Atlanta Events
Atlanta is host to many annually-recurring events, covering the full
spectrum of the arts, sporting events, conventions, festivals,
street parties, parades, and so much more.
The list below presents an overview of the major events in the area
for a given month and links to more information about the venue
when available. This calendar is an overview only.
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January
Festival of Trees, Festival of Lights
Enjoy lights and decorations at Centennial Olympic Park. (Centennial Olympic Park).
King Week and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday
Includes free performances, concerts, religious services and educational presentations.
(Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change and other locations).
February
Southwestern Flower Show
Benefiting the Atlanta Botanical Garden the show features workshops, demonstrations,
displays and activities for the young ones. (City Hall Exhibition Center).
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March
Atlanta Passion Play
Presented by the First Baptist Church of Atlanta. This pageant portrays Christ's life,
death and resurrection. Three hours in length and no children under 6 admitted.
(Atlanta Civic Center on Piedmont Avenue).
Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival
A month long calendar of events including a road race, beauty pageant, music and more.
Festival Day is usually the third or fourth Saturday of March. (International Horse Park, Conyers).
The Down the Street Bead Show
Expect to find More Vintage Glass Beads, Austrian Crystal, and Quality Freshwater Pearls,
Sterling Silver, Furnace Glass beads, Quality Gemstone Beads, Sterling Pendants, Findings,
Marcasite Beads, Finished Jewelry, Lampwork Artist Made Beads, and much much more. Cobb Galleria,
Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 1-866-MoreBeads.
St. Patrick's Day
Bring your family to the St. Patty's Day Parade and watch the floats, bands of every kind,
pipes & drums, hundreds of children, Irish dancers, clowns, a nationally known Grand Marshall and more. (Streets of Buckhead).
Baby & Kid Expo
A weekend exposition of goods and services for the little ones. Other events include circus,
storytelling and information on safety and products. (Cobb Galleria Centre).
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April
Atlanta Passion Play
Presented by the First Baptist Church of Atlanta. This pageant portrays Christ's life,
death and resurrection. Three hours in length and no children under 6 admitted. (Atlanta Civic Center).
Easter Sunrise Services
A gathering of the faithful on top of Stone Mountain in the predawn darkness of Easter Sunday.
A long standing tradition in Atlanta. (Stone Mountain Park).
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
Events include hot-air balloon race, dog frisbee championships,
concerts and children's parades. Phone (404)329-0501. (Peidmont Park).
Georgia Renaissance Festival
Open seven consecutive weekends. Events include Knights jousting on horseback,
strolling musicians, minstrels and other costumed characters. (Fairburn).
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May
Georgia Renaissance Festival
Open seven consecutive weekends. Featuring jousting knights on horseback,
strolling Minstrels and costumed characters. (Fairburn).
Laser Show
Watch a nightly laser show accompanied by music on the face of Stone Mountain,
a natural million-square-foot screen. (Stone Mountain Park).
Midtown Music Festival
Outdoor festival features musicians performing on six stages. (Atlanta).
Atlanta Jazz Festival
Features local and national jazz talent. (Grant Park).
Atlanta Peach Caribbean Festival
Come celebrate the Caribbean culture with a parade, parties, art shows,
performers and a soccer tournament. (various locations).
Decatur Arts Festival
Includes art exhibits, children's festival, pony rides,
international music and dance. (Decatur town square and other locations).
Taste of the South
Southern States showing off their best food and entertainment offerings. (Stone Mountain Park).
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June
Laser Show
Watch a nightly laser show accompanied by music on the face of Stone Mountain,
a natural million-square-foot screen. (Stone Mountain Park).
Georgia Shakespeare Festival
Various Shakespeare productions going on through October. (Oglethorpe University).
National Black Family Reunion Celebration
A three day event including a parade, free expo and a gospel concert. Food and merchandise are available. (Grant Park).
Arts Festival of Atlanta
This nine-day event features vendors from around the United States selling jewelry, arts and crafts.
Also featuring dance performances and concerts. (Centennial Park, Woodruff Park and other venues).
Atlanta Lesbian and Gay Pride Festival
Commemorating the modern gay liberation movement with entertainment, speeches and a parade. (Various Locations).
Atlanta Virtuosi's Hispanic Festival of the Arts
Arts Festival by hispanic speaking people of Columbia, Dominican Republic, Panama,
Peru and other nations. (Embry Hills United Methodist Church, Chamblee).
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July
Laser Show
Watch a nightly laser show accompanied by music on the face of Stone Mountain,
a natural million-square-foot screen. (Stone Mountain Park).
Atlanta Virtuosi's Hispanic Festival of the Arts
Arts Festival by hispanic speaking people of Columbia, Dominican Republic, Panama, Peru and other nations. (Atlanta Cuban Club).
Fantastic Fourth Celebration
A four day party with concerts and nightly fireworks. (Stone Mountain Park).
Independence Day
Line up on Peachtree Street for an Independence Day Parade. (Downtown Atlanta).
Independence Day
Festivities begin at 4:00pm. Different bands play throughout the afternoon and evening.
Banks and Shane perform at 7:30pm and fireworks at dark. For more information call 770-641-3705. (Roswell High School).
Independence Day
Party in the town square with bands and fireworks. (Decatur Town Square).
Independence Day
Enjoy live music, food, drink, and entertainment for the kids along with a huge display of fireworks. (Lenox Square).
Independence Day
A delightful display of fireworks after the Brave's Game. (Turner Field).
The Down the Street Bead Show
Expect to find More Vintage Glass Beads, Austrian Crystal, and Quality Freshwater Pearls,
Sterling Silver, Furnace Glass beads, Quality Gemstone Beads, Sterling Pendants, Findings,
Marcasite Beads, Finished Jewelry, Lampwork Artist Made Beads, and much much more. Cobb Galleria,
Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 1-866-MoreBeads.
