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Outdoor Spring Adventures in Atlanta

The stunning blooms spread out row by row in every direction at Callaway Farms. Photo by Rebecca Leffler

1. It's tulip time at Callaway Gardens

Enjoy Celebrate SPRING! Festival at Callaway Gardens through April 27. Check out the tulip field (with over 150,000 tulips!) in addition to topiary displays and the live Birds of Prey show. 

2. Magical Garden Escape

Head to Atlanta Botanical Garden and wander down the rabbit hole at Alice's Wonderland for May 10-September 14, 2025.

3. Enjoy a turkey leg

Now in its 40th year, the Georgia Renaissance Festival welcomes visitors every weekend through April 12-June 1, 2025. Experience 16th-century shows, rides, food, and shopping.

4. TreeTop Quest Dunwoody

With warmer weather, you can soar through the trees at these Atlanta Ziplines and Ropes Courses. 

5. Tea party on the go

Spring screams tea party, but why not elevate the kid-friendly activity by taking the fun on the road! Atlanta's Tea Around Town is the girliest, cutest way to spend an afternoon.

6. Spooky spring at Oakland Cemetery

Visit Oakland Cemetery for its annual after-dark spring event, Illumine. On select days April 17-24, this year's event highlights light displays and art installations from local artists.  

7. Georgia State Fair fun

The Georgia State Fair is back! Running from May 9-18, 2025 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the Georgia State Fair offers carnival rides, live music, shows, and a petting zoo. 

8. Six Flags Over Georgia re-opens

It's spring in Atlanta which means that Six Flags Over Georgia opens back up to eager thrill seekers every weekend. 

9. Flower overload at Gibbs Gardens

Gibbs Gardens offers a dazzling display of azaleas, rhododendrons, and other flowering shrubs in the spring. Witnessing flowers in bloom is an amazing spring activity that will wow children and adults of all ages.

10. Go strawberry picking

Kick off the strawberry-picking season at the Georgia Strawberry Festival in Reynolds, GA on April 26, 2025. Enjoy hayrides, live animals, food, and u-pick strawberries. 

Baseball season returns this spring so come out to cheer for our Atlanta Braves. Photo by Elsa Simcik

11. Cheer on "Your Atlanta Braves!"

Baseball season is in full swing. Book tickets to watch the World Series Champions Atlanta Braves defeat opposing teams at Truist Park. Chop, chop!

12. Climb Stone Mountain

Bring the family to Stone Mountain Park for a fun-filled day of activities including mini golf, a 4D show, and a scenic railroad. If you don't want to climb to the peak, take the Summit Skyride instead for awe-inspiring views. 

13. Connect to STEM at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Connecting STEM activities to the great outdoors, EcoTinker at Chattahoochee Nature Center challenges budding scientists with five science stations. The interactive exhibit runs until May 31, 2025.

14. Take a ride on Skyview Atlanta

Check out all the colors of an Atlanta spring by riding the Skyview Atlanta Ferris wheel in the downtown area.

15. Run Like Wild at Zoo Atlanta

Harness your inner cheetah and Run Like Wild at Zoo Atlanta's 5K, open to everyone ages 3 and over, on April 26, 2025.

FREE Spring Activities for Families in Atlanta

Kids have a great time at Atlanta Dogwood Festival, making crafts and playing in the kids area. Photo courtesy of the festival

16. Dogwood mania

For more than 80 years, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival has been an Atlanta spring staple. Located in Piedmont Park during April, this festival includes talented artists, performers, food trucks, a kids' area, and more.

17. Celebrate literacy at Children's Book Festival

Head to Decatur May 2-4, 2025, for The Little Shop of Stories Children's Book Festival (formerly the Decatur Children's Book Festival). The takes place outside, on the Decatur Square, alongside the Decatur Arts Festival.

18. Enjoy outdoor music

Concerts by the Springs is a fun time to enjoy live music at City Springs, the downtown Sandy Springs green space with a splash fountain. The free, kid-friendly concert series kicks off on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

The Atlanta BeltLine is an easy, free way of spending an enjoyable spring afternoon. Photo by author

19. Take a walk on the BeltLine

Enjoy the weather, plants, activities, and overall fun of spending a FREE afternoon on the Atlanta BeltLine.

20. Eat more fruit and vegetables

Head over to the Grant Park Farmers Market to stock up on locally-grown fruit, vegetables, and meat every Sunday morning. Enjoy live chef demonstrations, a small playground, and picnic tables. 

21. Party in Inman Park

On April 25-27, 2025, it's time to party at Inman Park Festival. This neighborhood event features artists, concerts, a kid's zone, great food, a tour of homes, and so much fun!

22. Refresh at Lemonade Days

Head to Dunwoody for its annual Lemonade Days festival on April 23-26, 2025. Get your thrills on the carnival rides, eat tasty foods, listen to talented musicians, and of course, fill up on lemonade!

23. Earth Day

Help Mother Nature at lots of fun Earth Day events in Atlanta. Kids will make seed paper, learn about recycling, listen to a story about conserving the planet, and go on a scavenger hunt.

24. Art in Duluth

On May 17-18, 2025, bring the family to the Duluth Spring Arts Festival. Everyone will enjoy the delicious food, talented art and work from local artists, entertaining performers, and much more.

25. Enjoy nature at Roswell Riverwalk

Atlanta has wonderful hiking trails so spend a spring afternoon discovering family-friendly Atlanta hikes, including Roswell's serene Riverwalk.

26. Bike along East Cobb Trail 

Get out your bicycle helmets and put air in your bicycle tires. It's time to hit one of these Great Atlanta Bike Paths.

27. Compete for pickleball glory

There's a reason that pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country -- it's fun, great for every age group, and allows families to get out some pent-up spring cleaning aggression.

28. Say Fruhlingsfest three times fast

Besides being a tongue twister, Fruhlingsfest is a fun spring festival happening on May 18, 2025 at Westside Provisions. This annual family-friendly German celebration marks the end of winter and welcomes the renewal of spring.

29. Light up the sky

Make a lantern at home and participate in the Sandy Springs Lantern Festival at Morgan Falls Park early April or the Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Festival on May 3, 2025.

30. Get creative at the Decatur Arts Festival

On May 2-4, 2025, unleash your creative juices at the Decatur Arts Festival (take a look above to also catch the children's book festival running the same time).

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31. Atlanta United GOALS!!

Atlanta United is back for another exciting season, so get tickets for a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and wear your red and gold!

32. Build at LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta

After a $5 million renovation, the LEGO Discovery Center allows guests to build and launch spaceships, create a LEGO Minifigure, enjoy LEGO-themed rides, and watch a 4-D movie. Check out our review of this interactive venue.

33. Get activated at Activate

Give your sinuses a break from the pollen by visiting Activate -- a live-action gaming activity great for all families.

34. Spend time at CAMP

You never know what kind of weather will pop up during an Atlanta spring. Therefore, get some inside time at CAMP Atlanta in Dunwoody for an afternoon of cool experiences and shopping.

35. Peter Pan at the Fox

Fly to Neverland with Peter and his pals during the classic show, Peter Pan, performing at the Fox Theatre April 29-May 4, 2025.