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.
Today's Events
These days there can be a month long celebration of events. Use the links below to explore all the events leading you to the holiday.
Holidays
Valentine’s Day 2020 Article
Friday February 14, 2020 12:00 am EST
CL's guide to the lovers' holiday
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St Patricks Day Events Article
Tuesday March 17, 2020 02:17 pm EDT
St. Patrick's Day events in Atlanta including information about the St Patrick's Day Parade.
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Easter Events in Atlanta Article
Sunday April 12, 2020 12:00 am EDT
CL's guide to the most pastel holiday
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Cinco de Mayo 2020 Article
Tuesday May 5, 2020 12:00 am EDT
CL's guide to the sloppiest holiday
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Memorial Day Weekend Events Article
Monday May 25, 2020 02:35 pm EDT
CL's guide to the start of the summer
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Halloween Events Article
Saturday October 31, 2020 02:51 pm EDT
TRICK OR TREAT: Celebrate Halloween in the ATL.
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Thanksgiving 2019 Article
Thursday November 26, 2020 12:00 am EST
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.
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Christmas and Holiday Events Article
Friday December 25, 2020 12:00 am EST
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.
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New Years Eve Events Article
Thursday December 31, 2020 12:00 am EST
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.
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Festivals
Atlanta Dogwood Festival 2019 Article
Friday April 12, 2019 12:10 pm EDT
Atlanta Dogwood Festival Annual Event
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Sweetwater 420 Fest 2019 Article
Friday April 19, 2019 02:27 pm EDT
Sweetwater 420 Fest Annual Event
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Music Midtown 2019 Article
Saturday September 14, 2019 12:00 pm EDT
Guide to the 2019 festival
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49th Annual Atlanta Pride Festival & Parade Article
Friday October 11, 2019 12:00 am EDT
Browse Pride related events from all around the city, as well as parties and marches. CL's critics offer their picks for top pride events.
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Taste of Atlanta 2019 Article
Friday October 18, 2019 12:00 am EDT
Browse a guide to Taste of Atlanta's best parties, panels, and dishes. CL critics weigh on on the best the festival has to offer.
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Chomp and Stomp Chili Cook-Off Festival 2019 Article
Saturday November 2, 2019 12:02 am EDT
Browse information about Chomp and Stomp Chili Cook-Off Festival. Read stories and check out events pertaining to the festival.
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Indie Craft Experience Holiday Shopping Spectacular Article
Saturday November 23, 2019 05:18 pm EST
Browse Indie Craft Experience Holiday Shopping Spectacular schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Article
Saturday December 28, 2019 12:00 pm EST
Browse information about Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Check out events pertaining to the festival and get up-to-date information about game day.
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Atlanta Winter Beer Fest Article
Saturday February 1, 2020 12:00 pm EST
Browse information about the Atlanta Winter Beer Fest. Check out facets of the festival and get up-to-date information about the event.
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Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Article
Monday February 10, 2020 12:00 pm EST
Browse the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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Black History Month Parade Article
Saturday February 22, 2020 12:00 pm EST
Browse the Black History Month Parade schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade Article
Sunday March 15, 2020 12:00 pm EDT
This year's event has been cancelled.
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Atlanta Jazz Festival Article
Saturday May 23, 2020 12:00 pm EDT
The Jazz Festival is postponed. New dates to be announced. During May, the Festival is offering virtual performances on social media. See CL's listings for more information.
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Atlanta Food & Wine Festival Article
Thursday May 28, 2020 12:00 pm EDT
The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is postponed, new dates to be announced.
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Summer Festivals in Atlanta Article
Monday June 1, 2020 04:20 pm EDT
Check out the Summer Festivals in Atlanta for June, July, and August. Your guide to the Peachtree Road Race, Decatur Book Festival, Juneteenth, Fourth of July.
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Juneteenth Atlanta Article
Friday June 19, 2020 12:00 am EDT
Juneteenth is yet to announce how it will handle the Festival for this year.
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Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival Article
Sunday July 12, 2020 12:00 am EDT
There is no update yet on the 2020 Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival.
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Atlanta Ice Cream Festival Article
Saturday July 25, 2020 12:00 am EDT
There is no update yet on the 2020 Atlanta Ice Cream Festival.
