Events & Classes
June 2023
Cocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursday - Saturdays, May - September: Enjoy cocktails from cashless bars and live entertainment while exploring the Garden.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter II
Atlanta
Saturdays, April 1 - June 10: Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to watch the conservation team tend to the rare and endangered amphibians on display at the Garden.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSensory Friendly Event
Atlanta
The Garden will be open exclusively for individuals with cognitive and sensory processing disabilities and their families.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators read about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreDrop-In Kids Gardening Activity
Atlanta
Wednesdays, March - Oct.: Help us care for plants like Rosa Sunfinger from Trolls: Save the Humans by Thomas Dambo!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Shade Gardening
Atlanta
The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a healthy plant community.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Jumpin’ Jam with Gail Burnett
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Are you ready for some jumping, dancing, singing fun? Miss Gail will have kids up on their feet and engaged with the music.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Build Your Own Bog Bowl
Atlanta
This hands-on, interactive class will be accompanied by a behind-the-scenes tour and instruction from an experienced staff member.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Atlanta
Join Chef Megan McCarthy to teach you how to prepare healthy, delicious foods and incorporate them into your everyday eating lifestyle.
Learn MoreVirginia Highland Plein Air Painters Exhibition Reception
Atlanta
Join us at Gardenhouse Gallery for refreshments and meet the artists of Virginia Highland Plein Air Painters.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Orchids in Black and White – Morning Session
Atlanta
Orchids are intriguingly complex. A simplified approach, using black and white media, aids in exploring and drawing orchids.
Learn MoreDrawing Orchids in Black and White – Evening Session
Atlanta
Orchids are intriguingly complex. A simplified approach, using black and white media, aids in exploring and drawing orchids.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Karl Gorline
Atlanta
Join Chef Karl Gorline of The Woodall for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Trash, Trolls and Treasure Hunts
Atlanta
Presenter Thomas Dambo discusses his career as the world's leading recycling artist and his current exhibition at the Garden, Trolls: Save the Humans.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Rodney Smith
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Rodney Smith of 5Church in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreScience Café: Dr. Lance Gunderson
Atlanta
In this talk, we discuss how to navigate the transition into the Anthropocene is key to discovering sustainable futures.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Queen Emeralda’s Magical Garden Stories with Kay Rosenblum
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Enjoy magic tricks and puppets, sing and laugh with Queen Emeralda from Fairyland as she tells nature inspired stories!
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter III
Atlanta
Saturdays, June - August: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreRefugee Recipe Celebration
Atlanta
Celebrate the strong connections between plants, food and culture in honor of World Refugee Day.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Tiina D’Souza
Atlanta
Join Tiina D'Souza as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Bruno Vergara
Atlanta
Join Chef Bruno Vergara of El Viñedo Local for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreOrchids, Divas of the Design World
Atlanta
Create an arrangement with orchids using a variety of botanical accents.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Thomas Davis
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Thomas Davis of The Betty, St. Julep and Willow Bar in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Jammin Junebugs with Alyssa Easterly
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Shake, jiggle, and wiggle to the tunes with Mrs. Alyssa and some of her favorite garden puppet friends, the junebug pollinators!
Learn MorePollinator Party
Atlanta
Enjoy a family celebration of the bees, butterflies, birds and other animals that pollinate plants and are responsible for many fruits and vegetables.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Summer Plant-Based Picnic
Atlanta
Learn to prepare three colorful, vegan finger food recipes that are favorites among all ages.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Natalie Fisher-Chavez
Atlanta
Join Chef Natalie-Fisher Chavez as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Richard Brown
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Richard Brown of Longleaf Restaurant in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Music Party with Travis Murphy
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Come on a musical journey with fun and silly songs, dancing and visits from Mr. Travis's puppet friends!
Learn MoreJuly 2023
Shows for Seedlings: Watermelon Wiggles with Alyssa Easterly
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. March and wiggle the watermelon jiggle with Mrs. Alyssa! Join her on a musical picnic adventure, singing songs about summertime fruits, chickens on the farm, marchin' ants, flappin' birds and more.
Learn MoreMember Summer Evening
Atlanta
All members are invited to enjoy a special evening in Atlanta!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Ocean of Rhythms with Jerry G. White
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join author, storyteller and percussionist Jerry G. White for an interactive family show full of drums, music and dancing!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Edible Gardening for Beginners
Atlanta
Get your vegetable garden producing for the upcoming growing season!
