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The Garden hosts a wide variety of fun and educational activities throughout the year. Check back regularly to find out what's coming up next!

Current and upcoming events at the Garden:

Orchid Daze

Hanging Gardens

February 4 - April 15

Babylon meets Midtown this winter with Orchid Daze highlighting dramatic hanging gardens cascading with lush, fragrant beauty.

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Orchid Market Weekends

February 4 - 5, March 3 - 4, April 7 -8
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Gorgeous live orchids from local growers, supplies, expert advice and orchid art.

Valentines in the Garden

Romance Blooms!

Saturday, February 11
7 - 11 p.m.

Enjoy an elegant evening of music, dancing, cocktails, desserts and more at the most romantic spot in Atlanta. Warm candlelight and fragrant orchids form the perfect setting for both couples and singles alike.

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Atlanta Blooms!

300,000 Watts of Flower Power

March - April

From hot pinks to fiery oranges and regal purples, the second annual springtime celebration Atlanta Blooms: 300,000 Watts of Flower Power is more electrifying than ever.

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Garden Gates

An Exhibition of Works by Andrew Crawford

March - April

This spring, a new exhibition of iron gates by Atlanta metal artist Andrew T. Crawford will be on display during Atlanta Blooms. These works of art will be presented among hundreds of thousands of tulips and daffodils in full bloom. More Information

Gardening in Season

Members Only Event

Monday, March 5
6 -7 p.m.

What should you do in your own garden each season? Is it time to prune or plant or mulch? Find out from the experts! Members can expand their gardening knowledge with tips from Garden horticulturists. More Information

Orchid Society Show

Friday - Sunday, March 9 - 11
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hundreds of orchids on display and for sale as well as orchid supplies.

Hosted by the Atlanta Orchid Society

Vanilla Sunday

Sunday, March 18
1 - 4 p.m.

Enjoy the aromas and flavors of this amazing orchid during an afternoon of cooking demonstrations, sensory experiences and delicious vanilla sundaes.  More Information

Blooms & Bubbly

Thursday, April 5
5 - 8 p.m.

Toast spring during a casually elegant evening of Atlanta Blooms! More Information

Dr. Alison Foster

The Medicinal Plant Collection at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden

Free Alston Lecture
Thursday, April 12
7 p.m.

AlsLecture
Thursday, November 4
7 p.m.Alston Lecture
Thursday, November 4
7 p.m., November 4
7 p.m.Alston Lecture
Thursday, November 4
7 p.m.

Join Dr. Alison Foster for a free Alston Lecture and learn about the medicinal plant collection at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden. More Information

Guided Exhibition Tours

Orchid Daze: Hanging Gardens

Saturdays, February 4 - April 15
10 a.m.

Soak up interesting insights about the exotic orchids in this fluid exhibition.

Meet inside the Hardin Visitor Center five minutes before tour time.

Garden Tours

Every Tuesday and 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. 

Free with Garden admission.   More Information