Garden Playtime
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 crea
Today · Tuesday, October 6
2 eventsSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Julian Parker
Join Chef Julian Parker from Longleaf Restaurant 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 dinner; $840 for six di
Tomorrow · Wednesday, October 7
3 eventsStorybook Time
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 l
SOLD OUT: Ikebana Workshop
Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, is a practice rooted in tradition and harmony. Join our immersive class led by Terry Furuta, a seasoned expert with 35 years of experience and training from the renowned I
SOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Julian Parker
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Chef Julian Parker, Longleaf Restaurant prepares a four-part small plate menu. Learn new recipes and taste freshly prepared courses and wine. Schedule: Wednesday, Octob
Thursday, October 8
3 eventsGarden Grooves
Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors. Suggested ages: 2 – 5 years Dates: Thursdays, March – Oct. Time: 10 & 10:45 a.m. Free with Garden Membership or Admission;
Fest-of-Ale
The Garden’s popular after-hours event returns for a festive fall season! Every Thursday, 5-7 p.m., enjoy craft beer and live music and more as you explore the Garden after dark. Free with Garden admission. • Snap a fall
SOLD OUT: Georgia Grown Dinners: Burns Sullivan
Interact with 2026 Georgia Grown Chef Burns Sullivan, Five & Ten alongside a Georgia peanut farmer as you enjoy four tasting courses with wine in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen. The Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen foste
Saturday, October 10
2 eventsFrog Feeding
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 cr
Fall Family Fun
Fall Family Fun in the Children’s Garden will delight youngsters of all ages! Bring the whole crew for festive, family-friendly fun with activities, including: • Pumpkin Play-Doh • Pumpkin Bowling • Pumpkin Rock Painting
Sunday, October 11
1 eventFall Family Fun
Fall Family Fun in the Children’s Garden will delight youngsters of all ages! Bring the whole crew for festive, family-friendly fun with activities, including: • Pumpkin Play-Doh • Pumpkin Bowling • Pumpkin Rock Painting
Monday, October 12
1 eventGarden Spooktacular Day Camp
Looking for a fun way to keep kids learning and engaged during fall break? Join us for Garden Spooktacular Day Camp for hands-on nature exploration and seasonal fun. Campers will hunt for scarecrows and pumpkins, discove
Tuesday, October 13
3 eventsGarden Playtime
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 crea
SOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Matthew Basford
Join Chef Matthew Basford of Canoe 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 dinner; $840 for six dinners Registra
Alston Lecture: Felicia Feaster – The Frightful Botanical
The Frightful Botanical: A suitably spooky journey into the macabre folklore and bizarre and dangerous plants of The Goth Garden Join author Felicia Feaster as she takes us back to the Victorian age, the dawn of Gothic n
Wednesday, October 14
3 eventsStorybook Time
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 l
SOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Dan Latham
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Dan Latham, Farm Burger prepares a four-part small plate menu with the theme, “Farm Burger Without The Burger”. Learn new recipes and taste freshly prepared courses and
Terrarium Workshop
A terrarium is a miniature, self-sustaining ecosystem and a beautiful, practical way to bring plant life into the home or office. You will build a terrarium using a variety of tiny, adorable plants, mosses and decorative
Thursday, October 15
2 eventsGarden Grooves
Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors. Suggested ages: 2 – 5 years Dates: Thursdays, March – Oct. Time: 10 & 10:45 a.m. Free with Garden Membership or Admission;
Fest-of-Ale
The Garden’s popular after-hours event returns for a festive fall season! Every Thursday, 5-7 p.m., enjoy craft beer and live music and more as you explore the Garden after dark. Free with Garden admission. • Snap a fall
Saturday, October 17
4 eventsIn the Pantry with Chef Anïsa
Determine what foods fit your lifestyle, discover what cuisine(s) you would like to lean on and explore more, and come up with a list of staples to stock your dream pantry. Your list will include fresh foods, a variety o
Gardening for Birds
Whether they’re making a pit stop during migration or perennial species, gardeners can enjoy watching many birds throughout the seasons. In this class, students will learn how to attract more birds to their gardens by pr
Eco Printing Workshop
Learn how to create beautiful plant designs on silk. Eco printing is imprinting images of leaves, plants, and flowers directly on protein fibers using a water bath process. In this workshop, you will create your own uniq
Fall Family Fun
Fall Family Fun in the Children’s Garden will delight youngsters of all ages! Bring the whole crew for festive, family-friendly fun with activities, including: • Pumpkin Play-Doh • Pumpkin Bowling • Pumpkin Rock Painting
Sunday, October 18
2 eventsGoblins in the Garden
