Events & Classes
August 2019
Growing Culinary Herbs
Atlanta
Explore the basics of growing fresh, delicious culinary herbs in containers with a focus on design, challenges and tips for usage.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Saturday
Atlanta
Enjoy a variety of live performances from some of Atlanta’s best storytellers, puppeteers, musicians and magicians. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., May - September.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos
Atlanta
Saturday & Sundays, noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m: Stop by the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen on weekends when Garden Chefs share fresh cooking tips and recipes based on seasonal vegetables, fruits and herbs in tasty mouth-watering recipes.
Learn MoreSummer Strings
Atlanta
Supporting level members & above: Dine on delicious hors d’oeuvres under the treetops while enjoying a live string performance by Sweet Auburn String Band!
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Every Tuesday, March – October: Introduce your little one to the joy of nature! Hands-on learning and sensory stations will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Every Wednesday April - October: Listen to stories about bees, butterflies, frogs and flowers. Meet in Children's Garden Amphitheater for this free-with-Garden-admission favorite.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, March-October: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Sing songs and dance dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Mix and mingle at the most beautiful cocktail party in the city! Every Thursday, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m., May - September.
Learn MorePlan Your Autumn Veggie Garden
Atlanta
You can have a beautiful and productive vegetable garden well past the summer harvest of tomatoes and squash. All it takes is a bit of planning, and this class will teach you how. Learn important techniques for improving results for a delicious harvest.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Friday
Atlanta
Enjoy a variety of live performances from some of Atlanta’s best storytellers, puppeteers, musicians and magicians. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., May - September.
Learn MoreSeptember 2019
Member Appreciation Month
Atlanta
All Members: Enjoy special offers, valuable discounts and the chance to win fantastic prizes...
Learn MoreGarden Open: Labor Day
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on Monday, September 2, in honor of Memorial Day.
Learn MoreWell-Seasoned Chef
Atlanta
Join Atlanta’s chefs for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience. Learn from amazing chefs as they prepare a four-part fresh menu.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Jack Fang of O-Ku
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Jack Fang of O-Ku prepares a four-part small plate menu of his signature dishes.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Chef Pat Pascarella of The White Bull
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Chef Pat Pascarella of The White Bull prepares a four-part small plate menu of their signature dishes.
Learn MoreTai Chi
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Jennifer Yoo of the Hyatt Centric Midtown
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Jennifer Yoo of the Hyatt Centric Midtown prepares a four-part small plate menu of her signature dishes.
Learn MoreScience Café
Atlanta
The Science Café returns to Mershon Hall. This series features expert speakers and discussions on exciting conservation topics on select Thursdays during Cocktails in the Garden.
Learn MoreChocolate-Covered Weekend
Atlanta
Indulge in a delicious weekend of chocolate samples and fun family activities. Visit the tree where chocolate begins and learn some fun information about the chocolate-making process.
Learn MoreDrop-in Family Program: Creative Chocolate Creatures
Atlanta
Use your imagination to create amazing chocolate treats that will delight your sweet tooth and enchant your tummy during Chocolate Covered Weekend.
Learn MoreFine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration
Atlanta
Fine line pen is the ideal medium for botanical illustration because it reproduces so beautifully in books and publications. Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with fine line pen.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Around the World in 80 plants, An Edible Perennial Vegetable Adventure
Atlanta
'Extreme Salad Man' Stephen Barstow, author of Around the World in 80 Plants: An Edible Perennial Vegetable Adventure for Temperate Climates shares his lifetime of experience trialing 6,000 vegetables from around the world.
Learn MoreGrowing Edibles in Small Spaces
Atlanta
Don’t let small space deter you from having fresh, home-grown fruits and veggies. Learn to maximize your small yard, patio, or window boxes to grow your own healthy and delicious food.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Eddie Hernandez of Taqueria del Sol
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Eddie Hernandez of Taqueria del Sol prepares a four-part small plate menu of his signature dishes.
Learn MoreGarden of Eden Ball
Atlanta
One of Atlanta’s most anticipated annual social events, the Garden of Eden Ball is the largest fundraising event in support of the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Learn MoreOctober 2019
Scarecrows in the Garden
Atlanta
Enjoy kooky, creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, scattered throughout the Garden Oct. 1 - Nov. 3.
Learn MoreFive Steps to Creating Your Dream Garden
Atlanta
Learn to create not only a beautiful garden but also a functional outdoor living space that fits your needs and space in this class.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Brian Owen of Donetto
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Brian Owen of Donetto restaurant prepares a four-part small plate menu of his signature dishes.
Learn MoreAdvanced Japanese Maple Pruning & Workshop
Atlanta
Learn how to prune your Japanese maple successfully. This class emphasizes the science and art of aesthetic pruning.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Enjoy the wonderful autumn weather with Scarecrows in the Garden and activities for the whole family! Fall-themed sensory and art activities will delight youngsters of all ages.
