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The State Botanical Garden will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.

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  • August 2026

  • Fri 7

    August Friends First Friday How Does Your Garden Grow?

    Friday, August 7 | 9:00 am - 10:30 am
    Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, Georgia, United States

    $12 general admission | $10 for members Join us for a look at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia: where we have been and where we're going. From the bold meadow that replaced an aging orchard to the canopy work that's letting light back in, the garden’s Director of Horticulture and Grounds, Jason Young, will walk...

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  • Tue 11

    Tuesday Tour

    Tuesday, August 11 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tuesday Tour
    Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, Georgia, United States

    Join us at 2 p.m. every Tuesday for an in-depth, one-hour tour of the State Botanical Garden's Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. These tours are led by the curator or docents. Tours are $5 per person, payable at the Garden Gift Shop upon arrival. 

    $5
  • Wed 12

    Garden Nights: Butterflies & Bingo

    Wednesday, August 12 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Heritage Garden 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens

    $10 – for Friends of the Garden, $25 – Non-members Garden Nights at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia invites you to explore the garden intimately and learn from our staff while enjoying a relaxed, lively atmosphere. Garden Nights provides the setting for a unique date night for couples, a fun night out for friends,...

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    $10
  • Sat 15

    Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden Performance Series

    Saturday, August 15 | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden Performance Series
    Children’s Garden: Theater in the Woods 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens

    Every third Saturday of the month, April through August, enjoy a variety of engaging shows taking place on the Theater-in-the-Woods stage in the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden. Experience music, laughter and connection in nature as our artists bring excitement to your weekend. All performances will take place at 9:30 a.m. with a second showing...

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    Free
  • Tue 18

    Tuesday Tour

    Tuesday, August 18 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tuesday Tour
    Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, Georgia, United States

    Join us at 2 p.m. every Tuesday for an in-depth, one-hour tour of the State Botanical Garden's Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. These tours are led by the curator or docents. Tours are $5 per person, payable at the Garden Gift Shop upon arrival. 

    $5
  • Tue 18

    Sunflower Concert Series – Abbey Road LIVE!

    Tuesday, August 18 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Flower Garden Lawn 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA, United States

    The Sunflower Concert Series at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia invites the community to enjoy live music amidst the beauty of the garden. Held in the picturesque Flower Garden, these concerts provide an unforgettable experience. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and picnic dinners to savor while enjoying the music. Each ticket includes...

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  • Fri 21

    Great Southeast Pollinator Census

    Friday, August 21 - Saturday, August 22
    Entire Garden 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens

    The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is one of many partners working with University of Georgia Extension to gather a snapshot look of pollinators across the Southeastern United States. The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a historical initiative where citizens will record the numbers and types of pollinators that populate our state during late summer. Not an entomologist? No...

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  • Tue 25

    Tuesday Tour

    Tuesday, August 25 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tuesday Tour
    Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, Georgia, United States

    Join us at 2 p.m. every Tuesday for an in-depth, one-hour tour of the State Botanical Garden's Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. These tours are led by the curator or docents. Tours are $5 per person, payable at the Garden Gift Shop upon arrival. 

    $5
  • Thu 27

    Learning by Leading Information Session

    Thursday, August 27 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Visitor Center & Conservatory 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens

    Are you a student interested in working at the botanical garden alongside other students and staff to address important environmental issues? The State Botanical Garden of Georgia Learning by Leading™ (LxL@UGA) program provides students a combination of leadership skills and real-world experience with education, conservation and horticulture through hands-on experiential projects. Interested students are welcome to learn how to get involved in...

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    Free
  • Fri 28

    Free Sketch Friday 

    Friday, August 28 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Free Sketch Friday
    Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, Georgia, United States

    Join us at the Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum for Free Sketch Friday! This free drop-in activity allows artists of all ages and skills to spend time in the museum, studying and drawing from our wonderful, varied collections. All materials will be provided by the museum.

    Free
  • September 2026

  • Tue 1

    Tuesday Tour

    Tuesday, September 1 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tuesday Tour
    Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, Georgia, United States

    Join us at 2 p.m. every Tuesday for an in-depth, one-hour tour of the State Botanical Garden's Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. These tours are led by the curator or docents. Tours are $5 per person, payable at the Garden Gift Shop upon arrival. 

    $5
  • Wed 2

    Garden Nights: Adult Recess

    Wednesday, September 2 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Alice H. Richards Childrens Garden 2450 S. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United States

    $10 – for Friends of the Garden, $25 – Non-members Garden Nights at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia invites you to explore the garden intimately and learn from our staff while enjoying a relaxed, lively atmosphere. Garden Nights provides the setting for a unique date night for couples, a fun night out for friends,...

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    $10
  • Sun 6

    Museum Tour

    Sunday, September 6 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Museum Tour
    Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, Georgia, United States

    Join us at 12 p.m. every Sunday for an in-depth, one-hour tour of the State Botanical Garden’s Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. These tours are led by docents, museum assistants or the curator. Tours are $5 per person, payable at the Garden Gift Shop upon arrival. 

    $5 – $20
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