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CANCELLED: Heirloom Tasting & Storytelling
Gainesville
Join our horticulturists for an engaging morning of storytelling to learn the fascinating histories behind the local heirloom foods growing in our Edible Garden this year.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreCurious Saturdays
Gainesville
First Saturdays through August: Enjoy a mobile learning center that offers all guests unique knowledge about the Garden!
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreMusic in the Garden
Gainesville
Our new summer series brings a variety of live musical performances to the Ivester Amphitheater! Enjoy beautiful acoustics in the Garden and explore Wild & Wonderful: Folk Art by Alfred Glover during sunset.
Learn MoreCANCELLED: Discovering New Plants – IPEP Lecture & Nursery Tour
Gainesville
Discover how the Atlanta Botanical Garden is advancing plant conservation and horticulture through its International Plant Exploration Program. Visit the evaluation nursery and see firsthand how these efforts support future plant breeding, expand plant diversity in cultivation, and help protect threatened species around the world.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreDrop-in Camp Week
Gainesville
Drop in activity: Join us July 14 - 17 for interactive drop-in activities included with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-in Camp Week
Gainesville
Drop in activity: Join us July 14 - 17 for interactive drop-in activities included with Garden admission.
Learn MoreDrop-in Camp Week
Gainesville
Drop in activity: Join us July 14 - 17 for interactive drop-in activities included with Garden admission.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreDrop-in Camp Week
Gainesville
Drop in activity: Join us July 14 - 17 for interactive drop-in activities included with Garden admission.
Learn MoreMusic in the Garden
Gainesville
Our new summer series brings a variety of live musical performances to the Ivester Amphitheater! Enjoy beautiful acoustics in the Garden and explore Wild & Wonderful: Folk Art by Alfred Glover during sunset.
Learn MoreEverlasting Mini-Terrarium Workshop
Gainesville
Bring the beauty of a terrarium into your home without the maintenance. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create lifelike plants from crepe paper and arrange them in a glass terrarium with moss and decorative touches. Perfect for all skill levels, this class offers a creative, garden inspired experience and a forever plant.
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, April - July: Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreCurious Saturdays
Gainesville
First Saturdays through August: Enjoy a mobile learning center that offers all guests unique knowledge about the Garden!
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreMusic in the Garden
Gainesville
Our new summer series brings a variety of live musical performances to the Ivester Amphitheater! Enjoy beautiful acoustics in the Garden and explore Wild & Wonderful: Folk Art by Alfred Glover during sunset.
Learn MoreGreenhouse and Nursery Tour
Gainesville
Come take a behind the scenes tour of our 3-acre greenhouse and nursery facilities. The tour encompasses all indoor and outdoor growing spaces, along with many specimen plantings not represented in the main garden.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreMusic in the Garden
Gainesville
Our new summer series brings a variety of live musical performances to the Ivester Amphitheater! Enjoy beautiful acoustics in the Garden and explore Wild & Wonderful: Folk Art by Alfred Glover during sunset.
Learn MoreIntroduction to Needle Felting
Gainesville
Discover the art of needle felting in this engaging, hands-on workshop. You’ll explore how loose wool transforms into delightful handmade creations using specialized tools and simple techniques. Designed for all skill levels.
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, April - July: Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreJuneFest
Gainesville
This annual event will provide enjoyment for the entire family. Speak with insect experts while enjoying live music, refreshments and children’s entertainment, including face painting, games and performance by Piccadilly Puppets.
Learn MoreCurious Saturdays
Gainesville
First Saturdays through August: Enjoy a mobile learning center that offers all guests unique knowledge about the Garden!
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreMusic in the Garden
Gainesville
Our new summer series brings a variety of live musical performances to the Ivester Amphitheater! Enjoy beautiful acoustics in the Garden and explore Wild & Wonderful: Folk Art by Alfred Glover during sunset.
