11 Weekend Happenings Around Atlanta: March 22nd – 24th

Atlanta BloomsSpring is officially in full swing, and it’s time for the weekend respite!  We have you covered all weekend long with our Top 11 Weekend Happenings Around Atlanta This Weekend: Friday – Sunday, March 22nd – 24th, 2024.

Kick off the fun on Friday with some Springtime design inspiration at the Atlanta Home Show. Saturday brings several opportunities to party for an array of wonderful causes from supporting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at the annual Scrubs Party to Taste of Love Gala, an elegant evening in support of The Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia. 

If you’re a fan of bubbly, brews, and other delicious wines, there’s no shortage of flavor and fun between the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction at Atlantic Station’s tents and a festive Garden Party at the Atlanta Botanical Garden

While celebrating the season, explore the stunning  Orchid Daze exhibit for an afternoon of lush blooms, and be sure to hop on over the the Atlanta BeltLine for a culmination of art and flavor for an oasis in the city!

As always, we have you covered with the city’s best Farmers Markets and a newly updated lineup of Inman Park’s best restaurants. Through all seasons, we will continue to have a spectacular lineup of fun each week – with events for couples, families, and running solo.

Our Top 11 Events This Weekend

Spring Atlanta Home Show
Friday – Sunday, March 22nd – 24th
The Atlanta Home Show is Georgia’s largest Spring Home Show, spanning the equivalent of three football fields worth of space! Exhibitors come together each year to showcase their indoor and outdoor home improvement expositions of kitchens and baths, gutters, shutters, windows, doors, siding, and roofing. The outdoor area will separately feature landscaped gardens, fire pits, ponds, as well as gardening and a variety of outdoor kitchen projects. This year’s highlights include: Bravo’s Craig Conover, Straw Bale Gardening, Dog House Silent Auction and Pet Adoption, Build Your Own Terrarium Workshop, a Plant Sale, the Outdoor Oasis, and more!

High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction
Saturday, March 23rd
In support of Atlanta’s beloved High Museum of Art, generous benefactors have joined alongside the best winemakers, vitners, and local chefs for over 30 years. Party with a purpose this Spring with incredible pairings, scrumptious cuisine, and unforgettable events! With an extravagant lineup of festivities, guests can enjoy tasting seminars, the return of the beloved tents at Atlantic Station, luncheons, winemaker dinners, and more.
Orchid Daze

CHOA Scrubs Party
Saturday, March 23rd
In support of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the 11th annual event celebrates a fabulous evening to help provide children with the programs and initiatives needed to heal and thrive. This year’s event is hosted at The Stave Room, so be sure to wear your favorite Spring cocktail attire! 

Taste of Love Gala
Saturday, March 23rd
Join together at one of the nation’s leading epilepsy fundraisers for an evening of gourmet dining, premium wine parings, live entertainment, a top-notch silent and live auction, and the chance to dance the night away. The evening celebrates philanthropy and the grand-scale efforts through the state of Georgia where all public schools are now required to have seizure action plans. So glam up in your Hollywood best to walk the purple carpet, sip on chic cocktails, and meet the Taste of Love STARS on the Walk of Fame! 

Garden Party at Atlanta Botanical Garden
Saturday, March 23rd
In addition to brews and bubbly, guests can enjoy floral photo ops against a beautiful flower wall! Expand your knowledge of flower arranging and bulb planting by engaging in the Garden discovery stations throughout the evening. Come celebrate the new season among tens of thousands of tulips and daffodils while experiencing the two stunning annual exhibits: Atlanta Blooms and Orchid Daze

Atlanta Science Festival
Through March 23rd
Don’t miss the final days! Join experts from local museums, schools, and companies to explore the region’s science and technology! Through a variety of performances, interactive activities, exciting presentations, and facility tours, scientists and educators will help you connect to science through all parts of life. Exciting events include activities for even the youngest scientists (even superheroes love science!), interactive nights out for adults, opportunities to participate in essential research studies, and engaging workshops.

Barbara Flower Solo Show
Through April 10th
Anne Irwin Fine Art proudly presents the newest works of Barbara Flowers, showcasing a variety of subject matter through layers of generously painted colors! The show runs through April 10th, showcasing Barbara’s unique and distinct mark. Through rich, thickly layered oil paints, Barbara brings her subjects to life on her luscious, textured canvases. Atlanta Science Festival

Orchid Daze
Through April 14th
With thousands of blooms, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens in the largest orchid center in the United States. The world of America’s favorite flower will be housed in tropical warmth, showcasing the beauty and fragrance of the exhibit!  Orchids are the largest and most diverse plant family in the world, and the Fuqua Orchid Center offers more than 200 genera and 2,000 species of orchids.
New for 2024: Orchid Daze will feature Atlanta artist Lillian Blades’ mixed media works set amongst a lush, colorful flowering landscape.

Food and Street Art Tour on the BeltLine
Saturdays
Enjoy 6 delicious tastings across 4 popular Atlanta BeltLine restaurants and experience some surprise interactions with local street art! The immersive experience takes you along Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail, not only showcasing the city’s hub of diverse flavor, but why the BeltLine is called the South’s largest outdoor art gallery. Come out and see the ways the Atlanta BeltLine is completely transforming the city!

Taste Your Way Through Inman Park
What better way to experience Atlanta than to delve into its hub of flavor? With over 70 incredible bars and restaurants within walking distance, Inman Park is home to Atlanta’s best flavors and dining experiences. We’ve compiled a list to help you get the most out of your dining experience with our favorite stops along the way!

Explore Atlanta’s Best Farmers’ Markets!
NEWLY UPDATED FOR 2024
Grab those market bags and get ready to experience the city’s local flavors at their very best with our 2024 Guide to Atlanta’s Best Farmers Markets. Enjoy a leisurely Saturday morning sipping hot brewed coffee as you stroll through a rainbow of organic produce, listening to live music and exploring local art. Even the kids will enjoy the variety of family-friendly options, including activity centers, baby animals, picnics, and more!  Shopping local has never been easier, and Atlanta turns a weekly stop for food into a remarkable experience for everyone.