atlanta
weekend guide
THings to do in atlanta this weekend:
May 12, 2023
Mother's day is here!
Art & comedy
- On the second Sunday of each month the High Museum of Art offers free admission from noon until 5 p.m. for all visitors and special family-friendly programming.
- Mary J. Blige and Lauren Hill bring the Strength of a Woman Festival to State Farm Arena Friday and Saturday.
- Start your weekends unwinding with live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza every Friday from April to October.
- Fox Theatre presents a benefit concert to raise money to preserve Georgia’s historic theaters and expand the Fox Theatre’s education programs.
- On Saturday and Sunday the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra presents “Star Wars: The Force Awakens In Concert” featuring a screening of the complete film with Oscar-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to the film. Saturday’s performance starts at 7:30 p.m., Sunday’s at 3 p.m.
- The city of Atlanta presents 31 Days of Jazz throughout May.
- The Woodstock Summer Concert Series in Woodstock returns – All concerts begin at 7:30 PM. All concerts are free of charge, no tickets are required.
- Dunwoody Art Festival 2023 – May 13th and 14th
- ‘Ruthless! The Musical‘ is showing at Out Front Theatre through May 20.
- Don’t Miss Cats, the Award-Winning Musical, at City Springs Theatre May 5-21.
- “As You Like It” is playing at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse through May 28.
- Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Discovery Green – Free concert series celebrating the legacy of jazz.
- The Marietta Square Artisan Market is an outdoor market that features local art and hand-crafted items. It takes place on most Saturdays, year-round.
- See what is playing at a local theater venue.
- Food and Street Art Tour of the Atlanta BeltLine – Every Saturday until 11/18/2023
More fun things!
- The Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes returns on May 13th in Bessie Branham Park. We will be at the Business Association Booth on Saturday from 12-2 selling Kirkwood Wine Stroll Tickets. Stop by and say hi to us!
- The Georgia Renaissance Festival is here. April 15 through June 4. More info, plus a code for 15% off admission.
- Sunday is Mother’s Day. One way to thank Mom for all she does is to take her to brunch. Celebrate Mother’s Day in Atlanta with Brunch and Gifts.
- Expect live music, plenty of food choices and lots of fun when you head to the Sweet Auburn Springfest Saturday and Sunday at 230 John Wesley Dobbs Ave.
- Roswell Mimosa Festival at Bulloch Hall Saturday 1 PM – 5 PM
- From May 1-31, 2023 check out an entire month of BRAND NEW vegan options all over Atlanta, GA!
- The Farmer’s Markets are back. Join your local farmer’s markets as they open back up for spring. For example, check out VaHi’s farmer’s market, Grant Park’s (Sun), East Point’s (Sat), Castleberry Hill (Sun), Okahurst’s (Sat), EAV market (Thursdays), Avondale Estates (Sunday) or Piedmont Park’s (Sat) Farmer’s Markets!
- The Latino Family Festival is on this weekend and next weekend at Stone Mountain Park. Celebrating Latino music, dance and culture, the festival features live international talent including dancers, a marching band, storytellers, and a drone and light show.
- Atlanta Botanical Gardens is hosting the exhibit, “Trolls: Save the Humans” by Thomas Dambo through Sept. 17.
- Midtown Atlanta Food and Cocktail Tour – Multiple days until 12/31/2023
- Drag Bingo at Politan Row – every Sunday
mother's day is this week.
let's take care of mom.
For the family:
- Immersive Disney Animation is an innovative celebration that takes you inside the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their very earliest, groundbreaking features to the beloved hit movies of today from 5/4/23 to 9/30/23.
- The Georgia State Fair is open at Atlanta Motor Speedway through Sunday.
- “Shaun the Sheep: Flock this Way” opens Saturday at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta and runs through Sept. 4.
- Plan ahead for Summer Camp!
- Charlotte’s Web is showing at the Center For Puppetry Arts from 5/4/23 to 5/21/23
- Saturday at 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Craft Time for Kids East Atlanta Library
- Family Nature Walks at Fernbank Museum (Sundays at 11:30)
- LEGO Discovery Center Grand (re)Opening – Phipps Plaza – Reopened March 31st.
Sports, fitness & outdoors:
- Atlanta United hosts Charlotte FC at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- On Friday, from 6 until 9 p.m. enjoy Oasis, an event centered on art, presence and contemplation. You can relax with yoga, practice art making or join a casual, thoughtful conversation connecting art and spiritual practice. You must register in advance to participate in yoga.
- King of Pops Yoga at Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park – Sat May13th, May 27th, June 10th, June 24th and more!
- Free Yoga Classes in Woodruff Park Saturdays from 10AM-11AM.
- Pickleball is back at Pullman Yards!
- Cheer on ATL UTD somewhere local. Full schedule here.
- The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame welcomes fans to its newest exhibit, Once Upon a Time in College Football.
- Free Yoga in Woodruff Park – Every Saturday until 09/30/2
Coming soon!
- Memorial Day weekend brings the renowned Atlanta Jazz Festival to Piedmont Park.
- The 2023 Ormewood Park Makers Festival will be held Saturday, May 20th, 2023 (11AM to 6PM).
- May 20th: Celebrate community through music on the porches of Virginia Highland! Enjoy over 85 local bands and musicians across more than 55 porches in this gorgeous neighborhood.
- May 20th – 2023 Ormewood Park Makers Festival
- Gala in the Garden 2023 to benefit Neighbors in Need at the East Lake Community Learning Garden – Sat. June 3rd
- The Great Georgia Balloon Festival at the Atlanta Motor Speedway – June 16th and 17th
- The countdown is on until Drake and 21 Savage take the State Farm Arena stage on Saturday, July 1, and Sunday, July 2.
