Events & Classes
June 2020
Alice’s Wonderland Reimagined
Atlanta
Through November 1: Join us down the rabbit hole as Alice’s Wonderland returns to the Garden this summer – bigger and better than ever – with the Red Queen and Alice herself.
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Scarecrows in the Garden
Atlanta
October 1 - November 1, enjoy creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, scattered throughout the Garden.
Learn MoreScarecrow and Pumpkin Scavenger Hunts
Atlanta
Can you find a bumpy pumpkin or a scarecrow wearing a mask?
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, June 11-October: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us at 10 or 10:45 a.m. for sessions of music inspired by nature – now reimagined with health and safety front and center.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden during a favorite annual beer fest featuring a variety of specialty ales from cash bars.
Learn MoreTai Chi
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreCanceled: Frog Feeding
Atlanta
Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby Saturdays 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 MoreMember Mondays
Atlanta
Every Monday in Summer 2020, the Garden opens exclusively for members. Tour Alice's Wonderland Reimagined and enjoy all your Garden favorites during this exciting new member perk.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves for Members
Atlanta
Mondays, June 8-October 31: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us at 10 or 10:45 a.m. for special Members-only sessions of music inspired by nature – now reimagined with health and safety front and center.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Every Tuesday, July – October: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for learning activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world, all with health and safety as our top priority.
Learn MoreSold Out: Well-Seasoned Chef with Kevin Gillespie and Red Beard Restaurants
Atlanta
Join Chef Kevin Gillespie and Red Beard Restaurants for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, July – October at 10 or 10:45 a.m., now redesigned with health and safety front and center. Watch nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators act them out with props.
Learn MoreNovember 2020
Fine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration
Atlanta
Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with fine line pen.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights Member Premiere
Atlanta
Be among the first to experience the 10th annual holiday lights show before it opens to the public.
Learn MoreHoliday Model Trains
Atlanta
Join kids and the kids at heart for this holiday favorite, running day and night on the Alston Overlook.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn. $5 per passenger, $3 for members.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco QQQ
Atlanta
The 10th annual holiday extravaganza dazzles the Garden nightly with millions of brilliantly-colored new LED lights and displays.
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