It’s been a cold winter, and we’re finally ready for SPRING!
And good thing too! Atlanta is absolutely BLOOMING with things to do this March. From fun events for Women’s History month to all the new spring fling events, it’s time to make your March bucket lists. So if you’re been searching for the perfect list of fun, fresh things to do this March in Atlanta, search no further!
It’s Women’s History Month! There are so many events going on around Atlanta this year to celebrate and honor women’s history, art and joy. Check out our roundup of women’s history events to enjoy learning all about the work of women in Atlanta and the world!
(l-r) Aidan Close as Scorpius Malfoy and Emmet Smith as Albus Potter | Photo by Matthew Murphy
Experience the spellbinding North American Tour at the Fox Theatre! Looking for a can’t-miss March night out in Atlanta? The six-time Tony Award–winning play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre for a limited North American Tour run from Feb. 28–Mar. 15, featuring evening and matinee performances.
Prepare for an extraordinary culinary journey at Dining in the Dark, where a blindfold transforms your meal into a thrilling adventure of taste and aroma.
This unique experience invites you to rediscover your senses with a secret 3-course menu, featuring appetizer, main, and dessert, available in meat, seafood, or vegan options. Arrive early for a delightful Happy Hour before the main event, or consider gifting this unparalleled encounter to someone special with a gift card.
Wander through a field of 90,000 tulips at this stunning garden and sanctuary, just a short drive from the ATL!
This beautiful tulip festival offers a little something for everyone, from U-pick tulip opportunities to artisan vendors to food trucks, and even an engaging kids’ STEAM zone, there’s SO much fun to be had at the tulip festival!
After captivating millions of Bridgerton fans worldwide, Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings is making a fantastical return to Atlanta! The real diamond of the season is watching this beautiful concert on strings!
Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, you’ll get to listen to your favorite melodies from Shondaland’s hit series on Netflix, reimagined by a talented string ensemble.
Speaking of flowers… Macon, Georgia will be alive and thriving with the city’s annual International Cherry Blossom Festival this March, and you don’t want to miss out! Celebrate spring surrounded by almost 350,000 cherry blossom trees in full-bloom.
And the festival includes more than just flowers–there’s so much to do during the Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon!
On March 16th, the Atlanta Hawks are set to play the Orlando Magic, and we’re making a WHOLE event out of it! Magic City Monday is more than just a basketball game: expect a halftime performance by T.I., delicious Magic City Kitchen wings, exclusive merch and so much more! You don’t want to miss this one, ATL.
Satisfy your sweet tooth at the Dahlonega Chocolate Crawl
From March 5th – 8th, Dahlonega, Georgia will host their annual Chocolate Crawl for all the chocolate lovers in Georgia!
This festival is definitely worth the drive: enjoy chocolate samples from tons of local businesses and fill out your chocolate passport for the chance to win awesome prizes!
Learn more about the Dahlonega Chocolate Crawl on their website, here!
To celebrate 50 years the Garden planted double the bulbs for an immersive spring bloom. As part of your March roundup, swing by the Atlanta Botanical Garden to see its expanded Atlanta SUPER Blooms. The Garden is celebrating its 50th anniversary by planting double the usual number of bulbs on the Great Lawn, with the dramatic display expected to peak in March and April.
You can also follow along from home—the Great Lawn Bloom cam streams daily from 8:00am to 6:00pm so you can check progress remotely.
If you’re looking for some fluttering fun, then you’ve definitely gotta check out the iconic annual Butterfly Lantern Festival! The festival begins during the daytime, at 5pm, with a pop-up artisan market, food and drink vendors, amazing music, and cool art activities for the whole family.
And then after the sun goes down, get ready for dazzling butterfly and floral lanterns fluttering all through the downtown area!
Enjoy your St. Patrick’s Day the way it’s intended to be enjoyed… with a good beer in hand! Grab your friends and head out for a pub crawl around the city to all the best bars! (And don’t forget your green, you don’t wanna get pinched!)
Downtown Atlanta sparkles through the nights, with its impressive skyscrapers and beautiful urban vibes, but our access to nature is what really sets the ATL apart from other major cities.
Known as the City in the Forest, Atlanta has tons of amazing hikes and nature trails to check out! And we’ve rounded up a few you might like!
There’s nothing quite like a nice night out on the town–dinner, drinks, and smoooooth jazz. Whether you’re going out with your friends, or taking your boo on a romantic date, you can’t go wrong with a night at one of these amazing jazz clubs!
It’s Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day this March, making it the perfect time to support women-owned businesses. Check out a few restaurant recommendations below, or the full-round up here.
- Slutty Vegan – Multiple locations
- Monkey 68 – Roswell
- Twisted Soul – Blandtown
- Buttermilk Kitchen – North Buckhead
- Anna’s BBQ – Kirkwood
The Atlanta Fair returns March with rides, food, and family fun!
If you’re looking for a classic springtime outing, the Atlanta Fair returns Friday, March 6 through Sunday, April 12, 2026 across from Georgia State (Center Parc Stadium), featuring classic fair rides, kid-friendly attractions, and nostalgic fair food.
Don’t miss out on all the memory-making right here in the ATL at the iconic Atlanta Fair!
Celebrate Saint Paddy’s Day at this iconic ATL parade
Atlanta’s St. Patrick’s parade is one of the oldest running St. Paddy’s parades in the entire U.S., dating all the way back to 1858.
The parade attracts individuals and groups from around the city and the South including clowns, floats, bands, Bagpipe & Drum Corps, children, dancers, drill teams, and more. Don your green attire (you don’t want to get pinched!) and head out to see all the fun and enjoy this family friendly event!
Learn more about the parade on their website, here!
The Georgia Food + Wine Festival is a super fun three-day celebration that highlights the best flavors of the southeast!
Festival-goers can expect chef-driven tastings, exceptional wines & spirits, live cooking stages, and experiences inspired by the flavors of the South!
There will also be:
- an expanded artisan market
- great shopping
- live entertainment
- a free kids’ zone
Speaking of St. Patrick’s Day, there’s no better way to celebrate the festive green holiday than at an Irish pub. Check out a few recommendations below, or our full round-up here.
- Fado Irish Pub – Buckhead & Midtown
- Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub – Brookhaven & Milton
- Meehan’s Public House – Peachtree
- Mac McGee – Roswell
Considering it’s Women’s History Month, why not stock up on reading material from Charis Books & More? Click here for more information on the historic feminist bookstore.
Did you know that Georgia is home to the largest daffodil display in the United States?
Walk among over twenty million blooms and bulbs at this magical botanical display. Located at Gibbs Gardens, the display is only around an hour or so away from the city.
Learn about horrific serial killers at the gripping and emotional Serial Killer: The Exhibition World Tour
Serial Killer: The Exhibition World Tour is a gripping, immersive experience into the dark psychology of real-life serial killers from all over the world.
After a huge success in Europe, the collection of artifacts is finally making its U.S. debut right here in the ATL. This hour and a half (or more) experience contains 2,100 original items from real cases, crime scene recreations, and facts about hundreds of serial killers.
Secret Atlanta would like to issue a Content Warning for viewers that this exhibition contains graphic material and exhibits that might be disturbing for sensitive audiences.