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Free Fourth of July

Garden admission will be FREE on July 4th to celebrate the holiday. We’re excited to be able to offer a day of relaxation and fun with 50 acres of gardens, beautiful flowers, and shaded woodland paths

The universally-accessible Klaus Family Tree House will be open for all to enjoy, as will Waterway splash pad in the Children’s Garden. Visitors can explore our outdoor art exhibition, Homes & Habitats, with installations located throughout iconic areas of the Garden. Be sure to visit the Kelly Education Center and Robins Visitor Center to take in three new art exhibitions: Water and Stone by Nancy Kulik, Portraits of Place by Hillary Waters Fayle, and pop-up exhibit America the Beautiful by Anh-Van Truong.

Please note: The Conservatory is currently closed due to our expansion project and will reopen in 2026. Learn more about THRIVE: A Campaign for Communities.

Date:
Friday, July 4, 2025
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Event Details

Free admission all day 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission this day is walk-up only. This is a daytime event only; no fireworks. 

Celebrate Free Fourth of July by enjoying the gardens and feel free to wear red, white and blue and bring your decorated wagons and strollers. 

July 4 will be a busy day at the Garden; below are important things you need to know:

1. What to Bring: prepare for a warm day! Bring water bottles & sunscreen; wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed. We have water fountains and water bottle refill stations.

2. What Not to Bring: Please do not bring outside food into the Garden. We have food in the Garden Cafe and there are vending machines in the Children’s Garden. Please also do not bring sporting equipment such as Frisbees, bicycles, etc. into the Garden; learn more guidelines for a great visit. Our Garden is now a smoke and tobacco free zone, prohibiting smoking, vaping, or tobacco use. This decision protects the health and well-being of our guests, staff, and plants and keeps our air and our Gardens cleaner for all. The only place guests may smoke, vape or use tobacco is inside their personal vehicles.

3. Parking: Carpool if you can! Parking is limited and once lots are full, the Garden will close gates temporarily. Gates will re-open once space becomes available. We appreciate your patience; our security staff works hard to ensure everyone’s safety. If parking off-site, please be considerate of our neighbors and do not block driveways.

4. Plan Your Visit: Here’s more info for planning your Garden visit, including accessibility. We’ll have extra Garden staff and volunteers working on July 4, so look for us — we’re here to help!

5. Activities: The universally-accessible Klaus Family Tree House will be open for all to enjoy, as will Waterway splash pad in the Children’s Garden. The air-conditioned Library is also available for cooling off. Visitors can also explore our outdoor art exhibition, Homes & Habitats, with installations located throughout iconic areas of the Garden.

Photo Release Policy

Photography of visitors, events and activities at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for Free 4th of July are taken for promotional and editorial use to advance the mission of the Garden. Your attendance at this event implies your consent to display and/or publish any photographs in which your image appears.
Guests who do not consent to this policy may opt out of a photo by informing the photographer.
These images become the property of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. They may be used in any and all Garden publications and media without limitation or reservation, and are not subject to compensation.

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