Events & Classes
June 2019
Summer Camp
Atlanta
Enroll your child in a summer day camp full of discovery, adventure and nature exploration!
Learn MoreImaginary Worlds
Atlanta
Imaginary Worlds makes an encore this spring with Alice's Wonderland, new storybook-themed plant sculptures and many favorite installations from 2018 dressed in all-new attire.
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 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 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 MoreFresh Plates Series: Chef Eric Roberts
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as the chef prepares a four-part small plate menu of their signature dishes.
Learn MoreSizzling Succulents
Atlanta
Succulents can be tricky! Learn the basics of these water-wise plants. Get tips on how to maintain and incorporate them into your own garden.
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 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 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 MoreRefugee Recipe Celebration
Atlanta
During garden chef weekend demos, special guests from Friends of Refugees spice up the Outdoor Kitchen. In honor of World Refugee Day, cooks with recipes from afar will highlight their traditional flavors to serve up tastes with garden fresh ingredients.
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 MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. to watch the conservation team tend to the rare and endangered amphibians on display at the Garden.
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 MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights
Atlanta
Contributing level and above: Enjoy Light Bites and a presentation by Vice President, Horticulture and Collections, Andrew Bunting.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Chef Taylor Neary
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as the chef prepares a four-part small plate menu of their signature dishes.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Masons, Miners and Thieves, The Real Lives of America’s Bees
Atlanta
Follow a gardener’s adventures into the field with melittologists and farmers to explore the lives of bees with author Paige Embry during this free Alston Lecture.
Learn MoreMandolin Orange w/ Courtney Marie Andrews
Atlanta
See Mandolin Orange and guests perform live on the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreJuly 2019
Tai Chi
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreMember Summer Evening
Atlanta
Celebrate summer during a special evening in the Garden with live music, an artist market, and fun surprises for the entire family!
Learn MoreThe Wood Brothers w/ Brent Cobb
Atlanta
See The Wood Brothers and guests perform live on the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreAgLanta Eats 2019
Atlanta
AgLanta Eats, the hyper local food festival now in its fourth year returns to the Atlanta Botanical Garden on Monday, July 15!
Learn MoreDrawing Orchids in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Students start by drawing from color reproductions of orchids, then move on to work from live orchid stems. The first week, bring a favorite color reproduction of orchids. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Previous drawing experience is strongly recommended.
Learn MoreJohn Butler Trio w/ Trevor Hall
Atlanta
See The John Butler Trio w/ Trevor Hall and guests perform live on the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreBuild Your Own Bog Bowl
Atlanta
A generous choice of carnivorous plants will be offered for participants to create your very own mini bog bowl. This is a hands-on, interactive class that will be accompanied by a behind-the-scenes tour and instruction from an experienced staff member.
Learn MoreAugust 2019
Shade Gardening
Atlanta
Learn about understory trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plant choices, including many seldom-used selections. The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a healthy plant community.
Learn MoreToad The Wet Sprocket / Big Head Todd & The Monsters
Atlanta
See The Toad The Wet Sprocket / Big Head Todd & The Monsters and guests perform live on the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreMelissa Etheridge
Atlanta
See Melissa Etheridge and guests perform live on the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreDrawing Trees
Atlanta
Celebrate trees native to Georgia by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal. Join us for this fun and life-affirming art class. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program.
Learn MoreGrowing 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 MoreSummer Strings
Atlanta
Dine on delicious hors d’oeuvres under the treetops while enjoying a live string performance by Sweet Auburn String Band!
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 MoreSeptember 2019
Garden Open: Labor Day
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on Monday, September 2, in honor of Memorial Day.
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
Garden Open: Columbus Day
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on Monday, October 14, in recognition of Columbus Day.
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 MoreFebruary 2020
Atlanta 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.
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