Learn MoreWatercolor 101
Gainesville
This introductory class covers basic techniques, tools and blending methods in a relaxed, welcoming environment for all skill levels.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreGainesville Garden: Open Memorial Day
Gainesville
The Gainesville Garden is open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Monday, May 25, commemorating Memorial Day.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreMember Evening in Gainesville
Gainesville
Experience springtime in the Gainesville Garden during an evening of family-friendly crafts, live music and a complimentary treat in the exclusive member activity area.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreMother’s Day in the Gainesville Garden
Gainesville
Celebrate mom with a bloom-filled day at the Gainesville Garden! Treat the favorite lady in your life in your life to joyful Mother’s Day festivities surrounded by springtime beauty.
Learn MoreRELOCATED: Gainesville High School presents: Hadestown Teen Edition
Gainesville
Gainesville High School's fine arts program dramatically presents a teen edition of the folk opera Hadestown by Anaïs Mitchell.
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, April - July: Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreCurious Saturdays
Gainesville
First Saturdays through August: Enjoy a mobile learning center that offers all guests unique knowledge about the Garden!
Learn MoreCANCELED: Seed Saving: Keeping Heirlooms Alive
Gainesville
Saving seeds not only saves you money – it can help preserve rare and heirloom crops for the next generation to enjoy! Learn the basics of seed saving, including growing, harvest, and storage tips.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreStrings in the Garden, Gainesville: Supporting Members & Above
Gainesville
Supporting and above members are invited to enjoy a special evening of music in the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreBirdhouse Competition
Gainesville
Vote on social media: May 27 - June 5. Celebrate creativity and craftsmanship at our Birdhouse Competition, part of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville’s annual JuneFest!
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Flower Photography Workshop
Gainesville
Discover the art of capturing nature’s most colorful subjects! Whether you’re using a smartphone or a traditional camera, this hands-on workshop covers the basics of composition, lighting, focus, and perspective to help you bring out the best in every bloom.
Learn MoreThe Tale of Jeter Gray Fox Author Reading
Gainesville
Enjoy a reading of Kat von Hacke’s new children’s book by the author herself to celebrate the start of Fairytale Friday!
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, April - July: Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
Learn MoreArt in the Woodlands
Gainesville
Celebrate the connection between art and nature during Art in the Woodlands at the Gainesville Garden. Local artists will showcase their work in the Garden’s Event Room and create new pieces throughout the garden en plein air.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon: Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time April – August.
Learn MoreDecorate Desmond the Dragon!
Gainesville
On April 7, we will have chalk out for guests to color Desmond the Dragon in the Children's Garden! Sign your name, draw a picture, or decorate his wings and enjoy springtime in the Children's Garden.
Learn MoreGirl Scout Badge Day
Gainesville
Come solo or with your troop to complete fun garden-inspired activities that help reach your badge requirements!
Learn MorePi Day in the Garden
Gainesville
The Garden will be giving out a free slice of pie from Southern Baked Pie to the first 20 customers! Explore our curiosity cart and enjoy a drop-in arts and crafts station to celebrate the start of spring and the hidden mathematics in nature.
Learn MoreCrêpe Paper Flower Wreath Workshop
Gainesville
Join paper arts instructor Rebecca Scott to create a cheerful spring wreath! You’ll learn techniques for shaping, molding, and constructing beautiful crêpe paper flowers. No experience necessary.
Learn MoreEco Printing on Silk Scarves
Gainesville
Learn how to create beautiful plant designs on silk. Eco printing is imprinting images of leaves, plants, and flowers directly on protein fibers using a water bath process. All skill levels welcome!
Learn MoreValentine’s Flower Arrangement Workshop
Gainesville
Want to learn how to make an arrangement worthy of your Valentine? Join our talented horticulturists as they teach you the basics of floral design.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Pruning Basics
Gainesville
Proper pruning ensures your plants will be their healthiest from season to season. Learn all manners of pruning basics: tools, timing, and technique.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Conservation Lecture with Tanner Biggers
Gainesville
Come listen and learn about the important work being done at the Garden and around the world by Conservation Safeguarding Nursery Manager Tanner Biggers.
