Events

Does your holiday shopping list include someone who just can’t seem to get over Halloween? Look no further than these two upcoming events that haunt lovers won’t want to miss.

With winter quickly approaching, the Candlelight Concert series by Fever is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends.

Join Zoo Atlanta for its breathtaking new addition, IllumiNights – a nighttime lantern wonderland celebrating the beauty of the natural world.

Atlanta gets spooky with family-friendly Halloween festivities like Boo at the Zoo, Supernatural Science Series and the Great Pumpkin Fest.

Although the official Atlanta Oktoberfest event may not be happening this year, there are plenty of places around the city to celebrate the beloved German tradition.

For the first time, “Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party” is coming to Atlanta.

The return of in-person festivals is in full swing, and there’s no shortage happening this fall.

The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival returns to O4W Park Sept. 11-12, showcasing some of the nation’s top chefs with fun activities for all.

With new retail shops opening this summer, and The Eastern music venue having launched its first shows, Atlanta Dairies in Reynoldstown is the place to be.

The end of summer is near, with Labor Day just around the corner. Make plans with friends and family for one last summer fun-filled weekend.

In light of the recent surge in Delta variant COVID-19 cases, several popular Atlanta events and music festivals have started to implement new safety precautions.

On Aug. 29, The Drake House will host its 17th Annual Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’, serving locally churned ice cream …

Do you remember the famous lantern festival from Disney’s “Tangled?” The scene was mesmerizing with hundreds of lanterns lighting up the night.

Atlantans can do good, feel great and earn rewards when participating in the Million Air Challenge, Aug. 16-27.

For those of you on the hunt for some unique, local activities this weekend, Atlanta has you covered. Here’s what is on our radar:

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The Sipping Plant in Sandy Springs is a great place to sip a cocktail, or three, and get creative while trying your hand at succulent terrarium-making or string art with those you love.

National Ice Cream Day is coming up on July 18, and there is truly nothing like a scoop of ice cream from a local creamery on a hot summer day.

A sweet treat is on the horizon for candy lovers.

Attendees will still enjoy the dogwood trees it’s become known for, just during a different season, as the 85th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival returns to Piedmont Park Aug.

Oakland Cemetery, located in Grant Park, is hosting Arts at Oakland, a 10-day artistic installation highlighting the history, Victorian gardens, funerary art and hidden stories that can be found within the gardens and architecture of the cemetery.

May is Arts Month in Decatur and for the first time, the community can enjoy the  Downtown Decatur Walk the Chalk on May 16 from 10AM to 4PM, organized by chalk artist Jessi Queen.

Beginning Sunday, May 23, the Summerhill neighborhood will host Summerhill Sundays: A Vintage and Handmade Pop-Up.

The 13th annual Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival will return May 15-16.

Since last spring birding festivals, like most events, have been forced to cancel or postpone.

The weekdays may be serious stuff, but weekends are made for some funny business! RoleCall Theater, an independent theater housed off the Atlanta BeltLine in Ponce City Market, returns with another season of LOLO (Laugh Out Loud Outside), a socially distant comedy series held outside every Thursday, Friday or Saturday through May 29.

The world’s most popular digital art experience, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, is set to make its North American debut at the Pratt Pullman District in Kirkwood next month and is already proving to be a hit with over 125,000 advance tickets sold.

It’s time for the inaugural race of the 2021 MotoAmerica season! Returning April 30-May 2 to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, the country’s premier motorcycle road racing series kicks off Friday with qualifiers followed by two full days of racing.

Hear ye, hear ye! Festival-goers, it’s time to reunite.

Festival season is upon us but will likely look different again this year.