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SOLD OUT: Georgia Grown Dinners: Burns Sullivan
Atlanta
Celebrate the important relationships between chefs and local farmers during a seasonal dinner in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
October Thursdays, 5–8 p.m.: Explore Scarecrows in the Garden while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
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 MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Julian Parker
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Ikebana Workshop
Atlanta
Join our immersive Ikebana class taught by Terry Furuta. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, you will learn the traditional techniques and philosophy behind this elegant art form.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Julian Parker
Atlanta
Join Chef Julian Parker of Longleaf Restaurant for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights Job Fair
Atlanta
The Garden is hiring for seasonal positions in Special Events and Longleaf Restaurant.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Weekends in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Homemade Pie Making
Atlanta
Elevate your pies or gain a completely new skill when you learn how to make flaky, delicious pie from scratch in this class that is perfect for beginner to intermediate bakers.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demo: Anïsa Lewis
Atlanta
11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Anïsa Lewis as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Edible Gardening in Small Spaces
Atlanta
Create your own mini edible container garden! Learn how to maximize your small yard, patio or window boxes to grow healthy and delicious food.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Container Gardening
Atlanta
Join us and explore container gardening basics: plant selection, soil types and choosing appropriate containers.
Learn MoreCANCELLED: New South Chef Collective: A Garden Dinner Series III
Atlanta
Experience Old South ingredients in a fresh new way during the final of three Garden dinners hosted by The New South chef collective, an all-Black group of Atlanta chefs who showcase culture and cuisine through collaboration.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights
Atlanta
Contributing-level members and above are treated to refreshments and a short presentation by Conservation staff.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
October Thursdays, 5–8 p.m.: Explore Scarecrows in the Garden while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
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 MoreSOLD OUT: Dinner with Deborah VanTrece and Mia Oriño
Atlanta
Chefs Deborah VanTrece, Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours & Mia Oriño, Kamayan present a dinner showcasing the passion and talent of this MICHELIN-recommended chef-friend duo.
Learn MorePlanning Your Raised Bed Garden
Atlanta
Learn practical steps needed to establish a garden that maximizes growing space and efficiency, create a fall planting plan, and plan for a harvest of diverse crops.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
Learn MoreFuqua Lecture: Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson – Climate Wayfinding
Atlanta
Join us for this free Fuqua Lecture. In her new book Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home, Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson offers a compassionate and empowering guide for navigating a possibility for healing the climate crisis.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Tal Baum
Atlanta
Join Chef Tal Baum of Oliva Restaurant Group for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreGarden of Eden Ball
Atlanta
The gala returns to the Great Lawn as the Garden’s largest annual fundraising event, generating vital revenue for Garden operations.
Learn MoreHealthy Soil: Reimagining Compost
Atlanta
In this interactive workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of composting, explore the difference between diverse systems, and gain hands-on experience making natural bio fertilizers.
Learn MoreChinese Watercolor: Peonies
Atlanta
Learn how to paint peonies using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques. This class is appropriate for all levels of artistic experience, and all instruction and materials will be provided.
Learn MoreThe Vegetarian Spice Table
Atlanta
Chef Naina Bhedwar leads you through clever spicing and fantastic flavors that put vegetables in the spotlight!
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to meet an amphibian specialist and see the frogs jump into action.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Opera Storytime with The Atlanta Opera
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Join us as The Atlanta Opera delights families with an Opera Storytime!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Georgia Grown Dinners: Holden McKinstry and Taylor Mead
Atlanta
Celebrate the important relationships between chefs and local farmers during a seasonal dinner in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring the Garden.
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 MoreSOLD OUT: Designing with Seasonal Blooms: An Autumn Floral Arranging Workshop
Atlanta
Celebrate the beauty of the season by creating your own lush floral arrangement using fresh, seasonal blooms.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Woody Back
Atlanta
Join Chef Woody Back of Table & Main for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreDahlia Show
Atlanta
Experience the annual Georgia Dahlia Show showcasing hundreds of exquisite dahlia species grown by members of the Dahlia Society of Georgia.
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 MoreNew South Chef Collective: A Garden Dinner Series II
Atlanta
Experience Old South ingredients in a fresh new way during the second of three Garden dinners hosted by The New South chef collective, an all-Black group of Atlanta chefs who showcase culture and cuisine through collaboration.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring the Garden.
