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Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
Thu, Sep 10-13 · 12:00 PM start · Atlanta
Historic Fourth Ward Park
Ticketed
Event websiteNational Chocolate Day Run for Chocolates ATLANTA
Sat, Sep 12 · 7:30 AM · Atlanta
Atlanta
Free
Event websiteNurse John
Sat, Sep 12 · 7:00 PM · Atlanta
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
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Event websiteFrog Feeding
Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM · Atlanta
Atlanta Botanical Garden
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Registration: Scarecrows in the Garden Atlanta
It\'s time to get crafty! Scarecrows in the Garden returns to the Garden this fall, celebrating our 50th anniversary with a full month of colorful, handmade scarecrows scattered throughout the Garden.
SOLD OUT: Drawing Trees
Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker, and charcoal. With the focus on trees native to Georgia, students will draw leaves and branches, tree trunks, roots, and tree structures and shapes.
Member Appreciation Month
September is Member Appreciation Month, a time to thank our members with extra-special perks, valuable discounts and the chance to win great prizes. Join or Renew Every Member Bring a New Member!
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
Tastings and classes spotlighting Southern chefs, drinks, and culture in Atlanta.
National Chocolate Day Run for Chocolates ATLANTA
Description Ready, Set, Chocolate! Join Us for the Sweetest Run of the Year - The Chocolate Run!Lace up your running shoes and bring your sweet tooth-because this isn't your average race.It's a deliciously fun event for all.
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.
Nurse John
Nurse John is scheduled at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Patrick Warburton
Patrick Warburton is scheduled at Variety Playhouse in Atlanta. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Skyline Picnic
Mix and mingle at this exclusive event for Donor-level members in the Skyline Garden on Monday, Sept. 14, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., while enjoying a fall evening of tasty food and live music. Invitations will be emailed.
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.
SOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Todd Richards
Join Chef Todd Richards of Brassica for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen. Schedule: Select Tuesdays, April – October, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Storybook 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.
SOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Rusty Bowers
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Chef Rusty Bowers, Pine Street Market prepares a four-part small plate menu. Learn new recipes and taste freshly prepared courses and wine.
SOLD OUT: Intro to Designing with Native Plants
Want to learn how to make a pretty native garden, but don’t know where to start? Start here! In this class we will learn the basics native gardening: which plants to use in what spaces and introduction to design theory.
Garden 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.
Cocktails in the Garden
The Garden\'s popular after-hours event returns with new activities in celebration of Niki in the Garden.
New South Chef Collective: A Garden Dinner Series II
Experience Old South ingredients in a fresh new way during the second of three Garden dinners hosted by The New South chef collective, an all-Black group of Atlanta chefs who showcase culture and cuisine through.
Shaky Knees Festival
Shaky Knees Festival takes place at Piedmont Park. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Shows for Seedlings: Music Party with Travis Murphy
Enjoy a variety of live performances by some of Atlanta\'s most beloved children\'s musicians and storytellers in this engaging series. Shows take place Fridays, May through September at 10 and 10:45 a.m.
Aqua Vino Presented by Universal Parking
Aqua Vino returns for its 20th year, inviting you to an unforgettable evening in support of Georgia Aquarium's mission to advance ocean research, rescue, and conservation.
Dahlia Show
Experience the annual Georgia Dahlia Show, showcasing hundreds of exquisite dahlia varieties grown and cultivated by members of the Dahlia Society of Georgia.
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.
SOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Woody Back
Join Chef Woody Back of Table & Main for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen. Schedule: Select Tuesdays, April – October, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Storybook 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.
Designing with Seasonal Blooms: An Autumn Floral Arranging Workshop
Celebrate the beauty of the season by creating your own lush floral arrangement using fresh, seasonal blooms.
Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run, Walk & Roll
The Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run Walk & Roll Event is the celebration of a unique workplace-organized fitness initiative introduced to the Atlanta area by U.S. Olympian and world-renowned running expert, Jeff Galloway.
Garden 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.
Cocktails in the Garden
The Garden\'s popular after-hours event returns with new activities in celebration of Niki in the Garden.
