Pillows fly on International Pillow Fight Day. Bring a soft pillow without feathers to Grant Park. Free.
Food-o-Rama is a food truck extravaganza with 35 trucks selling full portions and small plates, arts and crafts, and live music at Grant Park. Free entry.
A ticket to April Fool’s Comedy Night gets you jokes from six comedians, six beer samples, a brewery tour, and food truck fare for sale at Three Taverns Craft Brewery for age 21+.
Wear the white shirt provided, and then get bombarded by handfuls of colored cornstarch as you run the Color Run 5K at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
The Atlanta Film Festival shows a wide variety of films, mostly at the Plaza Theatre and 7 Stages Theatre.
Get a special deal on a three-course fixed-price meal at a dozen restaurants during Inman Park Restaurant Week in Inman Park. Repeats in Oct.
Spring Festival on Ponce features fine arts and crafts, folk art, a children’s area, local food, and acoustic music in historic Olmsted Linear Park at N Ponce De Leon Ave NE. Repeats in Oct. Free.
OnStage Atlanta performs 9 to 5, based on the hit movie about a bad boss, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton in Decatur. Discount tickets $13.
See life in 1790s Georgia at the 18th Century Colonial Market Faire, including historical crafts, games, military drills, music, and treats at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder.
International Cherry Blossom Festival includes 80 events, a parade, arts & crafts, concerts, food trucks, a street party, and 300,000 flowering cherry trees.
Browse arts and crafts while the cherry trees bloom in downtown Macon at Mulberry Street Festival. Free.
A Jewish woman and a Muslim man fall in love in Straight of Gibraltar, and what begins as a typical romantic comedy quickly spirals into a suspenseful thriller about terrorism at Synchronicity Theatre. Discount tickets $15.
These discount ticket prices include all taxes and fees.
- Aquarium + CNN + Coca-Cola + Zoo CityPass $83
- Gone with the Wind Museum – two tickets for $9
- The King Center – always free including parking
Salvage features 50 curated vendors selling vintage clothing, jewelry, furniture, decor, and home goods at Yaarab Shrine. Repeats in Sept.
Sung in Italian with English subtitles, Don Pasquale is a comedy filled with complicated schemes, shenanigans, multiple lies, a fake wedding, and a rendezvous at the famed Hollywood Bowl at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Discount tickets $20.
Winner of four Tony Awards, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a brilliantly innovative, heartbreaking, and wickedly funny rock ‘n’ roll saga about seeking love at Fox Theatre. Discount tickets $46
Hear distinguished authors read at the Writers’ Festival at Agnes Scott College in Decatur. Free.
TribalCon offers Friday and Saturday shows with an optional buffet, after parties, vendors, and workshops at Atlanta Marriott Century Center.
See fine art, hear live music, and enjoy fair food at the highly regarded Atlanta Dogwood Festival and 5K at Piedmont Park. No pets. Free. Buy tickets in advance for two food events on Saturday:
- April 8 (12 to 3 p.m.) Backyard Brunch
- April 8 (1 to 5 p.m.) Backyard Bites & Brews
221B Con is for fans of Sherlock Holmes literature at the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center.
Jesus Christ Superstar is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s epic rock musical with unforgettable songs at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre in Marietta. Discount tickets $20.
The 14 men of Che Malambo demonstrate fast-paced footwork inspired by the rhythm of galloping horses and the drumming of traditional Argentine bombos at Rialto Center for the Arts. Discount tickets $24.
Run Before You Crawl is a 5K run that begins and ends in Grant Park, followed by a six-pub bar crawl.
Meet baby animals, play games, and collect eggs at activity stations during Spring Egg-stravaganza at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History.
Enjoy local bands and local beer at Rhythm & Brews outdoors in Sandy Springs. Get free tickets for your children age 12 and younger, discounts under age 21.
International Street Festival offers cultural displays, traditional costumes, music and dance performances, and a children’s corner in Athens. Free.
