Alice’s Wonderland features 38 larger-than-life sculptures in seven installations inspired by Lewis Carroll’s timeless tales, plus Shaggy Dog and the now-iconic Earth Goddess, two pieces in the Garden’s permanent collection from the 2013-14 exhibitions Imaginary Worlds: Plants Larger Than Life and A New Kingdom of Plant Giants.

Let imagination be your guide as you enter the Garden through giant Storybooks. Discover Alice spinning in a whirl of teacups and playing cards. Watch out for the Queen of Hearts and her Chess Set army as you greet the new Singing Flowers on your approach to the 27-foot-tall White Rabbit floating in the Skyline Garden, where you’ll also encounter the toothy grin of the Cheshire Cat. 

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This exhibition is created by Poetic Kinetics and produced by Elemental Exhibitions.

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Atlanta artist Huelani Mei has created the metal works to show the form, movement and rhythm she observes while enjoying the outdoors. The captivating, colorful sculptures, which include insects such as ants and bees, are made of powder-coated steel, range from 3 to 10 feet tall and will be staged throughout the Garden.

Reflected in Mei’s work is the joy and peace that nature brings her, and she hopes that sparks a moment of reflection and wonder in Garden guests. An accomplished artist, Mei received her degree in Sculpture and Fine Arts from Georgia State University and has her own fabrication shop, Hue Designs.

The exhibit will include interpretive signage for each sculpture, offering fun facts about the species depicted and creating an informative, fun experience for all ages.

This exhibition is created by Huelani Mei and produced by Elemental Exhibitions.

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Dates: Tuesdays, August 26 – September 23 

Time: 10 a.m.- 1p.m. (sold out) OR 6 – 9 p.m.

Fee: $230 ($220 Member)

Registration Deadline: April 21

Instructor: Carol Anne Sutherland, Artist

Class materials are not included in the registration fee. Please see the supplies list below.

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Every Member Bring a New Member!

September is a perfect month to share the Garden with friends and family. Help spread the word about our world-class Garden and the benefits of membership!

Any member who brings a new member to Admissions at either Garden location to join will receive two extra guest passes (value $60), and so will the new member! The guest passes are valid during regular hours at both locations, including Cocktails in the Garden and Fest-of-Ale evenings in Atlanta. This is an on-site offer only, valid at both locations.

Exclusive & Early Member Purchase opportunity for Garden Lights, Holiday Nights tickets (Atlanta)

Members receive exclusive early access to purchase discounted tickets* for the 15^th annual Garden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco QQQ! From September 1 – 30, members may purchase tickets for the nights of their choice. Visit here for details and to purchase tickets.

*Does not apply to Premium Plus ticket

Longleaf Restaurant, Quick Café and Snack Shack

10% off your bill* at Longleaf Restaurant, Quick Café and the Snack Shack for members-only during September.

*Does not apply to alcoholic beverages

Garden Gift Shop (Atlanta and Gainesville)

Members will receive 20% off of their gift shop purchase* the entire month of September. It’s a great time for early holiday shopping!

*Discount does not apply to commissioned artists’ works

Garden Center Discounts

Visit these participating garden centers for special offers throughout September:

Garden*Hood – 20% off your purchase

Petal and Pond – 25% off any one plant under $75

Remember, participating garden centers give ABG members a 10% discount throughout the year when you show a current membership card. Check our Member FAQs for a complete list of participating garden centers.

Prize Drawings

Visit the Garden’s Facebook and Instagram throughout September to participate in fun activities and a chance to be entered into weekly prize drawings! Prizes include complimentary guest passes; complimentary drink tickets, tickets to Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, and tickets to Garden Spring Party, as well as a complimentary photo shoot valued at $500!

And, as a current member on September 30, 2025, you will automatically be entered into a drawing for the Grand Prize!

Grand Prize: Two-night weekend getaway and more at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

Enjoy a Premier King room, inclusive of taxes, plus daily breakfast for two in Park 75 or Room Service (excludes Sunday Brunch), PLUS one dinner in Brasserie Margot for two (excludes alcohol). Complimentary parking is included. Total retail value of $2,125.

SWAPtember

Swap the savings during the annual SWAPtember event at 23 metro Atlanta attractions! Show your Atlanta Botanical Garden membership card when you visit these participating Atlanta attractions between September 1-30, 2025 and receive $10 off a membership purchase or comparable offer.

