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SOLD OUT: Beginner Tai Chi – Quarter II
Atlanta
Saturdays, April 4 -June 13: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreIntermediate Tai Chi – Quarter II
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreBirdhouse Competition
Gainesville
Vote on social media: May 27 - June 5. Celebrate creativity and craftsmanship at our Birdhouse Competition, part of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville’s annual JuneFest!
Learn MoreNiki in the Garden
Atlanta
In a year of anniversaries, what better way to celebrate the Garden’s 50th than an encore exhibition of artist Niki de Saint Phalle’s monumental sculptures that debuted at the Garden 20 years ago this spring.
Learn MoreWild & Wonderful: Folk Art by Alfred Glover
Gainesville
Cape Cod artist Alfred Glover combines sculpture with imaginative stories in this landscape of whimsical and enchanting flora and fauna.
Learn MoreApplications Open: Gainesville Horticulture College Internship
Gainesville
Apply today: The Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville is offering an unpaid internship opportunity for students pursuing Associate’s degrees, Diplomas, or Certificates in Horticulture.
Learn MoreApplication Open: Gainesville Garden Teen Program
Gainesville
Apply today: The Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville is looking for enthusiastic and driven high school students, 16 years and older, interested in science, education, and/or plant careers.
Learn MoreEnchanted Creative Garden Summer Camp
Atlanta
Step into a world of garden magic where nature sparks curiosity. Inspired by the bold, joyful artwork of Niki de Saint Phalle, campers will explore the wonder-filled garden, then transform their discoveries into vibrant creations.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights: Fire in the Andes
Atlanta
Contributing-level members and above are invited to a presentation by the Garden's Conservation team on their critical research at the Siempre Verde preserve in Ecuador.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Bob Ryan
Atlanta
Join Chef Bob Ryan of Little Sparrow for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreDrop-In Kids Gardening Activity
Atlanta
Wednesdays, May - Sept.: Join us for a kid-friendly gardening activity, such as seed planting, watering or harvesting.
Learn MoreSensory Friendly Afternoon
Atlanta
Join us for drop-in learning and art stations created for individuals with cognitive and sensory-processing disabilities, and their families.
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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring Niki in the Garden.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Georgia Grown Dinner: Hudson Terrell and Kyle Bryner
Atlanta
Interact with the chef-grower team as you enjoy four tasting courses with wine in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with 2026 Georgia Grown Chefs Hudson Terrell, The Animal Farm & Gabagool and Kyle Bryner, Blue Hound Barbecue.
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 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 MoreCurious Saturdays
Gainesville
First Saturdays through August: Enjoy a mobile learning center that offers all guests unique knowledge about the Garden!
Learn MoreJuneFest
Gainesville
This annual event will provide enjoyment for the entire family. Speak with insect experts while enjoying live music, refreshments and children’s entertainment, including face painting, games and performance by Piccadilly Puppets.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Atlanta
11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Megan McCarthy as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreDrawing Orchids in Black and White
Atlanta
A simplified approach, using black and white media, aids in exploring and drawing orchids.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreDrop-In Kids Gardening Activity
Atlanta
Wednesdays, May - Sept.: Join us for a kid-friendly gardening activity, such as seed planting, watering or harvesting.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Robert Owens
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring Niki in the Garden.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: New South Chef Collective: A Garden Dinner Series with the Stolen Goods Collective
Atlanta
Experience Old South ingredients in a fresh new way during the first of three Garden dinners hosted by The New South chef collective, an all-Black group of Atlanta chefs who showcase culture and cuisine through collaboration.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Meet the Musician with Isabel Kwon
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Join us for an engaging, interactive music experience created especially for children ages 0–8 and their grown-ups. Families will enjoy live music up close in a relaxed, welcoming setting, with opportunities to clap, sing, move, dance, and ask questions.
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, April - July: Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
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 MoreIntroduction to Needle Felting
Gainesville
Discover the art of needle felting in this engaging, hands-on workshop. You’ll explore how loose wool transforms into delightful handmade creations using specialized tools and simple techniques. Designed for all skill levels.
Learn MoreRefugee Recipe Celebration
Atlanta
Celebrate the strong connections among plants, food and culture in honor of World Refugee Day.
Learn MoreRefugee Recipe Celebration Chef Demos
Atlanta
Special chef demos: Join the chefs of Refugee Recipe Celebration as they teach you how to prepare a tasty, seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreMusic in the Garden
Gainesville
Our new summer series brings a variety of live musical performances to the Ivester Amphitheater! Enjoy beautiful acoustics in the Garden and explore Wild & Wonderful: Folk Art by Alfred Glover during sunset.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Laura Orellana-Martin
Atlanta
Join Chef Laura Orellana-Martin of Boone's for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreDrop-In Kids Gardening Activity
Atlanta
Wednesdays, May - Sept.: Join us for a kid-friendly gardening activity, such as seed planting, watering or harvesting.
