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Atlanta Botanical Garden: what's on

4 events are on the calendar at Atlanta Botanical Garden in Midtown between Oct 1 and Nov 14, starting with Scarecrows in the Garden on Thu, Oct 1.

Last checked Oct 6. Dates and ticket links come from the venue or its ticket seller.

October 2026

1. 1Thu Oct

   Scarecrows in the Garden

   through Nov 1

   Community-built scarecrows along the garden paths.

   More info See it in the guide

2. 18Sun Oct

   Goblins in the Garden

   10:00 AM

   Children show off Halloween costumes on the Goblins Runway, plus fall family activities, 10 AM to 4 PM; free with Garden admission.

   More info See it in the guide

3. 22Thu Oct

   Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival

   5:00 PM

   After hours at the Garden, 5 to 9 PM: amateur carvers compete, with live music, crafts, the Scarecrows in the Garden display and cocktails for 21 and over. Ticketed, $30 to $65 for adults and $10 to $28 for children.

   Tickets See it in the guide

November 2026

1. 14Sat Nov

   Garden Lights, Holiday Nights

   through Jan 10

   Nightly through Jan 10. Members get a premiere on Nov 12 at the season's lowest price.

   More info See it in the guide

Every week

• Atlanta Botanical GardenSaturdays, 10 AMMidtown · Frog Feeding
• Atlanta Botanical GardenThursdaysMidtown · Garden Grooves
• Atlanta Botanical GardenTuesdays, March–OctoberMidtown · Garden Playtime
• Atlanta Botanical GardenWednesdaysMidtown · Storybook Time

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