Upcoming Atlanta Fantasy & Sci-Fi Festivals

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Georgia State Fair (day six) at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 12:00 AM

Atlanta Motor Speedway Cost: $5+

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Festivals

The Georgia State Fair returns with rides, games, food vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly attractions at Atlanta Motor Speedway. [click here for more]

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Truist Park Tour

Wednesday April 29, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 9:00 AM

Truist Park Cost: $37.70

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Community::Classes and Demos, Community

Tours begin based on the following schedule:

In-Season (April-September) Monday - Saturday : 10:00am, 11:00am, Noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm Day Games: 9:00am Sundays: 1:00pm, 3:00pm

Off-Season (Oct-Mar) Monday - Saturday : 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm

Tours are 90 minutes in length.

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Exhibitions at Jackson Fine Art (Wednesdays)

Wednesday April 29, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 9:00 AM

Jackson Fine Art Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

CRITIC'S PICK:
Through Sat., Mar. 21
Cooper & Gorfer / Andrew Moore, Jackson Fine Art - The...

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Storybook Time

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 10:00 AM

Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Free with Garden Membership (free-$29.95) or Admission; no show reservations are required

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Community::Family, Community::Nature/Outdoors

Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends. Join us for Storybook Time led by Ms. Ally where little ones can hear and engage with reading and interactiv... [click here for more]

The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: $19-$30

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Theater, Community::Family

Based on the book by Jon Scieszka & illustrated by Lane Smith

Adapted by Jason Hines Step into a wildly inventiv… Includes: Performance tickets include the Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, Worlds of Puppetry Museum, and limited free onsite parking.

Includes: Performance tickets include the Create-A-Pup... [click here for more]

Tai Chi at City Springs

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 10:00 AM

City Springs Cost: $25

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Community::Health and Fitness, Community::Nature/Outdoors

Experience the Power of Tai Chi on the City Green! Join us every Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. for Tai Chi, brought to you by the City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department in partnership with Florin Szondi of the USA Chen Taiji Center. [click here for more]

Tai Chi at City Springs

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 10:00 AM

City Springs Cost: $25

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Community::Health and Fitness

Experience the Power of Tai Chi on the City Green! Join us every Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. for Tai Chi, brought to you by the City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department in partnership with Florin Szondi of the USA Chen Taiji Center. [click here for more]

Exhibitions at Spalding Nix Gallery (Wednesdays)

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 10:00 AM

Spalding Nix Fine Art Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Spalding Nix Fine Art.

Current exhibitions: - Déjà Vu

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Swan Coach House (Wednesdays)

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 10:00 AM

Swan Coach House Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Swan Coach House Gallery.

Current exhibitions: - Kole Nichols

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Johnson Lowe Gallery (Wednesdays)

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 10:00 AM

Johnson Lowe Gallery Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Johnson Lowe Gallery.

Current exhibitions: - Sky Atlas - American Idols

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Wednesdays)

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Theater

Explore current exhibitions on view at Center for Puppetry Arts.

Current exhibitions: - Child of Wood

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at High Museum (Wednesdays)

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 10 - Sun., Feb. 8
Fashion Statements: Viktor & Rolf, High Museum — This...

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Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Wednesdays)

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 10:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum Cost: Free - $8 (see site)

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Michael C. Carlos Museum.

Current exhibitions: - Compassion - Laconian Drinking Cup - Footwork: Where We Gather (Critic’s Pick) (Critic’s Pick)

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at ArtsXchange (Wednesdays)

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 10:00 AM

ArtsXchange - Southeast Community Cultural Center Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at ArtsXchange.

Current exhibitions: - Toxic Beauty

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Zuckerman Museum of Art (Wednesdays)

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 10:00 AM

Zuckerman Museum of Art Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Zuckerman Museum of Art.

Current exhibitions: - The Art of Paper at Zuckerman Museum of Art - Ruth V. Zuckerman Collection: Inside Out at Zuckerman Museum of Art - Project Wall North: Stephanie Smith at Zuckerman Museum of Art

- Project Wall West: Vadis Turne... [click here for more]

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Global Floral Show Fleurs de Villes FLORA Blooms

Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 11:00 AM

Phipps Plaza Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts, Community, Free Events, Holidays and Special Events

Experience thousands of spring blooms in 13 fashion-forward floral installations with Fleurs de Villes new "FLORA" exhibition, presented on Mall Level 1 at Phipps Plaza from Wednesday, April 29, to Sunday, May 3. Visitors can vote for their favorite floral mannequin for a chance to win a prize packa... [click here for more]

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Exhibitions at Breman Museum (Wednesdays)

Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 11:00 AM

The Breman Museum & Cultural Center Cost: $12

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at The Breman Museum.

Current exhibitions: - Treasures and Tchotchkes - Bronx Boys: Storytelling with a Lens - History with Chutzpah

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (Wednesdays)

Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 11:00 AM

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Cost: $10, members free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art.

Current exhibitions: - Jess Self

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Gallery Anderson Smith (Wednesdays)

Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 11:00 AM

Gallery Anderson Smith Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Gallery Anderson Smith.

Current exhibitions: - 15 Minutes

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

[click here for more]

The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:45 AM EDT 04/29/2026 11:45 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: 20.00 for non-members

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Theater, Community::Family

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

A Stinky, Hilarious Folktale Adventure

Based on the book by Jon Scieszka & illustrated by Lane Smith Adapted by Jason Hines

Join us for the world premiere of the Center’s adaptation of this bestselling fan favorite!

Run dates: April 7–May 17, 2026

[click here for more]

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Atlanta Film Festival 2026 (Day Seven)

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 04/29/2026 12:00 PM

Atlanta Area Theaters Cost: $240+ for all access, see individual events for specific pricing

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Festivals

Daily Atlanta Film Festival programming including screenings, shorts blocks, and special events. [click here for more]

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