Atlanta Weekend Guide: April 4
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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
Weekend of April 4-6
Need something to do this weekend? We’ve got you! Here are all the best things to do this weekend in Atlanta.


Art & comedy
Parade at the Fox Theatre – Now through April 6. Tony Award-winning musical about Leo and Lucille Frank set in early 20th century Georgia. | More Info
The Reservoir at Alliance Theatre – Through May 4. A dark comedy exploring sobriety, family, and memory. | More Info
I Carry Your Heart With Me at Horizon Theatre – Runs through April 5. A powerful solo play about love and memory during the Vietnam War. | More Info
Hot Jambalaya at Dad’s Garage – Musical murder mystery aboard a steamboat, runs through April 5. | More Info
Twelfth Night at Shakespeare Tavern – Shakespeare’s timeless comedy, April 5–27. | More Info
Data-Verse by Ryoji Ikeda at High Museum – Through August 10. Immersive digital installation of light, sound, and data. | More Info
Threads of Change at MODA – Through May 25. Textile installations visualizing climate data. | More Info
Sacred Space at Hammonds House – Through June 22. Printmakers explore spirituality and memory. | More Info

More things to do:
Celebrate 404 Day – April 4. Parade on Peachtree Street, celebration at Piedmont Park, and more all weekend long. | Event Calendar
Panda Fest at Atlantic Station – April 5–6. Enjoy Asian food, performances, a 15-ft panda, bounce ring, and more than 100 vendors. | More Info
Spring Festival on Ponce – April 5 (10am–5pm) & April 6 (11am–5pm). Olmsted Linear Park, featuring 125 artists, live music, food, and family activities. | More Info
Carter Center Plant Sale – April 5 from 8am–1pm. Native plants, expert advice, and delivery options available. | More Info
Fleurs de Villes: Downton Abbey at Phipps Plaza – Through April 6. Floral mannequins, live demos, pop-up flower market. Saturday from 11am–5pm. | More Info
Run Like Hell 5K at Oakland Cemetery – April 5 at 5pm, followed by an after-party at Republic Social House. | More Info
Oakland Spring Plant Sale & Spring to Life Festival – April 5, 9am–3pm (plant sale); 10am–5pm (family festival). Wildlife demos, food trucks, yoga, garden tours. | More Info

For the family:
Atlanta Fair – Now through April 13 across from Georgia State Stadium. Rides, food, and family fun. | More Info
Children’s Museum of Atlanta – April events include Earth Month activities and sensory-friendly playtime. Ongoing exhibit: XOXO: Love and Forgiveness. | More Info
Build the Thrill at LEGO Discovery Center – Through April 27. LEGO F1 race car experience. | More Info
Family Saturday at the High Museum – April 5, 10am–5pm. Studio workshops, toddler time (10am–12pm), and teen art (2–4pm). | More Info
Fish Inside Out at Fernbank – Ongoing. X-ray exhibit of fish skeletons exploring marine biodiversity. | More Info
Ultimate Dinosaurs at Fernbank – Through May 4. Life-sized casts and fossils from Southern Hemisphere discoveries. | More Info

Sports, fitness & outdoors:
Braves Home Opener Weekend – Vs. Miami Marlins. April 4 (7:15pm), April 5 (7:15pm), April 6 (1:35pm). Saturday: Free magnet schedule. Sunday: Kids get a Chris Sale Triple Crown giveaway. | More Info
Atlanta Hawks Home Games – April 5 (3pm) vs. Knicks. April 6 (6pm) vs. New Orleans Jazz during Culture Fest. | More Info
Georgia Swarm Lacrosse – April 5 at 7:30pm vs. Philadelphia Wings at Gas South Arena. Marvel-themed night. | More Info
Atlanta Blooms! at Botanical Garden – Ongoing. Thousands of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths in bloom. | More Info
Dino Fest at Stone Mountain Park – Select days through April 20. Drone show, parade, and dino-themed entertainment. | More Info

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