Events

Current and upcoming events at the Garden:

Art Gallery Exhibition
Independent Visions
Gourmet in May
Garden Tours
Cocktails in the Garden
Science Cafe
Bonsai Society Show
Edible Lessons
Edible Garden Tours
Garden Chef Demos
Diane Ott Whealy
Concerts in the Garden
Endangered Species Day
Garden of Eden Ball

Art Gallery Exhibition

Atlanta Fine Arts League

May - July
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

The Fuqua Orchid Center Art Gallery presents a special exhibition of botanical-themed art by members of the Atlanta Fine Arts League. The exhibition, which includes oils, watercolors and pastels, highlights the artists collective diverse approach to creating fine art. More Information

Independent Visions

Sculpture in the Garden

May - October

View an exhibition of nineteen monumental works by nine internationally renowned artists that transforms an urban oasis into Atlanta’s premiere sculpture garden. More Information

Gourmet in May

May 2012

Celebrate all things edible during Gourmet in May, a month-long smorgasbord of demonstrations, activities, classes and festivities in the Edible Garden and Outdoor Kitchen.

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Garden Tours

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
1:30 p.m.

Visitors are invited to take a stroll with a knowledgeable volunteer guide to discover interesting insights about the Garden and what's in bloom. More Information

Cocktails in the Garden

Every Thursday
May - September
6 - 10 p.m.

Mix and mingle at the most beautiful cocktail party in the city! Groove to a live DJ, catch a chef demo in the Edible Garden, and watch for surprise cultural performances.

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Science Cafe

Third Thursdays
May - October
7 - 8 p.m.

The Science Cafe returns during Cocktails in the Garden for a series of discussions exploring the many facets of climate change. The series will address questions associated with how climate is expected to change and how it is related to patterns of change around the globe.

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Bonsai Society Show

Saturday, May 19
noon - 5 p.m.

Sunday, May 20
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Atlanta Bonsai Society is holding their Spring Show at the Garden with world-renowned bonsai artist, Ryan Neil. More Information

Edible Lessons

Saturdays and Sundays, May
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Taste nibbles fresh from the Edible Garden, local farms and restaurants. Learn about preserving and infusing. Plant a seed to take home! More Information

Edible Garden Tours

Saturdays, May
11 a.m.

Take a deeper look at the amazing variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs in the Edible Garden, explore the innovative design and find inspiration for your own garden. More Information

Garden Chef Demos

Saturdays & Sundays
May - October
noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Meet in the Edible Garden to watch as the Garden Chef prepares mouthwatering recipes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Free with Garden admission.

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Diane Ott Whealy

How to Design a Beautiful Garden

Free Alston Lecture
Wednesday, May 23
7 p.m.

Join Diane Ott Whealy at the Atlanta Botanical Garden for How to Design a Beautiful Garden with Heirlooms, Flowers, Vegetables and Herbs. Whealy will share her experience designing and planting the perfect combination of heirloom flowers, vegetables, and herbs. More Information

Concerts in the Garden

Summer 2012

Concerts in the Garden encores for a 10th annual stellar season! Enjoy live music on the Great Lawn at Atlanta's most beautiful venue.

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Endangered Species Day

Saturday, June 2
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The national Endangered Species Day began in 2006 to increase public understanding of recovery efforts for endangered plants and animals. Visit the Garden for a day celebrating rare plants and animals.

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Garden of Eden Ball

A Celebration of the Seasons

Saturday, September 29
6:30 p.m.

The Garden of Eden Ball is the Garden’s largest annual fund-raiser. The black-tie gala has come a long way since its early days in a tent in a former parking lot that’s now the popular Edible Garden.

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