Browse the booths of 100 artisans on historic Main Street and see the kids’ zone at Acworth Art Fest.
See amazing stunts, historical aircraft, and modern jets at Thunder in the Valley Air Show in Columbus.
The Perry Dogwood Festival features arts & crafts vendors, dog costume & retrieving contests, and entertainment in downtown Perry; plus a Saturday evening Hot Air Balloon Rally with rides, balloon glow, and music at the Georgia National Fairgrounds.
Kids search for colorful eggs, play games, and create springtime crafts during Magic Mondays: Egg Hunt on the Farmat the Atlanta History Center. Cost.
Kids bring baskets to fill with candy at the $5 Easter Egg Huntat Archibald Smith Plantation in Roswell.
Atlanta Ballet performs the Firebird by Yuri Possokhov with a live orchestra, plus two other works at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Discount tickets $47.
Buy a ticket online & bring a basket to hunt for candy-filled eggs at Eggstravaganza. Meet the Easter Bunny, shop for baked goods, and enjoy kids’ activities at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Park across the street at Atlanta Metro Cathedral. Rain will cancel.
Art on the Chattahoochee features a fine art market, food court, craft corner, and entertainment at Simpsonwood Park in Peachtree Corners. Free.
Buy tastes from 25 restaurants for $1 to $4 at Taste of Forsyth, which has a kids’ zone and Easter egg hunts on the lawn at Cumming Fairgrounds. Free. The Warbington Farms EGGstravaganza is 10 miles away.
Sandy Springs Artsapalooza features 150 arts & crafts booths, a children’s play area, food trucks, and local acoustic musicians at 6100 Lake Forrest Dr. NE in Sandy Springs.
Easter Weekend events at Callaway Gardens include a brunch, a 5K race, a kids’ race, an Easter Bunny, egg hunts, hot-air balloon rides (tethered), entertainment, and a sunrise service.
Entry is free at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area during Free Entrance Days in the National Parks.
See knights and maidens, dine on turkey legs and ale, shop from 150 artisans, visit a medieval amusement park, and be entertained at the Georgia Renaissance Festival weekends and Memorial Day in Fairburn.
OpenTable lists restaurants offering special menus for Easter.
Easter Brunch features a jazz trio plus professional sitters to entertain young children with crafts and an Easter egg hunt at The St. Regis Atlanta.
Easter Brunch at Villa Christina includes an Easter egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting, and inflatables for the kids. Reservation required.
The Easter Sunrise Service is held simultaneously at the top of the mountain and the base of the mountain at Stone Mountain Park.
Lemonade Days features carnival rides, live music, arts & crafts starting Fri., a beer & wine garden Sat., and a petting zoo on the weekend at Brook Run Park. No pets.
Enjoy gourmet food, fine wine, beer, cocktails, local music, and a silent auction at the $250 Taste of the Nation Atlanta at 200 Peachtree St. NW for age 21+.
Try more than 20 types of SweetWater beer, hear live music, browse an artists’ market, see comedy, and learn from craft-beer experts at SweetWater 420 Festival and 5K at Centennial Olympic Park. No pets.
Cinema Italy Atlanta screens the best in new Italian films at the Plaza Theatre.
The Druid Hills Tour of Homes & Gardens features a ticketed tour of five homes and a garden all three days, plus a free artist market on Saturday.
JordanCon features guest authors, artists, vendors, and a costume contest at the Atlanta Marriott at Perimeter Center.
Alive! Expo offers natural products and organic foods, green-lifestyle lectures, workshops, and health & wellness vendors at Cobb Galleria Centre.
Enjoy Arabic art, music, dancing, singing, and food at the Atlanta Arab Festival at the Alif Institute.
Big Shanty Festival features 200 arts and crafts booths, food vendors, two stages of entertainment, and a 9:30 a.m. Saturday parade in Kennesaw. Free.
