Best Time To Visit: Every season provides a reason to visit and explore. Please note that butterflies at the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center are most active between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What You'll Need for Your Visit: Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for exploring the Gardens.
Bring your family and friends to witness more than 8 million sparkling lights at Fantasy In Lights. Named by the American Bus Association as a 2011 and 2012 Top 100 Event in North America and by The Chicago Tribune as one of the Top 48 events in the world to see in 2009, Fantasy In Lights is a holiday tradition in the South that millions of guests have visited over the past 18 years. Guests of all ages enjoy the larger-than-life scenes, each with its own theme and music. Travel through the lights on the Jolly Trolley or in your personal vehicle. Don't miss two scenes on the beach near the Christmas Village, Twas the Night Before Christmas and the majestic Nativity scene. Inside the Christmas Village, visit with Santa; shop for unique gifts; grab a bite to eat or just enjoy the sounds of the season. Overnight packages are available that include lodging as well as admission to Fantasy In Lights by night and Callaway Gardens by day. Simply visit www.callawaygardens.com or call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292).

Jan.13–Jan.23, 2013, Callaway Gardens School of Needlearts will be celebrating its 42nd year. This event strives to ensure that each student receives individual instruction from the finest needlework teachers. The juried competition is open for free public viewing as well as the boutique and store.

Shop for unique and hard-to-find plants without driving all over the Southeast. Callaway Gardens brings the best of the best plant nurseies to one location. (Just be sure to drive something large enough for all of your finds!)

Come listen and learn to gardening experts Erica Glasener and others, as they share tips and tricks on how to create a beautiful garden that reflects your style with minimal work.

Spring is the most glorious time of year at Callaway Gardens. 20,000 azaleas in splendid bloom, mountain laurel, dogwoods, daffodils and daisies and provide the backdrop for exciting hands-on activities, workshops and guided hikes.

All ages are invited to hunt for Easter eggs (Saturday before Easter; begins at 2 pm) and attend the Easter Sunrise Service (Easter morning). Easter Buffet* available in The Plant Room (walk-in), Mountain Creek Ballrooms (reservations required) and The Piedmont Dining Room (rese

Enjoy the premiere water ski and wakeboard tournament in the world while soaking up the sun and cooling off in Robin Lake Beach. And, you don't have to be into the sport to enjoy the event! Professional skiers from around the world compete in the world's most coveted water sport titles

Come enjoy a fun-filled July 4th at Robin Lake Beach with family activites and fireworks at Callaway Gardens.

Spend Labor Day weekend at Callaway Gardens' Robin Lake Beach.