The Garden is open to the public from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Monday, October 13 in celebration of the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday. On your visit, experience Scarecrows in the Garden and Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics gloriously displayed throughout the Garden. learn more… Read More
The Garden is open to the public from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Monday, September 1 in celebration of the Labor Day holiday. On your visit, experience Alice’s Wonderland and Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics gloriously displayed throughout the Garden. learn more… 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
Taste the Garden’s fresh fruits, herbs, and vegetables and discover how they can be used to make delicious snacks. From the plants’ origins in the Edible Garden to their preparation in the classroom, campers will discover how plants grow into the foods they enjoy. Every day we will transform seasonal… 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
As part of the Garden’s inaugural Atlanta Haiku Festival on April 19, writers from around the country are invited to submit up to two original and unpublished haiku to our competition during the month of February. Submission details are below. Prizes Three winners will… Read More
Imagine insects several feet tall climbing up rocks along a stream in the Gainesville Garden. Fear not! These larger-than-life animals and plants are among 21 sculptures that form the summer exhibit Forest Forms: Woodland Wonders. Atlanta artist Huelani Mei has created the metal works to show the form, movement and… Read More
Need an exciting family activity for Spring Break? Visit the Garden and enjoy the wonders of springtime with fun, seasonal family activities. Schedule: April 7 – 11, 10 a.m. – noon We may cancel or move indoors if rain, cold temperatures or inclement weather make outdoor programming impractical. To check the… Read More
Cozy up and discover the wonders of a winter at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Each day will feature a new theme from snowy magic to tropical wonder. Dates: December 27, 30, 31; January 2, 3, 6 Ages: 6 – 8 Time: 9 a.m. – 4… Read More
Get inspired at the Garden! Join us as we turn the beauty of the garden into new works of art including watercolor, printmaking, collage and more. Dates: Monday, Feb. 17 – Wednesday, Feb. 19 Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ages: 7 – 9 Fee… Read More
