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 2023 with a new lineup of exciting children's performers.

May 5:  "Adventures of The Music Box" with MILK+SIZZ featuring Makena
May 12:  "In My Granny's Garden" with Alliance Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young
May 19: "Ocean of Rhythms" with Jerry G. White
May 26:  "Bilingual Music for Families!" with Nathalia
June 2: "Playtime Songs" with Ms. Patty
June 9: "Jumpin' Jam" with Gail Burnett
June 16: "Queen Emeralda's Magical Garden Stories" with Kay Rosenblum
June 23: "Jammin Junebugs" with Alyssa Easterly
June 30: "Music Party" with Travis Murphy
July 7: “Watermelon Wiggles" with Alyssa Easterly
July 14: "Ocean of Rhythms" with Jerry G. White
July 21: "Interactive Songs and Stories" with Michael Levine
July 28: "Passport: A Journey Through African and Diaspora Cultural Arts" with Djoli Kelen
August 4: “Summer Magic" with Ken Scott
August 11: “Musical Fun in the Sun!" with Mr. Jason
August 18: “Bilingual Music for Families!" with Nathalia
August 25: “Explore Chinese Dance" with Hwee-Eng Lee and Kerry Lee
September 1: "Scatty the Scarecrow" with Betty Ann Wylie
September 8: "Music of Latin America" with Havana Son
September 15: "Weather the Weather" with Ms. Ladybug
September 22: "Music Party" with Travis Murphy
September 29: "Magical Creatures in a Magical Garden" with Mama Koku