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Atlanta Dogwood Festival Article
Friday August 7, 2020 12:06 pm EDT
This year's Atlanta Dogwood festival has been postponed to August 7 – August 9, 2020. We'll publish the festival schedule, recommendations and events once the program is released.
Piedmont Park Arts Festival Article
Saturday August 15, 2020 03:41 pm EDT
Browse the Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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Grant Park Summer Shade Festival Article
Saturday August 22, 2020 12:00 am EDT
Browse the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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AJC Decatur Book Festival Article
Saturday August 29, 2020 12:00 am EDT
Browse the AJC Decatur Book Festival schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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National Black Arts Festival Article
Saturday August 29, 2020 12:00 pm EDT
Browse the National Black Arts Festival schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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Dragon Con Article
Thursday September 3, 2020 12:00 am EDT
Browse the Dragon Con schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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Atlanta Design Festival Article
Saturday September 12, 2020 12:00 am EDT
The Atlanta Design Festival is postponed to September 12—20, 2020.
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Atlanta Grilled Cheese Festival Article
Saturday September 12, 2020 12:00 pm EDT
This year's Grilled Cheese festival has been postponed to Saturday, September 12th, 2020. We'll publish the festival schedule once the program is released.
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Atlanta Film Festival Article
Thursday September 17, 2020 12:00 pm EDT
This year's film festival has been postponed to Thursday, September 17 – Sunday, September 27, 2020.
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Music Midtown Article
Saturday September 19, 2020 12:00 am EDT
Browse the Music Midtown schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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Netherworld Article
Thursday October 1, 2020 12:00 am EDT
Browse information about Georgia's most popular haunted house. Read stories and check out events pertaining to Netherworld.
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A3C Festival and Conference Article
Tuesday October 6, 2020 12:00 am EDT
Browse the many panels and speakers at A3C Festival and Conference, as well as the musical acts that are a part of the event. CL's critics & readers weigh in on festival activities.
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Taste of Atlanta Article
Friday October 16, 2020 12:00 am EDT
Browse the schedule Taste of Atlanta as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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Shaky Knees Music Festival Article
Friday October 16, 2020 12:00 pm EDT
Shaky Knees has been moved to the weekend of October 16th, 2020. We'll have the Festival schedule once it is released.Browse the Shaky Knees Music Festival schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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Little 5 Points Halloween Festival and Parade Article
Saturday October 17, 2020 12:00 am EDT
Browse a comprehensive guide to one of the biggest Halloween celebrations in the country. Check out information pertianing to the Little 5 Points Halloween Festival and Parade.
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Peachtree Road Race Article
Thursday November 26, 2020 12:00 am EST
The Peachtree Road Race is postponed to November 26, 2020 - Thanksgiving Day.
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Inman Park Festival Article
Thursday April 1, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
This year's Inman Park Festival has been cancelled. 2021 Event Date TBA.
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Sweetwater 420 Fest Article
Friday April 23, 2021 12:00 am EDT
The 2020 Sweetwater 420 Festival was postponed to April 23-25, 2021. All previous purchases are still 100% honored and valid for the 2021 postponement dates.
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Shaky Beats Music Festival Article
Friday May 7, 2021 02:54 pm EDT
Shaky Beats will not return in 2020. The 2021 Dates TBA.
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Imagine Music Festival Article
Friday September 17, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Browse the Imagine Music Festival schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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Going On
What's Going On in East Atlanta Article
Tuesday January 1, 2019 06:18 pm EST
Browse what's going on in East Atlanta with our comprehensive calendar of events. Find things to do by neighborhood, what's going on today, tomorrow & this weekend.
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What's Going on in the Old Fourth Ward Article
Sunday October 13, 2019 04:14 pm EDT
Browse what's going on in Old Fourth Ward (O4W) with our comprehensive calendar of events. Find things to do by neighborhood, what's going on today, tomorrow & this weekend.
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What's Going On in Decatur Article
Wednesday May 13, 2020 04:05 pm EDT
Browse what's going on in Decatur with our comprehensive calendar of events. Find things to do by neighborhood, what's going on today, tomorrow & this weekend.
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