Posts Tagged ‘Atlanta’
12 Ways to Celebrate 4th of July Around Atlanta | 2024
It’s time to officially kick off summertime with the biggest – and best – holiday of the season! We have you covered with 12 Ways to Celebrate 4th of July Around Atlanta in 2024. With the holiday falling on a Tuesday this year, we’ve put together ways for you to fit in your patriotic fun and festivities all weekend long – from Saturday through Tuesday!
From the family-friendly to an adult night on the town, there’s something for everyone. All through Atlanta, the city is in the spirit with a variety of events – some lasting several days!
Kick off the morning with a festive parade, explore a new neighborhood, and end the exciting holiday with a number of spectacular fireworks. The festivities are stretching all through the holiday weekend and into the week, so you won’t want to miss a moment of the fun!
Grant Park Conservancy Summer Shade Festival
It’s time to bid adieu to summer at the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival!
2024 Event Details
August 24th – 25th
Location
Historic Grant Park
600 Cherokee Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
As always, proceeds from this year’s event benefit the Grant Park Conservancy, the organization responsible for maintaining the city’s oldest park. The 21st annual Adams Realtors Run for the Park 5K will also be returning in person this year alongside the Grant Park Conservancy Summer Shade Festival!
Piedmont Park Arts Festival Returns for 2024
Known as one of the top art festivals in the nation, the Piedmont Park Arts Festival returns with two full days of art, family-friendly activities, and more!
2024 Festival Dates
August 17th – 18th
Festival Hours
Saturday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Festival Location
Piedmont Park
1215 Piedmont Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30309
Featuring nearly 250 regional artists, the festival emphasizes visual arts and family fun. Explore the works of talented painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metalwork, glass blowers, jewelers, and crafters!
Atlanta Summer Wine Festival | 2024
Atlanta Wine Festival proudly presents the Atlanta Summer Wine Fest. This year’s event will feature three sessions filled with over 50 wines, beer and cider, live music, food, and fun!
2023 Festival Dates
Saturday | August 10th
Session 1
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Session 2
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location
Guardian Works
775 Echo St NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
General Admission includes entry to the festival, live entertainment, a souvenir acrylic wine glass, and all beer, wine, mimosa, and White Claw samples.
Atlanta Ice Cream Festival | 2024
The Atlanta Ice Cream Festival is back this Summer with gelato fun for the whole family – and we have the scoop!
2024 Event Details
Saturday | July 27th
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location
Piedmont Park
1215 Piedmont Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30309
Over the course of 1 amazing day, enjoy 7 hours of ice cream and fun from over 85 local restaurants!
Reptile Day | Fernbank Museum
Come face-to-face with live reptiles and amphibians at Fernbank Museum’s Reptile Day! With snakes, tortoises, lizards, and more, guests of all ages will enjoy slithering throughout the museum for a day packed with fun activities.
2024 Event Details
Saturday | July 20th
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Event is free for members and with general admission.
Member Summer Evening at Atlanta Botanical Garden
Members of all levels are invited to a special family-friendly event at the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Member Summer Evening!
2024 Event Details
Monday | July 29th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location
Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30309
Atlanta Summer Beer Fest Returns for 2024!
As the sun goes down, the temperatures drop, and the beer gets colder! At the Atlanta Summer Beer Fest, taste your way through over 150 beers, 25+ wines, and ciders from all over the country. The Fest includes Atlanta’s favorite local brews in addition to American Craft Beers, micro Beers, and more!
2024 Event Details
Saturday | June 22nd
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location
Historic 4th Ward Park
665 North Ave Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30308 Read More
Atlanta Beltline Westside 5K-8K
Join your neighbors for a morning of fitness and fun on the Atlanta Beltline! The Atlanta Beltline Westside 5K-8K is the perfect opportunity to explore the West End, connect with the community, and stay active.
2024 Event Details
Saturday, July 20th | 7:30 a.m.
Location
Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail
The Atlanta Beltline Westside 5K/ 8K takes participants through the West End, Atlanta’s oldest neighborhood! Ages 9 and up are invited to test their speed in the competitive 8K, and the non-competitive 5K (ages 8 & older) welcomes both strollers and dogs.
“Race the Loop!” by completing all 3 BeltLine events in person and receive a commemorative item!
2024 Guide to Atlanta’s Best Summer Movie Series
Summertime is coming, which means it’s time to shake up your movie routine! Whether you are looking for an outdoor family flick, a date night on the town, or to keep the kiddos busy during the week – We have you covered with the schedules, locations, and highlights to fill your summer with some budget-friendly fun for all ages!
Movies Running Through October, 2024
Locations: Brookhaven, Metro Atlanta, Midtown Atlanta, Candler Park, Duluth, and more. See schedules below.
We will be updating this page as more showtimes and movies become available for 2024.