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Atlanta Festivals 2024

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Winter Festivals

With a little chill in the air, Winter festivals and events offer the chance for families and friends alike together and revel in the most wonderful time of the year. Celebrate MLK Day with the MLK March and Rally, and catch the month-long Jewish Film Festival.

Martin Luther King, Jr Day

01/15/2024 12:00 AM

Browse MLK Day events and recommendations for what Atlanta has to offer on this federal holiday

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SCAD TVFest 2024

01/25/2024 7:00 AM

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Atlanta Greek Festival 2024

02/28/2024 5:30 PM

The 2024 festival is a drive-thru event only

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Spring Festivals

March, April, and May, Atlanta’s festival season springs to life!

2024 Atlanta Dogwood Festival

04/12/2024 10:46 AM

April 12-14, 2024 at Piedmont Park

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SweetWater 420 Fest 2024

04/20/2024 12:00 PM

The 420 Fest returns April 20-21 2024 at Pullman Yards

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Inman Park Festival 2024

04/28/2024 12:00 PM

April 26-28, 2024 in Inman Park

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Summer Festivals

It’s hot. Damn hot. The Fourth of July and the Peachtree Road Race marks the high point of the Summer but there are great Festivals in the air conditioning and ice cream and other treats for those headed outdoors.

Grant Park Summer Shade Festival 2024

08/24/2024 10:00 AM

Grant Park Conservancy’s Summer Shade Festival 2024 on August 24, 2024

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Atlanta Food and Wine Festival 2024

09/12/2024 12:00 PM

Scheduled for September 12-15, 2024, the event is typically held in the Old Fourth Ward Park

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Fall Festivals

With a fresh chill in the air, the Fall Festivals present Atlantans with a final chance to be outdoors and catch some of the biggest events of the year. Music Midtown has historically been the highlight of the season but has played to mixed reviews in the past couple of years as they have sought a younger audience. DragonCon, A3C, Pride, Taste of Atlanta and a great Halloween festivals including the Little Five Points parade are must see events.

Decatur Book Festival 2024

10/04/2024 10:00 AM

October 4 - 5, 2024 at various location in downtown Decatur, GA.

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Chomp & Stomp Festival 2024

11/02/2024 11:00 AM

Always the first Saturday in November

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Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA) Fall Exhibits (fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 07:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 7:00 AM

Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia Cost: Members free/Non-Members $5

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Celebration: The Past Forward

Oct 26, 2024 - Feb 1, 2025 12pm - 5pm

In September of 2002, several months after the inaugural exhibition featuring Martin Emanuel, The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia opened not only its galleries, but its offices, hallways and storage areas in order to “c... [click here for more]

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Upper Deck Golf at Truist Park

Friday November 22, 2024 07:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 7:00 AM

Truist Park Cost: $89.99 - $109.99

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Play a round of golf inside Truist Park with Upper Deck Golf! The event will take place November 21 -23, 2024. As part of the Upper Deck Golf event, fans will have a chance to play a round of golf throughout Truist Park down to custom greens on the field below while enjoying great music, cold drinks... [click here for more]

Atlanta Botanical Gardens Exhibition: Scarecrows in the Garden (Fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 08:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 8:00 AM

Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $26.95/weekdays, $29.95/weekend, members free

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Atlanta’s favorite fall tradition is back for its 22nd year! Scarecrows in the Garden returns, celebrating autumn with colorful creations from the local community. Scarecrows in the Garden brings to the Garden dozens of creations by local artists, crafters, youth groups and more. Entrants and visi... [click here for more]

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High Museum Fall Exhibits (Fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 09:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 9:00 AM

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

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CRITIC’S PICK: Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, High Museum... [click here for more]

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Carlos Museum Summer Exhibits (Fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 09:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 9:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum Cost: $8 adults

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Picture Worlds: Greek, Maya, and Moche Pottery

September 14 - December 15, 2024

By juxtaposing Greek, Maya, and Moche traditions, this exhibition invites conversation about the ways in which three unrelated cultures visualized their society, myths, and cosmos through their pottery. Who made a... [click here for more]

Fernbank Fall Exhibits (fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 09:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 9:00 AM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History Cost: $25.95 w/Senior and Child Discounts

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Community::Nature/Outdoors

Golden Opportunity

Aug. 31 – Jan. 1, 2025

Discover the world of yellow plants and pigments in this special artistic exhibit. Showcasing both the art and science found in yellow plants, Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration features pieces of art created by members of Denver Botanic Garden... [click here for more]

Alan Avery Fall Exhibit: ECCE HOMO (fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 09:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 9:00 AM

Alan Avery Art Company Cost: Free

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CRITIC’S PICK: Gwen Gunter: What If, Alan Avery Art Company - Atlanta-based SCAD grad Gwen Gunter... [click here for more]

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TITANIC: An Immersive Voyage Exhibition (Fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 09:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 9:00 AM

Exhibition Hub Atlanta Art Center Cost: $29+

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Arts::Visual Arts

CRITIC’S PICK: Titanic: An Immersive Voyage, Exhibition Hub Art Center - The show displays more... [click here for more]

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Swan House Fall Exhibitions (fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 09:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 9:00 AM

Swan Coach House Cost: Free

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Experiments in Utopia - Sarah Hobbs

Curated by Ashley Kauschinger

September 26 - October 31

Reception: Thursday, September 26, 6-9pm Artist Talk: Saturday, October 5, 3pm

The Swan Coach House Gallery is pleased to present Experiments in Utopia, a photography and installation exhibition featu... [click here for more]

Spalding Nix Gallery Fall Exhibitions (fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 09:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 9:00 AM

