Just as pollen is a sign that spring has sprung here in Atlanta, so are the events and festivals happening in and around the city. We’ve rounded up a list of family fun events for you to check out this spring!
Spring Events and Festivals In and Around Atlanta
Atlanta Science Festival
March 7-21
Piedmont Park
Science lovers, rejoice! The schedule for the Atlanta Science Festival is live! With almost 150 events happening across 80+ venues in and around metro Atlanta, the festival is happening from March 7th through the 21st. You’ll have the chance to stroll with bats, discover backyard critters, explore hydroponics, tour cemeteries, plug into the physics of rock ‘n’ roll, cook up chemistry in the kitchen, experience science-centric storytelling, and more! Come check out this year’s events!
The Festival is engineered by Science ATL and community partners, with major support from presenting sponsor Delta Air Lines, founders Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology, and other top sponsors UPS, Google, Cox, and NCR Atleos Foundation, among others.
Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival and 5k Run
March 21 (5K) and 28-29 (Festival)
Blackburn Park, Brookhaven
Georgia Food + Wine Festival
March 27-29
JR Miller Park, Marietta
The Georgia Food + Wine Festival was created to showcase the best of our region’s chefs, restaurants, beverage artisans, farmers, and makers. We saw such a rich opportunity in Georgia—especially being so close to Atlanta—to highlight some of the best food, talent, and hospitality in the country. What began as a local celebration has grown into a three-day culinary experience that brings thousands of guests together to enjoy exceptional food, craft beverages, live cooking demonstrations, and curated signature events.
Spring Break Family Fun
April 6-10
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Enjoy spring-inspired activities in the Children’s Garden that bring you up close to nature. Make beautiful art to take home, plant spring seeds, explore our gardening sensory bins, and sink your hands into our delightfully scented playdough. The Garden is also full of beautiful blooms to explore during your visit!
Spring Fun Break at Stone Mountain Park
April 4-11
Stone Mountain Park
School’s out! Celebrate with a memorable day at Atlanta’s favorite natural wonderland for family fun! Enjoy park attractions like Dinosaur Explore, Scenic Railroad, and the 4-D Theater, plus experience Dino Fest happening weekends March 7 – April 26. Spring at Stone Mountain Park is as colorful as the season.
Check the calendar for specific dates and times.
Spring Festival on Ponce
April 11-12
Olmstead Linear Park
The Festival on Ponce is an Atlanta arts and crafts festival set in the historic park, Olmsted Linear Park. Visitors will enjoy the gorgeous landscape designed by one of America’s most celebrated landscape architects, Fredrick Olmsted Sr., along with over 125 displays of fine arts and crafts, folk, and “outsider art”. In addition to the fine arts, there will be a children’s area and local food and beverages. Attendance is Free.
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
April 10-12
Piedmont Park
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is back! Hundreds of artists from around the country will once again set up their tents for the 89th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival, the city’s favorite springtime tradition.
An Atlanta staple for more than eight decades, the festival offers something for everyone. Within the nationally renowned fine art Artist Market, attendees will find work in a wide range of styles and in a dozen mediums, including jewelry, painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, and more.
Music has become an essential feature of the weekend’s festivities, and this year’s Main Stage welcomes solo artists and groups in a variety of genres. On the International Stage, attendees will be amazed by the performances honoring the many global communities that call Atlanta home.
In addition to the fine art and live music, the festival features the Atlanta High School Art Exhibition and the Kids Village with fun for toddlers through tweens, such as interactive and make-and-take projects, face painting, and puppet shows. Throughout the festival, sponsor booths add to the atmosphere with games, prizes, and giveaways.
And when you get hungry, follow the delicious aromas to a plethora of food trucks and vendor booths, from the gourmet to those offering fair favorites. Beverage stands with beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic specialties are always nearby, too.
Due to a City of Atlanta ordinance, no dogs or pets are allowed at the park during the festival.
Georgia Renaissance Festival
Saturdays and Sundays, April 11-May 31
Fairburn
Enjoy everything there is to love about the Renaissance Festival as it celebrates its 39th year in Georgia. Celebrate spring with food, drink, and entertainment throughout the festival. Be sure to buy your tickets in advance!
Lemonade Days
April 22-26
Brook Run Park
Begun in 1999, the first Lemonade Days was held as a relief effort for those families affected by the 1998 tornado that tragically destroyed entire Dunwoody neighborhoods. It has since grown into a five-day festival and Dunwoody Signature Event with something for everyone that has historically attracted more than 80,000 festival goers.
From 20+ midway rides to our fabulous food court and beer garden, plus the weekend’s pony rides and petting zoo, don’t miss out on all of the family fun!
Leave your mark at the new Chalk Art Station, don’t forget to snap a pic at the Lemonade Stand, and capture your little princess in a photo with the Honorary Lemonade Days Queen.
Big Shanty Festival
April 18-19
Downtown Kennesaw
With over 150 Arts & Crafts vendors, food, live entertainment, a parade, children’s activities & a beer garden, there is something for the whole family!
Inman Park Festival
April 25-26
Inman Park
Inman Park Festival & Tour of Homes takes place in one of Atlanta’s oldest and most scenic neighborhoods. First developed in the late 1800s, Inman Park features an abundance of historic homes and several scenic parks. “Festival” (as it is lovingly known in Inman Park) began in the early 1970s as a means to attract attention to revitalization efforts in the community.
The Festival offers something for everybody: music, kids activities, a Tour of Homes, a marvelous street parade, an artists’ market, not to mention some of the city’s best people-watching. Come early, stay late, and be our guests at Atlanta’s best street festival.
Georgia State Fair
April 24-May 3
EchoPark Speedway
Georgia State Fair. Exciting Attractions & Shows. Live Music. All Your Favorite Fair Food. Spectacular Carnival Rides & Kiddie Rides. Safe, Clean Family Fun.
All shows and attractions are included in the price of admission.
illumine 2026
April 16-19 and April 23-26
Oakland Cemetery
As the sun sets, Oakland Cemetery is transformed. Through colorful lighting and art installations by some of Atlanta’s most innovative artists, illumine 2026 will light up the shadows of the night.
We’re excited to once again partner with Atlanta gallery and studio Cat Eye Creative to curate artists and join us in creating an elevated Oakland after dark experience against the inspiring backdrop of Atlanta’s glittering skyline.
In addition to exploring parts of the Cemetery after the sun sets, illumine attendees will also enjoy live entertainment, multiple bars, and an Oakland pop-up shop. This year, we are excited to offer new ways to experience illumine—including Premium Tickets, Artist Spotlight Tours, and Pick Your Price Nights.
illumine is a fundraiser, and your ticket purchase supports Historic Oakland Foundation’s mission to continue preserving, restoring, and beautifying historic Oakland Cemetery for all to enjoy.
Spring is the best time to get outside and enjoy Atlanta! Let us know what events and festivals we missed and be sure to check back periodically to see what is added.
