Woodlands is thrilled to partner with Skyland Trail and Hillside Atlanta for the twelfth annual ‘Fairies in the Garden’ celebration from October 5- 19. This year we will feature fairy homes to explore throughout the garden including sites easily viewed from ADA-accessible paths and hardscaped driveways.

Fairies in the Garden features artistic “fairy” houses, hidden throughout the Garden’s eight-acre forest for young nature-lovers to find. Skyland Trail artists will create intricate tiny houses in the woods, just for you to find. They could be tucked away below an old tree, under a bridge or right along the trails. Discover tiny fairy dwellings built from bark, twigs, branches, seed heads, leaves and other natural materials, tucked in sheltered nooks along the garden’s paths. Colonies will include root fairies, stump fairies, fortress fairies, moss fairies … and of course trolls under the bridge.

About Fairies in the Garden:

• Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 to Saturday, October 19, 2024
• Time: Exhibit is open during daylight hours
• Location: 932 Scott Boulevard, Decatur, GA 30030
• Directions & Parking: Directions to Woodlands can be found here. Parking at Woodlands is limited. Off-site parking options are available at Westchester Elementary on the weekends and on Maediris Dr across from the Decatur YMCA. Please consider walking, biking, or carpooling.
• Cost: Free, but donations are welcomed here
• Costume: Yes, please!

A special thank you to all of the volunteers involved and to our community sponsors for helping to make this free event possible….

Sponsors supporting Fairies in the Garden:

White Oak level

Bigleaf Magnolia level

Flowering Dogwood level 

Contact director@woodlandsgarden.org to learn about future sponsorship opportunities at Woodlands Garden.

Fairies in the Garden

Calendar of Activities

• Saturday, October 5: Opening Weekend Celebration
  • Join us for the opening day of Fairies in the Garden! Live fairies will lead fun activities for families! Stop by between 2-5pm for fairy crafts, stories, bubbles and more! 
• Sunday, October 6: Guided Fairy Walk
  • Grab your fairy wings and join a fun stroll through the garden at 12pm, highlighting fairy homes and other fun garden sights! 
• Music in the Garden
  • Singer songwriters perform in the Pavilion from 2-4pm
• Wednesday, October 9: Midweek Mindfulness Fairy Yoga
  • Join us for Midweek Mindfulness, Fairy edition!! We invite you to dress in your best fairy outfit and join us for yoga amongst the fairy homes. Register for $15 in advance here.
• Friday, October 11: Inclusive Friendly Fairy Fun
  • Contact us to learn more about this curated experience for Garden neighbors & friends seeking unique connections to the fairy exhibit.
• Saturday, October 12: Fairy Activity Booth at Atlanta Pride Festival
• Sunday, October 13: Family Yoga with Grounded Kids Yoga
  • Join us for Family Fairy Yoga from 12-1pm in partnership with Grounded Kids Yoga! Dress up in your favorite magical outfit and come have fun under the trees! Mats will be provided. 
• Music in the Garden
  • Singer songwriters perform in the Pavilion from 2-4pm
• Tuesday, October 15: Fairy Stories and Crafts with Trees Atlanta
  • Drop by to visit the fairies and make a craft while you’re here between 10am-2pm! We will have different fairy themed crafts available in the Pavilion. Join the Fairy Storytime in the Birdsnest from 11am-12pm.
• Wednesday, October 16: Fairy Play Time
  • Join us for fairy play time! Live fairies will lead fun activities for families! Stop by between 12-3pm for fairy crafts, stories, bubbles and more! 
• Saturday, October 19: Farewell to Fairies
  • Visit Woodlands Garden and say Farewell to the Fairies! Pack a picnic, put on your fairy wings one last time, and come celebrate with music, crafts, and other fun activities from 1pm-3pm!