Posts Tagged ‘holidays’
Goblins in the Garden | Atlanta Botanical Garden
Treat your youngest goblins to a day of Halloween fun at Goblins in the Garden! The festive event will offer Fall crafts, train rides, pumpkin decorating, and more.
2023 Event Details
Sunday | October 22nd
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Ghostly Gatherings | Fernbank Museum
Enjoy a bewitchingly fun evening at Fernbank Museum’s Ghostly Gatherings! The after-hours special event will have festivities for all ages with the opportunity to experience the museum after dark.
2023 Event Details
Saturday | October 14th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Ghostly Gatherings are part of the incredible Halloween Happenings lineup at Fernbank Museum this season, and you can’t miss the opportunity to see the special Woodland Spirits exhibit after nightfall!
Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K Returns Labor Day Weekend!
With a runner and walker-friendly course, the Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K is the perfect way to kick off your Labor Day festivities. Atlanta’s End of Summer Celebration also includes a post-race Beer & Biscuits Party with music, food from Flying Biscuit Cafe, beer from StillFire Brewing, vendors, and more!
2023 Event Details
Monday | September 4th
10K Start
7:30 a.m. | Chamblee MARTA Station
5K Start
7:00 a.m. | Brookhaven MARTA Station
Run for longer, stronger lives at Atlanta’s Labor Day tradition! By registering in the Big Peach Sizzler, runners are supporting Miles For Cystic Fibrosis, an Atlanta-based charity focusing solely on Cystic Fibrosis (CF) research and the CF community in Georgia.
13 Ways to Celebrate 4th of July Around Atlanta | 2023
It’s time to officially kick off summertime with the biggest – and best – holiday of the season! We have you covered with 13 Ways to Celebrate 4th of July Around Atlanta in 2023. 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!
Fourth of July on the Roof | Ponce City Market
Ponce City Market’s annual Fourth of July on the Roof is celebrating the red, white, and blue with Atlanta’s best panoramic skyline views and a full weekend of fun to remember. Whether you are looking to celebrate with the whole family during the day or catch some time away from the kids that night, The Roof at Ponce City Market is definitely your one-stop destination for Fourth of July weekend!
2023 Event Details
June 30th – July 4th
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
21+ Only After 5:00 p.m.
13 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend Around Atlanta | 2023
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate the mom in your life! Still looking for that unique wow-factor to make Mom feel extra special? While you can still treat her to an incredible meal over at Inman Park, we have put together our Top 13 Favorite Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day to take the stress out of planning while giving Mom and unforgettable weekend.
Mother’s Day Weekend 2023
Friday – Sunday | May 12th – 14th
From smelling roses to sipping rosé, there’s something special for every Mom’s taste! Experience scenic views of ocean creatures, an array of local art, or even the Atlanta skyline – all while enjoying specially crafted food, scrumptious sips, and live music!
Moms do so much for us. so, what better way to celebrate her than to turn the holiday into a weekend filled with family time, fresh flavors, and even a moment of respite?
Happy Mother’s Day!
Brew at the Zoo | Zoo Atlanta
Atlanta’s most unique beer festival is back! For over 12 years, Brew at the Zoo has featured amazing brews, live music, and the incredible animals of Zoo Atlanta – And this year, it’s wilder than ever!
2023 Event Details
Saturday | May 27th
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
VIP Early Entry
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Dunwoody Art Festival Returns This Mother’s Day Weekend
Embracing a happier and healthier 2023, the Dunwoody Art Festival returns this Mother’s Day weekend, and it’s bigger and better than ever! With over 130 artisans, this year’s event will include your favorite vendors, artists, exhibitors – and many new ones to enjoy. Come for the art, maybe pick up a unique Mother’s Day gift, and bring the whole family along for delicious festival food and fun for the kids!
2023 Event Details
May 13th – 14th
Saturday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location
Dunwoody Village Shopping Center
1317 Dunwoody Village Parkway
Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
The annual celebration transforms Dunwoody Village Parkway into a shoppers’ paradise with a whimsical artists market, Kidz Zone, and a lineup of local food trucks serving culinary treats! Top artists from around the country join together, showcasing craft pieces, including: photography, paintings, and folk art alongside artwork made from clay, fiber, glass, metal, and wood. Since Sunday is the busiest festival day, the shopping kicks off bright and early Saturday morning and continues all weekend long!
History After Hours: The Roaring 20’s
History After Hours returns to the Atlanta History Center, celebrating the mansion’s heyday with a fabulous lawn party reminiscent of one the Inman family might have hosted in the summers nearly 100 years ago!
2023 Event Details
Thursday | May 18th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location
Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
Don your finest 1920s fashions and come enjoy live music, Prohibition-era cocktails, and more!
Guests will enjoy complimentary sweets alongside specialty cocktails, mocktails, beer, and wine available for purchase. Grab your prom attire and turn the evening into a night to remember with dinner at one of Buckhead’s local restaurants!
Decatur Arts Festival Returns For 2023!
The Decatur Arts Festival is back for 2023 with an incredible lineup of events! Kicking off on Friday night with the ArtWalk, the family-friendly festival features an Artists Market, live music, hilarious performances, delicious food, and more – And best of all, it’s free to attend. Don’t miss it!
2023 Festival Dates
May 5th – 7th
Festival Hours
Friday | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location
Downtown Decatur
The ArtWalk opens the festival on Friday evening as local businesses host free art receptions with light refreshments. As the festival continues throughout Saturday and Sunday, sip on some local brews as you stroll through the work of 120 artists from all over the Southeast! Live music keeps the mood upbeat and relaxed, and the variety of comedic performances and stunning dance presentations make the Decatur Arts Festival such a unique experience – and the chalk art displays are always impressive as ever. On Saturday, keep the kiddos happy and engaged with their very own Kids’ Fest from 10:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.