Atlanta is BLOOMING with fun things to do this spring!
If you’re looking for some fun things to add to your spring bucket list, don’t worry… we’ve got you covered! From the coolest immersive experiences to the most mouth-watering brunches to the best floral displays around, Atlanta has it all!
Spring is the season to celebrate warmth, growth and new beginnings. So grab your gals, pals, S.O., and family, and start marking things off your spring to-do list!
Dive into the ultimate adventure at Bubble Planet this spring in Atlanta! Step into a colorful world of bubbles, spheres, balloons, and more! Kids and adults alike will enjoy the beautiful immersive experience, complete with:
- more than 10 themed rooms
- an immersive experience with VR tech, simulators, and illusions
- fantastic landscapes designed to stimulate the senses
Inside this spherical world full of bubbles, you will have the opportunity to hop from one immersive space to the next, experiencing them all with your five senses!
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Don’t miss Atlanta’s free three-day jazz celebration at Piedmont Park this Memorial Day weekend!
Add this spring must-do to your bucket list: the Atlanta Jazz Festival is a 31-day celebration of jazz across Metro Atlanta, culminating in a free three-day festival at Piedmont Park from May 23–25, 2026 featuring live music, local artists, food, and family activities.
Hear ye, hear ye! The Georgia Renaissance Festival is headed back into town this April, and you don’t want to miss out on all the fun! Set up like an adorable and mystical ancient European village, the Georgia Renaissance Festival offers all kinds of fun revelry!
From the yummiest food and drink to amazing activities, competitions, shows, shops, artist demonstrations and beyond, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
If you’re looking to enjoy a truly spectacular time at one of Atlanta’s most iconic events, then you’ve gotta check out this year’s SweetWater 420 Fest! The iconic Atlanta-based music festival takes over the city for 2 days every year with great music, great beer, and great vibes.
And for the first time ever, SweetWater 420 Fest will be located at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park, marking the park’s first-ever large-scale public event!
Grab your yoga mat and your water bottle and get ready to feel waaaay more at peace this April, Atlanta! You can enjoy weekly, free yoga classes at the Battery for the perfect chance to unwind and recharge on the hardest day of the week.
These fun outdoor yoga sessions are the perfect way to start your week!
Check out the iconic Georgia Strawberry Festival, just 2 hours away from Atlanta
This year, you can enjoy all the strawberries your heart desires at the FREE annual Georgia Strawberry Festival, just a day trip away from the ATL! With tons of activities, along with the strawberry patch, of course, there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy at the Georgia Strawberry Festival!
Along with their amazing strawberry patch, there are tons of fun things to get excited for at the Georgia Strawberry Festival! You can expect:
- Arts & Craft
- Food Vendors (a little something something to go with your strawberries, of course!)
- Parade
- Weenie Dog Race
- Strawberry Pie Eating Contest
- Free Kids Activities
- Music
- Petting Zoo
Don’t miss out on all the strawberry fun! AND check out the best strawberry picking farms, here!
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Check out free seeds from the Cobb County Public Library Seed Library through June 4, 2026!
If tending a spring garden is on your bucket list, Cobb County Public Library’s Seed Library lets residents check out free seed packets for home gardens at multiple branch locations. Seeds are available now through June 4, 2026, with a limit of up to three packets per day while supplies last.
If you’re looking for the perfect taste of Atlanta’s cuisine scene, look no further! Taste of Atlanta, the iconic annual food fest is a night of the best culinary experiences from throughout the city.
With elevated tasting experiences, live entertainment, classic recipes and a swanky after party, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the Taste of Atlanta food festival this April!
To celebrate 50 years the Garden planted double the bulbs for an immersive spring bloom.
One spring must-see for your bucket list: the Atlanta Botanical Garden is celebrating its 50th anniversary by planting double the usual number of bulbs on the Great Lawn for an expanded Atlanta SUPER Blooms. The dramatic display is expected to peak in March and April, and the Great Lawn Bloom cam streams daily from 8am to 6pm, so you can check progress remotely.
Atlanta’s favorite spring festival is back, after a close call of nearly closing permanently last year. But don’t worry! You can still enjoy this nearly-century-long Atlanta tradition this April.
Festival-goers can expect the usual Dogwood Fest fun, along with some swanky new additions to the festival! With more than 250 fine artists, live music & entertainment, tons of delicious food and drinks, family fun events and a Party in the Park experience, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
See 20 million daffodils at Gibbs Gardens this spring!
For a spring day trip from Atlanta, head to Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground, GA—home to the largest daffodil display in the United States, with roughly 20 million daffodils spread across 50 acres. The daffodil season typically runs from early March through mid-April, and tickets are required for admission.