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 MoreSOLD OUT: Intro to Designing with Native Plants
Atlanta
In this class we will learn the basics native gardening: which plants to use in what spaces and introduction to design theory.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Rusty Bowers
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Todd Richards
Atlanta
Join Chef Todd Richards of Brassica for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreSkyline Picnic
Atlanta
Mix and mingle at this exclusive event for Donor-level members in the Skyline Garden while enjoying the cooler fall weather, tasty hors d’oeuvres and live music.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fall Into Flavor with Plant-Forward Cooking
Atlanta
Join Chef Megan McCarthy to explore the art of building balanced, beautiful plates centered around seasonal vegetables, grains, and bright garden flavors.
Learn MoreWriting in Color
Atlanta
In this generative writing workshop, we will explore the garden to observe and document colors and how they make us feel.
Learn MoreDiscovery Volunteer Training
Atlanta
Teach Garden visitors about plant collections, conservation work and exhibitions.
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to meet an amphibian specialist and see the frogs jump into action.
Learn MoreHoney Bee Biology for Beekeeping
Atlanta
In this class, we will take a look at honey bee biology that is relevant to beekeeping.
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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring the Garden.
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 MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Well-Seasoned Chef: Ali Mesghali
Atlanta
Join Chef Ali Mesghali of Rumi's Kitchen for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to meet an amphibian specialist and see the frogs jump into action.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Atlanta Ballet’s Fairytales with Friends
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Join the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education for a fun and interactive dance-along set to classical music. This activity features creative movement led by classic fairytale characters from our beloved Family Ballets.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring the Garden.
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 MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Chris Morrison
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Basics of Pruning
Atlanta
Learn all manner of pruning methods, including tree and shrub pruning and fall cut-backs, along with the proper timing for these techniques.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: DeeDee Niyomkul
Atlanta
Join Chef DeeDee Niyomkul of Nan Thai Buckhead & Tuk Tuk for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreMember Appreciation Month
AtlantaGainesville
Garden members enjoy extra perks in September, including special events, prizes and additional discounts in the Garden and beyond.
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 MoreGarden Chef Demos
Atlanta
11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Garden Chefs as they teach you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Container Gardening
Atlanta
Explore container gardening basics: plant selection, soil types, and choosing appropriate containers. Learn the annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs that do well in pots.
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to meet an amphibian specialist and see the frogs jump into action.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Taiko & Dance: The Spirit of Okinawa with Mirai Kanai
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Experience the vibrant energy of Eisa (エイサー), a traditional Okinawan folk dance that blends powerful taiko drumming with dynamic choreography.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Georgia Grown Dinners: Laura Orellana-Martin
Atlanta
Celebrate the important relationships between chefs and local farmers during a seasonal dinner in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring the Garden.
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 MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Crystal Leach & Nancy Waldeck
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Blake Hartley, Andy Long, & Elise Harshbarger
Atlanta
Join Chefs Blake Hartley, Andy Long and Elise Harshbarger of Lapeer Steak & Seafood for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Trees
Atlanta
Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker, and charcoal. With the focus on trees native to Georgia, students will draw leaves and branches, tree trunks, roots, and tree structures and shapes.
Learn MoreAgLanta Eats: Neighbors + Flavors
Atlanta
Savor a variety of tastings prepared by top local chefs using the freshest ingredients from local growers, celebrate the vibrancy of Atlanta's urban agriculture and learn more about ways to support a healthier food system.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Anïsa Lewis
Atlanta
11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.: Join Chef Anïsa Lewis as she teaches you how to prepare a tasty seasonal recipe in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to meet an amphibian specialist and see the frogs jump into action.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Watermelon Wiggles with Alyssa Easterly Miller
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 and sing songs about summertime fruits, chickens on the farm, marchin’ ants, flappin’ birds, and more.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT- An Orangerie Spice Exploration
Atlanta
Delight your senses by joining this culinary exploration of one of Chef Taylor’s favorite places in the garden: the Orangerie.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring the Garden.
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 MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March – Oct.: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world.
Learn MoreRegistration: Pumpkin Carving Contest
Atlanta
Apply to compete in Atlanta's Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival, held live at the Garden on Oct. 22.
Learn MoreRegistration: Scarecrows in the Garden Atlanta
Atlanta
Register your handcrafted creation for display during our beloved October exhibition. Families, businesses, schools, artists, scout troops – all are welcome!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Sour Pickles
Atlanta
Soggy pickles got ya down? Join us in this workshop to learn how to get those perfect lacto-fermented pickles!
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to meet an amphibian specialist and see the frogs jump into action.
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 MoreSOLD OUT: The Perfect Piece of Toast
Atlanta
Join this semi-hands-on class exploring jam-making and butter-churning before assembling the perfect piece of toast.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursdays, May 14 - Sept. 24: Purchase cocktails and enjoy live entertainment and more while exploring the Garden.
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