Learn MorePictures with Santa
Gainesville
Snap your own picture with Santa on the terrace before his beautiful sleigh. This event is free with admission.
Learn MorePictures with Santa
Gainesville
Snap your own picture with Santa on the terrace before his beautiful sleigh. This event is free with admission.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Hops and Holly: Wreath Making Workshop
Gainesville
Join our horticulturist as they walk you through the creation of your own evergreen wreath using unique and easy techniques.
Learn MoreGainesville Glows: Lanterns and Lights
Gainesville
Select nights, Nov. 20 – Jan. 4: A new, long-awaited holiday show will close out the Gainesville Garden’s 10th anniversary celebration, bathing the woodland setting in the warm glow of luminaries, lanterns, cone trees and more!
Learn MoreGainesville Glows: Lanterns & Lights Donor Kickoff
Gainesville
Get an exclusive preview of Gainesville’s new holiday light show.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Nature in Relief: Botanical Linocut Printmaking Class
Gainesville
In this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop participants will create their own botanical-themed linocut print using hand-carved blocks.
Learn MoreGourmet Vinegar Infusion Workshop
Gainesville
Elevate your cooking with herb-infused vinegars! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to create your own flavorful, homemade herb-infused vinegar, explore different herb pairings to create unique flavors, and receive recipes and tips for using your homemade creations.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Clay Dragon Workshop
Gainesville
In this workshop taught by Alexandra Sexton, students will be how to sculpt a dragon of their choosing from polymer clay. No experience is necessary!
Learn MoreCANCELED: Pumpkin Carving Contest
Gainesville
Watch carvers compete for creating the most creative pumpkin at this new event!
Learn MoreHalloween Horticulture
Gainesville
Celebrate the spooky season by crafting your very own Halloween planter. With advice and guidance from our garden horticulturists, choose from a selection of cool-weather annuals and take home your creation to enjoy all fall long.
Learn MoreMember Morning
Gainesville
Enjoy a day of family-friendly activities, Scarecrows in the Garden, a special members-only area and a complimentary member treat.
Learn MoreHomeschool Curiosity Day
Gainesville
Supplement your life science, botanical, and environmental studies curriculum with a visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville.
Learn MoreConcerts in the Garden: Emmylou Harris
Gainesville
Legendary singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris returns to the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville for an encore performance celebrating the Garden’s 10th anniversary.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Marbling on Paper, Silk, and Cotton
Gainesville
Marbling or Ebru art is an age-old surface pattern design art. Using a thickened liquid and special paints, participants will learn marbling techniques on watercolor paper, silk and cotton.
Learn MoreQuick Pickling: Preserving Your Summer Harvest
Gainesville
Preserve the fresh flavors of summer with this hands-on quick pickling workshop! Learn how to safely and easily pickle your favorite summer produce like cucumbers, okra, green beans, and peppers.
Learn MoreGainesville Garden Plant Sale
Gainesville
Shop for high quality plants featured in the Gainesville Garden including summer annuals, houseplants and perennials.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Hydrangea Propagation & Care Workshop
Gainesville
You’ll learn everything there is to know about these stunning plants, including the different types, essential care tips, pruning techniques, and how to keep them thriving.
Learn MoreSouthEastern Young Artists Concert
Gainesville
Enjoy an intimate performance of concert selections, including Samuel Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915 by the SouthEastern Young Artists.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: The Art of Cut Flower Gardening
Gainesville
Discover the art of growing your own beautiful cut flower garden. Learn how to plant and cultivate vibrant fields of flowers perfect for bouquets and home decoration.
Learn MoreForest Forms: Woodland Wonders
Gainesville
This summer exhibit features 21 larger-than-life metal sculptures of plants and animals, such as foxes, flowers, rabbits and snakes by artist Huelani Mei.
