The weekend is right around the corner and Atlanta is gearing up with an exciting array of events and festivities to celebrate. This wonderful city will offer something for everyone to enjoy this weekend as a vibrant mix of events happening this Springtime. Here are some of the choices for the events to choose from – pick any or all, and a great time awaits.
Highlights
- This coming weekend, April 11 to 13, a wide variety of events will be happening in Atlanta.
- From iconic festivals to carnivals and comedy shows, the list is endless.
- Many events are free to enter, while others require a ticket purchase and have limited seating.
Big Shanty Festival
Head to Downtown Kennesaw for a two-day celebration that will kick off with a vibrant Parade. Big Shanty Festival will feature over 250 booths showcasing art, crafts, food, and other exhibits, offering a whole lot of family-friendly entertainment.
Watch the parade, explore the unique items in the arts and crafts booths, savor the delicious food & drinks, and enjoy the live music. Attending this festival will be the highlight of the weekend!
Dates and Timings:
- April 12: 10 PM to 6 PM
- April 13: 12 PM to 5 PM
Where: Main Street and Cherokee Street in Downtown Kennesaw
Tickets: FREE for all
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
A legendary arts and crafts festival will be celebrating its 89th year this weekend in Atlanta. Featuring over 260 artists from around the country, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival will be the place to be for a variety of things to explore and fun experiences.
The festival will also have live music performances and a wide variety of performances representing the city’s global communities. The Atlanta High School Art Exhibition and the Kids Village will be the other highlights of the festival.
Dates and Timings:
- Friday, April 11, 2025 – 12 PM to 9 PM
- Saturday, April 12, 2025 – 10 AM to 9 PM
- Sunday, April 13, 2025 – 10 AM to 6 PM
Where: Piedmont Park, Atlanta
Tickets: General Admission is free for all, Tickets for the VIP Experience are available online.
Atlanta Spring Wine Fest 2025
With over 50 wines of all varietals to taste, along with craft beers and live entertainment, the Atlanta Spring Wine Fest 2025 will happen this weekend. Have the wines to complement the delicious food served by the vendors at the festival. At this festival, enjoy the wines and the vibes and take the souvenir acrylic wine glass home to be reminded of a wonderful weekend.
Dates and Timings: April 12 – Session 1: 12 PM to 4 PM, Session 2: 6 PM to 10 PM
Where: Historic 4th Ward Skate Park – 830 Willoughby Way NE, Atlanta.
Tickets: Available online, inclusive of entry, entertainment, the souvenir acrylic wine glass, and all alcohol samples.
Town Center at Cobb Carnival
This weekend will be the last chance to attend the Town Center at Cobb Carnival in Atlanta. From the fun ones for the kiddos to the exhilarating ones for the adrenaline junkies, a wide variety of rides await at this festival. Featuring thrilling rides for visitors of all ages, circus performances, and games, this Carnival experience offers non-stop, family-friendly fun.
Dates and Timings:
- April 11 and 12 – 1 PM to 11 PM
- April 13 – 1 PM to 10 PM
Where: 400 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, right next to JC Penney & Tru by Hilton.
Tickets: Available online and can be purchased at the gate as well.
Monster Jam
Watch the massive Monster trucks compete against each other in a day full of action this weekend. Monster Jam will be happening this weekend in Atlanta and will offer fans the opportunity to meet their favorite drivers and crews and see them in action. They may even get autographs and take pictures with them, making it a memorable day. A whole range of other family-friendly activities will also await at this event.
Dates and Timings:
April 12, 2025:
- Pit Party: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- Doors Open: 3:00 PM
- Trackside: 4:00 PM
- Main Event: 5:00 PM
April 13, 2025:
- Pit Party: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Doors Open: 1:30 PM
- Trackside: 2:00 PM
- Main Event: 3:00 PM
Where: Atlanta Motor Speedway, 1500 Tara Pl, Hampton, GA 30228
Tickets: Available to be purchased online.
Scooby Doo Drag Brunch
A very special Scooby Doo Drag Brunch will be presented by the City Winery Atlanta and WUSSY Mag this weekend. Watch Boy Howdy, Dotte Com, Hera Kane, Katrina Prowess, and Yutoya Avaze Leon perform at the show. Have a delicious brunch served by the restaurant before the show as well.
Date and Timings: April 13, 12:30 PM (Doors open at 11 AM)
Where: City Winery, 650 North Avenue Ne, Atlanta, GA 30308
Tickets: Available online.
The Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase
Have a laugh-filled weekend at The Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase presented by the Laughing Skull Lounge. Throughout the weekend, the shows will bring in amazing comedians who will make their audience forget about all the stress of their day-to-day lives. Each show will feature around 10 comics, who will be performing for 10 minutes each, making it a diverse and rapid-fire comedy experience.
Dates:
- April 11, 2025:8:00 PM, 10:30 PM
- April 12, 2025: 5 PM, 8 PM, 10:30 PM
- April 13, 2025: 7:30 PM
Where: Laughing Skull Lounge, 878 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Tickets: Visit the official site, select shows, and purchase tickets.
From dining experiences to festivals and comedy shows, Atlanta is all set to host a wonderful weekend for everyone who lives in or visits the city this weekend. Do not miss out on this chance to have an amazing time in Atlanta — choose any or all of the events, get the tickets and swing by for an unforgettable experience.
