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.
Festofale

Thursday October 16, 2025 05:00 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Free with Garden Admission ($24.95-$29.95)
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.
Stroll the Garden during cool autumn evenings at Fest-of-Ale. Enjoy live music and specialty brews while exploring Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics and Scarecrows in the Garden.

Members Free + Guest Passes Accepted Cashless Bars (card only)

Please note: For your safety, areas of the Garden may b... [click here for more]
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Thursday October 16, 2025 06:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $95 – $100
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.
Interact with 2025 Georgia Grown Chef Jamie Keating, EPIC Restaurants and a Georgia peanut farmer as you enjoy four tasting courses with wine in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.  The Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen fosters plant-to-plate connections, provides learning opportunities in seasonal eatin... [click here for more]
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Friday October 17, 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 October 18, 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 October 18, 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.
Proper pruning ensures your plants will be their healthiest from season to season. Learn all manner of pruning methods including tree and shrub pruning and fall cut-backs along with the proper timing for these techniques.

Date: Saturday, October 18  Time: 10 a.m. – noon Fee: $35 (Member $30)

Registr... [click here for more]
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Saturday October 18, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $45 – $50
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.
Making the crust is often the hardest part of getting a pie to turn out well. Elevate your pies or gain a completely new skill when you learn how to make flaky, delicious pie crust from scratch in this class that is perfect for beginner to intermediate bakers.  Chef Chance demonstrates a classic pie... [click here for more]
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Saturday October 18, 2025 10:00 AM 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.
Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!

Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, October 4 – November 2, 10 a.m. – noon We may cancel if rain, cold temperatures or inclement weather make outdoor programming impractical. To check the status, email classes at atlantabg.org.

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Saturday October 18, 2025 02:00 PM 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 fall 2025 and Plant. Eat. Repeat. is back! Join the Atlanta Botanical Garden and Food Well Alliance for a hands-on workshop on designing resilient, drought-tolerant gardens. From the basic principles of xeriscaping – creating resource-efficient landscapes – to planting low-maintenance perennial... [click here for more]
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Sunday October 19, 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 October 19, 2025 10:00 AM 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.
Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!

Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, October 4 – November 2, 10 a.m. – noon We may cancel if rain, cold temperatures or inclement weather make outdoor programming impractical. To check the status, email classes at atlantabg.org.

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Thursday October 16, 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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Wednesday October 15, 2025 06:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Sold Out
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.
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Chef Ali Mesghali from Rumi’s prepares a four-part small plate menu. Learn new recipes and taste freshly prepared courses and wine.

JOIN THE WAITLIST About Ali Mesghali

A native of Iran, Ali Mesghali moved to Los Angeles, CA, when he was 11 years... [click here for more]
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Wednesday October 15, 2025 04:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: 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.
Meet us at Longleaf restaurant for an evening of garden views, curated wine selections and live acoustic guitar performances. Walk-up only, no reservation required.

Schedule: Select dates, April 16 – October 15 Live Music Lineup  August 20: Alex Gordon August 27: Lefty Williams

September 3: Lefty Wi... [click here for more]
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Wednesday October 15, 2025 02:00 PM 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 fall 2025 and Plant. Eat. Repeat. is back! Join the Atlanta Botanical Garden and Food Well Alliance for a hands-on workshop on designing resilient, drought-tolerant gardens. From the basic principles of xeriscaping – creating resource-efficient landscapes – to planting low-maintenance perennial... [click here for more]
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Wednesday October 15, 2025 08:00 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]

Tuesday October 14, 2025 06:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $150.00
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 as Chef Kevin Gillespie from Red Beard Restaurants prepares a four-part menu with wines to enhance the flavors of seasonal and local produce in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen. Registration opens to the public on April 7 via the Outdoor Kitchen phone line. Registrations are processed in the ... [click here for more]
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Tuesday October 14, 2025 01:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Included with Garden Pass
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.
Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.

Schedule: Tuesday – Friday Location: 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 warmest months between Memo... [click here for more]
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Sunday October 12, 2025 11:30 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
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.
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 new the next time you cook. For ... [click here for more]
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Sunday October 12, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
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.
Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!

Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, October 4 – November 2, 10 a.m. – noon We may cancel if rain, cold temperatures or inclement weather make outdoor programming impractical. To check the status, email classes at atlantabg.org.

[click here for more]
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Saturday October 11, 2025 02:00 PM 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 fall 2025 and Plant. Eat. Repeat. is back! Join the Atlanta Botanical Garden and Food Well Alliance for a hands-on workshop on designing resilient, drought-tolerant gardens. From the basic principles of xeriscaping – creating resource-efficient landscapes – to planting low-maintenance perennial... [click here for more]

If you're in a band, an artist, run a venue, or keep your organization's calendar, we'd love to have your event on the site. Submit your event here and we'll get you on Atlanta's most comprehensive listing of events.

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1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 876-5859

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Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
facebook: @Atlanta Botanical Garden

kid-friendly attractions




Best Community Garden

Best Community Garden

Best Art Exhibit in a Non-Traditional Space

2016 Readers Pick

Best Spot to Commune with Nature/Best Park

2015 Readers Pick

Best Spot to Commune with Nature/Best Park

2013 Readers Pick

Best Spot to Commune with Nature/Best Park

2011 Readers Pick

Best Spot to Commune with Nature/Best Park

2010 Readers Pick

Best Public Art/Artwork

2006 Critics Pick

Best Spot to Commune with Nature/Best Park

2005 Readers Pick

Best Community Garden

2000 Critics Pick
2000 Readers Pick

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