Some attractions also offer additional general admission discounts during the month-long savings event. For full offer details, visit the participating attractions’ websites below.

* Additional benefits and/or redemption limitations
** Comparable offer

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Atlanta History Center*

Bartow History Museum*

The Breman Museum*

Booth Western Art Museum

Center for Puppetry Arts*

Chattahoochee Nature Center

The Columbus Museum* 

Mimms Museum of Technology and Art*

Dekalb History Center

Fernbank Museum of Natural History  

Georgia Aquarium*

History Cherokee*

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia*

Museum of Design Atlanta*

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Oakland Cemetery*

Savoy Automobile Museum

Steffen Thomas Museum of Art

Tellus Science Museum*

YMCA of Metro Atlanta**

Zoo Atlanta

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Dates:: Saturdays, September 6 – November 8 

Time: 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.

Fee: $139 (Member $129)

Registration Deadline: September 2 

Instructor: Mali Harrell

Note: Registration for the intermediate tai chi class is by instructor invitation only.

Registration for Tai Chi Q4 is closed and registration for Tai Chi Q1 in 2026 will open in mid-December.

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Dates:: Saturdays, September 6 – November 8 

Time: 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

Fee: $139 (Member $129)

Registration Deadline: September 2 

Instructor: Mali Harrell

Registration for Tai Chi Q4 is closed and registration for Tai Chi Q1 in 2026 will open in mid-December.

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Explore Chinese dance with Hwee-Eng Lee and Kerry Lee, the directors of the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company (ACDC)! Founded in 1991 by Hwee-Eng Lee, the ACDC educates and entertains metro Atlanta and surrounding areas about Chinese history and culture through the art of Chinese dance. Most notably, ACDC helped showcase Atlanta to the world as performers in the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1996 Olympic Games. 

Free with Garden Membership or Admission; no show reservations are required. 

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• This program is located on the Great Lawn under the shade of the elm trees.

• Bring a picnic blanket or ground cover if desired, as the grass can be damp in the morning.

• Please see our program greeter on the Great Lawn starting 10 minutes before each session.

We may cancel or move indoors if rain, cold temperatures or inclement weather make outdoor programming impractical. To check the status, email classes@atlantabg.org. 

Shows for Seedlings is for children accompanied by an adult.

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Schedule: Tuesday – Friday
Location: Meet inside the Hardin Visitor Center.
Time: June – August, 10:30 a.m. | September – May, 1:30 p.m.

Please note: Tours begin earlier in our warmest months between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Space is extremely limited. Weather permitting and subject to volunteer availability.

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The 14-time Grammy Award winner last performed at the Gainesville Garden in 2015 during its inaugural concert in the Ivester Amphitheater, where its intimate outdoor setting and exceptional acoustics offer artists and guests an experience unlike any other.

“It’s truly an honor to have her here at any time, but having been the first artist to perform in our amphitheater really makes this show extremely special as we continue to celebrate our 10th anniversary,” Garden Director Mildred Fockele said.

Harris is known as much for her eloquently straightforward songwriting as for her incomparably expressive singing. Admired throughout her career for her talent as an artist and song connoisseur, Harris shook up country radio in the 1970s when she established herself as the premiere songwriter of a generation, selling more than 15 million records and garnering her 14 Grammy Awards, three CMA Awards and four Americana Awards.

Discounted tickets go on sale to Garden members on May 21. General admission tickets will be available on May 28. Garden memberships are available at atlantabg.org/join.

The concert begins at 8 p.m., and gates open at 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. for Platinum ticket holders). Seating is general admission, and cash bars and food purchases will be available.

Know Before You Go

The concert is rain or shine. No refunds will be provided. Attendees 3 years and older need a ticket. No outside food or beverages, cameras, tobacco products, e-cigarettes/vapes, or weapons of any kind are allowed in the Garden.

Seating: Lawn chairs must have low backs and legs less than 10 inches. Guests with taller chairs will be asked to sit on the edges of the amphitheater.

Parking: The Garden’s Pass Family Orchard Parking opens at 5 p.m. Pre-purchase on-site parking ($15) is sold out, so there will be no on-site parking. Overflow parking with shuttles to the Garden is located at Lakeview Academy, 796 Lakeview Dr, Gainesville, GA 30501. 

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