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SOLD OUT: Tai Chi – Intermediate – Quarter IV
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Tai Chi – Beginner – Quarter IV
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreFine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration
Atlanta
Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with a fine line pen.
Learn MoreScarecrows in the Garden
Atlanta
Oct. 1 - Nov. 1 Atlanta'a favorite fall tradition is back! Scarecrows in the Garden returns celebrating autumn with colorful creations created by local families, schools, businesses and community groups from across Atlanta.
Learn MoreScarecrows in the Gainesville Garden
Gainesville
Oct. 3 - Nov. 1 Enjoy kooky, creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, scattered throughout the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreWoodland Waterfall Art Raffle
Gainesville
Enter for a chance to win an original artwork painted at the Garden by artist Barbara Wentzell Jaquith during Spring Art in the Woodlands.
Learn MoreHomeschool Curiosity Day: Soil Sciences
Gainesville
Get your hands dirty as we explore the fascinating world beneath our feet!
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 MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
October Thursdays, 5–8 p.m.: Explore Scarecrows in the Garden while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Container Gardening for Edible Plants
Atlanta
This workshop series will explore the essentials of container gardening for edible plants, from choosing the right containers and soil mix to planting, fertilizing and maintaining perennial plants.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: In the Pantry with Chef Anïsa
Atlanta
Uncover the secret to stocking your pantry with staples you love for making delicious, home-cooked meals on demand in any season.
Learn MoreCANCELLED: Fall Flower Arrangements
Gainesville
Upgrade your fall flair and learn how to make your own fall flower arrangement!
Learn MoreGardening for Birds
Atlanta
In this class, students will learn how to attract more birds to their gardens by providing sources of food, water and shelter.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Weekends in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreEco Printing Workshop
Atlanta
Join us and learn how to create plant designs on silk. In this workshop, you will create your own unique, beautiful, and colorful designs on a silk scarf with plants you bring from home.
Learn MoreA Field Guide to Joy
Gainesville
Join us and explore how everyday creativity can support well-being, discover how nature, creativity and health intersect and begin developing a personal journaling practice through their own Field Guide to Joy.
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 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: Austin Goetzman
Atlanta
Join the chef Austin Goetzman from Aria 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 MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Shaun Doty
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 MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
October Thursdays, 5–8 p.m.: Explore Scarecrows in the Garden while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreGreat Pumpkin-Carving Festival
Atlanta
Watch on as contestants compete for the most creative carved pumpkin in the Garden while enjoying live music and concessions.
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: Container Gardening for Edible Plants
Atlanta
This workshop series will explore the essentials of container gardening for edible plants, from choosing the right containers and soil mix to planting, fertilizing and maintaining perennial plants.
Learn MoreChinese Watercolor: Chrysanthemums
Atlanta
Join us and learn how to paint chrysanthemums using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Weekends in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreCANCELLED: Natural Perfume Blending
Gainesville
Join us for an immersive experience with Tijon Fragrance Lab where students will learn, blend and take home their own fragrance!
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demo: Shobha Swamy
Atlanta
11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Shobha Swamy as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Weekends in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demo: Pamela D. Jones Mack
Atlanta
11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Pamela D. Jones Mack as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreMember Fall Evening
Atlanta
Experience festive harvest activities, featuring hundreds of pumpkins, colorful fall leaves and Scarecrows in the Garden!
Learn MoreMember Night Garden Chef Demos: Stella Dillard, Dandelion Food & Goods
Atlanta
Join Chef Stella Dillard as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
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 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 MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
October Thursdays, 5–8 p.m.: Explore Scarecrows in the Garden while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Georgia Grown Dinners: Christian Bell
Atlanta
Celebrate the important relationships between chefs and local farmers during a seasonal dinner in the Outdoor Kitchen.
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 MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Weekends in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demo: 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 MoreBoo-tanical Seed Exchange
Gainesville
Celebrate Halloween with us at our Boo-tanical Seed Exchange! Bring seeds you've saved from your garden or a packet purchased from the store to participate in the swap.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Weekends in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreDrawing the Fall Harvest
Atlanta
In this class, students create still-life drawings in colored pencil.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights Volunteer Training
Atlanta
Spread holiday cheer this season during Garden Lights, Holidays Nights!
