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 20 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).

Come join Callaway Gardens for a fun-filled scavenger hunt. With a set of clues and coordinates, hunt for treasures outdoors!

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

Kicking off the weekend will be even more fun this Summer. Plan to be at the Callaway Gardens Farmers Market each Friday afternoon from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring farmers, food, and fun!

Beginning June 1st, enjoy Fabulous Fridays with Five Dollars Admission each week at Robin Lake Beach.

Come watch the Florida State Flying High Circus composed of talented college students at Callaway Gardens this summer. Come watch the circus Monday at 3:30 pm, Thursday at 3:30 pm, Friday at 8 pm, Saturday at 1:30 pm & 4 pm, Sunday at 2:30 pm.

Lay back and relax while learning and looking up at the stars this Summer at Callaway Gardens.

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.

Come participate or just watch one of the top 10 triathlons in the nation as judged by the U.S. Triathlon Federation. Participants compete in a 1k swim, 30k bike and 8k run in the most beautiful triathlon setting in the country. For additional information, contact Dave Johnson Enterprises at (770) 565-5208

Imagine an Autumn weekend enjoying great music, great local food, football on the big screens all in the beautiful setting of Callaway Gardens.

Mountain bike enthusiasts of all skill levels test themselves on the Callaway’s Mountain Bike course at the Steeplechase site. Registration required. Online registration available at wwww.active.com. For additional information, contact Dave Johnson Enterprises at (770) 565-5208

Enjoy the annual Fantasy In Lights at Callaway Gardens, featuring more than 8 million lights! Guests can enjoy this holiday light and sound production traveling through in their personal vehicle or they can leave the driving to us and take the Jolly Trolley. Make memories!

Bring the family for a delicious meals prepared by our talented chefs.


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.
Enjoy the South's most spectacular holiday light and sound show featuring more than 8 MILLION lights...Fantasy In Lights at Callaway Gardens. Great for all ages!
Enjoy the holiday magic of Callaway Gardens' spectacular outdoor light and sound show, and see why families from across the Southeast have added Fantasy In Lights to their list of favorite holiday traditions. The countryside glitters with more than 8 million twinkling lights and over a dozen glowing, larger-than-life scenes that surround you with festive color and music!