Plan Your Visit

Seasonal Festivals

Visitors are cordially invited to attend the Garden’s many events for the community including:

  • Spring Festival of Flowers with the Annual Plant Sale
  • Summer exhibits geared towards families
  • Fall Scarecrow Trail
  • Nationally recognized holiday light show, Galaxy of Lights.



Festivals

Winter Festival - Dog Days of Winter
Saturday January 19, 2013 - Thursday February 28, 2013:

During this special time period, the Garden opens up its gates to man's best friend.

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Giant Garden, Little Me, Great Big Things for Me to See
Saturday March 23, 2013 - Tuesday December 31, 2013:
Throughout the Garden

Play in our supersized Garden exhibit.

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Spring Festival of Flowers
Sunday March 31, 2013 - Tuesday April 30, 2013:

With thousands of bulbs, colorful spring annuals, a woodland full of wildflowers, magnificent dogwoods and amazing azaleas, the Garden is coming alive around every corner. Gorgeous container plantings and imaginative topiaries highlight the arrival of spring in the Garden.

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Wings, Warts and Wonder
Wednesday May 1, 2013 - Sunday September 29, 2013:

Summer is a special time for fun! The Garden pops with color and surprises lurk around every corner. The nation’s largest seasonal butterfly house and a unique Children’s Garden provide hours of entertainment and education.

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Scarecrow Trail
Sunday September 1, 2013 - Thursday October 31, 2013:
Throughout the Garden

Fall means scarecrows at the Garden, as well as weekend hayrides and our Sorghum Maze.

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Galaxy of Lights
Friday November 15, 2013 - Tuesday December 31, 2013:

Don't miss North Alabama's favorite holiday tradition! Galaxy of Lights is a holiday light extravaganza featuring larger-than-life animated light displays. See Santa soaring over a delightful winter village. Nursery rhyme characters dance and frolic among traditional scenes of the season. And, best of all, experience the magic of the twinkling icicle forest. Galaxy of Lights is the perfect holiday treat for the young and young-at-heart.

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