Secret Atlanta wants to help you make the most of every weekend, so we put out this awesome guide of weekend plans for you each week! With so many things to do in our lovely city, it helps to have a guide! So if you’re wondering ‘What is there to do this weekend in Atlanta?’ You’re in the right spot!
Without further ado, here’s our list of super fun things to do this weekend in Atlanta!
1. Check out the largest celebration of Black male artists in the world
Atlanta is hosting Black Boy Art Show this weekend, and you don’t wanna miss out! With over 100 Black male artists, there will be so much creativity and joy, all in one spot! For all the details, prices and more, check out our article here!
2. Take your family to Georgia’s Strawberry Festival!
With tons of food vendors, events, arts and crafts, strawberries, and even a wiener-dog race, the Georgia Strawberry Festival is a definite can’t-miss experience! You’ll have so much fun enjoying the sweetest strawberries and everything else the festival has to offer!
Check out all the details here!3. Go strawberry picking at one of these amazing spots
And while we’re on the topic of strawberries… wanna enjoy the warm weather this weekend? Get some delicious berries out of it while you’re at it! Georgia’s strawberry patches are ripening all over the state, just waiting for you!
See our full list of strawberry patches near the ATL right here!4. Check out the Georgia Renaissance Festival
From now until June 1st, Atlanta’s one-of-a-kind Ren Faire is back in town, and we’re STOKED for the revelry! Whether you’re in it for the delicious turkey legs, the fun rides, the shops or just dressing up in your fantasy Ren Faire fits, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the Renaissance Festival!
Oh, and don’t forget to say hi to Iggy the Gargoyle when you go!
Get all the details on the Ren Faire here!5. Check out the High Museum of Art’s stunning new exhibit: ‘Kim Chong Hak, Painter of Seoraksan’ for the first time in the U.S.
Enjoy the stunning art of Kim Chong Hak, coming to the United States for the first time ever by way of Atlanta! You’ll feel immersed in the world of nature, connection, beauty and hardship when you look at these moving works! Don’t miss out!
Get all the details here!6. Head to this spring-themed patio ‘Secret Garden’
If you’re looking for a little hidden patio covered in flowers, you’ve gotta check out AltaToro’s Secret Garden! With a mouthwatering menu of cocktails, there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy this spring at the Secret Garden!
Get all the details here!7. Check out Orchid Daze at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Spring has sprung at the Atlanta Botanical Garden! The annual Orchid Daze exhibit is back and more beautiful than ever, and you don’t want to miss out! Whether you’re looking for the perfect date, a solo trip or a beautiful exhibit to check out with friends, you’ve gotta check out Orchid Daze!
Learn more about this awesome floral exhibit here!8. Wander through millions of daffodils blooming at Gibbs Garden
Want to wander around the most beautiful floral display in the ATL area? You can check out Gibbs Garden–the largest daffodil garden in the entire country… right here in Georgia! Step right into spring, along with 20 million daffodils! Get all the details here!
9. Find… well basically anything at the largest indoor flea market in the U.S.
Every weekend, the largest flea market in the entire country pops up just an hour from the ATL, and this weekend, make plans to check it out for yourself! You can find just about anything at this massive market–La Vaquita!
From cool trinkets to fair rides and beyond… this is the coolest flea market you’ll ever check out! See more here!
10. Go back in time 3.5 billion years at this epic VR experience
Step back 3.5 billion years at this incredible ‘Life Chronicles’ VR experience. This adventure was created by Excurio and the Natural History Museum in France, making your journey through time very realistic. You’ll head to the Archean era, witnessing the first traces of life, before venturing to the Cambrian period 520 million years ago to explore the incredibly diverse animal species. Our favorite part was coming face-to-face with dinosaurs and approaching the T. rex during the Cretaceous era, 67 million years ago. It was also fascinating to see the beginning of the human race between 100,000 and 60,000 years ago. Grab your tickets here!
