Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE Events

Friday June 20 10:00am - 11:15am EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Shows for Seedlings: Jumpin’ Jam with Gail Burnett

Enjoy a variety of live performances by some of Atlanta’s most beloved children’s musicians and storytellers in this engaging series. Shows take place Fridays, May through September at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Your little seedlings will love Gail Burnett’s interactive music ......More

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Friday June 20 10:30am EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Drop-In Garden Tours

Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission. Schedule: Tuesday – FridayLocation: Meet inside the Hardin Visitor Center.Time: June – August, 10:30 a.m. | September – May, 1:30 p.m. Please note: Tours begin earlier in our......More

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Saturday June 21 10:00am EDT

Astro-Fain Community Garden, 101 Hemphill School Rd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30331, United States

Plant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series

It’s summer 2025 and Plant. Eat. Repeat. is back! Continuing the theme of water conservation, workshops will focus on the benefits of Mulching and Drip irrigation. Join us to learn how to make your garden more water efficient. Find a fun, friendly, hands-on workshop nea......More

Astro-Fain Community Garden, 101 Hemphill School Rd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30331, United States

Saturday June 21 10:00am EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Frog Feeding

Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory lobby to watch the frogs jump into action when presented with their meals. An amphibian specialist will share fun facts and answer questions about these captivating creatures. Public frog feedings allow visitors to ob......More

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Saturday June 21 10:00am - 2:00pm EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Refugee Recipe Celebration

Celebrate the strong connections among plants, food and culture in honor of World Refugee Day! Chefs from Friends of Refugees mix up our weekend cooking demonstrations with international recipes alongside other activities that highlight Atlanta’s diverse refugee communities and foodways. Outdoor Kitchen Cooking Demonstrations + TastingsWatch and learn as chefs from the Friends of Refugees prepare international recipes in the Outdoor Kitchen, then try a small sample.* • 10:30 a.m. – Afghan Mantu recipe• 11:30 a.m. – Ethiopian Lentils • 12:30 p.m. – Burmese Tea Leaf Salad recipe • 1:30 p.m. – Ethiopian Collard Greens recipe *while supplies last Live Music on the Great LawnEnjoy a high-energy West African drumming performance by Egbe Sekere of Atlanta at noon on the Great Lawn! Egbe Sekere of Atlanta is the brainchild of Iyanifa Awodola Oriyomi, “Ma’Yae”, best known as the Sekere Woman of Atlanta. Sekere (Shay-ka-ray) is an African hand percussive instrument made from a gourd strung with beads, nuts, shells or seeds. Today, Sekeres are played in bands, drum circles, parades, choirs, worship celebrations, live concerts and festivals worldwide. (CHEKERE/SHEKERE) Egbe Sekere of Atlanta is dedicated to the celebration of life and preservation of cultural traditions among all people from the Diaspora. The music of the Sekere is known to have a positive, healing effect and it is often used for praise and celebration throughout the world. Sekeres has a history, a language and voice in the genres of conga, agogo bell, talking drum and djundjun families found in West Africa and the Caribbean Islands. Egbe Sekere of Atlanta seeks to create great Sekere music as a tool of enlightenment to unify, then solidify our communities. Egbe Sekere of Atlanta is a call for the local and global world to pay attention and take action to keep the arts in our educational systems, encouraging humanity to live in the positive realm of tomorrow by joining together today in the spirit of peace, love and life. Discovery StationsStroll the Garden and visit discovery stations from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Talk with Friends of Refugees staff and the International Rescue Committee Youth Food Justice Interns to learn about the interesting work they do. Visit the Edible Garden to learn about some ways plants are used in international cuisines. Enjoy a treat by Baran Kabab alongside an iced tea sample, and listen to music from Clarkston Strings High School Small Group Orchestra on the Lanier Terrace. Hosted in partnership with Friends of Refugees.

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Saturday June 21 6:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Summer Party

