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!
Here are 21 things you can’t miss this spring in the ATL!
1. Step into a famous painting at Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Have you ever wanted to immerse yourself in the wonderful world of Van Gogh’s paintings? Well now you can! Step out of reality and into a dazzling display of brush strokes and light, stars and skies. There’s so many cool things to see and do at the Van Gogh immersive experience! You don’t want to miss out on the majesty of art!
Step into a painting this spring! Grab your tickets for Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience here!
2. Take a hike in the warm spring weather!
With the weather warming up, it’s the perfect time to take a nice hike through some of Atlanta’s natural beauty! We aren’t known as the city in a forest for nothing! Grab your group and head out for a nice hike while it’s still warm, but not too hot out! And don’t forget a camera! These hikes have some of the most breath-taking views around!
3. Check out the Atlanta Jazz Festival
Get ready for a celebration of music and culture! No one does jazz quite like the ATL, and we’re so excited for the lineup at this year’s Jazz Festival! There are some pretty big names, including André 3000 this year, so you don’t wanna miss out! Get all the festival details here!
And if you’re looking for more jazz to enjoy this spring, Atlanta is full of tons of amazing jazz clubs to tide you over until the festival!
4. Get Medieval at the Georgia Renaissance Festival
And for all ye who wish to experience the olden days of yore, you’re in luck! The absolutely iconic Georgia Renaissance Festival is a truly unmissable experience! Don your best faerie costume, wench’s dress, pirate boots or anything else you’d like to wear, and get ready for a truly good time!
The festival will take place from April 13 thru June 2, 2024, in Fairburn, GA! With so many vendors, food, Renaissance-y activities and more, it really is a blast for the whole family/friend group!
For more details, check out their website here. And if you want to take a Mead Party Bus to the festival, check out that event here!
5. Go on a Mystery Picnic Date with this self-guided foodie adventure
Enjoy a romantic picnic this spring! And even better, let us do all the work of planning it–and you just sit back and enjoy! Grab tickets for an all-inclusive mystery picnic date for two, complete with pre-booked and paid tastings and experiences! You’ll get a stunning picnic spread, full of yummy food from local artisan producers! You’ll get to unveil the mystery of your picnic by following and solving interactive clues and riddles on your phone that will lead you on a journey to collect your basket and special gourmet picnic food! The experience also includes games, conversation starters, additional activities, and walking recommendations!
Grab your tickets for the spring picnic of your dreams, here!6. Be dazzled by thousands of candles and incredible music at a Candlelight Concert
Enjoy a stunningly beautiful spring concert in a truly magical place! While surrounded by thousands of dazzling, twinkling candles, you’ll get to hear Coldplay and Imagine Dragons like you never have before! And as an ode to spring, the venue, Magnolia Hall, will be bathed in a lush, floral display, to create the spring wonderland of your dreams!
Grab your tickets for this lovely candlelight concert here!
7. Visit the largest daffodil display in the U.S. at Gibbs Gardens
With daffodils being on of spring’s early bloomers, it’s your final chance to check out Gibbs Garden’s magnificent daffodil display. Featuring over two million bulbs and blooms, this unbeatable collection of daffodils is an absolute dream, making it the perfect springtime outing to take this season. Click here to find out more about the daffodils.
8. Go wild with a springtime visit to Zoo Atlanta
Explore the gorgeous grounds of Zoo Atlanta, and learn about tons of interesting and incredible species from around the world. Come face-to-face with your favorite animals, like the red panda, lions, elephants, and so much more. It’s also lovely to see the gardens and displays that get a beautiful spring makeover. Get your tickets to Zoo Atlanta here!
9. Visit the Atlanta Botanical Gardens for their Orchid Daze exhibit
Every year, the Atlanta Botanical Garden puts together an unmissable exhibit devoted to the orchid, and collaborates with an artist that specialize in one art form. This year, enjoy the stunning mixed media collage works of Lillian Blades set amongst tons of beautiful orchids! Don’t miss out on Orchid Daze this year, y’all!
