Classes & Education

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

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