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weekend guide
Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
April 25-27th
Need something to do this weekend? We’ve got you! Here are all the best things to do this weekend in Atlanta.
Arts, Music & comedy
- Atlanta Film Festival opens Thursday at Plaza Theatre and runs through May 4, featuring 200+ films from around the world.
- See “The Reservoir” at Alliance Theatre on the Hertz Stage through May 4.
- Latino Family Festival at Stone Mountain Park runs April 27–28 & May 4–5, with live Latin music, dancers, and a drone show. Event details
- Illumine at Oakland Cemetery lights up the grounds April 26–28 with immersive art and light displays. Tickets
- See Kim Chong Hak’s colorful Korean landscapes at the High Museum through Nov. 2.
- Dive into data with Ryoji Ikeda’s “Data-Verse” at the High Museum through Aug. 10. Info
- Experience “Call and Response” at the Carlos Museum through June 22.
- Honor Black women’s history with “Hats of the King Family Women” at Atlanta History Center (year-round).
- Alison Moyet Live at Center Stage Atlanta: Experience the iconic British singer-songwriter Alison Moyet performing live at Center Stage Atlanta on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Event details
Other events:
- Inman Park Festival & Tour of Homes returns April 27–28 with a parade, artists market, and historic home tours. More info
- Celebrate Earth Day at Ponce City Market on Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., with eco-activism, DJs, and Smokey Bear. Event info here.
- The Atlanta Street Market on Edgewood kicks off Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 12–6 p.m. at 488 Edgewood Ave SE, featuring local vendors, food, music, and community vibes every Saturday. Event details
- Step back to 16th-century England at the Georgia Renaissance Festival, weekends through June 1. Tickets
- Explore tech and storytelling at the World of Coca-Cola’s new “Coca-Cola Stories” exhibit. Details
- Pinners Conference Atlanta takes place at Cobb Galleria Centre on April 25–26, featuring 100+ hands-on classes and over 250 shopping booths. Event details
For the family:
- KidChella™: Atlanta’s music festival for kids and families, featuring live performances, crafts, and more, takes place at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.Event details
- Children’s Museum of Atlanta highlights Earth Month and Autism Acceptance Month throughout April with interactive activities. Plan your visit
- Watch “The Cat in the Hat” live at the Center for Puppetry Arts through May 25.
- Build race cars at the LEGO Discovery Center during the F1 “Build the Thrill” event, ending Sunday, April 28. Info
- Discover 14 massive dinosaurs at Fernbank’s “Ultimate Dinosaurs” through May 4. Details
- Get an inside look at aquatic life in “X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out” at Fernbank through May. More info
Sports, fitness & outdoors:
- The Delta Scholarship Fund’s 5K Run/Walk is back – May 3rd. Be sure to sign up! – https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Atlanta/Delta5K
- Cheer on Atlanta Vibe vs. Grand Rapids Rise on Saturday, April 27, 8 p.m. at Gas South Arena. Tickets
- Atlanta Blooms at the Atlanta Botanical Garden runs through April 30, 2025, showcasing thousands of tulips, daffodils, and spring blossoms included with garden admission. More info
- Tiny Doors ATL Tour: Join the Atlanta BeltLine for a guided tour of the whimsical Tiny Doors ATL art installations on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT, starting at Tiny Door 1 in Krog Street Tunnel. Event details
- 2025 Rock’n the HOP Pickleball Tournament takes place at the House of Pickleball in Newnan, GA, on April 26–27, featuring competitive matches and community fun. Event details
- Ormewood Park’s 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament: Join the fun at Ormewood Church on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT, for the third annual cornhole tournament in Ormewood Park. Event details
- Zoo Atlanta’s Annual Plant Sale happens on Friday, April 26, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 800 Cherokee Ave SE
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