11. Go for a nice hike to catch the sunset!
If one of your goals for the new year is to be more active, use your devices less, or enjoy nature… we’ve got the perfect roundup of the best hikes in the ATL for you! Whether you’re a beginner looking for a nice hike on an easy trail or an expert looking for a more daring hike, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
Check out all of Atlana’s amazing hikes here!12. Grab drinks at Atlanta’s tallest public building
If you’re looking for a place to drink delicious cocktails in the sky, you’ve gotta check out Sun Dial, Atlanta’s tallest bar, situated on the 73rd floor of the Westin in Downtown Atlanta! Now re-opened to the public, you’ll get the best views of the city… and a delicious drink!
Get all the details here!13. Check out one of Atlanta’s lesser known museums
You’ve heard of the High Museum of Art and Fernbank, but did you know Atlanta has TONS of smaller, more niche museums? Well, we do! And they’re just waiting to be explored by you! Learn something completely new this weekend at one of these wacky, weird, cool, and lesser-known museums!
See the full list here!14. Head to one of Atlanta’s amazing arcade bars
If you’re looking for the perfect place to grab a drink and enjoy fun, nostalgic arcade bars–Atlanta is the best city for you! From fun traditional arcade-style bars to amazing beat-the-clock games, there’s a little something for everyone! Check it out here!
15. Meet Titan, Zoo Atlanta’s new African Elephant
Zoo Atlanta’s newest resident, Titan, is a 16-year-old adult male African Elephant! He just moved to the ATL from Wichita, Kansas, and he’s already settling in in the African Savanna exhibit at the zoo!
Go give him a wave and meet him at Zoo Atlanta! Learn more about Titan on his bio page here!
16. Experience Horizon of Khufu: An Immersive VR Expedition to Ancient Egypt
Calling all history lovers! If you’ve ever wanted to explore the past up close and personal, this is your chance! Horizon of Khufu is a walking VR tour, through the ancient Pyramids of Giza! With an a-dork-able human and a snarky, powerful cat-god as your tour guides, you’ll see some of the most beautiful sights from Ancient Egypt. Learn all about the culture, watch a burial preparation, and so much more… as if you were really in the room!
You don’t want to miss out on Horizon of Khufu! Get your tickets here!17. Set sail on a historical experience with Titanic: An Immersive Voyage
Experience the tragic history of the Titanic like never before with Titanic: An Immersive Voyage. This experience features over 300 artifacts, life-sized reconstructed rooms, 3D views, video animations, and state-of-the-art technology, this immersive experience offers a riveting and emotional journey through one of history’s most iconic tragedies. Learn all about the Titanic’s legendary construction, and its devastating and fatal collision with the iceberg. You’ll even be able to watch the iceberg appear, and relive the ship’s final moments in an immersive gallery. And go beyond: explore the Titanic’s wreck in an emotional retelling of the Titanic story!
Grab your tickets for this amazing experience here!18. Head to a hilarious standup comedy night at a secret location
If you love standup comedy AND surprises, you’re going to love Don’t Tell Comedy! This amazing event happens every weekend at a different ~secret~ location with a ~secret~ comedian you don’t know until they come out on stage! Enjoy a hilarious lineup of amazing comics, delicious drinks and treats, and also the excitement of the surprise! Learn more about it here!
19. Step into a painting at Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
If you’ve ever dreamt of stepping right out of the world and into a painting, you’ll love this awe-inspiring journey into the artistic world of Vincent Van Gogh! Explore his world: his life, his work, and his secrets, all while walking through cutting-edge 360-degree immersive digital projections of his art.
You can also expect a one-of-a-kind VR experience, and a light and sound show to delight your senses.
This unique experience brought to you by Exhibition Hub has thrilled millions of visitors in the United States already.
Don’t delay, grab your tickets now for Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience!
20. Go indoor skydiving at this insanely cool experience!
Have you ever wanted to go skydiving… but you don’t want to jump out of a plane? We hear you! Go indoor skydiving inside a super cool vertical wind tunnel at iFLY Atlanta!
For all the details and to grab tickets, check it out here!
Remember, if you do anything fun, tag us on Instagram @secret_atlanta or #mysecretatlanta
Have a great weekend!