Spalding Nix Fine Art Cost: Free

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Something Beyond Ourselves SOMETHING BEYOND OURSELVES features new bodies of work by Charlie McCullers, Tokie Rome-Taylor and Jerushia Graham. The three Artists ask us to examine our ideas of devotion, loyalty, and perseverance, through their unique perspectives and approaches to their media. ... [click here for more]

Jackson Fine Art Fall Exhibitions (Fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 09:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 9:00 AM

Jackson Fine Art Cost: Free

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Arts::Visual Arts

CRITIC’S PICK: Michael Stipe, Angela West & John Chiara, Jackson Fine Art - Former R.E.M.... [click here for more]

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ArtsXchange Fall Exhibition (fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 09:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 9:00 AM

ArtsXchange Cost: Free

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Arts::Visual Arts

CRITIC’S PICK: The Art of Being: A Meditation of Blackness & Queerness, ArtsXchange - Featuring... [click here for more]

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Fall 2024 COTA Council for Undergraduate Research Symposium of Student Scholars

Friday November 22, 2024 09:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 9:00 AM

Kennesaw State University Cost: Free

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Come join our College of the Arts students presenting at the Fall Symposium of Student Scholars showcases research.

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Zuckerman Museum of Art Fall Exhibits (fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 09:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 9:00 AM

Zuckerman Museum of Art Cost: Free

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Arts::Visual Arts

Jeffrey Gibson: They Teach Love

August 27 - December 7

Jeffrey Gibson asks us to co-envision a future and to move toward it. Ceaselessly prioritizing collective imagination as a tool toward manifestation and realization, the artist has stated, “Don’t accept the circumstances you are in; a... [click here for more]

Dekalb History Center - Fall Exhibits (fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 09:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 9:00 AM

The DeKalb History Center Cost: Free. Donations appreciated.

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Arts::Visual Arts, Community, Free Events

Lipstick & Fire Lipstick & Fire is a celebration of women = from DeKalb County and beyond. This exhibit highlights some individuals and moments whose contributions advanced womankind and society as a whole. Utilizing immense courage and determination, these women forged their own paths, leaving trai... [click here for more]

Johnson Lowe Gallery Fall Exhibits (Fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 09:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 9:00 AM

Johnson Lowe Gallery Cost: Free

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Through Sat., Nov. 23CRITIC’S PICK: ‘They Didn’t Realize We Were Seeds: We The Roses’ by Fahamu... [click here for more]

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Children’s Museum - Wallace and Gromit (fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 09:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 9:00 AM

Children’s Museum of Atlanta Cost: $17.95 non-member

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Community::Family

CRITIC’S PICK: Wallace & Gromit: Get Cracking! Children’s Museum of Atlanta - The CMA’s chief... [click here for more]

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Breman Museum Fall Exhibits (fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 10:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 10:00 AM

The Breman Museum Cost: $12

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From Light to Light: The Weekly Jewish Holiday of Shabbat

Currently on Display

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Step into the sacred rhythm of Jewish tradition as the Breman Museum proudly presents “From Light to Light: The Weekly Jewish Holiday of Shabbat.” This captivating exhibition invites visitors on a journey thro... [click here for more]

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Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Fall Exhibits (fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 10:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 10:00 AM

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

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The Stars of America

Melvin Toledo

This exhibition, which includes painted portraiture, an installation, and community engagement, “delves into the intricate tapestry of immigrant life, capturing the diverse narratives, struggles, and triumphs of individuals who have journeyed to the United S... [click here for more]

Wolfgang Gallery Fall Exhibits (Fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 10:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 10:00 AM

Wolfgang Gallery Cost: Free

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CRITIC’S PICK: Jacob Todd Broussard: Deathbed Scene, Wolfgang Gallery - For his first show at... [click here for more]

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Hammonds House Museum Fall Exhibition (fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 10:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 10:00 AM

Hammonds House Museum Cost: $5 students, $10 general admission

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Arts::Visual Arts

THE JOHN RHODEN SCULPTURE GARDEN & HAMMONDS HOUSE MUSEUM COLLECTION

SEPTEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 15, 2024

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PATH Museum Fall Exhibitions (fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 10:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 10:00 AM

PATH Museum Cost: Free

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Arts::Visual Arts

Frank Morrison Frank Morrison, an Atlanta-based contemporary painter, uses his brush, and occasional spray can, to document and amplify the Black voices often overlooked in the cacophony of the modern metropolis. In an aesthetic that draws on historical techniques such as Neo-Mannerism, an essence ... [click here for more]

whitespace Fall Exhibitions (fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 10:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 10:00 AM

Whitespace Gallery Cost: Free

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Arts::Visual Arts

In the Land of Plenty | Sarah Emerson

In the Land of Plenty, a solo exhibition by Sarah Emerson at Whitespace Gallery, presents a new series of paintings and drawings using landscape to explore the delicate struggle between collapse and perseverance in everyday life. “I combine found imager... [click here for more]

Spruill Gallery Fall Exhibitions (fridays)

Friday November 22, 2024 10:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 10:00 AM

Spruill Gallery & Gift Shop Cost: Free

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Spruill Gallery Presents After an Endless Embrace with Kate Burke and Aineki Traverso

Opening Reception: September 19, 6 -9 p.m. Artist’s Talk: October 1, 7 p.m. Spruill Gallery

Spruill Gallery is pleased to announce After an Endless Embrace, a two-person collaborative exhibition featuring works b... [click here for more]

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Friday November 22, 2024 10:00 AM EST 11/22/2024 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: $30.75 for non-members

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Arts::Theater, Community::Family

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+ | Our Location

A Holiday Classic Returns to the Stage

Based on the classic television special and adapted by Jon Ludwig.

Rudolph soars back into town with this faithful adaptation of the 1964 stop-motion animated special. This celebrated holiday classic follows Rudolph the... [click here for more]

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