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April 2023
Drop-In Kids Gardening Activity
Atlanta
Wednesdays, March - Aug.: Help us care for plants like Rosa Sunfinger from Trolls: Save the Humans by Thomas Dambo!
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators read about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to watch the conservation team tend to the rare and endangered amphibians on display at the Garden.
Learn MoreMay 2023
Garden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Adventure of The Music Box with MILK+SIZZ feat. Makena
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Unlock the magic of music, storytelling and of course bubbles with MILK+SIZZ featuring their 5-year-old, Makena.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: In My Granny’s Garden in concert with Alliance Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join us for this engaging concert featuring story time and original music from the Theatre for the Very Young production of In My Granny's Garden.
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, May - July: Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
Learn MoreHomeschool Day
Atlanta
Supplement your life science, botanical and environmental studies curriculum with a visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Ocean of Rhythms with Jerry G. White
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join author, storyteller, and percussionist Jerry G. White for an interactive family show full of drums, music and dancing!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Bilingual Music for Families! with Nathalia
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Children’s songwriter Nathalia engages families in an interactive musical performance. Her energetic songs will have families singing, dancing, and even learning a little Spanish in this fun multicultural experience!
Learn MoreJune 2023
Shows for Seedlings: Playtime Songs with Ms. Patty
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join in the fun with some of your favorite oldies played with an updated twist. Ms. Patty’s playtime songs are sure to put a smile on your face, rhythm in your feet, and love in your heart.
Learn MoreSensory Friendly Event
Atlanta
The Garden will be open exclusively for individuals with cognitive and sensory processing disabilities and their families.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Jumpin’ Jam with Gail Burnett
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Are you ready for some jumping, dancing, singing fun? Miss Gail will have kids up on their feet and engaged with the music.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Queen Emeralda’s Magical Garden Stories with Kay Rosenblum
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Enjoy magic tricks and puppets, sing and laugh with Queen Emeralda from Fairyland as she tells nature inspired stories!
Learn MorePollinator Party
Atlanta
Enjoy a family celebration of the bees, butterflies, birds and other animals that pollinate plants and are responsible for many fruits and vegetables.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Jammin Junebugs with Alyssa Easterly
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Shake, jiggle, and wiggle to the tunes with Mrs. Alyssa and some of her favorite garden puppet friends, the junebug pollinators!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Music Party with Travis Murphy
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Come on a musical journey with fun and silly songs, dancing and visits from Mr. Travis's puppet friends!
Learn MoreJuly 2023
Shows for Seedlings: Watermelon Wiggles with Alyssa Easterly
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. March and wiggle the watermelon jiggle with Mrs. Alyssa! Join her on a musical picnic adventure, singing songs about summertime fruits, chickens on the farm, marchin' ants, flappin' birds and more.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Ocean of Rhythms with Jerry G. White
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join author, storyteller and percussionist Jerry G. White for an interactive family show full of drums, music and dancing!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Interactive Songs and Stories with Michael Levine
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Get ready to sing, dance, shake, and laugh together as Mr. Michael gets silly with his guitar!
Learn MoreAugust 2023
Shows for Seedlings: Summer Magic with Ken Scott
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Part magic, part comedy, and fun for all ages, this show will have you filled with laughter and amazement!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Musical Fun in the Sun! with Mr. Jason
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join us for Mr. Jason's music party as he delights families with songs about bugs, rainbows and nature to inspire the young and young at heart. Bring your smiles and your dancing shoes!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Bilingual Music for Families! with Nathalia
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Children’s songwriter Nathalia engages families in an interactive musical performance. Her energetic songs will have families singing, dancing, and even learning a little Spanish in this fun multicultural experience!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Explore Chinese Dance with Hwee-Eng Lee and Kerry Lee
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Explore Chinese dance, history, and culture through a fun, interactive performance with the directors of the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company!
Learn MoreSeptember 2023
Shows for Seedlings: Scatty the Scarecrow with Betty Ann Wylie
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join storyteller Betty Ann Wylie and Scatty the Scarecrow as they bring seasonal songs and stories to the Garden.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Music of Latin America with Havana Son
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Explore the sounds and rhythms of Latin America on this musical journey- from salsa to son, cumbia and beyond!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Weather the Weather with Ms. Ladybug
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join Ms. Ladybug and friends for a dreamy and playful interactive experience exploring the weather.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Music Party with Travis Murphy
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Come on a musical journey with fun and silly songs, dancing and jamming, and visits from Mr. Travis’s puppet friends!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Magical Creatures in a Magical Garden with Mama Koku
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join Mama Koku as she leads audience members in interactive stories featuring some of her favorite magical garden creatures!
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