Celebrate the summer solstice and the radiant light within us all at Summer Party, an unforgettable evening of glowing lanterns, live music and midsummer magic in the Garden. Wander into the heart of Storza Woods, where light dances in the trees, puppet lanterns parade by night and cocktails shimmer in the shade. Saturday, June 21, 2025Premium Admission begins at 6 p.m.General Admission begins at 6:30 p.m.Bars close at 9:30 p.m. | Event ends at 10 p.m. Advance purchase recommended. Tickets required for all guests and members. Available online and at the door while supplies last. Parking: $10 per vehicle. (SAGE cards not accepted). Zoom and Bloom: Rideshare users, walkers and bikers receive a drink ticket good for one mocktail. Participants will also be entered to win a pair of tickets to a future Garden event. *Cash bars are available throughout the Garden. The Garden and its parking facility are card-only. Buy Tickets + Picnic BoxesPricing is per person. Tickets are required for all guests and members. Premium AdmissionPremium tickets offer exclusive amenities and personalized service: Savor an exclusive sensory tour of the Edible Garden, guided by a Garden horticulturist and ASW Distillery. Premium ticket holders will explore the botanicals behind the forthcoming ASW x Atlanta Botanical Garden gin collaboration during an intimate distillation demonstration, engaging the senses from Garden to glass. Premium ticket holders also receive:• Early entry with express check-in• One complimentary cocktail or mocktail• A delicious complimentary cooling treat from YOM specialty custard pops Premium Adult members: $95Premium Children members: $30 Premium Adult non-members: $100Premium Children non-members: $35 PREMIUM MEMBER TICKETS PREMIUM NON-MEMBER TICKETS General Admission:Adult members: $60Children members: $20 Adult non-members: $65Children non-members: $25 MEMBER TICKETS NON-MEMBER TICKETS Pre-order Summertime Chef’s Picnic Box for Two • $45The popular grab-and-go box returns! Pre-orders are open for the curated selections from Dulce & Sabrosa that highlight fresh, seasonal ingredients in the Summertime Chef’s Picnic Box. Limited onsite selection for purchase while supplies last. Selections include: Pimento cheese and Benedictine tea sandwiches, chicken salad and arugula croissant, everything bagel–seasoned mini dogs, spiced pecans, edamame hummus with crudité, charcuterie skewers with fennel jam, chocolate-dipped pretzels, key lime pie, Oreo cheesecake squares, coconut cream pie, Funfetti macarons, lemon scone, strawberry cheesecake cookies. Pre-order your box with your tickets using the link above by June 13. About the EventLight up the NightAt 8:30 p.m., large puppet lanterns from Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons emerge from the shadows of Atlanta’s old growth trees to lead a parade through Storza Woods. Join a glowing river of light with your own intricately designed and created paper lanterns through the woods. Surprises await! Lookout for summertime characters from The Off Center Project for added whimsy. Rhythm is Gonna Get YouLet the music move you through every corner of the celebration! • Orquesta MaCuba: Latin grooves in the Glade Garden• Michelle Winters: Electric violin on the Canopy Walk• Phat Katz Brass Band: Leads the lantern parade• Amp’d Entertainment: DJ+Dancing on the Great Lawn Creative Fun and Festive Flair • Paper lantern decorating• Whimsical face painting by Pixie and Luna• Magical photo op Alice’s Wonderland and Enchanted Trees by Poetic KineticsThe Garden’s blockbuster summer exhibitions are lighted beautifully in the cool of the evening. Visit Alice’s Wonderland in its final season and explore the world premiere of Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics. Summer FareKick off the warmest season with favorite summer sweets and savories for purchase. • Fruity Italian ice from Kona Ice• Handcrafted gelato from Cremalosa• Dulce & Sabrosa taco bar and hot dogs• Entrée and dessert selections from Vanilla Crepes• The Garden Snack Bar will offers its usual quick-service food and beverage options. Longleaf, the Garden’s full-service restaurant, and the Quick Café will be open 6 p.m. until the last seating at 8:30 p.m, walk-ins only. Know Before You GoChairs, pets, tobacco/vape products/smoking of all kinds, outside food/drinks are not permitted in the Garden. Food and beverages offered for purchase while supplies last. Tickets are non-refundable. No rain checks. Only guests 21 and older may purchase alcohol, ID required. Bars close at 9:30 p.m.

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Sunday June 22 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Garden Chef Demos: Jacob Rich

Select Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. during Spring, Summer and Fall. In the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen, the Garden Chef Demos showcase fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs in simple and mouthwatering recipes. Be inspired to try something ne......More

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Monday June 23 through June 27

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States

Garden Magic Camp

Schedule: Monday – Friday, June 23 – 27, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Ages: 7 – 12Fee: $275/child (Member $245) Registration opens: Jan. 1Registration deadline: June 1 This summer, give your kids a magical experience they’ll never forget! Our Garden Magic Camp is back for another wee......More

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States

Tuesday June 24 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Garden Playtime

