Events

Current and upcoming events at the Garden:

Imaginary Worlds
Scarecrows Registration
Science Cafe
Garden Closing Early
Educator Night
Jimmy Turner
Concerts in the Garden
Cocktails in the Garden
Garden Chef Demos
Garden of Eden Ball
Garden Tours

Imaginary Worlds

Plants Larger Than Life

May – October

Be enchanted by a magical garden where cobras tower overhead, fish dance on water, and a giant goddess emerges from the earth. Hundreds of thousands of plants come together to form 19 fantastic living sculptures in the first major exhibition by International Mosaiculture of Montreal^© to be shown in the United States.

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Scarecrows Registration

October 2013

Be a part of Atlanta’s favorite fall tradition of spooky, kooky fun!

Scarecrows in the Garden returns for its 11th annual season of fall family fun. Every October the Garden is stuffed with more than 100 scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations. More Information

Science Cafe

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

The Science Cafe returns this spring as an "Art and Science Cafe" during Cocktails in the Garden for a series of discussions that will explore the unique and innovative ways that artists and scientists work together.

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Garden Closing Early

Sunday, June 23
5 p.m.

The Garden closes early at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, for
Wells Fargo Concerts in the Garden.

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo promise to hit you with their best shot at the first show of the season. Don't miss out!

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Educator Night

Thursday, July 18
6 - 10 p.m.

For one night only, educators receive free admission to Cocktails in the Garden! Explore Imaginary Worlds, stroll the Canopy Walk, experience habitats and frog calls in the Fuqua Conservatory, watch a cooking demonstration in the Outdoor Kitchen and relax with fellow educators. More Information

Jimmy Turner

Trial by Flower

Free Alston Lecture
Tuesday, August 6
7 p.m.

Take a humorous and informative tour of the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden's Trial Program with the fast-talking and funny Jimmy Turner Sr., the Director of the Gardens. Turner will share his favorite new (and a few underused) annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and grasses for the southern gardener. More Information

Concerts in the Garden

Wells Fargo

Summer 2013

Wells Fargo Concerts in the Garden encores for an 11th annual stellar season! Enjoy live music on the Great Lawn at Atlanta's most beautiful venue.

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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 the sounds of Lethal Rhythms DJs, catch a tantalizing chef demo in the Edible Garden, and watch for surprise cultural performances.

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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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Garden of Eden Ball

Circus

Saturday, September 28
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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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