Holiday/Seasonal Events

Atlanta has a rich annual calendar of festivals, fairs, and holiday celebrations. Enjoy such mainstays as the Little Five Points Halloween Parade, Thanksgiving and the New Year's Events. If you are looking for fun for the whole family or looking to escape the in-laws, we've got some ideas for you.

Holiday Events

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Holidays

Labor Day Article

Monday September 7, 2020 12:00 am EDT 09/07/2020 12:00 am

CL's guide to the workingman's holiday | more...

Halloween Events Article

Saturday October 31, 2020 02:51 pm EDT 10/31/2020 2:51 pm

TRICK OR TREAT: Celebrate Halloween in the ATL. | more...

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Thanksgiving Article

Thursday November 26, 2020 12:00 am EST 11/26/2020 12:00 am

Peruse Thanksgiving events as well as recommendations for the best places to eat on turkey day. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to Thanksgiving in Atlanta. | more...

Christmas and Holiday Events Article

Friday December 25, 2020 12:00 am EST 12/25/2020 12:00 am

Browse Christmas events as well as recommendations for the hottest parties and markets. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to Christmas in Atlanta. | more...

New Years Eve Events Article

Thursday December 31, 2020 12:00 am EST 12/31/2020 12:00 am

Browse New Year’s Eve events as well as recommendations for the hottest parties and celebrations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to New Year’s Eve in Atlanta. | more...

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MLK Day Article

Monday January 18, 2021 12:00 am EST 01/18/2021 12:00 am

Browse MLK Day events as well as recommendations for the hottest events and parades. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to MLK Day in Atlanta.

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Valentine’s Day Article

Sunday February 14, 2021 12:00 am EST 02/14/2021 12:00 am

CL's guide to the lovers' holiday | more...

St Patricks Day Events Article

Wednesday March 17, 2021 02:17 pm EDT 03/17/2021 2:17 pm

St. Patrick's Day events in Atlanta including information about the St Patrick's Day Parade. | more...

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Easter Events in Atlanta Article

Sunday April 4, 2021 12:00 am EDT 04/04/2021 12:00 am

CL's guide to the most pastel holiday | more...

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Cinco de Mayo 2020 Article

Wednesday May 5, 2021 12:00 am EDT 05/05/2021 12:00 am

CL's guide to the sloppiest holiday | more...

Memorial Day Weekend Events Article

Monday May 31, 2021 02:35 pm EDT 05/31/2021 2:35 pm

CL's guide to the start of the summer | more...

Upcoming Festivals

The Reluctant Dragon

Friday April 16, 2021 10:00 am EDT 04/16/2021 10:00 am

Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: $16-$22

Arts Agenda, Festivals

Categories: puppetry The Reluctant Dragon takes the stage on April 16 in an adaptation of the Kennet...
$16-$22 [click here for more]

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Out On Film presents lesbian werewolf thriller Bloodthirsty

Friday April 16, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 04/16/2021 12:00 pm

Online Event Cost: $10

Arts Agenda, Festivals

Categories: Horror Grey, an indie singer, whose first album was a smash hit, gets an invitation to w...
$10 [click here for more]

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Putt for Preemies-March of Dimes Fundraiser

Saturday April 17, 2021 12:00 am EDT 04/17/2021 12:00 am

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf Cost: $15

Festivals

Categories: Charity, Fundraiser, Entertainment, Games, Mini Golf, Attraction, Leisure PUTT FOR PREEM...
$15 [click here for more]

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Atlanta Grilled Cheese Festival 2021

Saturday April 17, 2021 11:30 am EDT 04/17/2021 11:30 am

Atlantic Station Cost: $15-$27

Arts Agenda, Festivals, Food and Drink

A FOOD FESTIVAL OF DELICIOUS PROPORTIONS. We're taking a whole day, dedicated to celebrate everyone'...
$15-$27 [click here for more]

Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 1

Thursday April 22, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 04/22/2021 12:00 pm

Downtown Atlanta Cost: Varies

Arts Agenda, Arts Agenda::Film, Festivals

Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]

Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 2

Friday April 23, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 04/23/2021 12:00 pm

Downtown Atlanta Cost: Varies

Arts Agenda, Arts Agenda::Film, Festivals

Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]

Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 3

Saturday April 24, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 04/24/2021 12:00 pm

Downtown Atlanta Cost: Varies

Arts Agenda, Arts Agenda::Film, Festivals

Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]

Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 4

Sunday April 25, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 04/25/2021 12:00 pm

Downtown Atlanta Cost: Varies

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Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]

Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 5

Monday April 26, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 04/26/2021 12:00 pm

Downtown Atlanta Cost: Varies

Arts Agenda, Arts Agenda::Film, Festivals

Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]

Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 6

Tuesday April 27, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 04/27/2021 12:00 pm

Downtown Atlanta Cost: Varies

Arts Agenda, Arts Agenda::Film, Festivals

Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]

Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 7

Wednesday April 28, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 04/28/2021 12:00 pm

Downtown Atlanta Cost: Varies

Arts Agenda, Arts Agenda::Film, Festivals

Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]

Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 8

Thursday April 29, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 04/29/2021 12:00 pm

Downtown Atlanta Cost: Varies

Arts Agenda, Arts Agenda::Film, Festivals

Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]

Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 9

Friday April 30, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 04/30/2021 12:00 pm

Downtown Atlanta Cost: Varies

Arts Agenda, Arts Agenda::Film, Festivals

Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]

The Big Bad Little Red Pig Show

Friday April 30, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 04/30/2021 12:00 pm

Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: $16-$22

Arts Agenda, Festivals

Categories: puppetry Little Red rides into the Center for Puppetry Arts with the Big Bad Wolf workin...
$16-$22 [click here for more]

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Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 10

Saturday May 1, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 05/01/2021 12:00 pm

Downtown Atlanta Cost: Varies

Arts Agenda, Arts Agenda::Film, Festivals

Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]

Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 11

Sunday May 2, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 05/02/2021 12:00 pm

Downtown Atlanta Cost: Varies

Arts Agenda, Arts Agenda::Film, Festivals

Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]

Pinocchio

Friday May 14, 2021 10:00 am EDT 05/14/2021 10:00 am

Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: $16-$22

Arts Agenda, Festivals

Categories: puppetry In Pinocchio, upcycled thrift store finds get new life in this unique retelling...
$16-$22 [click here for more]

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Fight For Air Climb

Saturday May 15, 2021 08:00 am EDT 05/15/2021 8:00 am

Truist Park Cost: $35

Festivals

Categories: Fundraiser The American Lung Association in Georgia will host the iconic Fight For Air C...
$35 [click here for more]

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Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival 2021

Saturday May 15, 2021 10:00 am EDT 05/15/2021 10:00 am

Chastain Park Cost: Free

Arts Agenda, Festivals, Food and Drink, Free Events, Music

Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival 2021

FESTIVALS ARE BACK!

The Atlanta Foundation for ...
Free [click here for more]

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2021 Atlanta Congenital Heart Walk

Saturday May 22, 2021 10:00 am EDT 05/22/2021 10:00 am

Virtual Cost: Free (Donations accepted and appreciated)

Festivals, Free Events

The Congenital Heart Walk directly supports The Children’s Heart Foundation’s mission: to fund the m...
Free (Donations accepted and appreciated) [click here for more]

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