Learn More10th Anniversary Celebration
Gainesville
Happy Anniversary! May marks the 10th anniversary of the Gainesville Garden’s public opening. Join us for festivities and activities to commemorate the occasion.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Rooted in Learning: Edible Gardening for Students
Gainesville
Dig deep into the world of edible gardening in this exciting workshop for students ages 6–16. "Rooted in Learning" gives young gardeners the chance to explore how food grows—from planting seeds to harvesting delicious, fresh produce.
Learn MoreSip and Stroll Garden Tour
Gainesville
Smell the roses with a glass of rosé. Walk through the garden and learn about our most interesting plants, collections and more. Price includes one glass of wine per participant. Participants must be 21 and over and have valid identification.
Learn MoreCyanotype Printing
Gainesville
In this workshop participants will learn techniques of wet and dry cyanotype printing and take home prints made on a canvas tote bag and watercolor paper with botanicals provided to them.
Learn MoreThe Art of Plant Pressing
Gainesville
Explore a time-tested herbal craft for all ages by learning how to expertly press and beautifully preserve the plants growing outside your door. In this class, you will learn how to press plant specimens to create your very own herbarium.
Learn MoreSpring Break Activities
Gainesville
Take a trip to the Gainesville Garden during spring break week to enjoy family friendly activities that foster connections to nature and life sciences.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Spring Greenhouse Tour
Gainesville
Come take a behind the scenes tour of our three-acre greenhouse and nursery facilities.
Learn MoreThe Gainesville Lacers Show and Tell Drop-in Event
Gainesville
The Gainesville Lacers will be holding their monthly meeting at the garden. The event room will be open to anyone who would like to watch them work, ask questions, and maybe learn something new.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Edible Container Gardening
Gainesville
This class covers the basics of preparation, plant choices, and techniques for using containers to make the most of your space. Learn to maximize your yard, patio, and containers to grow your own healthy and delicious food.
Learn MoreHomeschool Workshop: Seed Dispersal Exploration
Gainesville
This workshop will focus on different adaptations plants use to spread their seeds far and wide. Students will engage in an inquiry based lesson designing and testing their own dispersal mechanism and create a suet feeder for their backyard birds.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT Homeschool Workshop: Ecosystems
Gainesville
BEHOLD! An entire ecosystem contained in one infinitesimal container! In this workshop, students will learn the importance of each trophic level within an ecosystem and how each level works together to create a thriving ecosystem.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Fundamentals of Beekeeping
Gainesville
In partnership with the Tri-County Beekeepers of Georgia, learn the art of beekeeping with guidance from master craftsmen, seasoned beekeepers, and renowned entomology professors from the esteemed UGA Bee Lab.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Homeschool Workshop: Carnivorous Plants
Gainesville
In this workshop, you have the chance to be up close and hands-on with many carnivorous plants found right here in the southeastern U.S., along with their other bog cohorts, including sundews, bladderworts and Venus flytraps.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Plant Trivia and Hobbit Door Wreath Workshop
Gainesville
In this workshop, trivia combo, you will create a Hobbit Door Wreath that will lead to middle earth. While you create your wreath, enjoy trivia questions about all things plant-related, from plant identification to fun facts & pop culture.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Homeschool Workshop: Microgreens
Gainesville
Learning how to sow, grow, and harvest microgreens at home can feel daunting. These small but nutritious food sources can be sowed and harvested in as little as 10 days!
Learn MoreNorth Georgia Chamber Symphony Holiday Concert
Gainesville
Come have fun with us as we kick off the 2024 Holiday Season!
Learn MoreGuide to Southeastern Bulbs
Gainesville
Learn about perennial bulbs that thrive in Georgia’s temperatures to ensure returning blooms year after year.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Holiday Greetings: Intro to Card Making
Gainesville
In this workshop, learn the basics of card making and create six (6) unique designs with envelopes to give throughout the holiday season.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fall Greenhouse Tour
Gainesville
Take a behind the scenes tour of our 3-acre greenhouse and nursery facilities!
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