SOLD OUT: Georgia Grown Dinners: Holden McKinstry and Taylor Mead
Interact with 2026 Georgia Grown Chefs Holden McKinstry, Vice Steak Bar and Taylor Mead, Atlanta Botanical Garden alongside a Georgia beef producer or apple farmer as you enjoy four tasting courses with wine in the Edible.
Shows for Seedlings: Opera Storytime with The Atlanta Opera
Enjoy a variety of live performances by some of Atlanta\'s most beloved children\'s musicians and storytellers in this engaging series. Shows take place Fridays, May through September at 10 and 10:45 a.m.
Chico Bean
Chico Bean is scheduled at City Winery - Atlanta. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
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.
Chinese Watercolor: Peonies
Learn how to paint peonies 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, Sept.
Healthy Soil: Reimagining Compost
In this interactive workshop, you\'ll learn the fundamentals of composting, explore the difference between diverse systems, and gain hands-on experience making natural bio fertilizers such as compost tea, ferments and more!
The Vegetarian Spice Table
Chef Naina of Kesar Kitchen invites you to the Vegetarian Spice Table. Discover the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Indian vegetarian cuisine through a semi hands-on culinary experience.
Garden of Eden Ball
Celebrate the Garden at its largest annual fundraising event with cocktails, dinner and dancing. For more information, please contact Norris Nelson at [email protected].
Little Big Town
Little Big Town at Fabulous Fox Theatre - Atlanta on September 26, 2026.
Ron Taylor
Ron Taylor is scheduled at City Winery - Atlanta. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Fine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration
Fine line pen is the ideal medium for botanical illustration because it reproduces so beautifully in books and publications. Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with a fine line pen.
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.
SOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Tal Baum
Join Chef Tal Baum of Oliva Restaurant Group for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen. Schedule: Select Tuesdays, April – October, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Fuqua Lecture: Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson - Climate Wayfinding
Climate Wayfinding When maps come up short and the path ahead is uncertain, how do we find our way? In her new book Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home, Dr. Katharine K.
Storybook 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.
Planning Your Raised Bed Garden
Learn practical steps needed to establish a garden that maximizes growing space and efficiency, create a fall planting plan, and plan for a harvest of diverse crops.
Dinner with Deborah VanTrece and Mia Oriño
Dine, sip and learn with MICHELIN-recommended Chefs Deborah VanTrece, Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours and Mia Oriño, Kamayan as they team up to present a dinner showcasing the culinary passion and talent of this chef-friend.
Garden 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.
Fest-of-Ale
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment. Please note: For your safety, areas of the Garden may be closed at dusk. learn more.
Light Bites & Garden Insights
Contributing-level members and above are invited to enjoy refreshments and a short presentation by Conservation staff, featuring a can\'t-miss demonstration by D.J., the detector dog, as he sniffs out rare, endangered plants.
New South Chef Collective: A Garden Dinner Series III
Experience Old South ingredients in a fresh new way during the final of three Garden dinners hosted by The New South chef collective, an all-Black group of Atlanta chefs who showcase culture and cuisine through collaboration.
Container Gardening
Explore container gardening basics: plant selection, soil types and choosing appropriate containers. Learn the annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs that do well in pots.
Edible Gardening in Small Spaces
Learn to maximize your small yard, patio or window boxes to grow your own healthy and delicious food.
Fall Family Fun
Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages! Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, October 3 - November 1, 10 a.m. - noon More info coming soon!
Candler Park 5K
The Candler Park Fall 5K & Fun Run is a family-friendly race through one of Atlanta’s most scenic and historic neighborhoods!
Fall Family Fun
Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages! Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, October 3 - November 1, 10 a.m. - noon More info coming soon!
Homemade Pie Making
Making the crust is often the hardest part of getting a pie to turn out well.
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.
SOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Zan Malik
Join Chef Zan Malik of Clark\'s Steakhouse for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen. Schedule: Select Tuesdays, April – October, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Storybook 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.
Ikebana Workshop
Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, is a practice rooted in tradition and harmony.
SOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Dinner: Mel Toledo
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Mel Toledo, Foundation Social Eatery prepares a four-part small plate menu. Learn new recipes and taste freshly prepared courses and wine.
