Atlanta Botanical Garden

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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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Sunday August 24, 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 August 24, 2025 11:30 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. 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 August 24, 2025 11:30 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. 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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Monday August 25, 2025 06:00 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.
Supporting-level members and above are invited to a delightful evening under the treetops of Storza Woods to mingle with fellow members while indulging in delicious hors d’oeuvres and drinks with a backdrop of live string music. Invitations will be mailed. Look for a mailed invitation with RSVP deta... [click here for more]
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Tuesday August 26, 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]
Atlanta Botanical Garden

Tuesday August 26, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $230 ($220 Member)
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.
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. Join us for this fun and life-affirming art class. This class is part of the Botanic... [click here for more]
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Tuesday August 26, 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.
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 thro... [click here for more]
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Tuesday August 26, 2025 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. 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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Tuesday August 26, 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.
Rescheduled from May 27 to August 26. 

Learn as Chef Nick Leahy from Vice Kitchen 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. Regist... [click here for more]
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Wednesday August 27, 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.
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

Dates: Wednesdays, March – Oc... [click here for more]
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Saturday August 16, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: free with 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.
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 observe one of the most interest... [click here for more]
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Friday August 15, 2025 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. 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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Friday August 15, 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.
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.   Come on Travis Murphy’s musical adventure, as he explores different sounds, movements and silly... [click here for more]
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Thursday August 14, 2025 06:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $35 – $40
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.
Join educational chef and aspiring homesteader Taylor Mead for an overview of what you need to start a backyard egg-laying flock, including coop design and maintenance, nutrition and enrichment, breed selection, and ways to address some common issues you may run into. Then make a few recipes with al... [click here for more]
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Thursday August 14, 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 August 14, 2025 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. 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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Thursday August 14, 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.
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 impractical. To check the stat... [click here for more]
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Wednesday August 13, 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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Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:00 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.
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as favorite neighborhood chefs prepare a four-part small plate menu. Learn new recipes and taste freshly prepared courses and wine.  Fall registration opens Wednesday, August 13 at noon to members and 4 p.m. to non-members. Look for the fall chef line... [click here for more]
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Wednesday August 13, 2025 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. 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]
500 m
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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