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Handmade Soaps with Lazy Acorn Soaps

Make a one-pound loaf of moisturizing and gentle soap with the fragrance of your choice. The ticket price includes materials for your handmade soap. Participants will need to bring eye protection and disposable gloves.  Schedule: Tuesday, January 24, 1 – 3 p.m. OR Saturday, March 11, 1 – 3 p.m. Read More

CANCELLED: Kids Natural Dye Class

Nature is amazing! This class is for one child and one guardian attendee. Learn how to make fabric dye from botanicals found in nature. You will create your own unique fabric hanging to take home. The ticket price includes all materials and entry for one child and one adult. Ages… Read More

Clay Dragon Kids Class

Artists ages 6 and up will learn how to hone their artistic skills through the use of polymer clay sculpting. Students will be taught how to use various clay tools, how to work with the medium, and will create their very own one-of-a-kind clay dragon! Clay tools will be provided,… Read More

CANCELLED: Family Yoga

Family Yoga is a wonderful opportunity for people of all levels to come together and experience a joyful, fun and uplifting practice. These classes are designed for all ages and abilities with plenty of modifications as needed. Please bring a yoga mat and any props you may need to be… Read More

Tinkergarten Fall Trail Class

Enjoy a fun group activity with certified Tinkergarten Leader, Amanda Castleberry-Pollack. Get a free sample activity guide to continue the play at home. Schedule: Thursday, September 8, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Deadline: September 2 Instructor: Amanda Pollack Pre-Register Now… Read More

CANCELLED – Family Fun Day: Diggery Diggers’ Dino Show

A Paleontologist visiting your school accidentally makes dinosaurs around the world come alive. The audience must use logic, music and magic to save the world. Includes giant hatching dinosaur egg, puppets and wonderful animation. This event is cancelled due to projected inclement weather. Read More

Lantern Walk: Tinkergarten Pop-up Trail Class

Enjoy a fun group activity with certified Tinkergarten Leader, Amanda Castleberry-Pollack. You will make lanterns and then have a walk around the Garden to welcome the season! Get a free sample activity guide to continue the play at home. Schedule: Thursday, December 1, 3 – 4 p.m. Deadline: November 28… Read More

Light Bites & Garden Insights Gainesville

Contributing-level members and above are invited to enjoy refreshments and a behind-the-scenes presentation by Scott McMahan, the Garden’s Manager of International Plant Exploration. Look for an email with additional details. To upgrade to the Contributing level or above, call 404-591-1544. Schedule: Monday, September 16, 10:30 a.m. – Noon… Read More

Gainesville Member Day

Celebrate Member Day in Gainesville with activities for all ages including beekeeping demonstrations, a suncatcher craft, and a scavenger hunt- plus a complimentary member treat! Members are also invited to experience the debut of the exhibition Glass in Flight by artist Alex Heveri. Enjoy all that springtime in the… Read More

Gainesville Garden Open:
Tuesday, July 4

The Gainesville Garden is open to the public from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (last entry at 5 p.m.) on Tuesday, July 4 in celebration of the Independence Day holiday.  On your visit, experience La Calavera Catrina gloriously displayed throughout the Garden. LEARN MORE  … Read More