• Jewelry Making Class: Beginning Beading with Christine

    What you'll learn: Create a beautiful bracelet and keychain using different bead stringing techniques. Get to know different types of Materials and tools (such as beads, findings, jewelry wire, pliers, […]

  • Mr. Bellingrath’s Birthday

    Join us on Saturday, August 8, as we celebrate the birthday of Walter Bellingrath with a day of festivities for local guests! Residents of Mobile County (AL), Baldwin County (AL), Jackson County (MS), and George County (MS) will receive free admission to the Gardens. Come stroll the Gardens, celebrate Mr. Bell’s legacy, and experience the […]

  • Hurricane Season 101 with Hannah Fink Fox 10 Meteorologist

    Meteorologist Hannah Fink will present a “Hurricane Season 101” class covering how hurricanes form, are tracked, and forecast to keep communities safe. She’ll explain the basics of hurricane season (June–November, peaking mid-August to mid-October), how storms develop, and the key ingredients needed for formation. The class will also cover hurricane structure, the Saffir-Simpson scale, and […]

  • Lies the Tour Guide Told Me: with Tom McGehee

    Well-meaning tour guides in historic homes have been known to embellish the stories surrounding a house and its occupants. These “facts” seem to take on a life of their own and are passed on to the next generation, which adds even more embellishments. As a result, generations have learned that console tables backed with mirrors […]

  • Floral Arrangements: with Rebecca McNac

    Join floral designer Rebecca McNac at Bellingrath Gardens and Home for a hands-on floral arranging experience. In this engaging class, guests will learn the fundamentals of floral design, including color balance, texture, structure, and seasonal selection. Participants will create their own beautiful arrangement to take home while enjoying the inspiring garden setting. Please bring your […]

  • Beginner Photography Class: with Cindy Naylor

    Discover the art of capturing beautiful moments at Beginner Photography at Bellingrath Gardens and Home. Perfect for those just starting out, this class will introduce you to the basics of photography—from understanding your camera settings to composing stunning shots throughout the gardens. With breathtaking scenery all around, you’ll have the ideal backdrop to practice and […]

  • The 1934 Trip West: with Tom McGehee

    In June of 1934, the Bellingrath's embarked on a trip west which was carefully documented by Amelia Moore Edgar, a niece by marriage. Traveling in a pre-interstate world in a new 12-cylinder Cadillac with frequent blow-outs, dusty roads and no air conditioning was an adventure none of those passengers would ever forget. From an Alaskan […]

  • Night Sky Series: September Skies

    Members of the University of South Alabama Department of Physics will give a presentation, and set up the telescopes on The Great Lawn. They will set up a telescope to […]

  • The Great Bellingrath Harvest

    Celebrate the beauty of fall during The Great Bellingrath Harvest, a seasonal showcase filled with festive displays, family fun, and unforgettable garden experiences happening September 20 - November 8, 2025! Fall Plant Market (September 18–20) Shop a vibrant selection of plants and garden merchandise in front of the Café and Gift Shop. Horticulture experts will […]