Legendary singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris returns to the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville on September 12 for an encore performance celebrating the Garden’s 10th anniversary. The 14-time Grammy Award winner last performed at the Gainesville Garden in 2015 during its inaugural concert in the Ivester Amphitheater, where its intimate outdoor setting and… Read More
Join us as we celebrate a blooming milestone—10 years since the opening of Gainesville Garden to the public! To mark this special day, we’ve planned some fun and meaningful activities for all ages: Leaf Messages: Share your favorite thing about the garden by writing… Read More
Celebrate creativity and craftsmanship at our Birdhouse Competition, part of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville’s annual JuneFest on June 7! Participants are invited to design and build a birdhouse inspired by the beauty of nature — think woodland scenes, fairy gardens, buzzing bees, lush plants, or any imaginative take… Read More
Included with Garden Admission: Celebrate mom with a bloom-filled day of live music and cocktails at the Garden! Treat the leading ladies in your life to joyful Mother’s Day festivities surrounded by springtime beauty. Springtime Chef’s Picnic Box for Two: $45 Enjoy sweet and savory bites for two, curated and… Read More
Come to the garden dressed as a favorite fairytale character, fairies, dragons, knights, princesses, witches, and wizards. Starting at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Garden, enjoy a fairytale parade filled with music and bubbles. This event is free with Garden admission. Schedule: April 11, May 9, June 13, and July… Read More
Take a trip to the Gainesville Garden during spring break week, April 7-11, to enjoy family friendly activities that foster connections to nature and life sciences. Monday: We’re open! Spring scavenger hunts will be available for children. Tuesday: Color Desmond the Dragon! Chalk will be put out for kids to… Read More
Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time on Wednesdays, 10 – 10:15 a.m. April – August. Storybook Time takes place under the terrace attached to the Visitor Center. The sensory bin station is available in the Children’s Garden for kids to explore… Read More
Join us for a hands-on photography workshop focused on enhancing your smartphone photos using simple, effective techniques and editing. Set in the serene environment of the botanical garden, this class will teach you how to edit photos taken with your smartphone to bring out vibrant colors, adjust lighting,… Read More
Preserve the fresh flavors of summer with this hands-on quick pickling workshop! Learn how to safely and easily pickle your favorite summer produce like cucumbers, okra, green beans, and peppers. Discover the art of creating flavorful pickles using simple ingredients, herbs, and spices. You’ll have the opportunity to… Read More
In this hands-on workshop, students will create beautiful, life-like paper orchids. The instructor will guide everyone through the process, using a mix of techniques and materials to craft a unique, life-like orchid bloom. By the end, each participant will have a forever bloom—perfect for gifts, special occasions, or… Read More