Learn MoreVirtual: Plant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series
Atlanta
Facebook Live: This introductory workshop will explore the various parts of the seeds, plant selection, collecting, preparing and storing seeds helping to build confidence in this time-honored aspect of regenerative agriculture.
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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring Niki in the Garden.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Celebrate Juneteenth with Djoli Kelen
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join us as we celebrate and learn about Juneteenth through dance, music, and storytelling with Djoli Kelen!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Tai Chi – Beginner – Quarter III
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Intermediate – Quarter III
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
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 MoreGarden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry
Atlanta
11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Pamela Askerneese-Henry as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Adventures in the Garden Summer Camp
Atlanta
From tantalizing rainforests to mysterious bogs, campers will spend each day learning about the plants and animals living in the Garden.
Learn MoreEducator Appreciation Evening
Atlanta
Amazing metro-Atlanta teachers are invited to join us for a special summer evening planned just for them!
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreThe Southern Appalachian Mountains: The Apothecary of North America
Atlanta
In this lecture, herbalist and author Patricia Kyritsi Howell examines how the Southern Appalachians became a hub of medicinal plant diversity and use.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreDrop-In Kids Gardening Activity
Atlanta
Wednesdays, May - 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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring Niki in the Garden.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Jammin Junebugs with Alyssa Easterly Miller
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 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 MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series
Atlanta
Stone Mountain Community Garden: This introductory workshop will explore the various parts of the seeds, plant selection, collecting, preparing and storing seeds helping to build confidence in this time-honored aspect of regenerative agriculture.
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 MoreGarden Chef Demos: Anïsa Lewis
Atlanta
11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Anïsa Lewis as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreMusic in the Garden
Gainesville
Our new summer series brings a variety of live musical performances to the Ivester Amphitheater! Enjoy beautiful acoustics in the Garden and explore Wild & Wonderful: Folk Art by Alfred Glover during sunset.
Learn MoreSummer Party
Atlanta
Celebrate the season with live music and an unforgettable lantern parade through Storza Woods!
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreDrop-In Kids Gardening Activity
Atlanta
Wednesdays, May - Sept.: Join us for a kid-friendly gardening activity, such as seed planting, watering or harvesting.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series
Atlanta
Smyrna Community Garden: This introductory workshop will explore the various parts of the seeds, plant selection, collecting, preparing and storing seeds helping to build confidence in this time-honored aspect of regenerative agriculture.
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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring Niki in the Garden.
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 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 MoreCurious Saturdays
Gainesville
First Saturdays through August: Enjoy a mobile learning center that offers all guests unique knowledge about the Garden!
Learn MoreSeeds to Snacks Summer Camp
Atlanta
Taste the Garden’s fresh fruits, herbs, and vegetables and discover how they can be used to make delicious snacks. From the plants’ origins in the Edible Garden to their preparation in the classroom, campers will discover how plants grow into the foods they enjoy.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreDrop-In Kids Gardening Activity
Atlanta
Wednesdays, May - 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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring Niki in the Garden.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Queen Emeralda’s Magical Garden Stories with Kay Rosenblum
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Magic is in the Garden on July 4th! Celebrate the USA with Queen Emeralda and her “flowerworks,” magic stories, and a big parade!
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, April - July: Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
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 MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series
Atlanta
Dacula Park Community Garden: This introductory workshop will explore the various parts of the seeds, plant selection, collecting, preparing and storing seeds helping to build confidence in this time-honored aspect of regenerative agriculture.
Learn MoreShade Gardening
Atlanta
Learn about understory trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plant choices. The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a healthy plant community.
Learn MoreEverlasting Mini-Terrarium Workshop
Gainesville
Bring the beauty of a terrarium into your home without the maintenance. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create lifelike plants from crepe paper and arrange them in a glass terrarium with moss and decorative touches. Perfect for all skill levels, this class offers a creative, garden inspired experience and a forever plant.
Learn MoreHydrangea Primer and Guided Walk
Atlanta
Learn the basics of growing and caring for hydrangeas in this beginner-friendly class. The class ends with a guided walk through the Garden’s hydrangea collections.
Learn MoreMusic in the Garden
Gainesville
Our new summer series brings a variety of live musical performances to the Ivester Amphitheater! Enjoy beautiful acoustics in the Garden and explore Wild & Wonderful: Folk Art by Alfred Glover during sunset.
Learn MoreGainesville Garden Summer Camp
Gainesville
This day camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEAM-based activities that build curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper connection to the environment.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreDrop-In Kids Gardening Activity
Atlanta
Wednesdays, May - Sept.: Join us for a kid-friendly gardening activity, such as seed planting, watering or harvesting.
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