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May 2019

Discovery Stations

May 4, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until November 1, 2019

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Enjoy nature-inspired education stations. New opportunities abound to learn and explore the Garden environment every Saturday & Sunday at 10 a.m.

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December 2019

Fairyland Trolley

December 1, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 30, 2020

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Choo choo! All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden.

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March 2020

Canceled: Members-only Children’s Garden Grand Opening

March 20, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Garden members get a special first look at the Ada Mae Pass Ivester Children's Garden as activities and entertainment abounds throughout the Gainesville Garden.

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Canceled: Children’s Garden Public Grand Opening

March 21, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Join us for a day of celebration and free play in the Gainesville Garden's new Ada Mae Pass Ivester Children's Garden. Enjoy special programming, face-painting, performances, photos with Tree Man, music, food and more!

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June 2020

Postponed: Create a Fairy Garden

June 16, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Imaginations come to life in the form of a fairyland full of wonder that you can take home.

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July 2020

Family-Led Fun

July 14, 2020
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 21, 2020

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Can you find all twelve nature items as you explore the Garden? Enjoy Family-Led Fun July - October.

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Canceled: Create and Paint Birdhouses

July 21, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Children create and paint their own birdhouses while learning about local birds and their different kinds of birdhouses.

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October 2020

Pumpkin Scavenger Hunts

October 6, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Explore Scarecrows in the Garden and go on a pumpkin hunt looking for festive pumpkin displays using these fun scavenger hunts.

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Family-Led Fun

October 21, 2020
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 31, 2020

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Can you find all twelve nature items as you explore the Garden? Enjoy Family-Led Fun July - October.

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Canceled: Storybook Time

October 28, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Join us for Storybook Time at two times! 10-10:15 a.m. and 10:45 – 11 a.m. every Wednesday, July 15 - October. Starting August 5 after Storybook Time, children can pick up a grab-and-go bagged craft to create at home!

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May 2021

Story Time & Smiles

May 5, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 10:35 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until September 30, 2021

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.

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November 2021

Gainesville Garden Open: Fall Break

November 22, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Join us Monday, Nov. 22 for even more Fall Break fun!

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December 2021

Fairyland Trolley

December 1, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until December 31, 2021

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!

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Gainesville Garden Open: Monday, December 20

December 20, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

The Garden will be open Monday, December 27 for Winter Break.

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March 2022

Eggstravagant Scavenger Hunt

March 29, 2022 - April 17, 2022
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Pick up festive, egg-themed scavenger hunt information in the Visitor Center for a fun, family-led excursion in the Garden.

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April 2022

Gainesville Garden: Spring Break

April 4, 2022 - April 8, 2022
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Join us from April 4 - April 8 for spring break fun!

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May 2022

Family Fun Day: Island Princess

May 7, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Come and meet this Island Princess who saved the ocean.

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Synchronicity: Three Little Birds

May 28, 2022 @ 11:00 am
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One event on May 28, 2022 at 1:30 pm

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Join us for two performance times at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

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June 2022

Hall County School Reading Rocket Bus

June 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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One event on June 29, 2022 at 10:00 am

One event on July 27, 2022 at 10:00 am

One event on July 13, 2022 at 10:00 am

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Wednesdays, June - July: This amazing converted bus offers free books to children of all ages.

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July 2022

Family Fun Day: The Buzz on Honeybees

July 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

This audience participation presentation is filled with stories, songs, costumes and bee facts.

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August 2022

Family Fun Day: Miss Gail’s Jumpin’ Jam

August 6, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Are you ready for some jumping, dancing, singing fun? Miss Gail will have kids up on their feet and engaged with the music.

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September 2022

Tinkergarten Fall Trail Class

September 8, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

Enjoy a fun group activity with certified Tinkergarten Leader, Amanda Castleberry-Pollack.

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October 2022

CANCELLED – Family Fun Day: Diggery Diggers’ Dino Show

October 1, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

In this exciting show, the audience must use logic, music and magic to save the world!

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Gnome Place Like Home: Craft Event

October 11, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

Come make your very own gnome friend to take home with you!

