Atlanta Botanical Garden

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PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy of the Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Call: (404) 876-5859 or visit www.atlantabg.org
Atlanta's most fragrant attraction blooms with more than 3,000 ornamental plants spread over 30 acres adjacent to Piedmont Park, including a rare 15-acre urban forest. There is a 600-foot Canopy Walk situated 40 feet high, and regular exhibitions and concerts in the gardens.
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Thursday July 17, 2025 05:00 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Free with Garden Admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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 exhibition dramatically lighted at... [click here for more]
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Tuesday July 22, 2025 12:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $230 (Member $220)
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family. 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 ... [click here for more]
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Thursday July 24, 2025 05:00 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Free with Garden Admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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 exhibition dramatically lighted at... [click here for more]
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Thursday July 31, 2025 05:00 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Free with Garden Admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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 exhibition dramatically lighted at... [click here for more]
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Saturday August 2, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $85 – $90
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Cyanotype printing is a fascinating photographic process that produces distinctive blue-toned print that can be made on a range of surfaces and mediums. In this workshop participants will learn techniques of wet and dry cyanotype printing and take home prints made on a canvas tote bag and watercolor... [click here for more]
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Saturday August 2, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $40 – $45
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Creating Habitats for Birds – Building, planting, and maintaining gardens to attract and sustain our feathered friends year-round. Whether they’re making a pit stop during migration or perennial species, gardeners can enjoy watching many birds throughout the seasons. In this class, students will lea... [click here for more]
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Wednesday July 16, 2025 06:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $60 – $65
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Succulents can be tricky! Learn the basics of these low maintenance plants and create your own succulent dish garden to take home.

Schedule: Wednesday, July 16 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $65 (Member $60) Registration Deadline: July 13

Instructors: Amanda Bennett, VP Horticulture & Collections & Bro... [click here for more]
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Wednesday July 16, 2025 04:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Free with Garden Admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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 Williams June 25: Alex Gordon

J... [click here for more]
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Tuesday July 15, 2025 09:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $26.95/weekdays, $29.95/weekend, members free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
About the Exhibition Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics marks the return of the artists behind the Garden’s 2021 exhibition of a signature rainbow-hued “Skynet” billowing above the Canopy Walk. The 10 sculptures will be scattered throughout the Garden, drawing onlookers with their dazzling acry... [click here for more]
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Sunday July 13, 2025 09:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $26.95/weekdays, $29.95/weekend, members free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
About the Exhibition Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics marks the return of the artists behind the Garden’s 2021 exhibition of a signature rainbow-hued “Skynet” billowing above the Canopy Walk. The 10 sculptures will be scattered throughout the Garden, drawing onlookers with their dazzling acry... [click here for more]
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Saturday July 12, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $100 – $105
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Learn how to paint roses using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques. This class is appropriate for all levels of artistic experience, and all instruction and materials will be provided. 

Date: Saturday, July 12  Time: 10 a.m. – noon Fee: $105 (Member $100) Registration Deadline: July 8

Instruct... [click here for more]
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Saturday July 12, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $105 – $110
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Learn how to create beautiful plant designs on silk. Eco printing is imprinting images of leaves, plants, and flowers directly on protein fibers using a water bath process. In this workshop, you will create your own unique, beautiful, and colorful designs on a silk scarf with plants you bring from h... [click here for more]
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Saturday July 12, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Free and open to public
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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 near you and register for the eve... [click here for more]
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Saturday July 12, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $30 – $35
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Learn about understory trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plant choices. The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a healthy plant community.

Date: Saturday, July 12  Time: 10 a.m. – noon Fee: $35 ($30 Member) Registration Deadline: July 8  Instructor: Jenna Slonecker

MEMBER REGISTRAT... [click here for more]
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Saturday July 12, 2025 09:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $26.95/weekdays, $29.95/weekend, members free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
About the Exhibition Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics marks the return of the artists behind the Garden’s 2021 exhibition of a signature rainbow-hued “Skynet” billowing above the Canopy Walk. The 10 sculptures will be scattered throughout the Garden, drawing onlookers with their dazzling acry... [click here for more]
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Friday July 11, 2025 09:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $26.95/weekdays, $29.95/weekend, members free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
About the Exhibition Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics marks the return of the artists behind the Garden’s 2021 exhibition of a signature rainbow-hued “Skynet” billowing above the Canopy Walk. The 10 sculptures will be scattered throughout the Garden, drawing onlookers with their dazzling acry... [click here for more]
1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 876-5859

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Monday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
5:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
5:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
5:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
5:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
5:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
5:00 – 11:00 PM
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