April 2024: Things to do in Atlanta & Beyond

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April 1-7: Atlanta Fair near Georgia State/Center Parc Stadium (Old Turner Field)
April 1-11: Atla nta Blooms! at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens
April 1-28: Dino Fest at Stone Mountain Park
April 18-28: Illumine at Oakland Cemetery
Through mid-month: Azaleas at Callaway G ardens
Spring Break: are you looking for fun things to do with your kids? Check out this list of the Best Things to do with Kids in Atlanta
April 1-5: Spring Break Fun at Southern Belle Farm in McDonough
April 13-30 on weekends: The Georgia Re naissance Festival
All Month: Stone Mountain is offering a Free Pre-K Pass and a discount for the child’s family – registration closes on May 15
All Month: Spring Blooms at Gibbs Gardens
All Month: Enjoy the spring flowers during this Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Inman Park neighborhood

Sunday, April 2: First Free Sunda y at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art
Thursday, April 4: First Free Thursday at the Booth Western Art Museum
Saturday, April 6: Little5 Points Fest – featuring bands, a market, and a hot dog eating contest!
Saturday, April 6: BBQ and Brews Festival in downtown Ball Ground
Saturday, April 6: First Free Saturday: Wildflower Walk at Dunwoody Nature Center
Saturday, April 6: Cobb Parks Spring Arts Festival at Jim R. Miller Park & Events Center
Saturday, April 6: Street Art Stroll: A Tour of East Atlanta Village with MODA – register online in advance
Saturday, April 6: Sketchbook Saturday at the Center for Puppetry Arts’ Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Saturday, April 6: Tree Tour: Virginia-Highland Neighborhood Arboretum with Trees Atlanta
Saturday & Sunday, April 6 & 7: Bank of America’s Museums on Us
- Atlanta History Center
- Center for Civil and Human Rights
- High Museum of Art
- Tellus Science Museum
Sunday, April 7: Sunday FUNday at Emory’s Michael C. Carlos Museum: Something to Draw From. This is a free drop-in program for all families and includes admission to the galleries. First come, first serve
Monday, April 8: Solar Eclipse Watch Party at Ponce City Market

Wednesday, April 10: Midweek Monitor Night at the Center for Puppetry Arts
April 12-14: The Atlanta Dogwood Festival – Piedmont Park
Saturday, April 13: Spring to Life Family Festival at Oakland Cemetery
Saturday, April 13: Historic Downtown Acworth Art Fest
Saturday, April 13: Kennesaw Mountainfest
Saturday, April 13: Lantern Parade: Take it to the River in Sandy Springs
Saturday, April 13: Tree Tour: Exploring the History and Trees of Morningside with Trees Atlanta
Saturday, April 13: Tree Tour: History and Change on the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
Saturday, April 13: Second Saturday Open Hike at the Pettit Environmental Preserve in Dallas, GA
Sunday, April 14: High Museum of Art UPS Second Sunday – free admission and family friendly programming – advanced registration is recommended
Sunday, April 14: Tree Tour: Trees of Midtown with Trees Atlanta

April 6-30: Earth Month at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta
April 18-22: Celebrate Earth Week at P once City Market
Friday, April 19: Celebrate Earth Day at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Saturday, April 20: The Fernbank Science Center presents Models of Extinction in honor of Earth Day – 1-4pm & free admission
Saturday, April 20: Kendall Rae’s Earth Day Parade & Learning Fair – Parade will start at 9am at LA Plaza Old National – 6385 Old National Hwy, South Fulton, GA
Saturday, April 20: Earth Day Festival on Decatur Square
Saturday, April 20: Earth Day Festival: Planet v. Plastics at the Pettit Environmental Preserve in Dallas, GA
Saturday, April 20: Earth Day Celebration at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve in Johns Creek
Saturday, April 20: Earth Day at Mill Creek Nature Center in Buford

Saturday, April 20: The First Day of National Park Week and includes free entrance to all National Parks
Saturday, April 20: Pushing Up Daisies Sylvester Cemetery & Garden Tour including bands and free drinks in East Atlanta – purchase your tickets in advance online
Saturday, April 20: Roswell Spring Home & Garden Tour presented by the Roswell Woman’s Club
Saturday, April 20: Garden Faire with the North Fulton Master Gardeners in Wills Park, Alpharetta
Saturday, April 20: Strawberry Festival at Dickey Farms in Musella, Georgia
Saturday, April 20: History Seek Saturdays: Tour of Old Mill Park in Roswell – register in advance
Saturday & Sunday, April 20-21: Girl Scout Troop Leaders Free Weekend at the Booth Western Art Museum
Saturday & Sunday, April 20-21: Bear on the Square Mountain Festival – Dahlonega
Sunday, April 21: Sky High Car Show at the Aviation History & Technology Center in Marietta

April 25-28: Vidalia Onion Festival – Vidalia, Georgia – purchase tickets in advance online
Saturday, April 26: City Green Live 2024 – concert in Sandy Springs with free lawn seating
April 26-28: Historic Druid Hills Home & Garden Tour – purchase tickets in advance online
April 26-28: Inman Park Tour of Homes – purchase tickets in advance online – or enjoy the spring flowers during this Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Inman Park neighborhood at any time
April 27-28: Inman Park Festival
Saturday, April 27: Farm Heritage Day at Jarrell Plantation Historic Site in Juliette, Georgia
Saturday, April 27: Guided Tour of Rhodes Hall with the Georgia Trust – book your ticket in advance
Saturday, April 27: Roswell Riverside Sounds at Roswell Riverside Park – free concert featuring The Surfers
Saturday, April 27: Goshen Valley Upriver FEST at the Mill on Etowah in Canton
Sunday, April 28: Taste of Marietta – Historic Marietta Square

Georgia residents get free admission to the Georgia Aquarium on your birthday! Bring your Georgia ID or a copy of a child’s birth certificate

May 3-5: Jane’s Walk presented by MODA – free citizen led walking tours of Atlanta’s neighborhoods – register online in advance
May 25-27: Atlanta Jazz Festival – in Piedmont Park