCANCELLED – Cocktails in the Garden Gainesville
Gainesville
On the first Saturday of each month, May - October: Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.
Learn MoreCANCELLED: Kids Natural Dye Class
Gainesville
Learn how to make fabric dye from botanicals found in nature!
Learn MoreClay Dragon Kids Class
Gainesville
Artists ages 6 and up will learn how to hone their artistic skills through the use of polymer clay sculpting.
Learn MoreFloral Design
Gainesville
Join one of our talented horticulturists as he teaches you how to make a beautiful floral arrangement for the holiday season.
Learn MoreCANCELLED: Family Yoga
Gainesville
This class is a powerful opportunity for people of all levels to come together and experience a joyful, fun and uplifting practice.
Learn MoreLantern Walk: Tinkergarten Pop-up Trail Class
Gainesville
Enjoy a fun group activity where you will make lanterns and then have a walk around the Garden to welcome the season!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Hops and Holly Branches: Wreath Making Workshop
Gainesville
Join our Horticulture Manager as he walks you through the creation of your own evergreen wreath using unique and easy techniques.
Learn MoreCANCELLED: Family Yoga
Gainesville
This class is a powerful opportunity for people of all levels to come together and experience a joyful, fun and uplifting practice.
Learn MoreElachee Animal Encounter
Gainesville
Get up close and personal with Elachee Nature Center's wildest friends!
Learn MoreHandmade Soaps with Lazy Acorn Soaps
Gainesville
In this class, you learn to make a one-pound loaf of moisturizing and gentle soap! Multiple dates available.
Learn MoreI Love You S’More Valentine’s Event
Gainesville
Kick-off Valentine's Day weekend and enjoy a s'more with your loved ones.
Learn MoreHandmade Soaps with Lazy Acorn Soaps
Gainesville
In this class, you learn to make a one-pound loaf of moisturizing and gentle soap! Multiple dates available.
Learn MoreWalking Tour
Gainesville
Tour the garden to discover "what's in bloom" during this educational and informative walking tour. Multiple dates available.
Learn MoreGainesville Garden Open: Spring Break
Gainesville
The Gainesville Garden is open on Monday, April 3, for spring break.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Wooden Sign Painting Class
Gainesville
Decorate a wooden cut out sign for any door in your home!
Learn MoreWalking Tour
Gainesville
Tour the garden to discover "what's in bloom" during this educational and informative walking tour. Multiple dates available.
Learn MoreFamily Fun Day
Gainesville
Come join us the first Saturday of each month, May - Oct., and discover a variety of activities and different themes designed for the whole family to enjoy!
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden Gainesville
Gainesville
On the first Saturday of each month, May - October: Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.
Learn MoreFamily Fun Day
Gainesville
Come join us the first Saturday of each month, May - Oct., and discover a variety of activities and different themes designed for the whole family to enjoy!
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden Gainesville
Gainesville
On the first Saturday of each month, May - October: Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.
Learn MoreREGISTRATION FULL: La Calavera Catrina Children’s Art Workshop
Gainesville
World-renowned, Los Angeles artist Ricardo Soltero, creator of the La Calavera Catrina Exhibit, invites children ages 6 - 12 to learn the art of sculpture-making in this exclusive workshop.
Learn MorePollinator Walking Tour
Gainesville
Take a walk on the wild side to see the garden's pollinators!
Learn MoreFamily Fun Day
Gainesville
Come join us the first Saturday of each month, May - Oct., and discover a variety of activities and different themes designed for the whole family to enjoy!
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden Gainesville
Gainesville
On the first Saturday of each month, May - October: Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.
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Gainesville Garden Open:
Tuesday, July 4
Gainesville
The Gainesville Garden will be open on Tuesday, July 4, in celebration of Independence Day.
Learn MoreIntroduction to Aquatic Plants
Gainesville
This class will go over different aquatic plant species used in the Gainesville garden.
Learn MoreFamily Fun Day
Gainesville
Come join us the first Saturday of each month, May - Oct., and discover a variety of activities and different themes designed for the whole family to enjoy!
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden Gainesville
Gainesville
On the first Saturday of each month, May - October: Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.
Learn MorePhotography in the Garden
Gainesville
Enjoy a stroll through the garden while learning photography techniques that will create beautiful botanic images.
Learn MoreScarecrows in the Garden Registration: Gainesville
Gainesville
Register your handcrafted creation, now through September 25!
Learn MoreThe Great Southeast Pollinator Census
Gainesville
August 18 - 19: Join us as we celebrate the 2023 Great Southeast Pollinator Census, counting pollinators throughout Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Container Walking Tour
Gainesville
Explore container gardens planned and created by horticulture staff.
Learn MoreFamily Fun Day
Gainesville
Come join us the first Saturday of each month, May - Oct., and discover a variety of activities and different themes designed for the whole family to enjoy!
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden Gainesville
Gainesville
On the first Saturday of each month, May - October: Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.
Learn MoreScarecrows in the Gainesville Garden
Gainesville
Enjoy kooky, creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, scattered throughout the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreCommunity Ofrenda
Gainesville
Come by and remember your loved ones at our Community Ofrenda in the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreCommunity Ofrenda
Gainesville
Come by and remember your loved ones at our Community Ofrenda in the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreFamily Fun Day + Member Event
Gainesville
Come join us the first Saturday of each month, May - Oct., and discover a variety of activities and different themes designed for the whole family to enjoy!