Learn MoreFall Drop-In Garden Tours
Gainesville
Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents.
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: Container Gardening for Edible Plants
Atlanta
This workshop series will explore the essentials of container gardening for edible plants, from choosing the right containers and soil mix to planting, fertilizing and maintaining perennial plants.
Learn MorePrinting Botanical Design
Atlanta
In this workshop, you'll learn how to design a stamp and basic relief printing skills while observing the shape and design of botanicals.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights Member Premiere
Atlanta
Be among the first to experience the 16th annual show at the lowest ticket price of the season!
Learn MoreYoung 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 MoreHoliday Model Trains
Atlanta
Daytime + Garden Lights, Nov. 14 – Jan. 10: Be a kid again while marveling at this holiday favorite display.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights
Atlanta
Saturday, Nov. 14 – Sunday, Jan. 10: Get timed tickets for the annual holiday extravaganza featuring millions of brilliantly colored LED lights and displays.
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 MoreSmartphone Flower Photography
Atlanta
Join us for a visual adventure to capture the beauty of the Atlanta Botanical Garden on your smartphone camera. We'll cover tips and tricks for every smartphone, things Apple/Samsung should have told you about!
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 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. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreGainesville Glows: Lanterns and Lights
Gainesville
Select nights, Nov. 19 – Jan. 3: Back for its second year, Gainesville Glows transforms the woodland into a winter wonderland of sparkling displays.
Learn MoreYoung 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 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. 14 – Jan. 3; 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. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreFabulous Fall Treats Day Camp
Atlanta
Register your child for a deliciously fun winter break camp filled with culinary adventures, garden discoveries and sweet treats!
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. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreBotanical Santa
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov. 28 – Dec. 19, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Bring your camera and tell all of your holiday wishes to the big guy clad in green.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreYoung 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 MoreFall Drop-In Garden Tours
Gainesville
Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents.
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. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreBotanical Santa
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov. 28 – Dec. 19, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Bring your camera and tell all of your holiday wishes to the big guy clad in green.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreYoung 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 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. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreBotanical Santa
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov. 28 – Dec. 19, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Bring your camera and tell all of your holiday wishes to the big guy clad in green.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
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. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreBotanical Santa
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov. 28 – Dec. 19, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Bring your camera and tell all of your holiday wishes to the big guy clad in green.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
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. 14 – Jan. 3; 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. 14 – Jan. 3; 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. 14 – Jan. 3; 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. 14 – Jan. 3; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn More2027 Spring Gardening Symposium & Plant Sale
Atlanta
Save the date! The Spring Gardening Symposium & Plant Sale will return in 2027 on Saturday, January 23.
Learn MoreDocent Tour Guide Training
Atlanta
Learn to lead children’s groups on guided tours in the Garden.
Learn MoreAtlanta Haiku Festival Competition Submissions Open
Atlanta
As part of the Atlanta Haiku Festival, writers are invited to submit up to two original and unpublished haiku. Winners receive complimentary admission to the festival and have their work displayed in the Garden.
Learn MoreDocent Tour Guide Training
Atlanta
Learn to lead children’s groups on guided tours in the Garden.
Learn MoreDocent Tour Guide Training
Atlanta
Learn to lead children’s groups on guided tours in the Garden.
Learn MoreDocent Tour Guide Training
Atlanta
Learn to lead children’s groups on guided tours in the Garden.
Learn MoreDocent Tour Guide Training
Atlanta
Learn to lead children’s groups on guided tours in the Garden.
Learn MoreDocent Tour Guide Training
Atlanta
Learn to lead children’s groups on guided tours in the Garden.
Learn MoreDocent Tour Guide Training
Atlanta
Learn to lead children’s groups on guided tours in the Garden.
Learn MoreAtlanta Haiku Festival Day
Atlanta
Celebrate the connection between art and nature through haiku in the Garden during the Atlanta Haiku Festival. This year's theme is: Microseasons
Learn MoreHomeschool Day
Atlanta
Supplement your life science, botanical and environmental studies curriculum with a visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
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