Miss Debutante Pageant
Extravagant event for ladies ages 2-28. This beauty pageant boasts huge prize packages,
elaborate decorations, delicious food, and tremendous fun. (DoubleTree Hotel Buckhead).
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August
Laser Show
Watch a nightly laser show accompanied by music on the face of Stone Mountain,
a natural million-square-foot screen. (Stone Mountain Park).
Hotlanta
Gay men from all over meet for this giant party and raft trip down the Chattahoochee,
and to help raise money for AIDS. (Stone Mountain Park).
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September
Laser Show
Watch a nightly laser show accompanied by music on the face of Stone Mountain,
a natural million-square-foot screen. (Stone Mountain Park).
Montreaux Atlanta International Music Festival
Outdoor festival featuring jazz, blues, country and other types of music. (Piedmont Park).
Tour D' Town
This event features a bicycle race of 24, 48, or 62 miles to help raise money for The American Cancer Society.
You may also race on in-line skates and wheelchairs. (Atlanta).
U.S. 10K Classic and Family Sports Festival
Bike, skate or run at this annual Labor Day event starting at Cumberland Mall while the rest of the family parties at the Galleria. (The Cobb Galleria Centre).
Atlanta Greek Festival
Celebration of Greek culture. Enjoy Greek music, dancing and food such as souvlaki gyros and baklava.
(Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation).
Yellow Daisy Festival
Features a large amount of vendors, entertainment, flower show, food and more. (Stone Mountain Park).
Alpenfest
Come enjoy German food and lots of beer while listening to some German music. (Stone Mountain Park).
The Mothball
Grant Park's biggest party of the year. Celebrating the neighborhood's continued renaissance.
Grant Park was deemed a Historical District by the city of Atlanta in 2000. (Grant Park).
Grant Park Tour of Homes
Provides access to some of the area's most interesting and historical homes.
A map is provided which will give you a background on the homes included in the tour. (Grant Park).
Atlanta Literary Festival
For 10 days in late September, the literati of Atlanta will celebrate the written word with a variety of programs in several venues around the city, including the Fox Theatre, Phipps Plaza Centennial Olympic Park, the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library and a number of bookstores.
Call (404) 259-4841 for more information.
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October
Laser Show
Watch a laser show accompanied by music on the face of Stone Mountain,
a natural million-square-foot screen. (Stone Mountain Park).
Georgia Renaissance Festival
Featuring jousting knights on horseback, strolling minstrels and costumed characters.
Also visit the Haunted Castle. (Fairburn).
Oktoberfest
This is the place to come to celebrate Oktoberfest, with "oom-pah-pah" music and beer.
This town is 70 miles northeast of Atlanta but well worth the drive. Its facade resembles a Bavarian village
with lots of shops and restaurants. (Helen, Georgia).
Scottish Festival and Highland Games
A celebration of Scottish heritage. Enjoy parades, folk dancing bagpipe music and athletic events. (Stone Mountain Park).
Latin America Film Festival
Featuring recent feature films of Latin America. (Rich Auditorium of Woodruff Art Center).
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November
Lighting of Rich's Great Tree
Gather at Underground Atlanta and sing carols and watch the lighting of a giant Christmas tree
decorated with ornaments the size of soccer balls. (Underground Atlanta).
The Down the Street Bead Show
Expect to find More Vintage Glass Beads, Austrian Crystal, and Quality Freshwater Pearls, Sterling Silver,
Furnace Glass beads, Quality Gemstone Beads, Sterling Pendants, Findings, Marcasite Beads, Finished Jewelry,
Lampwork Artist Made Beads, and much much more. Cobb Galleria, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 1-866-MoreBeads.
Holiday Celebration
Enjoy horse drawn carriages, music, and a holiday laser show. More than two million lights are shining throughout the park. (Stone Mountain Park).
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December
The Nutcracker
The Atlanta Ballet's annual production with a full orchestra. (The Fox Theater on).
Atlanta Botanical Garden Country Christmas
Entertainment, dancing, storytelling and a visit from Santa Claus at this holiday decorated garden and conservatory. (The Prado on Piedmont Avenue).
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concerts
A program of holiday favorites with an orchestra and singers. (Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center on Peachtree Street).
Christmas at Callanwolde
Come tour the 27,000-square foot festively decorated mansion, which was the former home of the eldest son of the Coca-Cola founder.
Listen to holiday music played on the 3,752 pipe, 20,000-pound organ. (Callanwolde Mansion).
Egleston Children's Christmas Parade
Featuring giant balloons, bands, floats, celebrities and of course Santa Claus. (Downtown Atlanta Streets).
Festival of Trees, Festival of Lights
For nine days the Georgia World Congress Center features more than 200 twinkling trees, an antique carousel, choo-choo train and holiday decorations.
Also, view the lights and decorations just across the street at Centennial Olympic Park. (Georgia World Congress Center).
Festival of Trees, Festival of Lights
Enjoy lights and decorations at Centennial Olympic Park. (Centennial Olympic Park).
Peach Bowl Parade
A parade preceding the College Peach Bowl football game honoring the contenders. Clowns, floats,
baton groups and high school marching bands from around the United States. (Downtown Atlanta Streets).
Firstnight Atlanta
An alcohol-free family-oriented New Year's Eve party with music, theater and dance. (Midtown Atlanta Streets).
Atlanta Rings in the New Year
Welcome the New Year on the plaza at Underground Atlanta. Watch the "Big Peach" drop. (Underground Atlanta).
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