Atlanta Motorama includes classic vehicles, hot rods, monster trucks, burnouts, car crushing, lawn-mower racing, stage entertainment, and vendor exhibits at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Walk, run, or bike down the middle of the road when Atlanta Streets Alive comes to the Southside, with free entertainment and activities. It happens on Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW & Georgia Ave. SE (western end is Lucille Ave. SW and eastern end is Grant Park).
Get $5 hamburgers at 40 places on ATL Burger Week.
Register to see speakers and celebrities unveil new collections and share their design-industry experiences, and view sample design installations at Design ADAC at Atlanta Decorative Arts Center.
Wesleyan Artist Market has 95 artists, entertainment, and a children’s market at Peachtree Corners.
Athens Twilight Criterium includes bicycle races, running/walking events, and a food court.
Inman Park Spring Festival features a tour of homes (Fri. to Sun.), street parade (2 p.m. Sat.), artists’ market, live music, food vendors, and kids’ activities (Sat. to Sun.) in Inman Park. Free.
Treklanta offers panels, vendors, and celebrity guests for fans of Star Trek, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, and Babylon 5 at the Doubletree Hilton Atlanta Northlake.
MotoAmerica Superbike Showdown features world-class racing, freestyle stunt shows, new bike demos, autograph sessions, and a kids’ zone at Road Atlanta in Braselton.
Uncorked Atlanta Wine Festival includes wine tasting, craft beer, appetizers, and live music at City Winery.
A ticket to Rock Spring Hoedown includes a dinner buffet, live bluegrass music, dancing, and kids’ activities in Piedmont Heights.
See recently renovated kitchens in three homes on the Tour of Kitchens in Decatur.
Spring Chicken Festival has a cook-off, live entertainment, recycled art market, quilt show, parade, 5K, and kids zone in downtown Gainesville.
Symphony on the Sand is a performance by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra under the stars on Robin Lake Beach in Pine Mountain.
Spring Jonquil Festival features 175 hand-made arts & crafts booths, live music, a 5K run/walk, festival food, racing pigs, and puppet shows at the Village Green in Smyrna. Free. Repeats in Oct.
To run this 10 to 12 mile obstacle course in mud, you’ve got to be one Tough Mudder. Spectators also require tickets, at Bouckaert Farm in Fairburn.
Taste of Marietta offers food from 70 restaurants, live music, and a kids’ alley in historic Marietta Square.
PAWS Atlanta invites you and your dog to Old Fourth Ward Park for beer, food trucks, artists, pet vendors, entertainment, and a “lantern type” parade. Free.
Beltline Boil offers low-country cooking and live music on the lawn at Fourth Ward Skate Park.
Hope Fashion Show is a $125 charity event that includes a luncheon, fashion show, and both live and silent auctions at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead.
Crawfish Boil is 2 days of food, fun, beer, and bands plus kids’ inflatables in Smyrna.
Enjoy an Easter Brunch overlooking Piedmont Park and the city skyline, with an appearance by the Easter bunny and an egg hunt at noon at Park Tavern.
Kids meet the Easter Bunny, decorate eggs, get faces painted, and do an Easter Egg Hunt at the governor’s mansion. Free.
Bring a flashlight to Cobb County Eggstravaganza Under the Stars for glow-in-the-dark egg hunts to age 17, kids’ crafts, entertainment, inflatables, contests, and food vendors at Al Bishop Softball Complex in Marietta. Free.
ABOUT JERMAINE SAIN
Jermaine Sain is the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak. After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.
In 2008, Jermaine moved to Atlanta where he has had the opportunity to provide backing vocals for Kem (Grammy nominated R&B Singer) Heart (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), and Barry Manilow, as well as for companies such as Pink Ribbon Story Foundation and Verizon Wireless. He made his first music video appearance in Kem‘s Glorify The King.
Jermaine’s talk show, When We Speak, caters to entertainment with a close focus on indie music professionals.
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