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Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics
Atlanta
Explore the Garden under dazzling acrylic leaves that cast dappled light and reflective, shifting colors.
Learn MoreHoliday Model Trains
Atlanta
Daily, Nov. 15 – Jan. 11: Be a kid again while marveling at this holiday favorite display.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights
Atlanta
Saturday, Nov. 15 – Sunday, Jan. 11: Get timed tickets for the annual holiday extravaganza featuring millions of brilliantly colored LED lights and displays.
Learn MoreGainesville Glows: Lanterns and Lights
Gainesville
Select nights, Nov. 20 – Jan. 4: A new, long-awaited holiday show will close out the Gainesville Garden’s 10th anniversary celebration, bathing the woodland setting in the warm glow of luminaries, lanterns, cone trees and more!
Learn MoreGive a membership, get a gift!
Atlanta
Share the Garden experience with friends, family or colleagues by giving a gift membership! For gift memberships purchased online through Dec. 23, you'll receive specialty items perfect for a gift this holiday season.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to meet an amphibian specialist and see the frogs jump into action.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 15 – Jan. 4; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreBotanical Santa
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov. 29 – Dec. 20, 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. 6 - 20; 10:45 and 11:30 a.m. Enjoy festive holiday music sung by Atlanta's premiere carolers, the Tinseltones!
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 15 – Jan. 4; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreWinter Wonderland Day Camps
Atlanta
Cozy up and discover the wonders of winter at the Atlanta Botanical Garden!
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to meet an amphibian specialist and see the frogs jump into action.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 15 – Jan. 4; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 15 – Jan. 4; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 15 – Jan. 4; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 15 – Jan. 4; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreBeginner Tai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreIntermediate Tai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreIntroduction to Drawing in Black & White
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m.: Discover composition, proportion, shading, and perspective as well as visual elements. Students work in a variety of black and white mediums.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreIntroduction to Drawing in Black & White
Atlanta
Thursdays, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m.: Discover composition, proportion, shading, and perspective as well as visual elements. Students work in a variety of black and white mediums.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreSOLD 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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDocent Tour Guide Training
Atlanta
Learn to lead children’s groups on guided tours in the Garden.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn More2026 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 MorePruning Basics
Gainesville
Proper pruning ensures your plants will be their healthiest from season to season. Learn all manners of pruning basics: tools, timing, and technique.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreSOLD 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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreBeekeeping: 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 MoreGarden Smarter Not Harder: Low-Maintenance Gardening
Atlanta
This class covers plant selection, installation tips and maintenance strategies for a garden that doesn't require much time or labor but yields many rewards.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreSOLD 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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreHow-to-Haiku
Students will learn the basics of composing and crafting haiku in English. We will explore the power of image to evoke emotion and how artful juxtaposition may result in the haiku (ah-ha) moment.
Learn MorePrinting and Painting with Natural Dyes
Atlanta
Welcome to Printing and Painting with Natural Dyes! This class invites you into the vibrant world of botanical color, where nature becomes both palette and partner. Whether you're a textile enthusiast, artist, or eco-conscious maker, this introduction to natural dyes class will help you understand how natural dyes work.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreSOLD 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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreValentine’s Flower Arrangement Workshop
Gainesville
Want to learn how to make an arrangement worthy of your Valentine? Join our talented horticulturists as they teach you the basics of floral design.
Learn MoreValentines in the Garden
Atlanta
Romance blooms at the Garden's annual evening of cocktails, light bites and orchids.
Learn MoreIntermediate Drawing in Black and White
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m.: Continuing drawing students are invited to explore still life and landscapes.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreFlower Show Preview Party
Atlanta
Celebrate with a cocktail party at Longleaf restaurant and get a sneak peek at the 2026 Flower Show: Heirlooms.
Learn MoreAtlanta Botanical Garden Flower Show: Heirlooms
Atlanta
The 2026 Flower Show highlights the beauty of thousands of plant specimens as well as the fine art of floral design, photography and botanical arts.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreEco Printing on Silk Scarves
Gainesville
Learn how to create beautiful plant designs on silk. Eco printing is imprinting images of leaves, plants, and flowers directly on protein fibers using a water bath process. All skill levels welcome!
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreHoney Bee Biology for Beekeeping
Atlanta
In this class, we will take a look at honey bee biology that is relevant to beekeeping.
Learn MoreCrêpe Paper Flower Wreath Workshop
Gainesville
Join paper arts instructor Rebecca Scott to create a cheerful spring wreath! You’ll learn techniques for shaping, molding, and constructing beautiful crêpe paper flowers. No experience necessary.
Learn MoreAll About Roses
This class will cover the basics of rose care including plant selection, ideal soil conditions, proper pruning, pest management, and more!
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 MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreGreenhouse and Nursery Tour
Gainesville
Come take a behind the scenes tour of our 3-acre greenhouse and nursery facilities. The tour encompasses all indoor and outdoor growing spaces, along with many specimen plantings not represented in the main garden.
Learn MoreCyanotype Printing Workshop
Atlanta
Cyanotype printing is a fascinating photographic process that produces distinctive blue-toned print that can be made on a range of surfaces and mediums.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta
September - May, 1:30 p.m.: Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Learn MoreSmartphone Flower Photography
Gainesville
Join us for a hands-on photography workshop focused on enhancing your smartphone photos using simple, effective techniques and editing.
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