The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA Presents
Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden Performance Series
2450 S. Milledge Avenue Athens, GA
| You're invited! Held on the Theatre-in-the-Woods stage within the Alice H. Richards Children's Garden, the Performance Series features a variety of acts, including music, storytelling, and theatrical performances every third Saturday of the month starting April through August. |
Take a quick look at this season's performances:
- April 18, 2026 - The Studio Athens
- May 16, 2026 - Rebecca Sunshine Band
- June 20, 2026 - Sweet Georgia Brass
- July 18, 2026 - The Stage Oconee
- August 15, 2026 - Canopy Studio
In the event of inclement weather, performances will be moved indoors to the Visitors Center.
 |
Image Credit: Jessica Sweeney, Macaroni KID Athens |
Never visited the Alice H. Richards Children's Garden?
The Children's Garden is more than just a performance venue-- it's an interactive outdoor classroom. This nature wonderland, designed for all ages and abilities, invites guests to learn and discover while enjoying some hands-on play.
Splash in water features, dig for real fossils in the sand, cool off underneath some water-misting mushrooms, then grab a watering can to quench the fresh produce and flowers growing in the heart of the garden. Walk through the wooden arch to find a path leading to a shaded playhouse that features rope climbing, slides, musical mushrooms, and a flying squirrel net to lay in whenever you need to rest. Parents, there's plenty of shaded seating throughout so you can enjoy a break, too!
In addition to the Performance Series, the Children's Garden offers kid-friendly programming like the Sweet Pea Club for ages 3-5, Summer Camps for ages 5-10, plus seasonal events the whole family can enjoy like Winter WonderLights which is scheduled to return Winter 2026.
The Children's Garden is located at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, is free to the public, and open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information on upcoming events, visit the State Botanical Garden of Georgia's website at BotGarden.UGA.edu.
