26 Summer Festivals and Fairs in Atlanta for Families

Join the sweet festivities at Atlanta Ice Cream Festival for a fun-filled day of America's favorite dessert. Photo courtesy of the event
5/16/25
- By Elsa Simcik
Historic Fourth Ward Park
Cool River Tubing (launch field across the street)
John Howell Park
Decatur Square
Piedmont Park
Atlanta BeltLine
Logan Farm Park
Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel and Convention Center
Stone Mountain Park
Lillian Webb Park
Glover Park
Piedmont Park
Dunwoody Village
Peachtree Corners Town Center
Piedmont Park
United Bankshares Amphitheater
Piedmont Park
Grant Park
Dragon Con
Callaway Resort and Gardens
Sam Smith Park
Glover Park
Get hyped for summer festivals in Atlanta as more fun events are announced every day! From yummy food and live music to bouncy houses and parades, there is something to keep every family member happy at these fun-in-the-sun summer festivals near you. We picked our faves to add to your summer calendar...don't miss the delicious Atlanta Ice Cream Festival, as well as lots of Fourth of July events, and the always popular Dragon Con, as well as Summer Shade Festival and Virginia-Highland Summerfest.
For more ways to stretch your summer fun, check out our Atlanta Summer Activities Guide, including ideas for Swimming Lakes and Beaches for Georgia Families and the Ultimate Summer Bucket List!
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Places featured in this article:
Historic Fourth Ward Park
Cool River Tubing (launch field across the street)
John Howell Park
Decatur Square
Piedmont Park
Atlanta BeltLine
Logan Farm Park
Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel and Convention Center
Stone Mountain Park
Lillian Webb Park
Glover Park
Piedmont Park
Dunwoody Village
Peachtree Corners Town Center
Piedmont Park
United Bankshares Amphitheater
Piedmont Park
Grant Park
Dragon Con
Callaway Resort and Gardens
Sam Smith Park
Glover Park