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. With a new theme each month and activities that engage the senses and spark creativity, Garden Playtime is an enjoyable and enriching activity for families throughout the spring, summer and fall. Dates: Tuesdays, March – Oct.Time: 10 a.m. – noonFree with Garden admission Suggested ages: 6 months – 5 years. Weather permitting. We will cancel if rain or inclement weather makes outdoor programming impractical. To check the status, email [email protected]. March: What’s the Weather? Kick off a new season of Garden Playtime with us as we explore the wonder of weather. Visit the art station to make your own rain stick and play a weather matching game at our kinetic sand tables! Be sure to swing by our rainbow sensory bins to bring in the sunshine. April: Art in Nature Celebrate National Haiku Poetry Day with us this April as we combine art with nature. Come learn how natural patterns create interesting textures and then mimic those textures in art. Explore forest scenes in our sensory bins, combine natural items with playdough at our playdough tables, and create your own nature bookmark to take home. May: Enchant Your Senses What magic will Patrick Shearn’s Enchanted Trees bring to the Garden this May? Come find out as we adventure into the sounds and colors of the world around us. Explore the wonder of light in the Amphitheatre, look for hidden friends in our fairy garden sensory bins, and design your own wind chime to take home. June: Pollinator Friends Celebrate National Pollinator Week with us this June. Learn about the valuable role of diverse pollinator species in our ecosystems, and investigate these fascinating critters up close. Join us for a bug tic-tac-toe game, dig your hands into our “bees in a hive” sensory bins and honey slime, and design your own beehive using bubble wrap! July: Kids in Wonderland Alice’s Wonderland returns for another season of fun, with beautiful mosaiculture sculptures placed throughout the Garden. Find the giant rabbit and other interesting sculptures, and then let your imagination go wild in the Children’s Garden at our tea party sensory station and flamingo croquet. Be sure to visit our art station to paint red roses using celery pieces! August: Froggy Fun Dive into the wonderful world of frogs! From our frog lawn games, to our frog pond sensory bins and playdough station, to our frog feet sponge paintings, you’re sure to have a hoppin’ good time! Be sure to cool down in the Splash Pad before you head home. September: Enchanted Trees The joy of Patrick Shearn’s Enchanted Trees continues in the Children’s Garden as we explore the wonder of trees. Join us for leaf rubbings and a pinecone painting mural, sink your hands into our apple pie themed sensory bins, and swing by the art station to make your own four-season tree to take home. October: Harvest Time This month’s activities are inspired by the harvest season. From delicious food aromas to the crunching sounds of leaves, relax into the nostalgia of autumn as we wind down Garden Playtime for the year. Save some time to hunt around for your favorite Scarecrows in the Garden.

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Tuesday June 24 10:30am EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Drop-In Garden Tours

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Wednesday June 25 10:00am - 11:15am EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Storybook Time

Nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators read about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends. Join us for Storybook Time led by Ms. Ally where little ones can hear and engage with reading and interactive storytelling. Suggested ages: 1 – 4 years......More

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Wednesday June 25 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States

Storybook & Sensory Bin Time

Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time on Wednesdays, 10 – 10:15 a.m. April – August. Storybook Time takes place under the terrace attached to the Visitor Center. The sensory bin station is available in the Children’s Gard......More

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States

Wednesday June 25 10:30am EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Drop-In Garden Tours

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Wednesday June 25 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Drop-In Kids Gardening Activity

Each week in the Children’s Garden, expert horticulturists feature a kid-friendly gardening activity, like seed planting, watering or harvesting, both to keep our Garden beautiful and connect our youngest guests with nature. Schedule: Wednesdays, March – September Time:......More

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Wednesday June 25 4:30pm - 7:00pm EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Wine Down Wednesday

Meet us on the rooftop of Longleaf Restaurant for an evening of skyline views, curated wine selections and live acoustic guitar performances. Walk-up only, no reservation required. Schedule: Every Third Wednesday, April 16 – October 15 Live Music Lineup May 21: Lefty W......More

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Thursday June 26 10:00am - 11:05am EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Garden Grooves

Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors. Dates: Thursdays, March – Oct.Time: 10 & 10:45 a.m. Suggested ages: 2 – 5 years. Weather permitting. We will cancel if rain or inclement weather makes outdoor programming i......More

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Thursday June 26 10:30am EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Drop-In Garden Tours

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Thursday June 26 5:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Cocktails in Wonderland

The Garden’s popular after-hours event returns with new activities in celebration of Alice’s Wonderland and Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics. Every Thursday through Sept. 11, 5 – 9 p.m., purchase specialty cocktails, enjoy live music, and more while exploring the exhi......More

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Friday June 27 10:00am - 11:15am EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Shows for Seedlings: Jammin Junebugs with Alyssa Easterly Miller

Enjoy a variety of live performances by some of Atlanta’s most beloved children’s musicians and storytellers in this engaging series. Shows take place Fridays, May through September at 10 and 10:45 a.m. The junebug pollinators are coming out to play! Mrs. Alyssa can’t......More

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Friday June 27 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Pollinator Party

Enjoy a family celebration of the bees, butterflies, birds and other animals that pollinate plants and are responsible for many fruits and vegetables. Schedule: June 27, 10 a.m. – noon Fee: Free with Garden admission Musical Performances: Jammin Junebugs with Alyssa Ea......More

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Friday June 27 10:30am EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Drop-In Garden Tours

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Saturday June 28 10:00am EDT

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States

Frog Feeding

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Drop-In Garden Tours

Plant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series

Frog Feeding

Refugee Recipe Celebration

Summer Party

Garden Chef Demos: Jacob Rich

Garden Magic Camp

Garden Playtime

Drop-In Garden Tours

Storybook Time

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Drop-In Garden Tours

Drop-In Kids Gardening Activity

Wine Down Wednesday

Garden Grooves

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Cocktails in Wonderland

Shows for Seedlings: Jammin Junebugs with Alyssa Easterly Miller

Pollinator Party

Drop-In Garden Tours

Frog Feeding

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