Learn MoreEducator Appreciation Evening
Atlanta
Amazing Metro-Atlanta teachers are invited to join us for a special summer evening planned just for them!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Interactive Songs and Stories with Michael Levine
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Get ready to sing, dance, shake, and laugh together as Mr. Michael gets silly with his guitar!
Learn MoreSummer Party
Atlanta
Escape the every day and step into an enchanted evening at the Garden's Summer Party!
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights: Contributing Members & Above
Atlanta
Contributing and above members are invited to enjoy light bites and a behind-the-scenes staff presentation.
Learn MoreDrawing Orchids in Colored Pencil – Morning Session
Atlanta
Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family.
Learn MoreDrawing Orchids in Colored Pencil – Evening Session
Atlanta
Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Passport: A Journey Through African and Diaspora Cultural Arts with Djoli Kelen
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join us for an energetic exploration of African and Diasporic culture through dance, music, and storytelling with Djoli Kelen
Learn MoreAugust 2023
Shows for Seedlings: Summer Magic with Ken Scott
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Part magic, part comedy, and fun for all ages, this show will have you filled with laughter and amazement!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Musical Fun in the Sun! with Mr. Jason
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join us for Mr. Jason's music party as he delights families with songs about bugs, rainbows and nature to inspire the young and young at heart. Bring your smiles and your dancing shoes!
Learn MoreStrings in the Garden
Atlanta
Supporting and above members are invited to enjoy a special evening of music in the Garden with a live strings performance and hors d’oeuvres.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Bilingual Music for Families! with Nathalia
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Children’s songwriter Nathalia engages families in an interactive musical performance. Her energetic songs will have families singing, dancing, and even learning a little Spanish in this fun multicultural experience!
Learn MoreAgLanta Eats Festival
Atlanta
AgLanta Eats, the hyper-local food festival, returns to the Garden with a variety of tastings prepared by top local chefs utilizing the freshest ingredients from AgLanta growers and metro Atlanta farms.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Nick Leahy
Atlanta
Join Chef Nick Leahy of Nick's Westside for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Explore Chinese Dance with Hwee-Eng Lee and Kerry Lee
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Explore Chinese dance, history, and culture through a fun, interactive performance with the directors of the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Luis Guevara Salgado
Atlanta
Join Chef Luis Guevara Salgado of Aziza for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Trees – Morning Session
Atlanta
Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal.
Learn MoreDrawing Trees – Evening Session
Atlanta
Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal.
Learn MoreSeptember 2023
Shows for Seedlings: Scatty the Scarecrow with Betty Ann Wylie
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join storyteller Betty Ann Wylie and Scatty the Scarecrow as they bring seasonal songs and stories to the Garden.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Jon Novak
Atlanta
Join Chef Jon Novak of Tiny Lou's for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Blake Hartley
Atlanta
Join Chef Blake Hartley of Lapeer Steak & Seafood for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Music of Latin America with Havana Son
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Explore the sounds and rhythms of Latin America on this musical journey- from salsa to son, cumbia and beyond!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Bob Ryan
Atlanta
Join Chef Bob Ryan of St. Cecilia for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreHomeschool Day
Atlanta
Supplement your life science, botanical and environmental studies curriculum with a visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Weather the Weather with Ms. Ladybug
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join Ms. Ladybug and friends for a dreamy and playful interactive experience exploring the weather.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Philippe Haddad
Atlanta
Join Chef Philippe Haddad of Philippe's by PGH for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Music Party with Travis Murphy
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Come on a musical journey with fun and silly songs, dancing and jamming, and visits from Mr. Travis’s puppet friends!
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Color Me Happy: Plants That Brighten Winter’s Gloom
Atlanta
Presenter Jason Reeves discusses plants with winter interest that can make gray days more bearable.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Christophe Le Métayer
Atlanta
Join Chef Christophe Le Métayer of Brassica for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Magical Creatures in a Magical Garden with Mama Koku
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join Mama Koku as she leads audience members in interactive stories featuring some of her favorite magical garden creatures!
Learn MoreOctober 2023
SOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Deborah VanTrece
Atlanta
Join Chef Deborah VanTrece of Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Santiago Gomez
Atlanta
Join Chef Santiago Gomez of Palo Santo for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Joey Ward
Atlanta
Join Chef Joey Ward of Southern Belle & Georgia Boy for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Matthew Basford
Atlanta
Join Chef Matthew Basford of Canoe for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreFebruary 2024
Atlanta Botanical Garden Flower Show: Primavera
Atlanta
The 2024 Flower Show highlights the beauty of thousands of plant specimens as well as the fine art of floral design, photography and landscaping.
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