Things to do in Atlanta
Things to do in Atlanta, newest first: events, festivals, parks and family days out, with dates, times and the organizer's own link.
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Arts and exhibitions in Atlanta: October 2026
Arts in Atlanta, October 2026: Puryear and a new photo show at the High, two Alliance musicals, Atlanta Ballet's Cinderella and a free Marine Band concert.
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Things to do
Things to do in Atlanta this month: October 2026
October in Atlanta: Scarecrows in the Garden, Oakland's Halloween tours, the L5P parade Oct. 18, Boo at the Zoo, Chomp & Stomp Nov. 7 and Garden Lights.
Trails
Parks and trails in Atlanta
Atlanta parks guide: Piedmont Park hours (6 a.m. to 11 p.m.), splash pads, eight off-leash dog parks, the BeltLine and the park rules. Parks: 311.
Fourth of July
Atlanta Fourth of July fireworks 2027: what we know so far
No 2027 Fourth of July fireworks are announced yet in Atlanta. In 2026 Centennial Olympic Park held no show and closed July 4 for the World Cup fan festival.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in Atlanta 2026
Atlanta has no official trick-or-treat hours; Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. Trunk-or-treats and kids' events at the zoo, Fernbank and more.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day in Atlanta 2027: brunch, events and gift markets
Mother's Day 2027 in Atlanta is Sunday, May 9. What the Botanical Garden and Ponce City Market held in 2026, Saturday markets and where brunch is posted.
Father's Day
Father's Day in Atlanta 2027: events, free days and brunch
Father's Day 2027 in Atlanta is Sunday, June 20, the day after Juneteenth. Free admission for dads in 2026, Juneteenth weekend events and brunch.
Halloween
Halloween events in Atlanta 2026
Halloween 2026 in Atlanta: the Little Five Points parade Oct. 18, Boo at the Zoo, Oakland Cemetery tours, museum trick-or-treats and adult parties.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in Atlanta 2026: turkey trot, MARTA and trash
Thanksgiving 2026 in Atlanta: the half marathon and 5K from Center Parc Stadium, MARTA's Sunday schedule and the one-day trash pickup delay.
Fall festivals
Fall festivals and pumpkins in Atlanta 2026
Atlanta fall festivals 2026: L5P Halloween Festival Oct. 17-18, Scarecrows in the Garden, the Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival Oct. 22 and Chomp & Stomp Nov. 7.
Christmas
Holiday lights and Christmas events in Atlanta 2026
Holiday lights 2026 in Atlanta: Garden Lights from Nov. 14, IllumiNights at Zoo Atlanta, Santa at the zoo Dec. 5-6, A Christmas Carol and holiday markets.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve in Atlanta 2026: fireworks, drones and family fun
New Year's Eve 2026 in Atlanta: what the city did after the Peach Drop, Zoo Year's Eve for kids, Garden Lights, MARTA's NYE schedule and the Peach Bowl.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day in Atlanta 2027: events, dinners and date ideas
Valentine's Day 2027 in Atlanta falls on a Sunday. What the Botanical Garden, Ponce City Market and Piedmont Park held in 2026, and what to book early.
Easter
Easter in Atlanta 2027: egg hunts, brunch and services
Easter 2027 in Atlanta is Sunday, March 28. The egg hunts and family programs held in 2026, with dates by year, and where to check services and brunch.
Dogs
Dog-friendly Atlanta: dog parks, patios and the leash rules
Atlanta's eight city off-leash dog parks with addresses, the city's park leash ordinance, where dogs are banned, and dog-friendly patios and shopping.
Centennial Olympic Park
Centennial Olympic Park: a guide to Atlanta's downtown park
A guide to Centennial Olympic Park and its neighbors: park hours, Fountain of Rings show times, the aquarium, World of Coca-Cola and museums nearby.
Free
Free things to do in Atlanta: parks, history, art and pools
Free things to do in Atlanta: the MLK National Historical Park, Oakland Cemetery, Centennial Olympic Park's fountain, BeltLine art, trails, pools and festivals.
Atlanta Pride
Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade: dates, route, parking
Atlanta Pride 2026 is over: storms canceled Saturday, and the parade and festival ran Sunday, Oct. 11. 2027 dates are not out; it is held each October.
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
Atlanta Dogwood Festival: 2027 dates, hours, parking
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival returns to Piedmont Park April 9-11, 2027, the organizer says. Hours, tickets, MARTA, parking and the no-dogs rule.
Inman Park Festival
Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes: 2027 dates, parade
The Inman Park Festival is Saturday and Sunday, April 24-25, 2027, free; the Tour of Homes runs April 23-25 for $35 presale. Parade 2 p.m. Saturday.