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden Gainesville
Gainesville
On the first Saturday of each month, May - October: Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.
Learn MoreScarecrow Craft Event
Gainesville
Create a craft coordinated with the Scarecrows in the Gainesville Garden exhibit theme.
Learn MoreCommunity Ofrenda
Gainesville
Come by and remember your loved ones at our Community Ofrenda in the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreGainesville Garden Fall Plant Sale and Pick-Up
Gainesville
The Gainesville Garden is offering some of its favorites during its Fall Plant Sale.
Learn MoreCommunity Ofrenda
Gainesville
Come by and remember your loved ones at our Community Ofrenda in the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreCommunity Ofrenda
Gainesville
Come by and remember your loved ones at our Community Ofrenda in the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreCommunity Ofrenda
Gainesville
Come by and remember your loved ones at our Community Ofrenda in the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights Gainesville
Gainesville
Contributing-level members and above are invited to enjoy light bites and a hands-on presentation by staff experts.
Learn MoreCommunity Ofrenda
Gainesville
Come by and remember your loved ones at our Community Ofrenda in the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreCommunity Ofrenda
Gainesville
Come by and remember your loved ones at our Community Ofrenda in the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreCreating Floral Arrangements
Gainesville
Join one of our talented horticulturists as she teaches you the basics of creating your own beautiful arrangement for the holiday season.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Hops and Holly – Wreath Making
Gainesville
Join our horticulturist as they walk you through the creation of your own evergreen wreath using unique and easy techniques.
Learn MoreHoliday Tree Trail
Gainesville
November - January: See 6-foot Fraser Firs decorated in themes of nature by local businesses, families and organizations at the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreHoliday Craft Event
Gainesville
Create a holiday themed craft to uplift your holiday spirits!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Hops and Holly – Wreath Making
Gainesville
Join our horticulturist as they walk you through the creation of your own evergreen wreath using unique and easy techniques.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Becoming a Plant Parent: Houseplant Basics
Gainesville
Learn to put the right plant in the right place with this introduction to plants for your home.
Learn MoreGreat Backyard Bird Count
Gainesville
Identify birds, count them and report your findings to staff to help them better understand and protect birds.
Learn MoreGreat Backyard Bird Count
Gainesville
Identify birds, count them and report your findings to staff to help them better understand and protect birds.
Learn MoreCanceled: Early Blooms: Witch Hazel and Spring Ephemerals (Walking Tour)
Gainesville
Canceled due to weather: Take a stroll through the early spring garden with one of our talented horticulturists and enjoy everything that blooms before the leaves come out.
Learn MoreVirtual Spring Plant Sale
Gainesville
Enhance your landscape with a variety of offerings available at the annual spring virtual plant sale.
Learn MoreSpring Break Week
Gainesville
Celebrate the transition from winter into spring with delightful family activities inspired by the colorful Garden.
Learn MoreSpring Plant Sale Pickup
Gainesville
Pick up your plant sale purchases at the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreSpring Plant Sale Pickup
Gainesville
Pick up your plant sale purchases at the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreGirl Scout Badge Day
Gainesville
Come solo or with your troop to complete fun garden-inspired activities that help reach your badge requirements!
Learn MoreGainesville Member Day
Gainesville
Members enjoy special entertainment, family activities and a treat while exploring the beauty of the Garden!
Learn MoreCANCELED: Garden Pest Identification and Control
Gainesville
Learn how to identify and mitigate common indoor and outdoor plant pests with hands-on examples and practical solutions. Swing by the greenhouse to see how we deal with our pests and save your plants before they become insect food!
Learn MoreStrings in the Garden, Gainesville: Supporting Members & Above
Gainesville
Supporting and above members are invited to enjoy a special evening of music in the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreYou Had Me at Hydrangea
Gainesville
This class will present valuable information about hydrangea types, care, and more.
Learn MoreGainesville Garden: Open Memorial Day
Gainesville
The Gainesville Garden is open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Monday, May 27 commemorating Memorial Day.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights Gainesville
Gainesville
Contributing-level members and above are invited to hear presentations by Garden experts while enjoying light refreshments.
Learn MoreJuneFest
Gainesville
This new event will provide enjoyment for the entire family. Speak with beekeepers and monarch experts while enjoying live music, refreshments and children’s entertainment, including face painting, games and performances by Miss Gail’s Jumpin’ Jam Band.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Walking Tour: Summer Blooms
Gainesville
Take a stroll through the summer garden with one of our talented horticulturists and enjoy everything that blooms in warmer months.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Musical Odyssey: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons performed by The SouthEastern Young Artists
Gainesville
Enjoy an intimate performance of Vivaldi's timeless masterpiece, "The Four Seasons" by the SouthEastern Young Artists.
Learn MoreHerbs and the Five Senses
Gainesville
You will have a chance to touch, smell, and taste samples of an assortment of foods and drinks infused with fresh herbs such as thyme and rosemary.
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