Posts Tagged ‘Morningside’
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!
Summer Party: Queen of Hearts Takeover!
This summer, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens is celebrating Alice’s Wonderland Returns with a Summer Party fit for a queen! “Don’t be late” for the immersive evening featuring a larger-than-life plant sculptures, live music, specialty food, cocktails and more.
2024 Event Details
Saturday | July 20th
5:00 pm. – 9:00 p.m.
Location
Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30309
New for 2024!
- Tea Party for Two To-Go Add-on • $35
Pre-purchase gorgeous chef-curated boxes full of shareable delectables for enjoying in the Garden, just like Alice! - Early Access Pass
Enjoy exclusive early entry to the Garden, plus free popcorn and ice cream. Entry from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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 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!
Pollinator Party | Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is celebrating the butterflies, birds, and bees at the Pollinator Party! Bring out the family for activity stations, music, puppets, and more – all themed in honor of the animals that pollinate plants, bringing us so many delicious fruits and vegetables.
2024 Event Details
Friday | June 28th
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location
Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30309
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.
Cocktails in Wonderland | Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cocktails in Wonderland is blooming through a gorgeous season of bubbles and botanicals! The beloved weekly event features live music and Atlanta Botanical Garden’s summer exhibition, Alice’s Wonderland Returns, spectacularly lit after dark.
May – September
2024 Event Details
Thursdays | May 16 – September 12
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location
Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30309
14th Annual Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade
The 14th Annual Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade is lighting up the Westside Trail for 2023! This year’s festivities are a great way to spark creativity and build community while celebrating joy along the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail.
2024 Event Details
Saturday | May 11th
- 7:45 p.m. | Lineup begins at Adair Park I
- 8:45 p.m. | Parade steps off onto Westside Trail
- 9:15 – 10:00 p.m. | Parade finale “jam session” at Lee+White
Location
Adair Park & Atlanta Beltline Westside Trail
Creativity rules the parade, and anyone with a lantern is welcome to join! Step behind one of the 5 marching bands and get ready to enjoy one of Atlanta’s most magical events of the year. Whether you watch from the sidelines or dance your way through the parade, everyone will love all the wonderment, lights, and magic of the evening!