Show off the kids’ Halloween costumes on the Goblins Runway and participate in a variety of fall family activities. Enjoy pony and train rides while exploring the Scarecrows in the Garden . The event features music perfo
Fall Family Fun
Fall Family Fun in the Children’s Garden will delight youngsters of all ages! Bring the whole crew for festive, family-friendly fun with activities, including: • Pumpkin Play-Doh • Pumpkin Bowling • Pumpkin Rock Painting
Tuesday, October 20
2 eventsGarden Playtime
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 crea
SOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Austin Goetzman
Join the chef team from Aria 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 dinner; $840 for six dinners Registration:
Wednesday, October 21
2 eventsStorybook Time
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 l
SOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Shaun Doty
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Shaun Doty, Bantam & Biddy prepares a four-part small-plate menu. Learn new recipes and taste freshly prepared courses and wine. Schedule: Wednesday, October 21 , 6:30
Thursday, October 22
3 eventsGarden Grooves
Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors. Suggested ages: 2 – 5 years Dates: Thursdays, March – Oct. Time: 10 & 10:45 a.m. Free with Garden Membership or Admission;
Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival
Celebrate the season at the Garden’s Pumpkin Carving Festival, where creatively carved pumpkins take center stage! Enjoy live music, festive entertainment, cocktails and Fall fun , then stroll through Scarecrows in the G
Fest-of-Ale
The Garden’s popular after-hours event returns for a festive fall season! Every Thursday, 5-7 p.m., enjoy craft beer and live music and more as you explore the Garden after dark. Free with Garden admission. • Snap a fall
Saturday, October 24
3 eventsFall Family Fun
Fall Family Fun in the Children’s Garden will delight youngsters of all ages! Bring the whole crew for festive, family-friendly fun with activities, including: • Pumpkin Play-Doh • Pumpkin Bowling • Pumpkin Rock Painting
Frog Feeding
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 cr
Garden Chef Demo: Shobha Swamy
Select Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. during 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
Sunday, October 25
1 eventFall Family Fun
Fall Family Fun in the Children’s Garden will delight youngsters of all ages! Bring the whole crew for festive, family-friendly fun with activities, including: • Pumpkin Play-Doh • Pumpkin Bowling • Pumpkin Rock Painting
Monday, October 26
2 eventsMember Fall Evening
Experience festive harvest activities featuring hundreds of pumpkins, colorful fall foliage and Scarecrows in the Garden ! Enjoy a cool fall evening full of crafts, live music and more! Questions? Contact membership@atla
Member Night Garden Chef Demos: Stella Dillard, Dandelion Food & Goods
Join us Monday at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m 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 somethin
Tuesday, October 27
1 eventGarden Playtime
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 crea
Wednesday, October 28
1 eventStorybook Time
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 l
Thursday, October 29
3 eventsGarden Grooves
Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors. Suggested ages: 2 – 5 years Dates: Thursdays, March – Oct. Time: 10 & 10:45 a.m. Free with Garden Membership or Admission;
Fest-of-Ale
The Garden’s popular after-hours event returns for a festive fall season! Every Thursday, 5-7 p.m., enjoy craft beer and live music and more as you explore the Garden after dark. Free with Garden admission. • Snap a fall
Georgia Grown Dinners: Christian Bell
Interact with 2026 Georgia Grown Chef Christian Bell, Oreatha’s at The Point , and a Georgia pecan grower as you enjoy four tasting courses with wine in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen. The Edible Garden Outdoor Kitche
Saturday, October 31
4 eventsFall Family Fun
Fall Family Fun in the Children’s Garden will delight youngsters of all ages! Bring the whole crew for festive, family-friendly fun with activities, including: • Pumpkin Play-Doh • Pumpkin Bowling • Pumpkin Rock Painting
Frog Feeding
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 cr
Chinese Watercolor: Chrysanthemums
Learn how to paint chrysanthemums using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques. This class is appropriate for all levels of artistic experience, and all instruction and materials will be provided. Date: Saturday, Oct.
Garden Chef Demo: Megan McCarthy
Select Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. during 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
Sunday, November 1
1 eventFall Family Fun
Fall Family Fun in the Children’s Garden will delight youngsters of all ages! Bring the whole crew for festive, family-friendly fun with activities, including: • Pumpkin Play-Doh • Pumpkin Bowling • Pumpkin Rock Painting
Tuesday, November 3
1 eventDrawing the Fall Harvest
The summer growing season culminates in the fall harvest, when a bounty of fruits and vegetables spill out of the cornucopia, reminding us of what the earth provided. In this class, students create still-life drawings in