Posts Tagged ‘Metro Atlanta’
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, and more!
2024 Event Details
Monday | September 2nd
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 BreatheStrong CF, an Atlanta-based charity focusing solely on Cystic Fibrosis (CF) research and the CF community in Georgia.
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!
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!
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.
Sunset Sessions Return to Park Tavern for 2024!
Sunset Summers returns this season with a fresh take on Park Tavern’s music series every Sunday evening! The weekly concerts continue all summer long with alternative performances from Atlanta’s most buzz-worthy artists through October. Unwind with friends, soak up the sunset, and enjoy the best of Atlanta’s music scene alongside friends and fur pals!
2024 Event Details
May – October 20th
Sunday Evenings, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Virginia Highland Summerfest is Back for 2024!
Summertime is already nearing, and it’s time to celebrate with the annual Virginia Highland Summerfest! The beloved family festival extends through the Virginia Highlands, filling every foot with something to experience.
2024 Event Details
June 8th & 9th
Saturday | 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
10 Ways to Relax & Remember Memorial Day Weekend | 2024
Memorial Day is quickly returning this Monday, May 27th, 2024!
From Thursday through Monday, we have you covered with 10 wonderful ways to relax, remember, and kick off the 3-day weekend a bit early. Whether you’re looking to grab some extra time outdoors with the family, sneak a romantic night out onto the calendar, or explore exciting art and music all weekend long, we have you covered with the holiday highlights!
Celebrate the men and women who defend our country while also kicking off the warmer weather with our Top 10 Happenings all weekend long.
25th Annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival
The 25th Annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival is back, filling the Chattahoochee Nature Center with the beating wings of beautiful butterflies!
2024 Event Details
June 1st – 2nd
Saturday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location
Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Rd.
Roswell, GA 30075
With a variety of festival fun, Flying Colors will delight visitors of all ages! Enjoy being surrounded by hundreds of butterflies throughout weekend of delicious food, family fun, live music, and more.
10 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend Around Atlanta | 2024
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 8 Favorite Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day to take the stress out of planning while giving Mom and unforgettable weekend.
Mother’s Day Weekend 2024
Friday – Sunday | May 10th – 12th
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!
Dunwoody Art Festival Returns This Mother’s Day Weekend
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!
2024 Event Details
May 12th – 13th
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!