Atlanta Botanical Garden
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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.
Atlanta Botanical Gardens Exhibitions (Tuesdays)
Tuesday May 12, 2026 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.
Explore current exhibitions on view at Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Current exhibitions: - Niki in the Garden
See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.
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Tuesday May 12, 2026 01:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
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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: Feb. 17 – May 29, 1:30 p.m. | June 2 – Aug. 28, 10:30 a.m. | Sept. 1 – Dec. 18, 1:30 p.m.
Please note: Tours begin earlier... [click here for more]Well-Seasoned Chef: Alan Byers
Tuesday May 12, 2026 06:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: $150
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Join Chef Alan Byers of The Deer and the Dove for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Schedule: Select Tuesdays, April – October, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $150 per person ($840 any six dinners) Registration: Call 404-876-5859 ext. 2559 Join the Waitlist
See the Full Sch... [click here for more]Alston Lecture: Beyond Beauty by Sam Hoadley
Tuesday May 12, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: Free and open to the public
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Beyond Beauty: The Wildlife Value of Natives and Native Cultivars in Mt. Cuba Center’s Trial Garden
Join Sam Hoadley, the Manager of Horticultural Research at Mt. Cuba Center, as he highlights native plant species and cultivars from Mt. Cuba’s trials that will make beautiful and ecologically valuabl...
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Storybook Time
Wednesday May 13, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: Free
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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. Join us for Storybook Time led by Ms. Ally where little ones can hear and engage with reading and interactiv...
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Drop-In Garden Tours
Wednesday May 13, 2026 01:30 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.
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: Feb. 17 – May 29, 1:30 p.m. | June 2 – Aug. 28, 10:30 a.m. | Sept. 1 – Dec. 18, 1:30 p.m.
Please note: Tours begin earlier... [click here for more]Fresh Plates Dinner: Liv Hurst
Wednesday May 13, 2026 06:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: $95 – $100
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Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Chef Liv Hurst, Cattle Shed prepares a four-part small plate menu. Learn new recipes and taste freshly prepared courses and wine.
Schedule: Wednesday, May 13, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $100 (Members $95) Deadline: One week before session
JOIN THE WAI... [click here for more]Painting Summer Florals
Wednesday May 13, 2026 06:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: $85 – $90
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Learn to paint loose summer florals with artist Janelle Soler using gouache, a French opaque watercolor that can be used for multiple types of painting styles. All materials will be provided.
Janelle Soler is a Cuban-Puerto Rican artist and designer based in Atlanta. She specializes in graphic desig...
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Drop-In Garden Tours
Thursday May 14, 2026 01:30 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.
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: Feb. 17 – May 29, 1:30 p.m. | June 2 – Aug. 28, 10:30 a.m. | Sept. 1 – Dec. 18, 1:30 p.m.
Please note: Tours begin earlier... [click here for more]Cocktails in the Garden
Thursday May 14, 2026 05:00 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: Included with Garden Admission
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The Garden’s popular after-hours event returns with new activities in celebration of Niki in the Garden. Every Thursday through July 30, 5 – 9 p.m., purchase specialty cocktails, enjoy live music, and more while exploring the exhibition dramatically lighted at night.
When you arrive, take a pic in...
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Mother’s Day in the Garden
Sunday May 10, 2026 11:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: Garden admission or membership
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Included with Garden Admission: Celebrate mom with a bloom-filled day of live music and cocktails at the Garden! Treat the leading ladies in your life to joyful Mother’s Day festivities surrounded by springtime beauty. Explore Niki in the Garden while making unforgettable memories together in the he...
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Atlanta Rose Show
Sunday May 10, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
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Presented by the Greater Atlanta Rose Society, the annual cut-flower show in Day Hall features roses of every variety and color.
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[click here for more]Atlanta Botanical Gardens Exhibitions (Sundays)
Sunday May 10, 2026 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.
Explore current exhibitions on view at Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Current exhibitions: - Niki in the Garden
See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.
[click here for more]Atlanta Rose Show
Saturday May 9, 2026 01:00 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: Check Site
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Presented by the Greater Atlanta Rose Society, the annual cut-flower show in Day Hall features roses of every variety and color.
LEARN MORE
[click here for more]Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
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Select Saturdays 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 fresh inspir...
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Atlanta Botanical Gardens Exhibitions (Saturdays)
Saturday May 9, 2026 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.
Explore current exhibitions on view at Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Current exhibitions: - Niki in the Garden
See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.
[click here for more]Atlanta Botanical Garden's 50th anniversary with the return of Niki in the Garden!
Saturday May 9, 2026 09:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: $0-$34.95
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Join the Garden’s celebration of its 50th anniversary with the return of Niki in the Garden! Springing to life along the pathways as well as indoors are more than 40 joyous sculptures by the late artist Niki de Saint Phalle–many making an encore from the 2006 exhibit—in one of the largest showings o...
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Niki in the Garden
Saturday May 9, 2026 12:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
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In a year of anniversaries, what better way to celebrate the Garden’s 50th than an encore exhibition of artist Niki de Saint Phalle’s monumental sculptures that debuted at the Garden 20 years ago this spring.
The French sculptor, who died in 2002, was known as one of the first female sculptors of ma...
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Drop-In Garden Tours
Friday May 8, 2026 01:30 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.
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: Feb. 17 – May 29, 1:30 p.m. | June 2 – Aug. 28, 10:30 a.m. | Sept. 1 – Dec. 18, 1:30 p.m.
Please note: Tours begin earlier... [click here for more]Drop-In Kids Gardening Activity
Friday May 8, 2026 10:30 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.
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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, May – September Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Fee: Free wi... [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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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
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