Garden 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.
Fest-of-Ale
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment. Please note: For your safety, areas of the Garden may be closed at dusk. learn more.
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.
Pride Kickoff
Drift into a night of pride, connection, and euphoric energy at one of Atlanta's most iconic and multi-award winning LGBTQ+ celebrations.
Fall Family Fun
Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages! Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, October 3 - November 1, 10 a.m. - noon More info coming soon!
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.
Fall Family Fun
Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages! Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, October 3 - November 1, 10 a.m. - noon More info coming soon!
Tuesdays in the Field October
Tuesdays in the Field is a specialized program created for K-12 homeschool students.
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.
Tease Tuesday Burlesque
Tease Tuesday Burlesque is scheduled at Red Light Cafe in Atlanta. Confirm the door time, age rules, and entry details before you go.
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.
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 novels.
Storybook 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.
Terrarium Workshop
A terrarium is a miniature, self-sustaining ecosystem and a beautiful, practical way to bring plant life into the home or office.
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”.
Garden 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.
Fest-of-Ale
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment. Please note: For your safety, areas of the Garden may be closed at dusk. learn more.
Taste of Atlanta
Atlanta's iconic grand tasting, celebrating 25 years of the city's food scene in Atlanta.
Ali Siddiq
Ali Siddiq is scheduled at State Farm Arena - GA in Atlanta. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Haunted Seas After Hours
Things are getting spooky beneath the surface! Join us for this eerie edition of Haunted Seas After Hours. Our fall experience is inspired by the mysterious creatures and shadowy depths of the ocean.
Gardening for Birds
Whether they\'re making a pit stop during migration or perennial species, gardeners can enjoy watching many birds throughout the seasons.
Fall Family Fun
Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages! Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, October 3 - November 1, 10 a.m. - noon More info coming soon!
In 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.
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.
Damon Darling
Damon Darling is scheduled at City Winery - Atlanta. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Fall Family Fun
Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages! Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, October 3 - November 1, 10 a.m. - noon More info coming soon!
Goblins 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.
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.
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.
Storybook 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.
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.
Garden 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.
Fest-of-Ale
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment. Please note: For your safety, areas of the Garden may be closed at dusk. learn more.
Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival
Apply to Carve Individual competitors and teams of amateur carvers get three hours to design and carve pumpkins at individual stations in front of event guests during the Garden\'s annual Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival.
Spooky Pooch 5K
Spooky Pooch 5K Grant Park, Atlanta, GA - Atlanta's most paws-itively fun Halloween tradition… - October 24, 2026.
Atlanta 10 Miler & 5K
The PNC Atlanta 10 Miler & 5K is one of Atlanta's most popular running and walking events. Starting and ending at Atlantic Station, runners and walkers wind through Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood.
Fall Family Fun
Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages! Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, October 3 - November 1, 10 a.m. - noon More info coming soon!
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.
Fall Family Fun
Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages! Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, October 3 - November 1, 10 a.m. - noon More info coming soon!
Member 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?
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.
Storybook 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.
Garden 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.
Haunted Seas After Hours
Things are getting spooky beneath the surface! Join us for this eerie edition of Haunted Seas After Hours. Our fall experience is inspired by the mysterious creatures and shadowy depths of the ocean.
Regions Bank Broadway In Atlanta
Regions Bank Broadway In Atlanta | Fox Theatre and tags on every page of your site.
Dental Dash at Dawn 5K
Dental Dash at Dawn 5K 3105 Clairmont Rd. Atlanta, GA 30329 - Dental Dash at Dawn 5K raises funds to support the DDD… - November 7, 2026.
Tuesdays in the Field November
Tuesdays in the Field is a specialized program created for K-12 homeschool students.
Tease Tuesday Burlesque
Tease Tuesday Burlesque is scheduled at Red Light Cafe in Atlanta. Confirm the door time, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Tuesdays in the Field December
Tuesdays in the Field is a specialized program created for K-12 homeschool students.
Tease Tuesday Burlesque
Tease Tuesday Burlesque is scheduled at Red Light Cafe in Atlanta. Confirm the door time, age rules, and entry details before you go.