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CANCELLED: Kids Natural Dye Class

October 20, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

Learn how to make fabric dye from botanicals found in nature!

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November 2022

Clay Dragon Kids Class

November 12, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

Artists ages 6 and up will learn how to hone their artistic skills through the use of polymer clay sculpting.

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Holiday Tree Trail Ornament Craft Event

November 26, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

Come create a nature-themed ornament perfect for any holiday!

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CANCELLED: Family Yoga

November 27, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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One event on December 17, 2022 at 10:30 am

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

This class is a powerful opportunity for people of all levels to come together and experience a joyful, fun and uplifting practice.

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December 2022

Lantern Walk: Tinkergarten Pop-up Trail Class

December 1, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

Enjoy a fun group activity where you will make lanterns and then have a walk around the Garden to welcome the season!

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January 2023

Elachee Animal Encounter

January 21, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Get up close and personal with Elachee Nature Center's wildest friends!

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February 2023

Gainesville Summer Camp Registration

February 1, 2023 - June 9, 2023
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

Enroll your child in a summer day camp full of discovery, adventure and nature exploration!

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April 2023

Gainesville Garden Open: Spring Break

April 3, 2023
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

The Gainesville Garden is open on Monday, April 3, for spring break.

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May 2023

Family Fun Day

May 6, 2023 @ 11:00 am
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One event on June 3, 2023 at 11:00 am

One event on July 1, 2023 at 11:00 am

One event on August 5, 2023 at 11:00 am

One event on September 2, 2023 at 11:00 am

One event on October 7, 2023 at 11:00 am

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

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!

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Fairytale Friday

May 12, 2023 @ 11:00 am
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One event on June 9, 2023 at 11:00 am

One event on July 14, 2023 at 11:00 am

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

Second Friday of the month, May - July: Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.

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June 2023

REGISTRATION FULL: La Calavera Catrina Children’s Art Workshop

June 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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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.

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July 2023

Family Fun Day

July 1, 2023 @ 11:00 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

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!

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Garden Magic Camp

July 17, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 9:00 am, repeating until July 21, 2023

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

Our Garden Magic Camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEM-based activities.

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August 2023

Scarecrows in the Garden Registration: Gainesville

August 14, 2023 - September 25, 2023
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Register your handcrafted creation, now through September 25!

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The Great Southeast Pollinator Census

August 18, 2023 - August 19, 2023
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States
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Gainesville

August 18 - 19: Join us as we celebrate the 2023 Great Southeast Pollinator Census, counting pollinators throughout Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.

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October 2023

Family Fun Day + Member Event

October 7, 2023 @ 11:00 am
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

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!

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Scarecrow Craft Event

October 10, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Create a craft coordinated with the Scarecrows in the Gainesville Garden exhibit theme.

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January 2024

REGISTRATION CLOSED – Homeschool Workshop: Seed Dispersal Exploration

January 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Homeschool Workshops offer families a guided classroom experience investigating the connections found among nature, science and art. Each focuses on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) as well as crosscutting concepts led by a certified Georgia science educator.

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February 2024

SOLD OUT Homeschool Workshop: The Art of Papermaking

February 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Homeschool Workshops offer families a guided classroom experience investigating the connections found among nature, science and art. Each focuses on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) as well as crosscutting concepts led by a certified Georgia science educator.

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SOLD OUT Homeschool Workshop: Important Pigments in Nature

February 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Homeschool Workshops offer families a guided classroom experience investigating the connections found among nature, science and art. Each focuses on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) as well as crosscutting concepts led by a certified Georgia science educator.

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March 2024

SOLD OUT Homeschool Workshop: What is Soil?

March 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Homeschool Workshops offer families a guided classroom experience investigating the connections found among nature, science and art. Each focuses on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) as well as crosscutting concepts led by a certified Georgia science educator.

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Homeschool Workshop: The Living History of Tree Rings

March 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE, 1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Gainesville

Homeschool Workshops offer families a guided classroom experience investigating the connections found among nature, science and art. Each focuses on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) as well as crosscutting concepts led by a certified Georgia science educator.

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