10. Catch a flick on a rainy day in the A!
Brighter days come with spring, but you can’t forget about April showers (and, of course, the May flowers they bring!). One of our favorite things to do in the A is head to one of our many movie theatres and catch a flick!
And thanks to this AMC Yellow Ticket, enjoy discounted rates throughout the spring at any ATL location. Or click here for a full round-up of movie theatres in Atlanta, from big chains to more artsy options!
11. 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!
12. Or enjoy an outdoor brunch on Atlanta’s favorite restaurant patios
If bottomless booze doesn’t appeal to you, but you still don’t want to miss out on Atlanta’s thriving brunch scene, check out our round-up of the absolute best brunch spots in Atlanta with outdoor dining options. From springtime gardens for coffee and sweet treats to Southern brunch staples in the sunshine, these amazing brunch spots in ATL will have you feeling sunny and bright!
13. Channel your inner street artist at this unmissable graffiti workshop
Do you see yourself conquering the world of murals and street art one day? If so, (and even if not) there’s a super-fun workshop that’s perfect for you! Learn the ins and outs of working with spray paint, and have a blast while you do it! You’ll even be able to take your very own masterpiece home with you. So if you’d like to get creative, grab a ticket for Spray Paint and Sip by Studio W.I.P.!
14. Head to the Atlanta Fair for a more than fair-ly good time!
If you love deep fried food and crazy fun rides (and let’s face it, who doesn’t?) then the Atlanta Fair is the perfect spot for you! Grab all the fried Oreos and funnel cakes you can and ride the fair rides to your heart’s content! The Atlanta Fair is just back for the spring season, though, so don’t delay to head on over!
Check out all the fair details here!15. Try out these unique dining experiences in and around the ATL
There’s an array of unique bars and restaurant scattered across the A just waiting for y’all to discover them! We’re saving you half the time by serving up some of our favorites that you must check out this spring. From a culinary extravaganza in an indoor garden to some workshop classes to take with your boo or some friends, Atlanta has some of the coolest, and most unique dining experiences around!
16. Take a road-trip to Callaway Gardens for their fabulous flower festival
From azaleas to daffodils, tulips and beyond, if you’re in need of more blooms before the season ends, then make sure you head to Callaway Gardens. Put the petal to the metal because their beautiful flower festival is the premier way to celebrate spring. Expect vibrant flowers, sprouting blooms, and an incredible line-up of things to do and see, like live music, delicious food, and so much more!
The Spring Festival runs from March 1 – April 28! Get all the details on their website here!
17. Spend the day exploring Atlanta’s artsiest neighborhood, Little 5 Points
If you’re looking for some weird artsy vibes and one-of-a-kind springy things to do, you’ve gotta check out ATL’s quirkiest neighborhood: Little 5 Points. To the most weirdly wonderful bars and restaurants to comedy shows and the coolest shops, step into a unique wonderland when you wander through Little 5! Get the full guide to our fav quirky neighborhood here!
18. Pay a visit to these must-see exhibits on display in Atlanta
Image © Metropolitan Museum of Art, photo by
Eileen Travell.
We’ve already mentioned some exhibitions throughout this listicle, but Atlanta’s thriving art scene is blooming just as hard as Piedmont Park right now. Check out this season’s must-see exhibits hitting up the A throughout spring. Check out our continuously updated round-up of exhibits in Atlanta here!
19. Grab a bubble tea and chill outside!
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! Check out our full list of amazing boba spots here!
20. Step into the tomb of the young pharaoh at Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures
Learn all about the life and burial of a once-forgotten pharaoh, who is now possibly the most recognizable name from ancient Egypt! The discovery of King Tut was truly extraordinary, from start to finish, and you’ll be able to enjoy the full story all while surrounded by thousands of hand-crafted recreated artifacts! (ALL artifacts in the exhibit are recreations!)
For tickets and details about Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures, click here!21. Take a mini spring getaway!
Sometimes you just need to get out of the city for a while! Spring is the perfect time to take a little trip to recenter yourself and get ready for the year ahead! If you’re looking for destination ideas, check out our roundup of places to go and recommendations for when you get there!
See the full list here!