Learn MoreOrchids for Beginners I
Atlanta
Of all orchid species, Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum require care most similar to typical houseplants. Learn tips to grow these orchids yourself. Each participant will go home with an orchid.
Learn MoreFuqua Lecture: Reversing Climate Change, Saving the World
Atlanta
Critically acclaimed film director and best-selling author Josh Tickell shares what he’s learned about how individuals can work together to reverse the impact of climate change.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Andrew Cacioppo of Brezza Cucina
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Chef Andrew Cacioppo of Brezza Cucina prepares a four-part small plate menu of his signature dishes.
Learn MoreFloral Design: Demonstration
Atlanta
Come and learn some of the secret mechanics behind contemporary floral designs. This is a demonstration only class.
Learn MoreGarden Open: Columbus Day
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on Monday, October 14, in recognition of Columbus Day.
Learn MoreWell-Seasoned Chef: Todd Richards
Atlanta
Join Atlanta’s chefs for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience. Learn from amazing chefs as they prepare a four-part fresh menu.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Deborah VanTrece of Twisted Soul
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Chef Deborah VanTrece from Twisted Soul prepares a four-part small plate menu of her signature dishes.
Learn MoreTeen Festival: Fall into Wonderland
Atlanta
Join us for an afternoon filled with Wonderland inspired food, games, and activities designed by teens for teens.
Learn MoreMember Fall Evening
Atlanta
All members: Enjoy a fun family evening with Scarecrows in the Garden, live music and activities, an artist market and more!
Learn MoreForcing Bulbs
Atlanta
What is more beautiful in winter than a pot full of bright spring flowers? Learn how to correctly arrange dormant bulbs in an 8" clay pot and cultivate them for a maximum display several weeks later.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Victoria Shore of Recess
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Victoria Shore of Recess prepares a four-part small plate menu of her signature dishes. Chef Victora Shore from Recess will be serving a special vegan-friendly menu on October 23.
Learn MoreFall Fiesta
Atlanta
Chef David Waller, Taqueria del Sol Catering, will highlight the season’s best flavors with an emphasis on empanadas, tamales and more.
Learn MoreDrawing the Fall Harvest in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
In this class, students create still-life drawings in colored pencil and/or black and white mediums using fall harvest themed references.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights
Atlanta
Contributing level members & above: Enjoy light bites and a presentation exploring the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s work with community gardens.
Learn MoreAutobiography of a Garden: Artist’s Talk with Andrew Raftery
Atlanta
Artist Andrew Raftery will discuss the relationship between his art and the constantly renewing cycles inherent to gardening.
Learn MoreNovember 2019
Homemade Pie Making
Atlanta
Elevate the pies you're already making or learn something completely new when you learn how to make pie crust from scratch in this hands-on class.
Learn MoreEthnobotanical Plants of the Conservatory
Atlanta
In this special experience, the Garden’s Fuqua Conservatory Manager will provide an enhanced walk-through of the Conservatory.
Learn MoreGreat Soil for the Garden
Atlanta
Soil preparation is the secret to a thriving garden! Learn how to select the right soil amendments and fertilizers needed to maintain good garden soil.
Learn MoreMake Your Own Succulent Garden
Atlanta
Come plant a Succulent Garden and enter it in the new Atlanta Flower Show! This will be a fun class for children 8 - 12 years of age.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights
Atlanta
The Garden's annual electrical extravaganza shines nightly Nov. 16, 2019 - Jan. 5, 2020, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Learn MoreFloral Design: Workshop
Atlanta
Join in on the fun as we learn some basic floral design concepts, everyone will create a beautiful arrangement to take home.
Learn MoreDecember 2019
Garden Open: Christmas Eve
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on Tuesday, December 24, in celebration of Christmas Eve during daytime hours, and again during Garden Lights, Holiday Nights.
Learn MoreGarden Open: Christmas Day
Atlanta
The Garden will be CLOSED during regular daytime hours from 9 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25, and will be OPEN from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. for Garden Lights, Holiday Nights.
Learn MoreGarden Open: New Year’s Eve
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on December 31 in celebration of New Year's Eve.
Learn MoreJanuary 2020
Winter Break Camp
Atlanta
Join us on a winter adventure in the Garden. Campers will discover winter’s botanical beauties and learn about winter wildlife. Enjoy two fun-filled days of exploration, activities and artwork.
Learn MoreFebruary 2020
Flower Show Preview Party
Atlanta
Celebrate with a cocktail party at Longleaf restaurant and get a sneak peek at the 2020 Flower Show: Expressions.
Learn MoreAtlanta Botanical Garden Flower Show: Expressions
Atlanta
The 2020 Flower Show highlights the beauty of thousands of plant specimens as well as the fine art of floral design, photography and landscaping.
Learn MoreMarch 2020
May 2020
Homeschool Day
Atlanta
The Garden hosts an exciting day of tours and activities exclusively for homeschool groups and families.
Learn MoreGarden Open: Memorial Day
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on Monday, May 25, in commemoration of Memorial Day.
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