Enjoy one of the many bottomless brunch spots in Atlanta
Brunch is an all-year occurrence in the A, but nothing beats brunch in the spring! This considered, we recently updated our round-up of incredible bottomless brunches in and around Atlanta. Check out some of our recommendations for the best bottomless brunch in the ATL!
The Atlanta Fair will be in town until April 12, 2026 with rides, food, and family fun! If you’re craving classic fair vibes this spring, head to The Atlanta Fair, running Friday, March 6 through Sunday, April 12, 2026 across from Georgia State (Center Parc Stadium).
Expect classic fair rides, kid-friendly attractions, and nostalgic fair food.
To celebrate the U.S.’s 250th anniversary, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is producing a free concert in Piedmont Park!
Conducted by Finan Jones, the evening’s program will feature a gorgeous selection of orchestral favorites specially selected for the occasion, including beloved American composers John Williams, Leonard Bernstein and Florence Price, and masterworks by Dvořák and Mozart.
There will also be food trucks selling delicious picnic food and drinks!
Speaking of America’s 250th birthday, there’s another can’t-miss experience coming to the ATL! The Freedom Plane (which is a play on the 1970s “American Freedom Train”) is making a stop with some truly historic documents, including:
- George Washington’s, Alexander Hamilton’s, and Aaron Burr’s Oaths of Allegiance, 1778: Oaths of Allegiance that all officers of the Continental Army signed during the Revolutionary War.
- Secret Printing of the Constitution in Draft Form, 1787: A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution in draft form, with the delegate’s handwritten notes made during the Constitutional Convention in 1787
- Treaty of Paris, 1783: Signed by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay, this Treaty with Great Britain formally recognized the United States as an independent nation.
And more! And you can see them at the Atlanta History Center!
Whether you’re looking for the perfect romantic date with your boo, an amazing girls’ night on the town, or just a sweet solo date surrounded by candles, one of Atlanta’s amazing Candlelight concerts is the perfect option for you!
This spring, we’ve got TONS of amazing concerts for you to check out. Here’s just a taste:
This spring, take a trip under the sea at Amore e Amore’s spring and summer ocean pop-up! Invoking nostalgic childhood memories of summers by the sea, this fun dining experience also offers the most delicious Italian food and drinks!
If you’re looking for a can’t-miss Easter weekend outing, Sandy Springs’ Artsapalooza is the perfect event for you! This vibrant festival features over 150 local artists, delicious food trucks, and an exciting Easter Egg Hunt with more than 10,000 hidden eggs!
Happening on April 4th – 5th, 2026, this free outdoor event is perfect for art lovers and families alike. Bring your baskets for a day of creativity and fun amidst the scenic backdrop of Sandy Springs!
Uncover the truth 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.
For a refreshing spring escape from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta, hit the East Palisades Trail in Sandy Springs—where a stunning bamboo forest is tucked away along the route.
This scenic 4.2-mile loop offers breathtaking views of the Chattahoochee River, swimming holes, and lots of picnic spots. Whether you’re jumping into the water or enjoying the tranquil bamboo grove, this hidden gem makes for a perfect day of outdoor adventure just outside the city.
Wander though 40 acres of beautiful azalea blooms & enjoy Callaway Gardens’ new Food & Wine Weekends
Stroll through one of the largest and most beautiful azalea gardens in the entire world, just a short drive from the ATL. Callaway Gardens is a secret garden with tons of beautiful vibes all year long, but spring definitely takes the cake for most beautiful!
AND, on top of the floral fun, Callaway Gardens is launching a new Food & Wine Weekend experience, where attendees can expect:
- live music
- open-air gathering spaces
- curated tasting experiences
- peak spring blooms & floral beauty
- visits to iconic Callaway locations
With warm weather finally here, all we wanna do is put on our cute springy outfits and head to the farmer’s market! Shop local and buy the freshest, most delicious produce in the city! If you’re looking for a farmer’s market in your neck of the woods–we’ve got you covered!
Spring is the perfect weather for a nice, delicious boba tea, and luckily, there are plenty to be had in the ATL! You really can’t go wrong with any of these yummy spots that serve up some of the best boba in the city!
Experience over 350,000 cherry trees blooming during Macon’s International Cherry Blossom Festival!
If you’re looking to add a gorgeous spring day trip to your Atlanta bucket list, head to Macon, Georgia—every March the city bursts into bloom with more than 350,000 Yoshino cherry trees. The International Cherry Blossom Festival features family events, a Cherry Blossom Trail, pageants, lantern tours, races and more, with the next festival running March 20–29, 2026 across multiple locations in Macon.