Events

Exciting attractions and shows. Live music. Fair food. Carnival rides and kiddie rides. Family fun.​

Run through bubbles during this fun 5k!

The Decatur Arts Festival will take place May 5-May 7. 2023. Festivities kick-off Friday night, May 5 with ArtWalk. Enjoy music on the square while you stroll between local businesses hosting free art receptions with light refreshments. On Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7, head to the Artists Market showcasing the work of 140 artists from all over the Southeast. Vibe at the music stage on the plaza or laugh along with the comedy and theatre performances. Don’t miss the stunning dance presentations and incredible chalk art, too! No need for a babysitter; we have Kids’ Fest from 10 am-2 pm on Saturday!

Be a part of Atlanta Track Club's inaugural adidas Running City Mile as elite athletes, Atlanta Track Club members and kids as young as six toe the start line. Come watch the fastest milers in the nation and see how you stack up in your age group! The event will take part during the adidas Atlanta City Games, a track meet featuring Olympic stars held in Centennial Olympic Park.

Join us for Midtown Race for MAC 5K in Piedmont Park on May 13, 2023! A family and dog-friendly event where strollers and leashed dogs join runners and walkers through Piedmont Park, the race benefits the Midtown Assistance Center and its work to help prevent hunger and homelessness.

Sweet Auburn Springfest is the largest free outdoor festival in the Southeast, attracting thousands of attendees each year to the historic Sweet Auburn District in Atlanta. The Sweet Auburn spring festival offers a great mix of live music, food and fun for the whole family!

This fun family event includes a petting zoo, kids' fun zone, games, vendors, delicious fun food, and more!

Welcome Spring with the Cobb Master Gardeners during our 20th Annual Garden Tour! Explore five (5) fabulous gardens around East Cobb.

Join Archer Paper Goods for Cross-Stitch Boot Camp!

The Atlanta Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the country’s largest free jazz festivals. It is an annual musical showcase that celebrates jazz legends and up-and-coming jazz greats in venues throughout metropolitan Atlanta during the entire month of May. The festival culminates each memorial day weekend with show-stopping performances at the Piedmont Park.

The AJC Peachtree Road Race will return to the Fourth of July weekend in 2023. Registration is now open for the 54th Running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Atlanta Track Club members are guaranteed entry. Non-members will receive entry on a first-come, first-serve basis until June 4 or the race reaches capacity.

Dragon Con will take place Aug. 31 until Sept. 4, and it's going to be held across the city at multiple host locations like: the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta Hilton, Sheraton Atlanta, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel in downtown Atlanta, and AmericasMart Buildings 2 and 3