Shows for Seedlings
Enjoy a variety of live performances from some of Atlanta’s best storytellers, puppeteers, musicians and dance companies.
May - September
Every Friday at 10 and 10:45 a.m.
Shows for Seedlings takes place in the Great Lawn under the shade of the elm trees.
Free with Garden admission; no registration required.
Shows for Seedlings returns May 2025 with a new lineup of exciting children's performers.
May 2: “Mary Flannery's Ghost, a Musical Trio”
May 9: Jim Sawgrass
May 16: "Passport: A Journey Through African and Diaspora Cultural Arts” with Djoli Kelen
May 23: "Music Party" with Travis Murphy
May 30: “Mahealani's Adventures in Polynesia”
June 6: "Ocean of Rhythms" with Jerry G. White
June 13: “Interactive Songs and Stories” with Michael Levine
June 20: "Jumpin’ Jam" with Gail Burnett
June 27: "Jammin’ Junebugs" with Alyssa Easterly Miller
July 4: "Happy Birthday, U.S.A.!" with Kay Rosenblum
July 11: Teller Productions’ “Old MacDonald’s Hoedown”
July 18: “Watermelon Wiggles” with Alyssa Easterly Miller
July 25: “Magical Creatures in a Magical Garden” with Mama Koku
August 1: “Summer Magic” with Ken Scott
August 8: “Music of Latin America” with Havana Son
August 15: "Music Party" with Travis Murphy
August 22: "Ocean of Rhythms" with Jerry G. White
August 29: “Taiko & Dance: The Spirit of Okinawa” with Mirai Kanai
September 5: “Musical Fun In The Sun!” with Mr. Jason
September 12: “Explore Chinese Dance” with Hwee-Eng Lee and Kerry Lee
September 19: "Playtime Songs" with Ms. Patty
September 26: “Opera Storytime” with The Atlanta Opera