Oakland Cemetery
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Atlanta's most historic and picturesque cemetery holds the remains of Margaret Mitchell, Bobby Jones, once-enslaved individuals, and nearly 7,000 Confederate soldiers.
Holiday Spirit
Friday December 5, 2025 05:00 PM EST
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: Free+
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Join us for Holiday Spirit at Oakland, a free two-day celebration featuring a community tree lighting on Friday evening, a holiday market, photos with Santa, live music, holiday guided tours, and family-friendly activities.
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I Am a Georgia Girl: A Presentation by Author Ann Hite
Saturday November 15, 2025 11:00 AM EST
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: $11
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Join us for a presentation by author Ann Hite on her newest book, I Am a Georgia Girl, a biography of Lucille Frank, buried at Oakland Cemetery. A Jewish Grounds walking tour will follow this discussion on the cemetery grounds.
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Land of Everlasting Hills: A Presentation by Authors Ren and Helen Davis
Sunday November 9, 2025 02:00 PM EST
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: $8
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Join us for a presentation by Ren and Helen Davis, longtime Oakland Cemetery volunteers and co-authors of travel and history books, including Atlanta's Oakland Cemetery: An Illustrated History and Guide, on their newest book, Land of Everlasting Hills. Show your ticket in the Oakland Store for $10 o...
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Capturing the Spirit of Oakland 2025
Thursday October 16, 2025 05:00 PM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: $45
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Some stories refuse to rest. History, theatre, and the thrill of Halloween converge at the Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours, which are designed to enlighten rather than frighten.
As the sun sets over Atlanta, the past is illuminated by lantern light. Follow the footsteps of costumed...
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Pumpkin Patch at Oakland Cemetery
Saturday October 4, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: Free
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Celebrate the season with activities and photo ops for the whole family!
This free, two-day, family-friendly fall festival celebrates the season with a variety of autumn and Halloween activities for everyone:
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Fall Plant Sale
Saturday September 27, 2025 09:00 AM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: Prices vary; reservations are required for entry to the Fall Plant Sale from 9 AM - 1 PM.
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Join us for our Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, September 27 from 9 AM - 3 PM. Shop a curated selection of perennials, houseplants, annuals, trees, shrubs, edibles, and more!
All proceeds from the Fall Plant Sale support the growth and maintenance of Oakland’s gardens. We are incredibly grateful for ...
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Juneteenth Family Festival at Oakland Cemetery
Saturday June 14, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: Free
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Categories: Juneteenth, Family Festival
We will kick things off with the family programming portion of the festival from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, featuring educational activities to explore African American history at Oakland, programming from Oakland’s Education team, and Kuumba Storytellers.
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illumine at Oakland Cemetery
Thursday April 17, 2025 07:30 PM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: $15-$85
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As the sun sets, Oakland Cemetery is transformed. Through innovative lighting and art installations by local artists, interactive experiences, and live music, Illumine 2025 will light up the shadows of the night.
This year, we’re excited to partner with Atlanta gallery and studio Cat Eye Creative ...
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18th Annual Run Like Hell 5k at Oakland Cemetery
Saturday April 5, 2025 05:00 PM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: $40
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Join Historic Oakland Foundation for the 18th Annual Run Like Hell 5k!
The largest cemetery run in the country, Run Like Hell is one of Atlanta's favorite neighborhood 5k fundraisers, with all proceeds going towards the restoration and preservation of historic Oakland Cemetery.
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Spring to Life Family Festival
Saturday April 5, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: Free
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Celebrate spring's arrival in Atlanta at Oakland Cemetery's Spring to Life Family Festival!
Join us for the free Spring to Life Family Festival on April 5, and enjoy wildlife demonstrations, a plant sale, food trucks, family yoga, interactive kids activities, gardens tours, and more!
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Oakland Spring Plant Sale
Saturday April 5, 2025 09:00 AM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: Free
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Historic Oakland Cemetery’s Magnolia Square will be brimming with seasonal blooms during Oakland’s annual Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, April 5.
The Spring Plant Sale is free and open to the public. Peruse a wide selection of unique, hard-to-find plants and flowers from 9 AM to 2 PM and walk home...
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Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta, 374 M.L.K. Jr Dr SE